Classic product placement has had its day
Product placement is easily recognised by the customer and viewed negatively.
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AI and machine learning spearheading rapid change in data reconciliations
The industry is moving towards Reconciliations-as-a-Service, says SmartStream’s Robin Hasson.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Revolut, Lunar and the UK fintech sector
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
M1 Finance secures $150m in SoftBank-led funding round
The firm claims the investment now takes its total valuation to $1.45 billion.
White House backs US open banking reform
The Biden Administration is looking to tackle the slow progress of open banking in the US.
FortisPay appoints three new execs amid C-suite shake-up
The fintech firm has announced a new CEO, CFO and chief integration and information officer.
What the hell happened to help?
Banks could do more to provide financial education, guidance and advice to customers.
Revolut hits $33bn valuation with $800m Series E investment
The round was led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2 and Tiger Global.
Railsbank lands $70m investment to drive global expansion
The round follows a $37 million fundraise in November last year.
Fifth Third Bank picks FIS to power digital transformation
The bank will deploy FIS’s Modern Banking Platform (MBP) and Unity Wealth Platform.
Apple reportedly in talks with Goldman Sachs to launch BNPL service
Goldman Sachs has been Apple’s partner for the Apple Card credit card since 2019.
State of play: digital banking platforms
Selecting the right digital banking platform is a lengthy process that requires careful consideration.
Report: The State of Data Reconciliation
Data from 300+ heads of global reconciliation utilities, COOs, heads of financial control and transformation.
White paper: The Reconciliation Maturity Model: Part 2 – onboarding and configuration
These tools will empower firms to fully automate reconciliation within five years.
White paper: The Reconciliation Maturity Model: Part 1 – from manual to machine learning
A blueprint for consolidating, automating and driving efficiency across reconciliations – and beyond.
Better acquires UK digital mortgage broker Trussle
The deal represents Better’s first entry into the UK mortgage market.
White paper: Back to the future – 8 features of fast and future-proof BNPL technology
Discover the tools you need to get ahead and stay ahead as BNPL grows its market share.
White paper: SME lending – the road to real-time approvals
Discover how rapid innovation, smarter decisioning and faster approvals can be yours.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Wise, LBGI and Circle
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
White paper: Data on demand – the power of real-time data for risk decisioning
How real-time, on-demand data will change the way you make risk descisioning.
CIBC signs cloud partnership deal with Microsoft
The deal will see CIBC utilise Microsoft Azure as its primary cloud platform.
Quantexa raises $153m in Series D funding round
The firm plans to accelerate its expansion and boost product development.
What the Fintech? | S.2 Episode 15 | Data after tomorrow
Bradley Riss, chief commercial officer at Checkout.com, joins us on this latest episode.
LoanPro lands $100m Series A round led by FTV Capital
The Utah-based company says the funds will be used to further invest in growth
Circle to go public in $4.5bn SPAC deal
The combined company plans to float on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
BNY Mellon to acquire fund management tech firm Milestone Group
The New York bank is looking to expand its digital offerings and core capabilities.
Clearco raises $215m in Series C round led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2
Firm wants to boost its “founder-friendly” financing suite.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Revolut, Deutsche Bank and Pleo
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
ICYMI funding round-up: Toqio, Coincover, AREX Markets, Lidya & more
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
Winners announced for the 2021 PayTech Awards
24 winners and 31 highly commended for projects, companies, products, individuals and teams!
Who’s banking on APIs?
How proactive have UK banks been with their API strategy?
Willa raises $18m in Series A funding to help freelancers get paid
The fintech claims to have 150,000 people on its waitlist.
VyStar Credit Union picks Nymbus to outfit online and mobile banking
The Floridian credit union has also invested in Nymbus’ CUSO project.
Dear Luc: Should I prepare for a wearable payments comeback post-COVID?
This week our writer asks: are wearables set for a comeback as social distancing eases?
Karat Financial raises $26m in Series A funding round
The company offers business credit cards designed for digital creators and influencers.
Lending: preparing for the unprecedented
How lenders can effectively manage commercial credit risk in an ever-changing world.
ChangeFi CEO: “We have to be on the ground with our communities”
ChangeFi is looking to give “equal access to the American dream”.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Danske Bank, Rapyd and Deutsche Börse
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
Banking on trust: How AI can help you win over Gen Z and Millennials
AI & ML can help produce the right messaging across all channels and improve conversions with every interaction.
Grow revenues with access to meaningful payments data
A deep-dive into the world of payments data to show what’s needed for best-in-class payments performance.
