From here to æternity: first live implementation of next-gen blockchain
A step forward for open-source smart contracts blockchain protocol with æternity’s Roma release.
Innovation
ECB’s pan-European instant payments service goes live
Target instant payment settlement (TIPS) now operational.
Chetwood’s LiveLend takes groans out of loans
“World first loan” where the rate falls as borrowers improve their credit score.
UN’s fintech task force fired up for sustainable development
United Nations calls on banks and firms to get digital finance flows to SDGs.
Israel’s API integrator OpenLegacy gets $30m funding
Investors Include CommerzVentures and Silverhorn Investment Advisors.
BBVA brings on Onur Genc as new CEO
He replaces Carlos Torres Vila, who will become chairman.
Ohpen stays young at heart with new API Portal
Dutch firm wants to reduce IT implementation time with OAP.
Top fintech stories this week – 30 November 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Open Banking: how the rhetoric is becoming a reality
We need to change the first five pages of a Google search from cynicism and hyperbole to positive stories.
The five attributes of a successful digital banking experience
What factors need to be considered to create powerful digital self-service apps and similar differentiators?
China’s Paytend opens European HQ in Lithuania
The company also plans to hire up to 50 staff.
The Heart beats faster in Poland with Mastercard investment
The loving duo unveils the Heart Ventures for start-up action.
Austrian Blockchain Centre waltzes into fintech space
Plans include a central bank digital currency and compliance systems.
White paper: Three Ways Data is Changing Customer Experience in Banking
Learn how future-facing banks are using data analytics to create profitable offerings.
Bambu and OUTvest win FinovateAfrica’s Best of Show awards
The votes have been cast and tallied!
Contrary to what your mother told you: banking reality checks and other fables
You can be anything. But it will get messy.
Philippines’ Voyager Innovations reaches $215m funding
Latest $40m injection follows juicy $175m investment last month.
Life’s a gas for Bolero e-bill of lading
“World’s first-ever” eBL for floating gasoil storage deal using Bolero’s platform.
UK fintech is slow runner in cyber defence race
Financial Conduct Authority evokes movie magic and urges need for speed.
Cloud adoption: the key to agile change
What does agility actually mean in practice for the post-trade market?
Line and Mizuho plan new mobile bank in Japan
Messaging app and bank to establish JV through their subsidiaries.
Infographic: WhatsApp messaging in the financial sector – tips to using it and staying compliant
Telemessage has some helpful messages on messaging and compliance.
Creating open banking to meet expectations
A change in culture and attitude should be part of a holistic strategy for open banking.
Russians get bond… on blockchain
Relax… Sberbank, NSD and MTS close deal on commercial bond.
MyBucks and Bibimoney are SIM-Skin kings of Africa
Joint venture aimed at continent’s microloan market.
Case study: Citi – terms of endearment
A series of initiatives support Citi’s business clients in the quest to do business in real time.
Swift Institute calls for gender diversity in fintech
Issues call for proposals and offers €15,000 grant to deal with issue.
Smart Pension solution Envizage-s financial well-being
UK-based fintech uses guidance engine for new product.
IndusInd Bank buttons up with interactive credit card
Indian bank gets pushy with three payment options on one card.
PSR pushes for payee confirmation paradise
UK’s Payment Systems Regulator wants your views for a fair CoP.
Beijing plots to make fintech grand thing
The capital reveals its tech development plan up to 2022.
AIB opens up to APIs
Irish bank introduces AIB Developer Portal.
Swift’s gpi bags first bank win in Bulgaria
Central Cooperative Bank to implement the global payments innovation service.
SCT Inst: gaining traction one year on
Interview with Javier Santamaría, chair of EPC, to mark the first anniversary of SCT Inst.
How open will your bank become?
Open banking means different things to different CEOs.
Nordea and Finnish friends to digitalise share trading on blockchain
Joined by Asiakastieto, OP, Privanet and Tieto for a feisty fintech force.
Danske Bank isn’t messing around with Tech Stars competition
Bank teams with Women in Business for Belfast-based fintech innovation.
SBI Ripple Asia leads payment fraud fight in Japan
Proof of concept will run on the Corda network.
White paper: Opportunity knocks – the future of Open Banking
Essential reading for banks, building societies, fintechs, payment service providers and others.
Avoid your auntie Mabel: career tips for optimists, curious cats and rebels
Play something that you care to win with people who are playing the same game.
