10/03/2023
Finance infrastructure fintech Weavr to shut open banking payments app Comma
Weavr said it was a “hard” decision to axe Comma but if the product had been “crap”, the decision would have been a “no-brainer”.
Mobile Banking
09/29/2023
Wealth app Sharesies and BlinkPay shake up open banking in New Zealand
Open banking is designed to usher in a new era in the financial sector by fostering interoperability between banks and third-party services.
09/29/2023
Apple Wallet is making it easier to see your current account balances
The new integration is powered by open banking APIs in the UK
09/29/2023
Marstone and Jack Henry Collaboration Combines Seamless Access to Digital Wealth and Digital Banking
Access to Jack Henry’s API, design and authenticated frameworks has enabled Marstone to directly integrate into the digital banking platform, providing a seamless banking experience.
09/28/2023
Chinese Tech Giant Tencent Joins CBDC Interoperability Pilot
The project itself is a multinational effort that involves not only the PBoC
09/28/2023
Deluxe adds Aliaswire's DirectBiller bill payment technology to network
This collaboration highlights the significant opportunity to digitize more business payments.
09/27/2023
Gillmore Centre reveals: Online lending as the leading asset class for 2023
This was observed using an extensive dataset from online loans procured from LendingClub, which markedly exceeds the performance of an equally weighted loan portfolio.
09/27/2023
Lloyds Bank launches new virtual card with Visa
‘Visa Commercial Pay’ will enable businesses to issue single and multi-use virtual cards for company spending
09/27/2023
Leatherback launches remittance app in the UK
With Leatherback, users can take advantage of a seamless, digital identity verification process, upfront low fees, real time FX rates
09/25/2023
GoTyme Bank completes integration of NICE Actimize fincrime solution
NICE Actimize’s advanced AI and analytics solutions will provide support in financial crime fraud prevention, which aligns with the bank’s customer service and growth strategy.
09/21/2023
BML introduces new feature to strengthen Mobile and Internet Banking security
With this addition, customers gain the ability to closely track the most recent device access and login locations.
09/21/2023
Infosys Finacle selected for Guaranty Trust Bank's digital transformation
GTBank’s decision was driven by Finacle’s proven track record and the solution suite’s comprehensive capabilities across retail, wealth, and corporate banking.
09/20/2023
Ant Group adds 10 e-wallets from the Alipay+ programme into China
The e-wallet travellers are able to use their own digital wallet apps while in China, with select companies having access to Alipay+ rewards and deals.
09/20/2023
American Banks to compete with Big Tech by launching a mobile wallet
However, as banks increasingly seek to form alliances with fintech companies, regulators are scrutinising these partnerships more closely.
09/19/2023
Blackbullion announces money management app to promote financial wellbeing for students
Blackbullion’s 2023 Student Money and Wellbeing Report found that students need an extra £548 a month to confidently feel they can complete their degree.
09/18/2023
Revolut transfers skyrocket for international students
Money transferred to 18-to-24 year olds in the UK has almost doubled in the last year
09/15/2023
Embracing the future with Web3 wallets
A transformative force heralding the decentralised finance era
09/12/2023
Fintech super-app Rauva to acquire Portuguese bank for €30m
It was developed in under a year by founders Jon Fath and Sam Mizrahi.
09/08/2023
Adyen lands UK banking authorisation for embedded finance push
Digital payments giant Adyen is making a push into embedded finance.
09/08/2023
JCB and PAYONE Expand Cashless Payment Options in Germany and Austria
This collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between European merchants and Asian consumers