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Fintech: changing lives and promoting inclusion across the globe
164 million migrant workers and 800 million people around the world today are directly supported by remittances.
New partnership launched to foster US and UK fintechs
The FIP aims for enhanced cooperation over regulatory issues.
Moneyfarm partners up with Allianz
The wealth manager will use this to drive expansion into Germany.
Challenger banks in Canada: who’s who and what’s their tech
A comprehensive list of challenger banks and banking services in Canada and the tech they are using.
JP Morgan extends partnership with AccessFintech
This is the first custodian to collaborate with them on real-time transparency.
Retail banks ignore social media data at their peril
Social media is a valuable and largely untapped source of data for the banks.
Symphony goes global to the tune of $165m funding
Standard Chartered, MUFG and other existing investors participated in the round.
Circle Pay shuts down
Circle Pay app accounts will undergo changes starting on 8 July 2019.
DNB extends investment in new 11:FS platform
The Norwegian financial services group will also implement 11:FS Foundry.
Interview: Dan Makoski, Lloyds Banking Group – grand designs
“Design, like technology, is a strategic superpower that can be used to do incredibly bold things.”
In defence of bankers
A new kind of banker is emerging. Less arrogant. Less entitled. More ethical and informed, tech savvy and less greedy.
Sparrow’s options trading platform takes flight
Trade options will be settled by smart contract.
ABX wins approval for crypto asset exchange and custodian
The exchange has its eyes set on bridging the gap between the MENA region and the rest of the world.
FinovateSpring 2019: focusing on the digital future of fintech
Three key takeaways from the event.
World Bank picks Murex for treasury
It is understood to be replacing Finastra’s treasury system.
FCA tackles overdraft rules on new consultation paper
It proposes more transparency for better customer experience.
New Indian challenger Payzello launches
The fintech doesn’t have a banking licence – yet.
Synapse receives $33m for back-end fintech
The San Francisco-based start-up expects integrations with Visa and MasterCard.
Alogent acquires FinanceGenius software
The suite has been re-branded as Origins.
Halo raises $12m to democratise structured notes investing
The platform aims to make investment available to everyone, not just high net-worth investors.
Core modernisation is essential for truly digital banking
Banks have only to look at how innovators have transformed retailing and music to recognise this truth.
Banking Technology June 2019 issue out now
Beyond human. Dreaming of a fintech tomorrow.
Fintechs: partnerships don’t mean you can be passive when it comes to compliance
Protecting the fintechs’ own well-being as well as that of their customers.
CSSF warns UK fintechs about onsite visits
As part of its Brexit preparations, UK fintechs and payment services must also prepare for visits from the CSSF.
DPO Group launches Africa’s first B2B virtual and prepaid payment card
DumaCard gives businesses in Africa access to new markets by enabling cross-border online payments.
Delio to provide start-up funding platform for Fintech Alliance
Companies and investors will be able to connect directly.
Appital launches new trading fintech
Its platform will accelerate trades, strip out costs and provide transparency for buyers and sellers.
Top fintech stories this week – 7 June 2019
The FCA introduces new rules for P2P platforms, while Tink secures investment from PayPal, and more!
Money20/20 Europe 2019 – Day 3, specialisation and invisible banking
We chat with Temenos about the problems plaguing modern-day banking.
Visa forms strategic partnership with Western Union
The new collaboration will modernise global money movements for expedited cross-border money transfers.
Amaiz launches brand new banking app for entrepreneurs
It aims to release customers from time-consuming admin and paperwork.
Enterprise cloud platform Liveoak closes $8m Series A round
The investment will fund product development and global expansion.
Iccrea chooses Appian platform to serve 4.2m Italian customers
Appian will automate key processes for the 142-strong banking group.
ING joins project to create blockchain-based USC
The utility settlement coin will reduce exchange rate risks.
A banker goes a-banking, volume 3: the party was only just beginning
It’s a terrible thing to be put in a position where you cannot improve your own performance.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 5 June 2019
News on CIBC, NAB and Bank Leumi alliance, SoFi funding and more!
Money20/20 Europe 2019 round-up
Innovation, concerns and cynicism.
Yolt signs partners and prepares for wider roll-out
Yolt is also partnering with Payvision and Funding Options, both of which also have ties to ING.
Tink secures strategic investment from PayPal
The investment from PayPal adds $11.2 million to Tink’s capital.
