Central bank digital currencies – don’t get the popcorn
If the art of the possible is being explored, the art of the valuable remains elusive.
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Marqeta bags undisclosed Mastercard investment
“We want to invest in products, in customers and invest in continuing to grow globally,” says Marqeta.
Affirm files IPO application, but financials are confidential
Fintechs in the BNPL space have seen their valuations rocket.
Mastercard and Ethoca deliver greater transparency in digital banking applications
All merchants can upload their logos at logo.ethoca.com for inclusion in online banking and payment apps.
Banking Technology October 2020 issue out now
Educate, advocate, invest: It’s not enough for companies to pay lip service.
FinTech Futures Jobs: eight tips for landing a job in a new city
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Sibos 2020: Future artist
I see growing companies. I see ambitious professionals. I see evolving stories.
Sibos 2020: Industry has widespread “dissatisfaction” with transaction monitoring
Costs, compliance and confusion need to be solved by new technology, says panel.
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Sibos 2020: Banking Circle launches POBO and COBO payments transparency solutions
The solutions are available globally through Swift, Faster Payments, CHAPS, SEPA and local clearing.
Does Europe really need its own Big Tech?
Almost a third of consumers find the idea of banking with a Big Tech appealing.
The cloud promises unprecedented agility, and the time to create a roadmap is now
To gain the agility to compete in the modern banking environment, build and invest with the cloud in mind.
Swift launches project for “brilliantly simple” SME cross-border payments
The messaging and infrastructure network makes next step in new strategy.
Old dogs, new tricks and procurement
It’s time for the banks to work together to standardise their onboarding processes and documentation for fintechs.
PayTech Awards 2020 now on YouTube: celebrity host, comedy stand-up, winners and more!
Watch Zoe Lyons perform her stand-up and unveil the winning projects, companies and people of PayTech Awards 2020.
MineralTree raises $50 million, acquires Inspyrus and Regal Software
Accounts payable firm plans to take firm grip of mid-market segment.
SpotOn secures $60m Series C funding round from DST Global
The latest round puts SpotOn’s total raised at $190 million.
The shifting ground of payments: are banks and SMEs aligned?
It’s safe to assume that in time, every business and consumer will expect immediate settlement as a norm.
Knowing how the story ends
“Where do I begin?” If you have ever asked me, you know my answer is always the same: in the middle.
ClearBank offers multi-currency accounts through JP Morgan API
UK clearing bank claims to be the first of its kind to provide the service.
Five techniques for financial institutions to build and protect their digital reputation
How to protect the distinctive brand values that set you apart from the competition.
How COVID-19 is altering the payments landscape for merchants
The pressure on merchants is immense to serve each individual consumer in the best possible way.
US payments firm Melio raises $80m in Series C funding round
Melio plans to use its new funding to expand and reach more customers.
Paytech Nuvei breaks Toronto Stock Exchange records with $700m IPO
The Montreal-based firm saw a surge in demand increase share prices from $20 to $45.
Swift unveils expansion plans to “fundamentally transform” transaction management
The interbank network plans to revamp the way transactions are processed.
Supplement: FinovateFall 2020
Read our free FinovateFall Supplement, packed with fintech goodness!
E-book: Financial services – the smarter way to workflow
Future-proof your financial services institution in an era of rapid transformation.
White paper: Addressing financial services technology challenges during growth
How to realise the full potential of IT integration: get your systems in order, be diligent about due diligence, and prepare for post-merger.
Caceis signs up with FIS to deploy new payment hub
The asset servicing firm aims for cross-border payments compliance.
White paper: how millennials & gen Z can power growth for financial institutions
Millennials (25-39 years old) and adult Gen Z-ers (18-24) represent over $3 trillion in spend.
Banking Technology September 2020 issue out now
Tipping point: Google vs Oracle showdown.
Cloud: the new frontier in banking
Demystifying the move to the cloud is the first step to becoming more agile.
FinovateFall Digital: Delivering concrete ROI during unprecedented times
The future of finance is digital. Free tickets to FinovateFall available!
How government and businesses can protect minors online in a post-pandemic world
Any organisation that profits from selling age-restricted products and services should be held accountable.
YOU are the first line of your own defense for fraud prevention
Be vigilant online! You are your first line of defense against fraud.
How banks can balance UX and security amid a pandemic
How face-based biometrics and AI can deliver smooth digital onboarding and stamp out fraud.
US payments start-up Finix lands $30m from Lightspeed & Amex
To date, Finix has raised $96 million in venture capital.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 28 August 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
ROSCA: Is there a potential for entering developed markets?
It matches the needs of rural households thanks to its simplicity and informal understanding.
Infographic: Creating standardised platform for Fortune 500 financial data services company
Learn how Panduit and Cisco Services successfully accomplished this major project in just 90 days and within budget.
