Changpeng Zhao, FTX and ‘cryptogeddon’
The FTX debacle will see the Wild West of crypto’s emergent years replaced by control and discipline.
Financial Services/Finserv
The enemy of ‘good’ is ‘better’
The minute you become aware of ‘better’ being possible, ‘good’ is no longer good enough.
US fintech GloriFi to shut down amid “a series of financial challenges”
The firm launched its app in September offering checking and savings accounts.
SaaS start-up Taktile lands $20m to boost US expansion
The firm claims it has seen “rapid growth” in the US and has tripled its revenues over the last 12 months.
The empathy deficit
As the cost of living continues to rise, what will banks do? What should they do?
Service orchestration: connecting the dots in payments
Service orchestration can help businesses optimise payments and checkout processes.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 17 | What’s next for BNPL?
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Gaurav Sethi, chief product and strategy officer for Citizens Pay.
Evolution and revolution in global remittances
Flexible solutions for remittances are needed now more than ever to service evolving customer needs.
Visa appoints Ryan McInerney as new CEO
From February 2023, current CEO Alfred Kelly will become executive chairman of the board.
Why zero trust security is central to operational resilience – and regulatory compliance
Designing systems with a zero trust approach built in must become a fundamental step in the security process.
Do banks really need a new core?
What are the main reasons or drivers for changing your core? I can think of a few.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Here’s why it’s important to understand and embrace neurodiversity at work
Check out the vacancies at these firms that support neurodiversity through awareness programmes and hiring processes.
Delio appoints former BNY Mellon exec Paul Burleton as COO
At Delio, Burleton will help shape the fintech’s operating model as it looks to expand internationally.
Research: Tech blockers 2022 – cutting the costs of AML compliance
Opportunities and barriers on the road to wider adoption of effective AML screening technology.
All the light we do not see
Gaslighting is insidious. If you see it happening in your organisation, shine a light on it.
Tech leadership change at US Bank
Jeff von Gillern, US Bank’s vice chair of technology and operations services, will retire next year.
US banking sector launches digital asset settlement proof of concept
US banking heavyweights will explore the feasibility of a DLT-powered interoperable digital money platform.
US fintech start-up Nirvana Money is shutting down just weeks after launch
On its website, Nirvana Money says all accounts will be closed on 1 December 2022.
Effective ways to improve and expand digital payment methods for businesses
Introducing digital payment methods and ensuring adoption can be a challenge many businesses find daunting.
Ireland is emerging as a global hub for payments
Ireland has become the EU/EMEA headquarters for many leading firms in the fintech and payments space.
Video: Inscribe at Money20/20 USA – Automating KYC/KYB and underwriting processes
We chat with Inscribe’s Ronan Burke about the benefits of KYC/KYB and underwriting automation.
Tax software firm SurePrep snapped up by Thomson Reuters for $500m
SurePrep is expected to generate approximately $60 million of revenue in 2022.
Hamsa: A new investment app for women, by women
Hamsa will offer a recurring investment product with regular payments, designed for women.
Not all banks are created equal
Digital banks are setting themselves apart from the incumbents and ushering in a new age in banking.
Financial wellbeing platform Brightside raises $33m in Series B funding
The firm says it will use the fresh funding to enhance its platform and fuel its growth.
E-book: Building the data-driven future of financial services
Learn how to harness the power of data to drive continuous innovation.
White paper: Shaping the future – artificial intelligence for financial services
Now is the time to build the skills and infrastructure to make AI a successful part of that future.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ping, Agent IQ, Atlar and more
A handy round-up of this week’s fintech funding news from around the world.
Mexican fintech start-up Mendel bags $60m in fresh funding
Mendel will use the new funds to boost the growth of its corporate expense management platform.
Are the machines coming for your job? Probably!
Generative AI may soon be able to build platforms or design new products in the financial services industry.
Video: DailyPay at Money20/20 USA – Boosting financial wellbeing with earned wage access
We chat with Jeanniey Walden, CMO at DailyPay, about the benefits of earned wage access.
ACI Worldwide appoints interim CEO as Odilon Almeida departs
Thomas Warsop, former non-executive chair of ACI’s board of directors, has been named interim CEO.
A good girl’s guide to bad times
If your business survives, emerge from the storm and kick the tires. Learn from this.
Ampla Technologies acquires B2B BNPL firm Upside Financing
Ampla says the acquisition will open up a B2B BNPL market that is worth an estimated $1 trillion.
With tech giants going passwordless, will banks be ready to meet new consumer expectations?
With the rise of passkeys, Big Tech firms are paving the way for a passwordless future.
Report: The state of payment operations 2022
The challenges and upsides of implementing efficient, scalable, and secure payment operations processes.
DTCC hires new chief security officer, Nashira Spencer
Spencer most recently served as chief technology officer (CTO) at Anywhere Real Estate (formerly Realogy).
Low-code platform Genesis Global hires Tej Sidhu as CTO
Sidhu will be responsible for the firm’s tech strategy, leading more than 200 developers and technologists.
Arta Finance exits stealth with more than $90m in funding
Arta raised the capital from Sequoia Capital India, Ribbit Capital, Coatue and more than 140 angel investors.
The demise of the 90-day rule and the future of open banking
To make open banking tech a success in the long term, the guarantee of data security must be a continued priority.
