Caixabank inks deal with Salesforce to bring CRM to digital banking
The companies signed the agreement at Salesforce’s Dreamforce event.
Spain
Euronext and SIX head-to-head in race to acquire Madrid exchange
A bidding war could develop between the two firms.
CaixaBank opens “urban oasis” for Barcelona customers
The space will have Michelin star chefs and virtual rural landscapes.
Backbase Connect 2019: Backbase challenges Banco Santander’s €20bn digital spend
The digital banking firm says it will build a digital bank in one hour.
Santander splashes £350m for majority stake in Ebury
The bank’s 50.1% majority stake will put £70 million towards Ebury’s expansion.
Spanish fintech PecunPay chooses IBM to implement Red Hat platform
The start-up is trying to keep up with ever-changing mobile apps.
US challenger bank Denizen shuts down
The expatriate bank failed to reach required scale.
Lemon Way nabs €25 million investment from Toscafund
Parisian payments firm plans geographic expansion with new funds.
ID Finance crowdfunds £1.5m in minutes, eyes up Hispanic and Latino loan market
ID Finance is on track to double revenues to €90m this year.
How to thrive in an ever changing market, a conversation with the COO of Qualco
Spyros Retzekas, COO at Qualco says agility is the key.
Bnext becomes first fintech in Spain to raise a $25m Series A, plans LatAm expansion
The round was led by DN Capital, Redalpine and Speedinvest.
Gen Z fintech Mitto raises $2m in seed funding
Mitto offers parents insights into their children’s ‘purchasing’ profile.
Grupo Caja Rural implements Strands’ technology
Strands’ tools will incorporate an AI engine, the exclusive engager component.
CaixaBank to release biodegradable cards
The bank will roll out150,000 of the cards each year.
Banco Galicia chooses Strands for mobile banking
Strands technology will become “a tool for financial education”
Ebury joins forces with Unicaja Banco
Partnership offers global transaction services to the bank’s SME customers.
Challenger Neo gets authorised by Spanish central bank
The upcoming bank can now provide multicurrency accounts.
BBVA creates AI Factory to drive data innovation
The team will work on both customer and internal solutions.
Amadeus Future of Payments – payments integration in the travel industry
Round-up of the first Amadeus customer event in Madrid.
US modern card issuer Marqeta signs first Europe deals
Partnerships with companies in France, Scandinavia, Spain and Switzerland.
New funding values personal finance app Fintonic at €160m
Follows €19m investment round led by ING Ventures.
Teradata Universe Madrid 2019: Teradata agrees that less is more
“Don’t invest in analytics!”, and in my mind, the crowd cheered.
Bnext launches travel insurance
The Spanish challenger is already expanding its product portfolio.
2gether’s prepaid crypto Visa card launches across eurozone
Follows successful beta launch in Spain.
Six Spanish banks sign up for gpi cross-border payments
Adoption of gpi has seen a year-on-year increase of 270%.
Challenger banks country by country: who’s who (and what’s their tech)
Comprehensive and free guides for UK, Spain, Germany, France, US, Canada, South Africa, Australia, India and Hong Kong.
Curve announces plans for global expansion
LinkedIn’s former talent hunter will head international recruitment.
2gether expands its prepaid crypto card into Europe
Consumers will be able to spend crypto as easily as euros.
Spanish stock market operator BME tests blockchain for collateral pledge
BME and Renta 4 Banco have carried out their first digitisation.
Spanish fintech Pagantis closes €65m for e-commerce financing
It aims to expand its services to Portugal, Italy and France.
Zego goes to Spain for insurtech fun
London-based firm aiming to cover delivery and private hire vehicle insurance.
Moneytrans building European neobank for migrants
The money transfer company is looking for developers in Spain.
Challenger banks in Spain: who’s who (and what’s their tech)
A list of the known challengers to date and the technology they are using.
CaixaBank first to show withdrawal symptoms for ATM cash
“World’s first bank to use facial recognition to withdraw cash at ATMs.”
Unicaja Banco loans are in with Fintonic app
The marketplace incorporates the Spanish bank’s lending offer.
Bnext aims to be Spain’s Monzo
Bright pink cards are certainly appealing.
2gether Global preps open beta beyond Spain
The “banking platform” has now released some of its promised features.
Mambu wins Orange Bank core system deal in Spain
EXCLUSIVE. It may come with a win in Eastern Europe too.
Santander Spain and Raisin in open banking duet
Life is a dream. For banks and fintechs.
Spanish neobank Bnc10 readies for launch
It’s already made its waiting list available.
