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The ABCs of eKYC
A how-to guide for online identity verification and eKYC.
Biometric authentication to continue gaining ground in next decade
It’s a known fact, but it’s worth repeating: your personal data is never safe.
COVID-19: a call for digital transformation
This will not be a short-term event so businesses must prepare for the long haul.
Signicat acquires Connectis to tap Benelux region
CEO of Signicat says Connectis had been on the radar “for quite some time”.
Fintech start-up Byhiras completes UK pension project on time
The full five-year project is estimated to be roughly £500,000.
Acuant finalises IdentityMind acquisition
Acuant will build IdentityMind’s onboarding solutions into its existing platform.
Japanese challenger Kyash lands $45m Series C
To date, the fintech has raised $73 million since its creation in 2015.
LA challenger bank HMBradley launches to tap savers
The bank says it will offer up to a 3% return rate on deposits.
Icelandic challenger bank Indó prepares for launch
The prospective first digital bank in the country is seeking a licence.
MatchMove buys strategic stake in Shopmatic to build SME offering
MatchMove is slowly building up its armoury to morph into a full digital bank.
Singapore’s robo-advisor Smartly shuts, cites “intense” competition
Vietnamese owner VinaCapital Group made the decision to wind business down.
Monzo’s CEO takes 100% pay cut for 12 months
Senior management and the board will also take a 25% pay cut.
Virtual bank Airstar launches pilot in Hong Kong
The digital bank will onboard roughly 2,000 customers.
VTB Bank registers new big data company with Rostelecom
The joint venture will be accessible via an API to “all interested market players”.
Ben Brabyn steps down as head of Level39
Amy French to take over from Brabyn, who leaves for pastures new.
JP Morgan vs fintechs: Who really owns your data?
The bank gave fintech firms a choice: abide by data access rules or get out.
Ask the expert: how can I create a winning investment strategy?
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Digital app One selects Finxact core banking system
New digital player to deploy Finxact on the cloud.
Nymbus launches loan processing system for US banks to deliver COVID-19 relief
Nymbus says it has digitised the entire Paycheck Protection Programme (PPP) loan process.
Plaid and Microsoft partner to turn Excel into a fintech app
“One of the earliest forms of ‘fintech’ is a budgeting spreadsheet,” says Plaid.
CRIF to buy AI fintech Strands
The deal is expected to close in the “coming weeks”.
Digital asset bank Sygnum launches Swiss franc stablecoin
The stablecoin will be backed 1:1 by funds held with the Swiss National Bank.
Colorado National Bank rebrands to Transact Bank and goes live with Fiserv
CNB was bought by the owners of Latvian fintech Transact Pro in 2018.
Jumio helps US sectors battling coronavirus verify users for free
Organisations “involved in helping students, patients and vulnerable populations” can apply.
Unicorn hopeful Lanistar lands $2.5m
Founder says it wants to become a £1 billion “banking alternative”.
ICICI Bank launches WhatsApp-based banking service
The Indian bank follows up on its API and digital development.
Tink completes €15.5m acquisition of Eurobits
The move is part of Tink’s growth strategy for 2020 and beyond.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 27 March 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
DataGuard raises $20m in Series A to provide GDPR-as-a-Service
The Munich-based firm claims to already have 1,000 customers.
Cash flow firm Plastiq raises $75m in Series D funding round
Plastiq has raised more than $140m in funding since its founding in 2012.
VoxSmart raises £5.5m from NatWest in Series B funding round
Surveillance firm completes its second round since 2006 founding.
Pleo offers new customers free services until July amid coronavirus
“With this uncertainty set to rumble on […] Pleo wanted to do something to help.”
Canadian financial planner Finally to launch in May
“People don’t want to tell strangers how bad they’re doing with their finances,” says founder.
N26 expects 70% of bank branches to disappear in 10 years
The coronavirus is accelerating a permanent change in consumer behaviour, says N26.
Moven shuts all consumer accounts, pivots to B2B-only service for banks
Founder says “major multi-year funding” was withdrawn due to coronavirus.
Remaking traditions to reinvent industries
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Australian telco ZipTel buys up challenger bank Douugh
Douugh uses AI to help customers get better insights on their money.
Brex acquires trio of San Francisco start-ups
Neji, Landria, and Compose Labs all brought under the Brex umbrella
