IBM betting on multi-cloud
At its Las Vegas event Big Blue goes gambling.
Innovation
Japan Post Bank stays Earthport bound for payments push
To deliver cross-border services across North America and Europe.
Robo-advice: the future is now
While we know that robo-advice is here to stay, who is actually using it?
bPay teams with seven brands to launch contactless payment watches
Contactless watches for every taste.
BMO launches banking chatbot with Finn.ai
The new chatbot – BMO Bolt – is available via Facebook Messenger.
Top fintech stories this week – 16 March 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Fintech influencers and can openers
Your influence is always, always a ticket to the ball where you will find like minded folks.
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank to pilot blockchain tech with Bitt
A fintech pilot using blockchain tech to be carried out in the ECCB eight member countries.
Interview: Harrie Vollaard, Rabobank – the key to building a successful digital agenda
Banks need to ask themselves whether they are flexible and sensitive enough to adapt to the rapidly changing context.
Clinc launches self-service AI platform, Spotlight
“Putting the power of world-class conversational design into the hands of banks for the first time.”
Interview: Codrin Arsene – the power of digital transformation in financial services industry
Create a robust vision upfront and don’t shy away from digital transformation!
Beyond the hype: AI in financial services gets serious
Live from FinovateEurope, Rohit Talwar discusses AI and what the road to “super-intelligence” will look like.
Top fintech stories this week – 9 March 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Managing the risks of blockchain
Before you jump into implementing blockchain, know the risks.
Amazon checks out JP Morgan over checking accounts product
Don’t be an Amazon worrier – this is a potential opportunity.
New customers drive Avaloq to record 2017 revenue
Swiss core banking vendor reveals record revenue of over $584.4m.
Fintech tour Hell: hot enough for you?
Better to reign in Hell than lose your verve in Heaven.
BBVA unleashes “world’s biggest fintech competition”
There is a €150,000 prize fund for the overall winners.
Infographic: the incredible growth of fintech
Some facts and figures on the incredible growth of fintech in one nifty infographic.
Snapsheet teams with Aviva Canada for virtual insurance claims
This marks Snapsheet’s first step into the Canadian market.
Fintech funding round-up: 2 March 2018
Stars Blueprint Income, Wecash Technology and Everproof.
Ink Protocol and Kleros to tackle P2P marketplace transaction disputes
They seek justice. It is written onto the Ethereum blockchain.
Fleetcor unveils pilot payments programme with Ripple
New pilot will explore use of digital asset XRP.
Nasdaq files patent infringement lawsuit against IEX
Lawsuit aims to halt unauthorised use of proprietary electronic trading platform technology.
US Fed preps for next phase of payments push
All part of Fed’s ambition to revamp nation’s payments system by 2020.
Nesta offers £2.5m prize fund for fintech start-ups
Applications are open for next phase of its “Open Up Challenge”.
Insurance industry identity crisis and modernisation
Modernisation isn’t just a necessity, it’s an inevitable cultural change and the pivot point is now.
Ingenico brings touch of glass to PIN payments
Users can insert cards in compact smartcard reader and enter PIN on personal mobile device of merchant.
Will AI replace humans in the insurance industry?
Will you be one of the 800 million individuals ousted by AI?
CFSI and JP Morgan Chase fintech lab chases diverse talent
US-based Financial Solutions Lab is looking for diverse range of applications for fourth innovation challenge.
R3 powers Credit Suisse and ING live securities lending transaction debut
First live transaction using HQLAx’s securities lending app on R3’s Corda blockchain platform.
White paper: A buyer’s guide to online identity verification
How to separate the contenders from the pretenders in online identity verification vendors?
National cryptocurrencies are not a thing: a pedant’s lament
Here we are, talking about decentralised centralised networks. Madness?
Fintech funding round-up: 28 February 2018
Features Babb, Payslip and a global reminder.
Digital transformation: is NatWest leading the way or going a step too far?
A bold new move that could shake up the banking industry.
Global VC investment in fintech reaches record $27.4bn
Driven by surge in India, US and UK, Accenture analysis finds.
Fintech funding round-up: 27 February 2018
From the US to Brazil – stars Pagaya Investments, C2FO and RecargaPay.
ID Finance brings behavioural biometrics to fraud fight
Barcelona-based firm incorporating biometrics into its AI-based fraud scoring engine.
Infographic: all things Amazon
Check out this nifty infographic created by 16best.net about all things Amazon.
US Bank and AutoGravity team to “revolutionise” digital car buying
Giving those looking for auto financing a straightforward process and a loan decision within minutes.
