CaixaBank doubles down on generative AI with launch of GalaxIA project
The new project will look to build on its GenIAl project launched late last year.
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The latest fintech news, resources and expert analysis in Spain by FinTech Futures, the leading intelligence provider for the worldwide fintech community.
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BBVA and Telefónica Tech team for cybersecurity push, launch dedicated centre in Mexico
BBVA says its goal is to be “prepared to respond to all types of attacks”.
Outpayce selects Mambu to power new multi-currency digital wallet service
The Mambu implementation is underway, with plans to go live “in the coming months”.
Spanish wealthtech Allfunds names two new senior executives
Paola Rengifo and Miguel Ángel Treceño are the latest additions to Allfunds’ leadership team.
Dineo Crédito migrates from in-house tech to Mambu’s core banking system
The microlender will use the core to launch “more traditional lending products”.
Spanish paytech PayRetailers acquires Transfeera to drive Brazilian expansion
PayRetailers recently received its Brazilian payment institution (PI) licence last month.
BBVA partners OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT among its employees
BBVA has begun deploying 3,000 ChatGPT Enterprise licenses among its employees in Spain.
Santander and Iberpay in Spain join EPC’s OCT Inst scheme as inaugural participants
Iberpay will serve as the clearing and settlement mechanism, through Santander, for OCT Inst transactions.
BBVA makes $13bn hostile takeover bid for Banco Sabadell
Banco Sabadell’s board had previously rejected an offer from BBVA claiming it significantly undervalued the company.
Bank of Spain grants Amadeus’ Outpayce EMI licence
The fintech can now to accept funds, issue pre-paid debit cards and facilitate money transfers in Spain.
Santander to launch Openbank in the US this year
Openbank is currently live in Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal and Argentina.
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Spain’s Amadeus looks to streamline travel payments with Voxel acquisition
Amadeus says its new purchase will “complement” its existing payments business Outpayce.
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Spain’s Banco Sabadell selects NCR Atleos as ATM network partner
Banco Sabadell customers will now have access to the 1,400 ATMs NCR Atleos manages across Spain.
ID Finance lands $150m debt financing headed by i80 Group
ID Finance claims the financing marks its “largest ever financing round” to date.
Santander names Petri Nikkilä as new Openbank CEO
Nikkilä joins Santander from ING, where he is currently serving as head of global retail transformation.
Banco de España announces partners for wholesale CBDC trials
The Spanish central bank’s trials are expected to run for around six months.
CaixaBank forms GenAI task force with backing from Microsoft, Accenture and Banco BPI
The Valencia-based bank has dedicated a 100-strong team to explore new use cases for the technology.
Banco Santander migrates corporate and investment banking business to the cloud
Santander intends to complete its group-wide migration to the cloud by the end of next year.
IDB Invest and IFC team up to launch the Amazon Finance Network
The global network aims to boost the economic development of the Amazon region.
Konstantin Zaripov resumes role as managing director of Nebeus after five-year break
Zaripov initially departed the platform in October 2018, after a 15-month tenure as managing director.
Lynx raises £15m Series A funding to fight fraud and financial crime
Created 20 years ago, Lynx leverages AI and machine learning to detect and prevent financial crime.
Wealthtech platform Allfunds appoints former Citi exec Antonio Varela as new COO
Varela previously spent more than 16 years at Credit Suisse in a number of senior tech-focused positions.
Spain’s Twinco Capital secures €50m debt facility from BBVA Spark
The facility will be used to support the company’s portfolio growth and geographical expansion plans.
Íkualo to launch next month as neobank for Europe’s financially excluded immigrant community
The licensed electronic money institution will be able to onboard new customers with just a passport.
BBVA merges its three tech subsidiaries to form BBVA Technology
The bank says the new company will have “a more strategic focus” on software development transformation.
UK lendtech Uncapped lands £200m debt facility as it eyes international expansion
With the new facility, Uncapped aims to expand its reach and provide more digital businesses with access to financing.
Crypto exchange Kraken lands EU e-money licence, secures VASP registration in Spain
The San Francisco-headquartered exchange plans to leverage the approvals to power its European expansion.
Santander reorganises structure to streamline operations
The bank has merged its retail and commercial businesses and created a new digital consumer banking business.
BaaS fintech Swan plans European expansion with €37m Series B
France-based Swan will be launching in the Netherlands and Italy.
US fintech Block set to close European payments app Verse
The move is part of Block’s plans to reduce brand spending.
Banco Santander, BBVA and CaixaBank team up to tackle fraud with FrauDfense
FrauDfense is a new company set up to enable the exchange of information between the three banks.
Santander reportedly looks to boost investment banking operations with new hires
Reuters reports Santander is making at least 50 new hires in a push to become a major investment banking player.
Turkish fintech Papara acquires Spanish neobank Rebellion Pay
Papara calls the acquisition a “crucial step” in its European expansion strategy.
BBVA to hire over 2,600 technology experts in 2023
Of the amount foreseen for 2023, the bank says 1,200 professionals have already joined this year.
CaixaBank launches FXWallets service for international payments
FXWallets is currently available in pilot mode for select customers, with a wider rollout planned for September.
Orange in exclusive negotiations with BNP Paribas as it looks to exit retail banking market
The move follows a strategic review of Orange’s banking business launched several months ago.
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