Nymbus and Citizens Bank of Edmond to launch niche bank for US military
The product will offer financial services designed to meet the needs of newly enlisted members of the military.
Innovation
Open Banking Expo comes to London on 20 October
Open Banking Expo is the largest global community of open banking, open finance and open payments execs.
Enterprise tech provider NCR to split into separate digital commerce and ATM firms
NCR says the split will “unlock value” for the company’s shareholders.
How coopetition can boost financial inclusion in LatAm
An environment of coopetition between companies can further democratise access to financial services in LatAm.
European Central Bank picks five partners for digital euro initiative
Five front-end companies were chosen by the ECB out of 54 applicants.
The importance of card and mobile money interoperability in Africa
For the African fintech revolution to reach its true potential, interoperability needs to be completely borderless.
Lemonade
Don’t assume there’s a plan. You’re much better off assuming the world is on fire.
FinovateFall 2022: The key to successful partnerships in financial services
At this year’s FinovateFall, a group of industry experts tackled the topic of bank-fintech collaboration.
How to drive digital innovation without alienating your consumer base
Digitisation risks alienating retail customers who might not be ready to take the digital plunge.
Fintech Innovation Challenge looks for fintechs focused on low-income women’s market
Applications for the Fintech Innovation Challenge are open until 15 September 2022.
Are challenger banks now facing challengers of their own?
For the first time in their short history, the challengers are now being challenged themselves.
Standard Chartered trials duplicate financing prevention solution
The Trade Financing Validation Service is powered by fintech MonetaGo’s Secure Financing system.
How Etcho is aiming to help save the planet through conscious investing
Etcho wants to increase people’s knowledge and awareness of the global impact of their investments.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 9 September 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Apple Pay edges out Mastercard with more than $6tn in ATV
Only Visa now stands in the way of Apple Pay reaching the top spot globally.
Blockchain trade finance platform Contour snaps up we.trade assets
The move forms part of Contour’s plans to launch a digital open account trade finance offering.
UAE’s Ajman Bank to launch Mastercard ‘touch’ card for visually impaired
The card was co-designed by Idemia, an identity technology solutions provider in the physical and digital space.
DeFi for the masses — crypto investment platform Solvo readies for launch
Solvo will offer investments, savings, crypto buying and selling as well as a card for payments.
What do BLT and digital identity have in common?
Digital identity should be palatable and accessible for all businesses.
Fintech and its impact on the agricultural sector
Fintech can help connect farmers with finance and boost financial inclusion.
Finland’s Findynet Cooperative nabs €3m grant to build digital ID network
The self-sovereign identity network will ensure interoperability between digital wallets from different vendors.
Momentum Metropolitan taps Duco for no-code data automation solution
Momentum went live with Duco’s platform as part of a wider data automation strategy.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 2 September 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Lessons from a car that won’t unlock
Based on recent experiences, here are some thoughts on what finance can learn from the auto industry.
Banking Technology Magazine September 2022 issue out now
Cover story: MONEY PUZZLE – Helping US arrivals get on track financially.
UK parliamentary group on challengers calls for financial services “big bang”
The APPG says reforms in the sector could support the government’s levelling-up agenda.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 13 | A look at what’s in store at FinovateFall
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Greg Palmer, vice president and host of Finovate.
The smart ring that never was
In a world of options, if you don’t get onboarding right, you will never get to do the next part.
Vietnam’s BIDV goes live with trade finance tech by Surecomp
Surecomp’s DOKA and allNETT solutions will support the ongoing growth and digitisation plans at BIDV.
Banking Tech Awards USA 2022 Winners Supplement out now
People, projects & products that demonstrated stellar results, genuine innovation and had a tangible impact.
Banking Tech Awards USA 2022 Winner: Marinela Tudoran, Credit Suisse – Woman in Technology
We are delighted to be featuring Marinela Tudoran, winner of W.I.T. Award at the Banking Tech Awards USA.
How legacy banking systems can be modernised to meet the needs of today’s consumer
Modernising the banking core is now a business imperative that can no longer be ignored.
Web3 credit scoring start-up Spectral raises $23m
The firm leverages blockchain technology to calculate credit scores.
Pan-African banking group Ecobank launches fintech challenge
The challenge has a top cash prize worth $50,000 and is open to early- and late-stage fintech start-ups.
Healthcare fintech start-up Nitra lands $62m seed round
The new equity will be put towards launching new products and scaling its team.
Why skimping on speech AI technology could cost banks billions
Digital resolution of customers’ inquiries can drive significant cost savings for banks.
Just do it?
How can we, as an industry, be more empathetic and create solutions that matter?
Himalaya Exchange CEO Jesse Brown on weathering the crypto winter
FinTech Futures speaks with Himalaya Exchange CEO Jesse Brown about the future of crypto.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 26 August 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Chekk, Hello Clever & Zywa
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
