04/18/2023
Finastra & Plaid give users streamlined access to FinTech apps
The account verification tools will make it easier and more secure for consumers to link data from their main financial institution with external financial apps and services.
Mobile Banking
04/17/2023
GoDaddy offers merchants iPhone tap-to-pay
GoDaddy also streamlines the often time-consuming payment application process.
04/17/2023
Consumers in Brazil can now pay via WhatsApp
WhatsApp users can pay by using Mastercard and Visa debit, credit, prepaid cards issued by participating banks.
04/14/2023
Hubpay Launches New Top Up Methods For Remittances in Over 40 Countries
This was along with the ability to securely link and make payments from bank accounts with the Hubpay mobile app.
04/13/2023
Georgia Credit Union goes live on Jack Henry digital banking platform
These developments are part of a larger effort to streamline the member experience across the credit union’s channels.
04/12/2023
Mastercard unveils international payments tool
Mastercard Cross-Border Services Express promises a simple integration that helps deliver cross-border payments to places covering 90% of the world's population.
04/12/2023
BaaS provider Unit enters strategic partnership with Pacific West Bank
This partnership will allow both companies to continue their strong growth.
04/12/2023
Bank in Puerto Rico launches its digital-asset custody service
The service will support Bitcoin to start, with Ethereum, USDC, and USDT custody expected to launch in the next few weeks.
04/12/2023
Visa launches interoperable payments with PayPal and Venmo
Visa+ will enable users to pay and get paid across finance apps.
04/11/2023
Swiss insurer Helvetia in Mobile Garantie take-over
Helvetia’s Swiss non-life business will fully acquire Mobile Garantie.
04/11/2023
Bankjoy Announces Integration with Fiserv Portico
In addition to the integration with Fiserv Portico, Bankjoy also supports out-of-the-box integrations with several third-party partners, including Allied Payments, Vertifi, UrbanFT, Savvy Money and more.
04/05/2023
Taxation of Mobile Money Services Could Inhibit Financial Inclusion in Africa Urges Vodacom
One major example of this is how the mobile money platform M-PESA has become a key driver of financial inclusion.
04/05/2023
Tandem Bank acquires money-sharing app Loop Money
Launched in early 2022, Loop was founded the previous year by Mirko Giacco, Ankit Tharwani and Paul Pester, who is also the chair of Tandem Bank.
04/04/2023
Visa Agrees to Implement Contactless Payment for Public Transport in Amman, Jordan
The new project is also powered by Network International and Kentkart.
04/03/2023
Sydney wealth manager launches online solution
Sarto Invest would have a minimum investment of $25,000 and be delivered in collaboration with the platform OpenInvest.
03/30/2023
Nordnet signs five-year deal with Google Cloud
Google Cloud has played a key role in Nordnet’s digital transformation journey for several years
03/30/2023
ING selects Salt Edge to expand open banking use cases
Salt Edge’s enterprise-level offering matches ING clients’ high requirements in flexibility and customisation options.
03/29/2023
DBS Experiences digibank and PayLah! Service Disruption
The 39 hours disruption was due to a malfunction of the bank’s access control servers.
03/28/2023
CBA and Telstra test APP fraud detector
This enables CBA to check if a customer is on a phone call - the prime indicator that a scam is occurring.
03/27/2023
Klarna taps ChatGPT for shopping recommendations
The technology will offer curated product recommendation, along with links to shop those products via Klarna’s search and compare tool.