CallVU teams up with Banca Transilvania to boost mobile banking
It will give customers card control to block transactions or modify transaction limits.
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I.T. (insurance technology) had to be you
The sector should fall in love with tech that will bring it closer to customers, creating collaboration and trust.
Disruptive technology: the post-trade world wakes up
Looking at three pivotal technologies: distributed ledger type (DLT), common platforms, and cyber defences.
Be honest about digital transformation, it’s a risky business – BT Security CEO
The risks are big, but the opportunities are even bigger; that’s why only the bravest are making the most of the digital economy to date.
BT fault hits UK banks’ digital services
UK internet banking has been affected by a BT fault with its broadband and telephone services. In a tweet today (20 July), BT says: “Sorry, we’re aware of a problem & working to fix ASAP.” Some internet banking customers at Barclays, Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds, Royal Bank of Scotland, Natwest and Santander have been unable to […]
Nationwide extends network infrastructure with BT
UK building society Nationwide has signed BT to provide the network infrastructure for its digital transformation strategy, as part of a six-year deal between the two firms.
BT adds Volante messaging tools to Radianz cloud
Financial network BT Radianz has added Volante Technologies’ tools to the BT Radianz Cloud, in a move the two firms say will improve the reliability of clearing, settlement and payment transaction processing while cutting costs.
The fintech revolution heads for the clouds
Over the last decade the financial markets industry has experienced significant regulatory upheaval. We have witnessed a new approach to supervising financial institutions, with regulators moving from a “light touch” approach to an “interventionist” one
Banks warned to stay out of politics as state-sponsored cyber-attacks get personal
Bankers should watch what they say in public, or risk a devastating computer network attack on their business from state-sponsored hackers. This was the stark warning offered by speakers at the FIX Trading Community conference in London yesterday.
BT gets personal with on-the-fly video message service
BT has formally today the availability of a personalised video capability as part of its Cloud Contact portfolio of services following pilot project with two UK retail banks. The system, which allows businesses to email individually tailored videos to millions of customers by integrating relevant data with video templates, was developed by Israeli marketing technology specialist Idomoo.
The rise of the challenger banks
The face of retail banking in the UK is changing. In July 2010, the sector witnessed something not seen in over 100 years – the launch of a new high street bank. And where Metro Bank led the way, new and non-financial consumer brands are following suit.
HSBC installs free wi-fi in UK branches
HSBC has installed free Wi-Fi in 650 of its UK branches, bringing the bank into line with Barclays, which introduced free Wi-Fi in February 2013. Both banks signed deals with BT to provide the connectivity, which is managed by BT as a white label service.
Visa Europe adopts BT’s managed network
Visa Europe’s decision to place its internal and external communications networks into the hands of BT will help the firm to realise economies of scale and offer a more efficient service to customers, according to Chris Pickles, Head of industry initiatives at BT.
Study reveals customer motives for switching banks
A majority of consumers would prefer portable bank account numbers to make switching between banks easier, according to a new YouGov poll conducted by BT – and the reasons may surprise advocates of Banking 2.0.
National Bank of Abu Dhabi rewires banking system
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi is strengthening the resilience of its internal technology as it seeks to embrace mobile and expand its coverage beyond the United Arab Emirates.
