06/15/2018
Cryptocurrency exchange strikes UK bank account deal: sources
ClearBank is a purpose-built clearing bank launched in 2017 by Nick Ogden, the founder of payments group Worldpay.
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06/14/2018
Chinese Government Changes Tune on Blockchain Technology, Advocates Centralized Model
Throughout 2017 and early 2018, the Chinese government took several steps to restrict its citizens' access to cryptocurrency, as well as the applications of any coins already acquired.
06/14/2018
Finally, a banking innovation beyond the ATM
The open banking concept can effective rewrite the rules of engagement with customers
06/11/2018
Bank Muscat and Newgen Software Receive The Asian Banker Financial Technology Innovation Awards, 2018
The awards ceremony was held in Dubai on April 25th, 2018.
06/05/2018
TransferWise partners with French banking group Groupe BPCE
Founded in 2011, web-based TransferWise has grown in popularity by offering a simpler and cheaper alternative to traditional banks for individuals looking to transfer money internationally.
06/05/2018
Mitek and Signicat partner to improve digital onboarding for European financial services
The same number said they would be more likely to sign up for a service with a completely online onboarding process.
06/04/2018
Ecobank named Africa’s best and most innovative
Its mobile banking app, which has now been downloaded by more than ve million people, took the prize for innovation in banking
05/31/2018
Nigeria’s Piggybank.ng raises $1.1M, announces group investment product
The startup looks to grow clients across younger Nigerians and the country’s informal saving groups
05/30/2018
Nigeria: Union Bank introduces first bot software for banking services and operations
The manager indicated that the RPA technology is part of the bank’s transformation program
05/30/2018
Ant Financial signs third Chinese bank technology deal
The partnership will also leverage Ant’s financial-grade technologies in AI, supply chain finance, biometric identification and risk management.
05/28/2018
IBM and Crédit Mutuel Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership
The bank is also using IBM MaaS360 to protect 10,000 advisors' mobile phones used across the overall Crédit Mutuel Group.
05/28/2018
Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka Drives Growth with Deployment of Core Banking Platform from Fiserv
The Signature solution provides a flexible, scalable, and stable platform that can support MBSL’s fast-growing branch and service network and customer base.
05/24/2018
Bangkok Bank joins R3's Marco Polo consortium
Through effective use of technology, we can simplify complex processes and support faster and more secure transactions which in turn will help to encourage the use of digital channels.
05/24/2018
Bank of Ireland's UK boss sees big tech firms as main rivals
Big tech firms will benefit from the move to open banking.
05/15/2018
Robots Challenge Banks in Sweden's $524 Billion Savings Market
That could be problematic for Sweden’s major banks, because advisory services and private banking have emerged as increasingly important revenue streams in recent years.
05/14/2018
UAE digital bank attracts 10,000 new customers per month
Liv., the lifestyle digital bank launched by Emirates NBD, said to be fastest growing bank in the UAE
05/13/2018
Santander Readies Digital-Banking Platform for U.K. Businesses
The Telegraph earlier reported Santander’s plans for a U.K. business banking service.
05/11/2018
Thailand's oldest lender's mantra: Go digital
Siam Commercial Bank braces for competition against China's Alipay and WeChat Pay
05/03/2018
UAB calls upon banks, Arab financial institutions to exert greater efforts to spread fintech, curb risks
It is necessary to utilise modern technologies to develop electronic financial services and reduce the use of cash, according to the union.
04/30/2018
‘It is easier to start a new bank from scratch than move an old one to new technology’
Creaking systems struggle to keep up with mergers and regulation