FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 5 May 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Apple
Apple’s new savings account sees $1bn in deposits within one week of launch
Forbes reports the savings account attracted $400 million in deposits on launch day alone.
Fintechs, there’s a tsunami coming; do you hear the sirens?
And I will be able to pay for a surfboard with my new Apple Card.
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Apple announces digital credit card
To launch in summer, supported by Goldman Sachs.
Worldline terminals now accept Apple Pay and Google Pay in Germany
Only if the user’s bank’s app supports these payments.
Apple and Goldman Sachs to unleash iPhone/card combo
Credit cards will be rolled out to employees for testing in next few weeks.
ANZ hits up Eftpos for Apple Pay capabilities
It also allows for cash-backs.
Westpac welcomes Siri for managing payments
First bank in Australia to do so.
Apple restricts crypto mining on iOS
Cloud-based mining apps are, in theory, still allowed.
Apple and Goldman Sachs to unveil new credit card
Could be on its way in 2019.
Apple Pay arrives in Brazil
Via an exclusive partnership with Itaú Unibanco.
Cisco, Apple, Aon and Allianz unveil cyber risk management solution
Combines evaluation services, technology, and options for cyber insurance coverage.
Industry alignment or industry confusion – what is a financial institution?
How industry labels and market segment boxes are no longer so revealing.
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Features Alipay in Israel; ABN Amro and Payconiq ending talks; and Apple’s Business Chat.
South Korean fintech wants Apple to open its API
South Korean fintech firms plans to file a complaint with regulators over Apple’s refusal to open its API.
What Apple’s encryption fight means for payments
The gloves have come off as Apple digs in its heels against the FBI’s request to create a backdoor to the iPhone. We asked payments experts what might be at stake for mobile payments in this encryption battle.
