Scotiabank taps Mexican talent for fintech accelerator
Canadian bank teams with Monterrey university for Mexico City action.
Innovation
Analysis: openfunds − raise the standard
It’s surprising how haphazardly much of the data in investment funds is distributed.
BB&T and SunTrust $66bn merger leads to mega tech revamp
New deal is designed to keep their banking competitive.
IBM invests $2bn in AI tech in New York
Including an AI hardware centre for research.
InterSystems and Global Accelerated Ventures call for fintech start-ups
Looking to advance innovation in finance.
Top fintech stories this week – 8 February 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Video: check out the PayTech Awards 2018 highlights!
The inaugural PayTech Awards took place on 13 July 2018 on a luxurious Silver Sturgeon yacht in London.
UK and Canada unveil tech innovation competition
Open to ideas in artificial intelligence, internet of things, blockchain and cybersecurity.
Pagaya shows off its AI-powered $100m ABS
Asset-backed securities looking toned and honed.
What does a recession mean for fintech?
In the world of fintech, a problem is just an invitation to innovate.
BNY Mellon to unveil data business
Bank is also looking for a leader to build and drive this new unit.
Regulators officially launch Global Financial Innovation Network
Development builds on FCA’s proposal to create a global sandbox.
Student loan firm Climb-s to $50m funding
US company gets investment from Goldman Sachs.
Taking a Step towards banking for under 18s
A new mobile bank gives tools for underage banking.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 4 February 2019
Features an investment record, Stripe, Global Financial Innovation Network, Swift and R3.
No lonely planet for open banking in OBIE’s latest guide
Open Banking Implementation Entity is an ecosystem warrior.
Fintech investment in 2018 soars to record $40bn
Data from CB Insights shows a 120% increase from 2017.
Paytech QUID takes high road to Canada and US
Will expand to other countries after it’s settled.
Dinosaur and tZero unleash securities trading on blockchain
Brokerage outfit and Salt Lake City-based firm in no danger of becoming extinct.
Video: Banking Technology Awards 2018 highlights
Check out the highlights of our glamorous event which took place on 13 December 2018 in London.
Industry brief: FRTB and XVA – Addressing real-time regulatory and business needs with in-memory computing
Fintech companies have already adopted GridGain in-memory computing. Find out why!
Top fintech stories this week – 1 February 2019
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Banking Technology February 2019 issue out now
Superstructures: fintech reaches new heights.
Nviso offers no hiding face with new biometric tech
Facial recognition solution “reveals how people really feel about money”.
Fintech app Acorns receives $105m funding
Alongside a partnership to create educational content.
Swift links up with R3 for trading on blockchain
Their trial will monitor the movement of goods and payments on gpi.
CULedger grabs $10m funding to its blockchain credit
Plans to use DLT for credit union-focused platform.
Cross River and Railsbank create transatlantic API action
Banking on both sides of the Atlantic through a single API.
IBM, PNC Bank and health insurers set up blockchain network
To improve the efficiency of the health sector.
M1 Finance takes on banks with new checking account
Called M1 Spend, it integrates within the US firm’s current app.
Wirecard launches API developer portal
Initially designed for issuing solutions, but full scope on the way.
Samsung to unveil crypto wallet
The Galaxy S10 will allow users to trade, transact and store coins.
Webinar: The ROI of AI – Converting conversational AI into revenue for banks
Learn how to increase customer lifetime value, customer retention and reduce costs
Barclays raises Rise Growth Investment funds for fintech start-ups
Will offer new investment capital of £10 million per programme.
Swift gpi delights in double digit growth
Global payments innovation service’s values also exceed $300 billion daily.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 21 January 2019
Featuring JAJA, South Korea, Sberbank and R3.
Women technologists find their future in commercial banking
An ideal domain for the problem-solving and relationship-building skills that distinguish women technologists.
PayTech Awards 2019 now open for entries
Be a part of the celebrations!
Canada urges blockchain on for digital ID dream
CEO of Canadian Bankers Association makes his case.
Top fintech stories this week – 18 January 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
