Swift CEO calls time on seven “intense” years
Gottfried Leibbrandt will step down at the end of June 2019.
Innovation
Plaid’s glad all over with $250m funding
US app provider now valued at a juicy $2.65 billion.
White paper: Segments of one – customer insights in digital banking
Easy-to-implement use cases for personalised marketing and sales.
The biggest hurdle to financial institution future-proofing
It’s surprising how many FIs are still resistant to the changes that are revolutionising their industry.
Banking-as-a-Service: why IBAN is key
The IBAN capability BaaS platforms will become the key driver of flexibility and growth.
Top three action items for FIs from 2018
Condensing six fintech events down into a handful of concrete takeaways.
Top fintech stories this week – 7 December 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Swift adds information check pilot for gpi payments
The pilot for global payments innovation starts with 14 banks.
White paper: Adaptive Authentication – Superior User Experience and Growth through Intelligent Security
White paper on the state of authentication and the evolving threat landscape.
R3 and Ripple settle down for universal payments app
Famous duo ally as XRP is the first settlement mechanism.
US regulators rouse banks to AML innovation
Banks get love and tech support to strengthen the financial system.
Banking Technology December 2018/January 2019 issue out now
Does fintech dream of electric leaps? Brightness and brilliance within.
E-book: Become the responsive bank
Why embracing the latest technology can increase brand advocacy and customer acquisition.
Becoming a digital bank
Digital transformation must be a far-reaching and whole-hearted undertaking.
Mastercard and Microsoft in digital identity drive
They dream of a “universally-recognised” system.
Calastone to launch blockchain-powered funds marketplace
Coming in May 2019 via its new distributed market infrastructure.
UN’s fintech task force fired up for sustainable development
United Nations calls on banks and firms to get digital finance flows to SDGs.
BBVA brings on Onur Genc as new CEO
He replaces Carlos Torres Vila, who will become chairman.
Top fintech stories this week – 30 November 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
The five attributes of a successful digital banking experience
What factors need to be considered to create powerful digital self-service apps and similar differentiators?
White paper: Three Ways Data is Changing Customer Experience in Banking
Learn how future-facing banks are using data analytics to create profitable offerings.
Contrary to what your mother told you: banking reality checks and other fables
You can be anything. But it will get messy.
Cloud adoption: the key to agile change
What does agility actually mean in practice for the post-trade market?
Infographic: WhatsApp messaging in the financial sector – tips to using it and staying compliant
Telemessage has some helpful messages on messaging and compliance.
Creating open banking to meet expectations
A change in culture and attitude should be part of a holistic strategy for open banking.
Case study: Citi – terms of endearment
A series of initiatives support Citi’s business clients in the quest to do business in real time.
Swift Institute calls for gender diversity in fintech
Issues call for proposals and offers €15,000 grant to deal with issue.
How open will your bank become?
Open banking means different things to different CEOs.
Avoid your auntie Mabel: career tips for optimists, curious cats and rebels
Play something that you care to win with people who are playing the same game.
Technology for the new world
Business as usual is no longer an option. You can bank on that.
IBM and Columbia University call for blockchain start-ups
Two juicy new accelerator programmes are waiting for you.
Webinar: How to Kick-start Your Digital-First Banking Transformation
Register for a Backbase webinar, taking place on 28 November.
US Faster Payments Council alive and kicking
FPC plans pacey paytech for all.
Finleap takes a jump with €41.5m Ping An investment
To reach new tech firms and partners.
Banking Technology November 2018 issue out now
Fintech inception. Ideas come to life.
White paper: The Digital Banking Transformation Playbook
How can your financial institution compete?
Top fintech stories this week – 16 November 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Barclay Simpson: Growth Versus Governance
Some fintechs may feel corporate governance is a barrier to growth.
Canada, UK and Singapore prep for blockchain-powered payments
Central banks and regulator reveal heightened interest and assesses alternative models.
White paper: Modernise core banking
How to deliver true digital customer experience.
