Reserve Trust raises $30.5m in Series A, appoints new CEO
B2B payments firm says it can provide a service to cut out correspondent banking middlemen.
Banking
Identity verification firm SentiLink lands $70m Series B funding
San Francisco-based firm plans to build out its product suite and expand its team.
Why banks and fintechs need to be strategic with digital transformations
Here are a few tips to consider when developing a strategy for digital transformation.
Fintech funding deals globally 2 August – 8 August 2021
Featuring Rapyd, Human Interest, Unico, Matrixport and Kuda.
Extended deadline announced for Banking Tech Awards 2021
The new nomination deadline for the Banking Tech Awards 2021 is 20 August.
Credit Suisse nabs 16-year HSBC veteran for global fintech role
Orazio Tarda joins the Swiss bank after a long spell with HSBC.
How evolving tech is changing digital habits
A deeper look at some of the technologies that are changing our digital habits.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Rapyd, Monzo and Mercury
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three great roles to apply for this week
Exciting vacancies at CSC, Broadridge and Oracle. Apply today!
ICYMI funding round-up: Snoop, Easy, Wildfire Systems, Ritmo & more
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
Broadridge acquires Alpha Omega in Itiviti combination plan
Broadridge will combine Alpha Omega and Itiviti’s post-trade solutions.
Is data the new currency for banks?
Banks have huge amounts of customer data, but do they have enough?
Fifth Third completes acquisition of healthcare fintech Provide
Provide offers financial products targeted at healthcare practices.
QR codes – changing the consumer experience in banking
Introducing the “touches ATM experience” with QR codes.
Money is not a problem
Don’t tell me money is not a problem. It most definitely is a problem. It just isn’t the real problem.
Climate First Bank launches in Florida with Finastra Phoenix at the core
Florida-based lender plans to meet and exceed a range of green initiatives.
Capturing the Gen Z market starts with onboarding
Fintechs should deliver the digital-first experience Gen Z expects from the minute they sign up.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Square, Lloyds and VNLIFE
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
Digital banking start-up Mercury hits $1.6bn valuation with new $120m funding
Digital bank secures unicorn status with Series B funding round.
Figure Technologies closes $200m Series D funding round
Blockchain infrastructure provider hits $3.2 billion valuation.
Report: Self-service banking – the key to customer acquisition and retention
Fintech Futures investigates how self service banking has changed and what firms can do to keep up.
Fintech funding deals globally 26 July – 1 August 2021
Featuring iCapital, Fireblocks, VNLIFE, Solarisbank and At-Bay.
Fiserv partnership with Goldman Sachs brings initial B2B payments offering
The two companies have forged a strategic relationship which will see additional combined solutions.
Perpetual KYC and the move away from periodic reviews
Continuously monitoring customer information using AI could have advantages for banks and fintechs.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Solarisbank, Tesco Bank and Nium
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three brilliant jobs to apply for this week
Exciting vacancies at Broadridge, CSC and OakNorth. Apply today!
ICYMI funding round-up: Cobee, Sila, Vincent, WhenThen, Clara & more
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
Digital wallet start-up Eco lands $60m investment
Eco launched its app in March and has now raised around $94.5 million in funding.
Nymbus signs Plaid partnership deal to boost client onboarding
Core banking provider says deal will improve a range of identity processes for customers.
Mobile first, second and third!
Most companies talk about the importance of mobile technology, but I’m not convinced there is a proper understanding.
Swift launches low-value payments service Swift Go
Payments network aims to make things easier for small businesses.
Seen it all before
All banks are the same, but in profoundly different ways.
White paper: Data’s evolution in the cloud – financial services’ long-time data advantage
New research by The Economist about the banking industry’s attitudes, progress, and aspirations for leveraging data.
Unlocking the benefits of cloud
Migrating operations to the cloud is a challenge for even the most digitally focused organisation.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Visa, FTX and Bank of Ireland
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
How AI can help identify front and shell companies
Detection using AI can help banks and fintechs avoid huge regulatory fines.
ICYMI funding round-up: Credit Fair, Plooto, Xclaim, Weavr & more
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
Dear Luc: What’s the deal with embedded finance?
This week someone writes in to ask: how can I get on the embedded finance bandwagon?
Open banking myths
We are still at the start of the journey with open banking and have yet to see its full potential.
UBS pays $8m to settle SEC compliance charges
US regulator found failings in the bank’s handling of exchange-traded products.
