Report: Banks and the digital payments revolution
Global research by Visa reveals how banks can prosper amid the disruption.
Innovation
Dubai-based fintech YAP in talks to raise further $20m
If completed, the new funds will take the firm’s total Series A raise to $61 million.
Police Bank Australia taps Temenos for core banking upgrade
The bank will deploy Temenos Retail Banking Services running on the Temenos Banking Cloud.
Finalists announced for Banking Tech Awards 2022
Congratulations to the 2022 finalists!
Blockchain firm SETL partners Swift for common tokenisation framework pilot
Parties from both the tokenised and traditional asset worlds collaborated on the project.
Leg of lamb
We all act normal a little bit more than is good for us. But there is no choice, it seems.
Adyen partners open banking platform Tink for A2A payment solution
Adyen says its open banking integration will launch first in the UK, with plans to expand to multiple markets in 2023.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 14 | How team work makes the dream work
In this episode, we’re joined by Gabriele Columbro, founder and executive director of FINOS.
Video: Apiture at FinovateFall 2022 – The rise of embedded banking
We chat with Apiture’s Daniel Haisley about the growth and benefits of embedded banking.
NORD/LB taps Trade Ledger for corporate finance solution
Trade Ledger CEO Martin McCann says the digital solution the firm has developed for NORD/LB is a “world first”.
How Paycraft is helping ease urban mobility in India
We chat with Paycraft’s CEO Ambarish Parekh about what the company offers and its evolution over the years.
Crypto banking firm Juno lands $18m Series A, launches loyalty token
The funding round, led by ParaFi Capital’s Growth Fund, saw participation from high-profile angel investors.
How ESG reporting fuels financial success
ESG management, fuelled by innovation, can have a positive impact on a firm’s financial performance.
Global PSP Worldline obtains 40% stake in Dutch Online Payment Platform
OPP founder and CEO between them own the remaining 60% of the company.
CBDCs come to the international stage as a future cross-border option
CBDCs will become the de facto cross-border payment mechanism within the next decade, or possibly sooner.
Mobile payments service Paym to shutter in 2023
Pay.UK will wind down Paym after declining payment volumes and fewer signups over the past three years.
Embedded banking with Metro AG and Vodeno
Brands with large customer bases can use BaaS platform providers to create deeper relationships with customers.
The designer, the surrealist and the potted plant
Hire designers because you have blind spots. We all do.
New “hybrid” banking app Dexy gears up for launch in the US
Founded this year and based in Miami, Florida, Dexy is currently waitlisting applicants.
Video: Quavo at FinovateFall 2022 – Automating fraud and dispute management
We chat with Quavo’s Brittany Usher about the benefits of automating fraud and dispute management processes.
Spanish BNPL fintech SeQura lands €150m financing facility from Citi
The funding will support the firm’s expansion across southern Europe.
Multicloud friction shouldn’t be the status quo
Fintech companies can take specific steps to achieve greater multicloud freedom.
FinovateFall 2022: Q&A with Ripple’s James Wallis on CBDCs, crypto and blockchain
We chat with Ripple’s James Wallis about the rise of CBDCs and the future of blockchain.
Fintech mortgage lender Perenna lands $30m Series A from IAG Silverstripe
CEO Arjan Verbeek says the investment is “an endorsement of our mission to offer consumer-friendly mortgages”.
Video: QuickFi at FinovateFall 2022 – The evolution of business equipment financing
We chat with QuickFi’s Bill Verhelle about the firm’s new tech developments and growth plans.
European fintechs join forces to make open finance a reality
The OFA wants to usher in an era of open finance in much the same way the EU’s 2016 PSD2 did for open banking.
Banking app for “global citizens” Bankkit launches in UK
The app offers overseas bill payment functionality and an integrated current account.
Video: ebankIT at FinovateFall 2022 – Digital banking innovation and user engagement
We chat with João Pinto of ebankIT to discuss the firm’s new products and its US expansion plans.
B2B fintech Sequence lands $19m seed funding
The round was led by US venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.
How financial services are following in the footsteps of Amazon with digital identity
The financial services industry must be prepared to completely reimagine the digital experience.
Cartoon: All in
This new cartoon by Ian Foley illustrates the potential large bets many companies are now placing on AI.
eBook: Towards modern application development in financial services
Ensuring your AppSec programme adds value.
Video: Scotiabank at FinovateFall 2022 – The real-world use cases for crypto in banking
We chat with Amreen Sodhi of Scotiabank about the future of cryptocurrency in banking and payments.
Hamburg Commercial Bank completes SEPA payments cloud migration
Completed in under 12 months, the implementation follows the migration of HCOB’s international SWIFT payments.
Equity management platform Ledgy raises $22m Series B
Ledgy will use the funding to expand its workforce, boost product development and cement its presence in Europe.
Making composable banking work
Firms need to adopt a new way of working to enjoy the full benefits of composable banking.
“Care now, pay later”: medical care fintech Scratch raises $35m Series C
Scratch offers a payment model to help patients cover the cost of medical care.
Video: OakNorth at FinovateFall 2022 – How financial services can help tackle climate change
We chat with Bruce Richards of OakNorth about how banks are looking to achieve net-zero targets.
JP Morgan partners AI/ML platform Cleareye to digitise trade finance operations
The ClearTrade solution has been integrated into JP Morgan’s trade processing system.
Rerum cognoscere causas
The thing about asking real questions is that you need to accept that they may lead to a change in plan.
