Paytech Matera acquires Brazilian AI firm Cinnecta for undisclosed sum
The acquisition will enable Matera’s clients to enhance their sales capabilities through actionable insights.
Customer Experience/CX & User Experience/UX
Monzo tops CMA banking satisfaction survey once again
The independent survey was carried out by Ipsos and BVA BDRC between July 2022 and June 2023.
Want to be great at digital transformation? Play Tetris
Tetris can teach business leaders a lot of transferrable skills when it comes to digital transformation.
The Savings Bank Group of Finland taps Tietoevry to replace lending platform
The Savings Bank Group says the new lending platform will enhance its digital offerings and operational efficiency.
The convergence of CX and FX and the impact to user experience
Companies that create an optimised, secure UX will continue to stand out above the rest.
New digital bank for the US military Roger launches
Roger was built in partnership with banking technology solutions provider Nymbus.
Mastercard signs MoU to buy minority stake in MTN’s $5.2bn fintech business
MTN says its partnership with Mastercard will enable its customers “to participate in the global economy”.
More than 25 US credit unions and community banks tap Eltropy for AI Chat offering
ACFCU and First Credit Union are among the company’s to deploy Eltropy’s AI tech.
FinTech Futures Jobs: These four things are what employees want this year
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
Digital dementia: have banks forgotten about their customers?
In the race to optimise cost and efficiency through technology, let’s not forget to ensure a human touch remains.
Microsoft partners Aptos Labs to help connect financial service companies to the Web3 ecosystem
The duo will explore new innovations in areas such as asset tokenisation, CBDCs and payment technology.
US fintech Greenlight launches credit builder tool for teenagers
Greenlight says parents can add their teenagers as authorised users of its credit card to start building credit.
PayPal launches US dollar stablecoin PayPal USD
Rolling out in the coming weeks, PayPal USD will be available to purchase for eligible US PayPal customers.
First Federal Savings & Loan of San Rafael boosts digital transformation with Bankjoy partnership
First Federal will integrate Bankjoy’s digital banking platform with Fiserv Cleartouch, its core banking system.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Three ways AI is changing fintech jobs
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
WaterStone Bank taps nCino for cloud banking platform
The bank says it wants to enhance the lending experience for its customers by moving to a single platform.
Automotive lending platform GoFi taps Provenir for credit risk decisioning
The Texas-headquartered company has implemented Provenir’s Data and Decisioning Platform.
Seacoast Bank strikes deal with NCR for ATM-as-a-Service solution
Seacoast Bank is leveraging NCR’s ATM-as-a-Service solution to replace its conventional ATM fleet.
Cambodia’s Wing Bank selects Ipification for mobile ID verification solution
The bank’s CEO says the new tech will “streamline the authentication process for Wing Bank app users”.
Machias Savings Bank taps Jack Henry for tech overhaul
It wanted a tech strategy that would help it support customers’ financial needs, while competing with big banks.
Demystify Podcast: Core banking modernisation and BaaS with Miguel Santos and Dave Feuer, Galileo
Real examples of several innovations only made possible by a modern core, and more!
The FCA’s Consumer Duty clamps down on unfair savings rates
The regulator’s 14-point plan seeks fairer interest rates on UK savings accounts.
US fintech start-up Croissant launches with $24m funding
Croissant integrates into merchants’ shopping experiences to offer customers guaranteed buyback value at checkout.
Principles, practices and persistence: the Consumer Duty deadline arrives
The regulation is set to completely transform the relationship between financial services firms and consumers.
The Philippines’ UnionBank taps NCR to manage its ATMs
The Philippines’ ninth largest bank currently operates over 400 ATMs across the country.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Giraffe, eflow Global, Galaxy Ventures & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Pay.UK reveals big jump in number of current account switches in the UK over last 12 months
Pay.UK’s Current Account Switch Service has seen a 50% increase in switches compared to last year.
Banking Tech Awards USA 2023 winner: SavvyMoney – the power of partnerships in fintech & banking
Digging into why so many FIs are turning to fintechs versus developing their own solutions.
GAT Investment Bank taps Currencycloud for new app launch
The app will leverage Currencycloud’s multi-currency virtual accounts for cross-border payment services.
How telco software giant Amdocs is looking to make waves in fintech
FinTech Futures speaks with Amdocs’ Zur Yahalom about the company’s move into the fintech space.
Wealthtech GBST strengthens cloud portfolio with Advice Intelligence acquisition
The deal follows GBST’s acquisition of WealthConnect, the Salesforce-based CRM solution, in May.
Vietnam’s OCB taps Backbase for personalised digital banking solution
The project implementation will be led by Backbase’s partner SmartOSC.
Jordan’s Bank al Etihad to deploy NetGuardians’ fraud prevention tech
With NetGuardians’ solution, the bank aims to strengthen its fraud prevention capabilities.
Report: The future of digital trust – Authentaverse
This free, in-depth report discusses governance frameworks and technological building blocks for Authentaverse.
Amazon set to roll out palm payment processing across all US Whole Foods stores
The Amazon One technology allows users to complete transactions using just their hand.
Banking Tech Awards 2023: Nominations deadline extended!
Submit your nominations before 4 August 2023!
FCA to permanently launch Digital Sandbox next month
The Digital Sandbox has previously only been available to developers via pilots and TechSprints.
Q&A: David Morris, CCO of Yorkshire Building Society – automation, digitalisation & service
David Morris discusses automation, its impact on customer service and the changing nature of branch-based banking.
UK’s Clockwise Credit Union launches self-built core banking solution
Clockwise’s IT manager says the launch is a “culmination of a huge amount of work over the past six years”.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Anduin, Thunes, Portrait Analytics & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
