FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 25 March 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
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Mizuho partners Google Cloud to power digital transformation
MFG says it is working with Google Cloud to deliver on the evolving needs of its customers.
Banking for net-zero homes
Banks can make a significant difference to the planet, to their customers, and ultimately to their bottom line.
White paper: Three ways to improve branch performance with workforce optimisation strategies
Ensuring that your branch workforce is optimised is an essential part of managing today’s challenging banking environment.
Banking app Dave partners FTX US to explore crypto payments
The partnership will see FTX Ventures, the venture fund arm of FTX Trading, invest $100 million in Dave.
Who owns the client?
Change the way you book revenue and you’ve transformed the way clients are treated forever.
It’s time for banks to take responsibility for their ESG data
In the wake of COP26 last year, the ESG regulatory agenda is advancing at pace.
Better Business Faster Virtual Summit – 29 March 2022
FullCircl held its Better Business Faster Virtual Summit on Tuesday, 29 March 2022.
USAA hit with $140m fine from FinCEN for Bank Secrecy Act violations
USAA admitted to failing to accurately report in a timely manner thousands of suspicious transactions to FinCEN.
A history lesson: what’s holding fintech back?
When boardrooms and C-suites represent the rich diversity of the broader population, companies perform better.
How to tell if an organisation is greenwashing – and how to avoid doing it yourself
Learning to market ethically is a journey you need to own.
Bond.AI makes senior tech hires with new CTO and head of technology
The firm has recruited Kent Llewelyn from TAB Bank and Accenture/Cognizant veteran Amit Dhongde.
Bank of Canada and MIT kick off central bank digital currency research project
The one-year initiative will form part of the central bank’s research into digital currencies and fintech.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 18 March 2022
Our pick of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Texas National Bank turns to Data Center Inc for new digital bank for bankers
The new bank, branded as Bankers Lender, is due for launch in April.
Three de novo banks in US select Jack Henry’s tech
New-name wins are Bank of Burlington, RockPoint Bank, and Moultrie Bank & Trust.
Citibank’s digital asset group leaders quit to set up new crypto venture
Alex Kriete and Greg Girasole say more details will follow in the coming weeks.
Making the world an ‘appier place
The outlook for apps is a happy one, and brands are finally starting to lean into their potential.
Payments for good – promoting financial inclusion
Vijay Oddiraju, CEO of Volante Technologies, looks at ways the payments industry can provide the rails for inclusiveness.
Unbanked goes crowdfunding to build global bank on blockchain
Unbanked has attracted nearly $1.5 million from 1,500+ investors so far. The round closes on 26 April.
Today is just Thursday, and that’s the point
Stand up for something. Stand for something. And tomorrow, do it again.
Regtech provider Encompass raises $33m to fuel global growth
There will be “extensive recruitment” at the company’s new offices in New York and Amsterdam.
What The Beatles can teach us about open banking payment adoption
Open banking payments globally look set to have their own ‘Beatlemania’ moment.
Zeta partners Mastercard to shake up credit card issuance
The payments giant has also invested $30 million, alongside other investors, into Zeta.
Oklahoma’s First National Bank & Trust taps CSI for core banking upgrade
The bank will deploy CSI’s NuPoint core banking platform.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: in3, Noh, PictureWealth, Touché, and Yep!
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Banking for the good times and the bad
Banks should be proactive in helping us manage our money better in the good times and the bad.
Banking Technology Magazine March 2022 issue out now
Cover story: HAVE A HEART – Injecting a little love into AI.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 2 | Build banking better
In this episode, we’re joined by Temenos CTO Tony Coleman.
Caveat emptor
Give praise where it’s deserved. Give it publicly. Give it as often as it’s earned. And don’t add conditions.
Core banking tech vendor for credit unions FLEX gains 13 new users
FLEX is a credit union core system processor based in Utah, US.
Enterprise tech provider NCR buys open banking IP from UK fintech Spoke
NCR says the deal will accelerate its push into open and international digital banking.
New SME banking player Pillar set to launch in Canada
Based in Montreal, Quebec, the fintech offers business accounts for SMEs.
Collaboration between banks and fintechs can bring faster speeds to the international payments space
Collaboration has driven considerable innovation in the international payments market in recent years.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Anfin, Hubuc, Intix, Pluto, Upswing, & WALO
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news.
What happens after you leave the room?
Alignment is an ongoing dialogue that continues long after you’ve left the meeting room.
Banking Tech Awards 2022 now open for nominations
The awards are open to banks, financial institutions, technology and service providers, teams and individuals.
Canada’s TD Bank snaps up First Horizon for $13.4bn in US expansion push
The combined entity will become a top six US bank, serving 10.7 million customers across 22 states.
Five ID verification predictions for 2022
ID verification experts take a look at the top industry trends for 2022.
BNY Mellon first GSIB to integrate Chainalysis crypto compliance software
BNY Mellon is building a multi-asset digital custody and admin platform for traditional and digital assets.
