Truist COO and vice chair Beau Cummins resigns with immediate effect
A Truist spokesperson describes the outgoing exec as “an instrumental leader”.
Banking
NBKC Bank in Missouri joins NCR Atleos’ Allpoint Network
The network will enable NBKC account holders to access 55,000 additional ATMs worldwide.
Out with the old, in with the new
Which words would you like to see banished from the industry in 2025?
BNP Paribas taps Oracle for database management upgrade
BNP Paribas has used Oracle’s tech to manage part of its on-premises databases for over 20 years.
JP Morgan files lawsuits against fellow Viva Wallet shareholder WeRealize and four Viva Wallet board members
The US bank first acquired a 48.5% stake in Viva Wallet back in 2022.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 10 January 2025
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Finastra, Accenture, Solaris and more.
Beyond quantum computing: exploring real-world applications of quantum technology
Quantum isn’t just the future — it’s the present. And it’s here to stay.
Ally Financial lays off “less than 5%” of total workforce
Ally is also exploring “strategic alternatives” for its credit card business and ending mortgage originations.
Understanding the assignment
Do you know exactly how much it costs you to run your business?
Scotiabank transfers Costa Rica, Colombia, and Panama banking operations to Davivienda
Scotiabank will receive an “approximate 20% ownership stake” in Davivienda as part of the deal.
Preparing for DORA: countdown to the 17 January deadline
In an increasingly complex digital world, putting DORA into practice will prove to be a massive undertaking.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying DORA with Simon Phillips of SecureAck and Alex Tasioulis of Cloudified.io
In this podcast episode, hosts Dave and Dharm demystify DORA and explore why it matters for financial institutions.
US banking technology start-up Infinant lands $15m in Series A funding round
Infinant’s Interlace banking platform is built to sit on top of and integrate with banks’ existing core systems.
Fintech in 2025: The industry’s predictions for the year ahead
We take a look at some of the fintech predictions being made by industry experts for 2025.
The cupboard under the stairs
If you are in business, things like client commitments, deadlines and cashflow matter.
2024: Top five AI stories of the year
FinTech Futures revisits the top five AI news stories from 2024.
2024: Top five banking technology stories of the year
FinTech Futures recaps five of the top banking technology stories of 2024.
2024: Top five movers and shakers stories of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top movers and shakers stories in 2024.
2024: Top five fintech M&A deals of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions of 2024.
2024: Top five fintech partnership stories of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top partnership stories of the year.
CFPB sues Zelle operator and major banks for “widespread fraud” on payment network
The lawsuit comes as the CFPB advances its agenda before its anticipated overhaul by the Trump administration.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 20 December 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes FIS, Tyme Group, Affirm and more.
Morgan Stanley taps Wise for corporate cross-border settlements
Morgan Stanley can now offer its corporate clients instant cross-border settlements through Wise Platform.
The regulatory winds, they are not a-changin’
The regulatory shift globally has been towards standards, protocols and end-to-end predictability.
Webinar | On-demand | Real-time payment processing: beyond traditional banking
Join us for an insightful session on how enterprises can revolutionise their global payment operations.
A bowl of cards
In the US, contactless payments continue to feel like a luxury or an exception rather than the default.
The What the FinTech? podcast | Season five’s jailed buzzwords
We run down all the buzzwords our podcast guests wanted gone from the industry this year.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 24 | 2024 in review and predictions for 2025
Guests Dave Wallace and Dharmesh Mistry take a look back over the year in fintech and discuss what 2025 might bring.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the evolution of Monument with Steve Britain
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Steve Britain, CEO of Monument Technology.
Video: Highlights from the Banking Tech Awards 2024
The Banking Tech Awards celebrated its 25th edition on 4 December at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 13 December 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Upbound, MoneyLion, Lunar and more.
Habib Bank AG Zurich selects nCino platform to power UK buy-to-let lending business
HBZ UK will deploy nCino’s Cloud Banking platform as part of the partnership.
Banking Technology Magazine December 2024 / January 2025 issue out now
Cover story: STAR PEOPLE – Banking Tech Awards 2024 revisited.
TD Bank upgrades retail card business with Backbase Engagement Banking platform
Through the collaboration, TD Bank will leverage Backbase’s Engagement Banking platform.
Why ‘I won’t let anything happen to you’ is more of a threat than a promise
If risk is everything, everywhere, all at once, then risk management is everyone’s job, now, always and forevermore.
State of play: Pay by Bank
Pay by Bank, also referred to as A2A payments, has emerged as a credible contender to card-based payments.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 23 | Simplifying core banking modernisation with SaaScada
In this podcast episode, we chat with Nelson Wootton, CEO and co-founder of SaaScada.
FirstOntario Credit Union modernises digital banking channels with Temenos Digital
Temenos Digital will support the credit union’s online and mobile channels for consumers and small businesses.
The evolution of digital identity in financial services
Solution providers and financial firms need to innovate continuously to meet evolving digital identity requirements.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying Mastercard’s quantum strategy with Steve Flinter
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Mastercard’s Steve Flinter about quantum computing.
