Spotlight: the Russian e-commerce cross-border market
Finding a niche for a foreign merchant in Russia.
Partnerships
Banking Technology Awards 2019 are open for entries
The Early Bird 10% discount deadline is 31 July 219, the awards close for entries on 31 August 2019
Nationwide and ClearBank partner for new business account
The partnership will provide access to real-time payments.
Volt bank chooses FIS for mobile and card payments services
FIS will provide it with processing services for Volt’s credit card and mobile payments.
AcadiaSoft announces technology partnership with CloudMargin
The firms collaborate to provide an industry solution for uncleared margin rules.
Lithuania seeks to attract more fintech firms
Thought leaders in Vilnius wish to increase their C-suite intake.
EY inks agreement with Open Banking Nigeria
It will extend services to individuals and businesses across Nigeria.
Konsentus partners with Carta Worldwide for PSD2 compliance
The firm offers real-time TPP identity and regulatory checking services.
Busey selects Jack Henry to support growth
The SilverLake System is believed to be replacing CSI’s NuPoint.
First JCB card issued in India with NPCI partnership
The new card is designed to serve outbound Indian travellers.
New challenger revverbank picks Fusion for core banking capabilities
The proposition will be underpinned by Microsoft’s Azure platform.
Let’s work together
Bank-fintech collaboration should take priority on this year’s Sibos agenda.
Mastercard and Nationwide announce new partnership
Building society prepares to launch new business banking service.
Morgan Stanley and Box launch document sharing portal
The platform promotes communication between financial advisors and clients.
Capital on Tap partners with Marqeta
It has provided nearly £1 billion in funding to more than 60,000 small businesses in the UK.
soCash raises $6m in Series B
The round was led by Glory Ltd, SC Ventures and Vertex Ventures to expand their footprint.
Kaleyra and Epiphany join forces on open banking
It enables the two to jointly support banks with PSD2 compliance.
Thomson Reuters acquires HighQ
It enhances their aim of providing more cloud-based software for legal professionals.
Ebury joins forces with Unicaja Banco
Partnership offers global transaction services to the bank’s SME customers.
PayTech Awards 2019 winners announced!
Celebrating excellence and innovation in the payments industry and people who make it happen.
Angels Den Funding selects Lemon Way for UK payments
The paytech won the bid following a tough competitive analysis.
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TEM becomes first cryptocurrency created at Royal Mint
The private crypto keys and genesis block have been stored in the vault.
Canada’s PaymentsMB taps Cardstream for European expansion
Cardstream will link up with acquirers and suppliers.
HSBC creates private banking portal with Finantix
Finantix Components provides business logic, insights, user journey standards and interfaces.
JCB and Interac Corp agree Canadian ATM deal
JCB cardholders can withdraw cash at machines throughout Canada.
DocuSign picks GoCardless to drive European growth
The move offers subscription payment alternatives to cards and PayPal.
SpotOn targets SMEs with exclusive TSYS deal
The agreement will expand payments capabilities to merchants.
Incuto partners HM Treasury to boost credit union membership
The fintech enables credit unions to digitise their services.
Intrum picks Qualco software to streamline debt collection
The deal follows a 15-month analysis phase.
Banking Technology July/August 2019 issue out now
Drawing the curtains on a bright tomorrow.
Small World picks Credorax to streamline European payments
Two other companies have helped to build the tailor-made solution.
Visa and PayPal’s new deal
While the US service is powered via a partnership with JPMorgan Chase, PayPal’s Instant Transfer in Canada is powered by Visa’s push payments system, Visa Direct.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 8 July 2019
Some of this week’s news, in video format!
Silicon Valley Bank lends $300m to innovative Irish companies
It will bring the total amount brought to the Irish market to $500m by 2024.
An after after-dark round-up
FinTech Futures unravels the hot topics covered at 11:FS’ live podcast.
Monese and PayPal partner to enhance its mobile features
It follows PayPal’s investment in Monese’s Series B.
Australian FIs team up for Lygon blockchain pilot
The platform will seek to modernise the management of bank guarantees.
AIFC and Fidor Solutions to boost fintechs in Kazakhstan
The MoU will also promote innovation in Central Asia.
UnionPay expands into Italy with Banca Sella deal
Greater acceptance will help merchants meet the needs of Chinese tourists.
