EY launches London-based incubator to boost UK fintech scene
The fintech lab, City AM reports, forms part of EY’s “ambitious plans” to grow its fintech business.
Innovation
Banking’s Christmas gift…
A fictitious story about the birth of a new neobank at Christmas.
My dollars matter
Branch closures hurt not only consumers, but also small businesses and their local communities.
Bpifrance taps Thought Machine for Vault Core banking platform
Bpifrance is the first bank in France to deploy Thought Machine’s Vault Core platform.
May all your problems be the solvable kind
As we head into a tough year ahead, my friends, I have this wish: may all your problems be solvable.
Banking Technology Magazine Dec 2022 / Jan 2023 issue out now
Cover story: THE BEST OF BANKING TECH – Winners and pictures from an amazing night.
MICT completes acquisition of African agri-fintech firm Tingo
MICT owns “100% of the operating business and assets” of Tingo after snapping up Tingo Mobile.
Trovata partners JP Morgan for corporate liquidity solution
Trovata will host JP Morgan Asset Management’s Morgan Money investing application.
Why innovative banking has never been more important
Innovative banking can help consumers make ends meet during what promises to be a challenging period.
Microsoft buys 4% stake in LSEG, pair to develop data analytics solutions
LSEG has also committed to a $2.8bn cloud-related spend with Microsoft over the life of the 10-year agreement.
Teneo partners NatWest for A2A open banking payment solution Payit
Teneo will leverage account-to-account solution Payit to pay dividends to those affected by insolvent firms.
UAE’s National Bonds taps Azentio for digital Islamic banking solution
Azentio says its iMAL platform will enable National Bonds to roll out Islamic products and services faster.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 19 | Canada’s evolving banking landscape
In this episode, we’re joined by Amreen Sodhi, head of digital product, payments and loyalty at Scotiabank.
US paytech Cantaloupe buys Three Square Market for $41m
The acquisition was funded with 90% cash and 10% stock.
Let talent thrive
When it comes to talent investment, far too many financial firms continue to get it wrong.
White paper: Banking in the new normal – foundations for customer lifecycle intelligence-led banking transformation
Uncovering the principal drivers that will distinguish banks that survive and thrive from those left behind.
Banking Tech Awards USA will be returning for a second year
Nominations for the 2023 awards are now open.
Mobility fintech Moove lands $30m to fuel UAE expansion
Moove intends to use the funding to scale to 2,000 EVs in the UAE over the coming year.
How recurring payments can reduce subscription churn
Open banking-powered A2A recurring payments can help subscription businesses fortify their operations.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three fintech careers to consider for 2023
Explore thousands of open roles on the Fintech Futures Job Board today.
Getting banked: financial services and the US cannabis industry
We chat with Michael Beird of Infused Banking about how banking is changing for US cannabis businesses.
US proptech Setpoint lands $43m Series A
The round, led by Andreessen Horowitz, saw participation from Stonecroft, 75andSunny and Fifth Wall, among others.
Reflections on 2022
As we hurtle towards the end of the year, let’s take a look at how my forecasts for 2022 have turned out.
Crypto platform Zumo hires first chief data and analytics officer
Vicky Byrom joins Zumo from paytech firm Modulr.
The courage of our convictions
When it comes to your convictions, you need the courage to stand up for the thing you know is right.
Deutsche Bank partners Nvidia to advance the use of AI in financial services
The two firms aim to develop applications that will improve risk management and boost efficiency.
Saudi financial super-app Tweeq lands central bank e-money licence
Tweeq leverages Paymentology’s Banking.Live platform and hopes to launch its app soon.
The great convergence ‒ the encroachment of DeFi into CeFi
Is adopting DeFi concepts in CeFi systems with central governance going in the right direction?
Congratulations to the Banking Tech Awards 2022 winners!
Winners and highly commended of the 23rd annual Banking Tech Awards ceremony.
Wells Fargo launches digital business banking platform Vantage
Vantage leverages AI and machine learning to deliver personalised financial services for businesses.
Keeping faith in net-zero banking in 2023 and beyond
Which banks will stand up and really push the envelope for good?
White paper: FedNow is almost here!
Everything you need to know before the launch of FedNow – a new real-time payment and settlement service in the US.
UK and Singapore strengthen fintech ties
The two countries signed an MoU to remove regulatory barriers to fintech trade.
Gently, firmly… urgently
The future is here. And it’s on fire. Here’s what I want you to do about it.
SBM Bank India partners Open to launch fintech platform
Open CEO Anish Achuthan says the platform will democratise fintech and “redefine” the Indian business landscape.
Fintechs Canada launches to drive innovation in the country’s fintech sector
The not-for-profit association is looking to work with policymakers in a “whole-of-government” approach.
Video: Socure at Money20/20 USA – Fighting synthetic identity fraud
We chat with Johnny Ayers, CEO of Socure, about how firms can tackle synthetic identity fraud.
Ohio’s Huntington National Bank teams up with InvestCloud to launch Advisor Connect solution
The new offering is built on InvestCloud’s Find My Advisor technology.
UK fintech start-up Paytrix appoints David Sola as new CFO
Sola has previously served as a managing director at UBS, Houlihan Lokey and Softbank Europe.
UK challenger Tandem partners Cogo to help customers track their carbon footprint
Cogo’s tech will feature on Tandem’s green living hub, with plans to integrate directly into the bank’s app in 2023.
