Indian SME neobank Open gains backing from Google in $100m Series C
Open raises $100 million to expand into new markets, including the US.
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Google pulls Plex after less than a year in development
Aborted banking project reflects change of financial services strategy at Google.
HSBC hires Google veteran to lead commercial banking platforms
Aman Narain joins the banking giant after four years at Google and helping to launch Google Pay in Singapore.
Google Cloud’s global head of fintech partnerships bids farewell to Big Tech
Anil Saboo leaves after three years at the Big Tech.
French watchdog says banks risk “marginalisation” by Big Tech payment apps
The paper focuses on Big Tech-associated threats to competition.
Payroll fintech founded by Google alums raises $35m
Check says it already works with 100,000 small businesses in the US
Why Google Pay’s reboot signals a major land grab on financial services
Five reasons why the banking world, including fintech challengers, needs to sit up and take notice.
Cynergy Bank taps Google and Wipro to launch new digital banking project
Cynergy says customer want a hybrid of digital and face-to-face.
Does Europe really need its own Big Tech?
Almost a third of consumers find the idea of banking with a Big Tech appealing.
US Bank’s CDO leaves for Google after a brief stint
Before US Bank, White headed up BBVA’s creation unit.
The Oracle versus Google copyright case could shape the future of software
The fate of open APIs lies in the hands of the US Supreme Court.
Google Pay to launch bank accounts in 2021 with flurry of partners
The US Big Tech announces another six of its banking partners.
Mambu inks partnership with Google Cloud
Technology firm will host its platform on Google infrastructure.
Fintech pirkx lands £960,000 and gains former Google exec
The UK company is expanding to Australia, South Africa and the US.
Google plans debit card launch in the US
Google is preparing to launch an Apple Card rival soon.
PayPal migrates “key” infrastructure to Google’s new Salt Lake City data centre
Google Cloud now has 22 data centers across the globe.
Google equips its cloud offering with two acquisitions
The Big Tech is gearing up to take on Amazon and Microsoft’s rival cloud products.
EU report omits Big Tech GDPR decision, Google moves UK data to US
UK users’ data stored by Google is no longer under GDPR laws.
Deutsche Bank reaches out to Big Tech for cloud assistance
Deutsche Bank has reportedly invited proposals from Microsoft, Google and Amazon.
Financial Stability Board warns of bigtech banking risk
Tech firms’ relationship with finance could create instability, says FSB.
Canadian credit unions launch Interac Debit on Google Pay
Google Pay integration with Interac Debit allows users to pay with their phones.
Google sets its eyes on banking next year
The tech giant allegedly doesn’t intend to sell customers’ data.
International regulators investigating tech firms’ cloud dominance
Financial Stability Board casts a wary glance at cloud giants
Sibos 2019: Banks must improve data handling to root out financial crime
Applying AI needs to be done when data is set right, says panel
Atom Bank opts for Google Cloud
Challenger selects Google’s platform for product development
NatWest launches voice tech for banking pilot
It’s testing exclusively with Google smart speakers for this pilot.
JP Morgan Chase invests in accounting software platform FreshBooks
A JPMC representative will be joining FreshBooks’ board.
New voice-powered Finley AI offers financial and pension advice
The creator claims that Finley AI is a world-first innovation.
Worldline terminals now accept Apple Pay and Google Pay in Germany
Only if the user’s bank’s app supports these payments.
UK pressures tech titans to face competition
The nation’s rules must be updated for the digital age.
Hackers use fake Google reCAPTCHA to hide banking malware
Phishing campaign at Polish bank serves as a warning for us all.
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Google gets payments licence in Ireland
Follows on from last month’s licence in Lithuania.
Google gets e-money licence in Lithuania
The Bank of Lithuania keeps boosting its fintech ecosystem.
Goldman Sachs and Ayco in huge financial coaching deal with Google
Ayco will provide financial coaching to Google’s US-based employees.
Starling launches Nearby payments and insurance advice
Partnerships with Google and Anorak have made this possible.
Top fintech stories this week – 31 August 2018
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JP Morgan hires ex-Google exec for AI ambitions
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