10/26/2023
Idex Biometrics signs with Kona I for launch of recycled PVC and metal biometric payment cards
Biometric metal cards are in demand by both challenger and traditional banks.
Innovation & Startups
10/26/2023
Africa and Gulf Bank Selects Temenos to Deliver Digital Transformation on the Cloud
Temenos digital and core banking solution will enable the bank to provide innovative products faster to retail and corporate customers in Sudan and around the world
10/26/2023
Ajman Bank launches retail super app in partnership with Codebase
Leveraging Digibanc’s microservices architecture
10/26/2023
HedgeFlows joins Barclays Rise Growth Academy
The digital-first programme is designed to accelerate the journey of founders as they scale their Fintech ventures.
10/26/2023
Kota secures €5m to modernise employee benefits
Previously known as Yonder, the new funds bring the fintech’s total raised to €7.6m
10/25/2023
How technology is transforming trade finance
The need for tighter regulatory compliance is not in question, but to avoid negative side-effects, such compliance needs to be accompanied by a transformation of the way trade finance is conducted.
10/25/2023
Room Zero scores five-year deal with Jupiter Asset Management
Room Zero’s cloud-based software eliminates duplication of effort and silos, allowing multiple departments across a single firm to work and process common information.
10/24/2023
Metro Bank organises tech workshops for kids
The micro:bit was originally created as part of the BBC’s Make It Digital initiative.
10/24/2023
Fear and loathing in fintech IPO-land
The AltFi Fintech Index is showing a softening in sentiment to stocks in recent weeks but fintechs appear to be hiring for a brighter future
10/24/2023
Mambu celebrates latest digital banking triumph in Australia
SaaS banking fintech Mambu is hailing a new milestone in Australia, having welcomed on board the 10th well-known financial services provider to become a Mambu customer.
10/24/2023
Rabobank expands Murex footprint in Brazil
This replacement project follows previous front office and risk implementations.
10/24/2023
Former JP Morgan exec brings refund payments startup out of stealth
The startup cites research by the Baymard Institute that shows average cart abandonment rates are 69% across the industry
10/24/2023
CAB Payments shares nosedive on gloomy update
The firm says it will look to lessen the impact on profitability by pushing through cost reduction measures and efficiency improvements.
10/24/2023
Amazon introduces PassKeys for passwordless log on
Customers can now set up passkeys in their Amazon settings, allowing them to easily use the same face, fingerprint, or PIN used to unlock their device.
10/24/2023
Peel Hunt CEO Stephen Fine on the Future of UK Fintech
Fine also emphasised the importance of focusing on the positive aspects of the UK’s fintech industry.
10/24/2023
OCBC rolls out ChatGPT-based bot to all employees
This is projected to increase to 10 million by 2025.
10/23/2023
Axa XL leverages virtual reality for training
Axa Immersive Solutions has been developed in collaboration with Axa Digital Commercial Platform and incubated within Axa Next, an Axa Group innovation unit.
10/23/2023
The rise of Fintech in Malta
An interview with Panagiotis Polydoros, Mastercard’s Country Manager for Greece, Cyprus and Malta
10/23/2023
Turkish fintech Figopara taps Provenir to automate risk decisioning
Cuneyt Aydemir, risk management director at Figopara, says that the company recognises that an “evolving financial risk landscape demands a more refined, real-time, and predictive risk assessment model”.
10/23/2023
Tokyo Stock Exchange CONNEQTOR Launches Direct Connection with Broadridge’s Xilix Execution Management System
Broadridge’s EMS solution empowers firms to navigate these challenges successfully