10/16/2023
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank shifts digital system to Google Cloud
Meanwhile, the Google Kubernetes Engine has meant the bank can now scale down digital banking workload in off-peak periods to reduce cost and environmental footprint
Innovation & Startups
10/16/2023
Emirates NBD and DIFC launch fintech incubator programme
It will run two cohorts per annum, each consisting of three to six fintech startups with UAE national founders and members.
10/13/2023
Revolut moves US HQ closer to Wall St
The building’s 18th floor serves as an amenity center for the office tenants, offering dining, conference rooms, break-out space, a fitness center and an expansive outdoor terrace with panoramic views.
10/13/2023
Mphasis acquires digital consultant Silverline
With over 400 experienced specialists around the world delivering thousands of successful transformations, Silverline provides value with the Salesforce platform.
10/12/2023
Fiserv buys Brazil's Skytef
This combination benefits Fiserv partners by enhancing operational efficiency and expanding the range of products and services that can be offered to add value to businesses.
10/12/2023
SIX is significantly expanding its cloud connection
SIX Connect is now opening up access to new users who will receive a quick connection to SIX’s data services via all major cloud providers
10/11/2023
Untangled Finance secures $13.5m in equity funding from Fasanara Capital
The fintech is working to bring institutional-grade private credit onto the blockchain
10/11/2023
Upvest partners with BlackRock to make investing more accessible for millions of Europeans and closes a €30m fundraising round
BlackRock’s broad asset management expertise and leadership in ETFs combined with Upvest’s efficient investment API can power investment offerings for millions of investors.
10/11/2023
BlackRock invests in German fintech Upvest targeting digital investors
Asset manager participated in €30m fundraising round of Upvest
10/10/2023
Lloyds Bank rolls out 'Paperless Guarantees'
Lloyds Bank was also the first in the UK to complete a transaction utilising a digital promissory note purchase in August 2022.
10/10/2023
Digital asset insurers are in the ‘Goldilocks zone’
There is a ton of regulatory knowledge around insurance but there is also an understanding of digital assets.
10/10/2023
Citi Agented Syndicated Loans Launch on Versana's Transformative Digital Data Platform
Thousands of additional facilities are expected to be available on the platform in the coming months
10/09/2023
Emirates NBD launches new digital wealth platform
The platform is embedded within the bank’s newly launched mobile App ENBD X
10/09/2023
UK fintech boosts global economy by £2.2bn annually
New research from industry body Innovate Finance and Accenture measures the UK fintech sector against the UN’s goals for sustainable development
10/09/2023
Fintechs Canada Launches ‘Choose More’ Campaign for Financial Reform
The launch of the Choose More campaign underscores Fintechs Canada’s unwavering commitment to drive transformation in the financial sector.
10/09/2023
Payments-as-a-Service startup Rainforest closes $11.75 million debt and equity seed funding round
Rainforest reimagined the core foundation of a processing platform a
10/09/2023
UK startup taps open banking technology to help people build their credit score
The app was tested by a pilot of 632 customers between December 2022 and June 2023.
10/06/2023
Pontera and Savant Wealth Management Join Forces to Expand Wise Retirement Counsel
Investment advisory firm now overseeing more than $300 million in outside assets selects Pontera to deliver comprehensive 401(k) management
10/06/2023
AI in financial services: is this the new dotcom bubble?
Generative AI differs from traditional AI in that it is free to be creative.
10/06/2023
The AltFi Fintech Index: Analysts forecast strong growth for fintech stocks
Research by AltFi suggests a nascent recovery in listed fintech companies may continue into 2024, writes Daniel Lanyon