Sibos 2023: Cross-border payments dominate day one of Sibos with Swift-Wise partnership announced
The new partnership comes amid a host of Swift-led panels at Sibos focused on payment innovations.
Customer Experience/CX & User Experience/UX
Video: TD Bank at FinovateFall 2023 – The evolution of commercial banking
We chat with Chris Giamo of TD Bank about the state of play for commercial banking in North America.
Video: Piermont Bank at FinovateFall 2023 – Achieving digital acceleration
We chat with Rodrigo Suarez of Piermont Bank about how incumbents can achieve digital acceleration.
Sibos 2023: Canada’s Scotiabank taps CGI to advance payments solutions
CGI says its All Payments solution is “a tech stack based on the ISO 20022 standard” used by financial services firms globally.
Banque Delubac & Cie launches instant payments offering with Finastra
The bank can now offer financial institutions access to Europe’s TARGET Instant Payments Settlements (TIPS).
Aussie SME challenger Judo Bank taps Backbase for its engagement banking platform
By leveraging Backbase’s platform, Judo Bank aims to “create new digital experiences” for its customers.
Indian fintech Perfios secures $229m in Series D funding round
The funding came from Kedaara Capital, and existing backers Warburg Pincus and Bessemer Venture Partners.
Sibos 2023: The era of instant payments – global banks must turn to the latest technology
Innovative technologies are bringing the future of payments forward for banks.
Daily News at Sibos 2023
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What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 15 | How Scotland is aiming to become a global fintech hub
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Nicola Anderson, CEO of FinTech Scotland.
FinovateFall 2023: How can incumbent banks keep up in a rapidly evolving tech landscape?
This year’s FinovateFall conference aims to solve how incumbents can achieve digital acceleration.
Engagement banking
The idea of personalisation has been around for decades in banking, so it’s time customers get what they deserve.
Emirates NBD makes strategic investment in trade finance tech firm Komgo
The strategic equity investment was made through Emirates NBD’s Innovation Fund.
Israel’s ThetaRay secures $57m to accelerate global expansion
With the fresh investment, ThetaRay plans on expediting its international expansion “across continents”.
JP Morgan Payments taps Network International to strengthen payments acquiring in the Middle East
JP Morgan Payments says the partnership will complement its existing capabilities in the region.
FundBank taps Profile Software for its custody solution
FundBank will automate its custody and portfolio management operations with Profile’s Axia Custody solution.
LC Financial Holdings completes acquisition of BCM Global for undisclosed sum
LC Financial Holdings will help BCM Global expand its business and develop new services across Europe.
Feedback from the front line of generative AI
It’s been intriguing to see the differences in thinking from companies when it comes to generative AI.
Banking Technology Magazine September 2023 issue out now
Cover story: WINDS OF CHANGE – Squaring the circle on climate change.
Digital banking – realising the opportunity
Aspire Systems’ Suresh Ranganathan talks about the company’s ambition to be at the forefront of digital banking transformation.
Providence FCU taps Mahalo Banking for digital banking upgrade
The upgrade will introduce new features including live chat and a personal finance management tool.
Social media: a driving force in digital transformations
To stay relevant, businesses need to regard social media as an integral part of their digital strategy.
Maybank Investment Bank taps Broadridge for securities borrowing and lending offering
Broadridge claims the platform will provide better customer experience and cost management for the bank.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 14 | Financial vulnerability and the Consumer Duty
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Helene Panzarino of the London Institute of Banking and Finance.
Trustly acquires French paytech SlimPay for a reported €70m
The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Zanifu, Koverly, Micronotes & more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
LemFi bags $33m in Series A funding round to fuel global expansion
LemFi was founded in 2020 to provide immigrants with better access to financial services.
Video: What’s the next big thing in fintech?
We ask three experts what they think could be the next big thing that will completely transform the industry.
Beyond the single customer view
Even if we have all the data on our finances, we need to be able to understand it.
India’s PhonePe taps Cloudera to streamline data management
PhonePe says the collaboration marks a “significant milestone” in its data journey.
Silicon Valley Bank makes two senior appointments to lead payment products and digital strategy
Martin Murrell has been named as head of global payments and Milton Santiago as head of global digital solutions.
Krakowski Bank Spółdzielczy taps Diebold Nixdorf to modernise ATM network
KBS aims to upgrade its entire ATM network by the end of 2023.
Moniepoint gets the go-ahead to acquire Kenyan fintech Kopo Kopo
For Moniepoint, which operates in Nigeria, the acquisition allows it to expand its footprint into Kenya.
US fintech Ramp secures $300m Series D funding at reduced valuation
The firm’s new $5.8bn valuation represents a 28% drop from its $8.1bn valuation back in March 2022.
Mastercard launches CBDC Partner Programme to boost sector collaboration
Through the Programme, Mastercard aims to bring a “greater understanding” of the pros and cons of CBDCs.
Unpacking the hype: Generative AI in banking and finance
FinTech Futures takes a deep dive into generative AI and how the tech is transforming financial services.
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to step up protections for cash access
In the UK, 3.1 million adults use cash to pay “for everything or most things”.
Five credit unions tap MDT to deploy Banno Digital Banking Platform
The credit unions include Great NorthWest FCU, Sentry Credit Union and Peoples FCU.
US fintech Stash names Chien-Liang Chou as new CTO
Chien-Liang Chou joins Stash from banking app start-up Dave, where he worked as CTO.
Survey: New customer acquisition in banking – state of play
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