Managers of Wealth Fintech

What can banks learn from e-commerce?

The death of traditional retail had been forecasted for some time, but the process was expected to be slow and gradual.

EML acquires Sentenial and enters the Open Banking market in Europe

Together, EML Nuapay will forge a frictionless payments revolution leveraging the open banking movement, empowering a better experience for end-users and better economics for clients.

Starling to launch banking-as-a-service package in Europe

“The thriving technology and fintech scene in European markets makes them a great fit for the culture of innovation at Starling"

ABN Amro introduces cardless cash withdrawals

In partnership with Geldmaat and Mastercard, ABN AMRO is the first major bank in the Netherlands to make it easier for its clients to get cash from all Geldmaat ATMs.

Absa drives scale and innovation into banking with Kubernetes

They explored the market, looking to free themselves from the complexities and scaling issues associated with an inflexible mono-cluster methodology.

Temenos Partners With Belgian Bank

Temenos and Vodeno to enable regulated and non-regulated entities to embed financial services into their customer journeys

Lloyds gives users control over contactless limits amid fraud fears

Lloyds says it is responding to customer concerns by introducing new card controls in its mobile app, which will enable users to move the limits in £5 increments of between £30 and £95.

Finboa signs Centennial Bank

In addition, the bank is always looking for ways to automate its manual processes. Seeking to improve their success in complying with federal regulations and the efficiency of operations, Centennial Bank selected FINBOA for Reg E Dispute Tracking. 

Scotiabank Cayman wins “Best Consumer Digital Bank 2021”

This award comes amid many months of intense focus and investments in our digital channels.

Neobanks go after Klarna: Monzo Flex Vs Curve Flex

Both Monzo and Curve launch launched their respective ‘buy now, pay later’ products…on the same day...and they are both called Flex.

Wells Fargo Announces New Digital Infrastructure Strategy and Strategic Partnerships With Microsoft, Google Cloud

“Google Cloud is committed to providing financial institutions with cloud technology that empowers banks to evolve, and to create digital experiences that customers demand.”

ECB's Weidmann wants digital euro to start small

The ECB gave the digital euro a green light earlier this summer but the actual launch of the currency could still be around five years away.

Britain’s cash homebuyer hotspots revealed

Across Great Britain, just 27% of homes sold so far this year went to cash buyers.

Technology, politics lead banks to rethink overdraft fees

Instead, banks are rolling out a host of tools and products designed to help their clients avoid such fees.

Interswitch and Codebase Technologies to enhance digital financial services across Africa

Working with the Codebase Technologies team, will help Interswitch to broaden its current digital offering, whilst leveraging Interswitch’s brand recognition to increase the reach and visibility of Digibanc™ SaaS in Africa.

BBVA unveils hot desk app for evolving hybrid working model

BBVA has rolled out an app for employees to book a desk at the office as it prepares for a new post-pandemic working model.

Curtis Banks to integrate further with platforms

Its tech team is also developing more adviser tools, though no further detail has yet been given on what these could be.

Revolut plans to compete on ‘buy now, pay later’ market

Revolut’s plan to enter the market comes just a few months after it became Britain’s most valuable private tech company in history.

Yolt to focus on growth of Yolt Technology Services as it intends to close its smart money app

ING Bank-backed Yolt is shutting down its consumer-facing smart money app in order to focus on its open banking technology platform.

PayPal agrees $2.7bn deal to buy Japanese BNPL firm Paidy

The acquisition is slated to close in the fourth quarter, after which Paidy will continue to operate its existing business and maintain its brand.

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