BPP Pay launches mobile wallet in Brazil
Taking the place of Samsung and Google Pay.
Innovation
Fintech app Acorns receives $105m funding
Alongside a partnership to create educational content.
China plots Nasdaq-style tech board
China Securities Regulatory Commission outlines its ideas.
Saudi Arabia and UAE unite for digital currency dream
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority and UAE’s central bank unveil Aber project.
Swift links up with R3 for trading on blockchain
Their trial will monitor the movement of goods and payments on gpi.
R3 and SBI team up to push Corda in Japan
A new joint venture for blockchain rises in the east.
CULedger grabs $10m funding to its blockchain credit
Plans to use DLT for credit union-focused platform.
Infinito blockchain platform is one stop show
All-in-one and designed for businesses and developers.
Envestors entices start-ups with crowdfunding control
UK firm launches standalone equity crowdfunding platform.
Cross River and Railsbank create transatlantic API action
Banking on both sides of the Atlantic through a single API.
Indian banks unveil blockchain-linked funding for SMEs
The 11 lenders include ICICI, Axis, Yes Bank and Standard Chartered.
IBM, PNC Bank and health insurers set up blockchain network
To improve the efficiency of the health sector.
TrueLayer unveils payments API
UK firm launches it in the name of open banking and PSD2.
M1 Finance takes on banks with new checking account
Called M1 Spend, it integrates within the US firm’s current app.
Mizuho makes move on Chinese fintech start-ups
Signs MoU with Zhongguancun Development Group for fresh talent.
Wirecard launches API developer portal
Initially designed for issuing solutions, but full scope on the way.
First Direct unleashes social media payments
Today is fdpay day as peer to peer payments are on the way.
DBS chief innovation officer Neal Cross leaves for fintech start-up
Calls time on five lively years and moves to PictureWealth.
Samsung to unveil crypto wallet
The Galaxy S10 will allow users to trade, transact and store coins.
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Banking Competition Remedies back for seconds
Second Incentivised Switching Scheme application window to open in June.
Barclays raises Rise Growth Investment funds for fintech start-ups
Will offer new investment capital of £10 million per programme.
Swift gpi delights in double digit growth
Global payments innovation service’s values also exceed $300 billion daily.
Bankart to go live with Nets instant payments in Slovenia
It’s late but they now have got final approval from the Slovenian Central Bank.
SBI fuels $15m funding in Tangem’s blockchain smart cards
Swiss firm plans to “bring blockchain to people’s everyday life”.
ING Bank gets unlimited access to R3’s Corda
Unlimited (blockchain) power!
Social crypto trader Blockport sets sail
Integrated with mobile banking app Bunq.
Australia prepares payments for digital age
It’s consultation time as the Australian Payments Council wants your input.
China bosses blockchain and AI patents
Research by UHY reveals that Chinese companies filed 32% of all global blockchain patents in 2017.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 21 January 2019
Featuring JAJA, South Korea, Sberbank and R3.
FutureFlow and Anorak join Fintech Innovation Lab London
In total, 20 start-ups get selected… and get happy.
Women technologists find their future in commercial banking
An ideal domain for the problem-solving and relationship-building skills that distinguish women technologists.
ANZ hits up Eftpos for Apple Pay capabilities
It also allows for cash-backs.
Wirecard on time for Swatch watch payments
Deal means users can add digital boon cards to SwatchPAY!
PayTech Awards 2019 now open for entries
Be a part of the celebrations!
Canada urges blockchain on for digital ID dream
CEO of Canadian Bankers Association makes his case.
Top fintech stories this week – 18 January 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
SBI and Wefox unleash new Asian insurtech
Shake-up planned as SBI Wefox Asia enters the insurance market.
Hapoalim first bank in Israel to sign up for Swift gpi
Global payments innovation makes its debut.
South Korea all clear for fintech sandbox
Nation’s Financial Services Commission pushes industry onward.
