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VTB launches mobile app to monitor IT systems online

The application is the next stage in improving the reliability and quality of VTB customer services and will make it more convenient for employees to carry out their work.

Temenos to Accelerate the Modernization of Top Global Bank Societe Generale's Transaction Banking Platform in Europe and Asia

Temenos cloud-native technology will enable Societe Generale to adopt a hybrid implementation with Temenos software in its datacenters or in the cloud

Laybuy brings in-store BNPL to UK

New Zealand-based buy now, pay later outfit Laybuy is launching its digital BNPL card in the UK, enabling customers to make in-store purchases with a tap of their phones.

Checkout.com buys Estonian software development firm

The firm, which counts Klarna, Revolut and Wise among its clients, has seen transaction volumes triple in the last year and recently raised $450 million at a $15 billion valuation.

Standard Bank Partners with Microsoft to Boost Agility, Resilience and Innovation and Drive Africa’s Growth

Creating a digital platform, application modernisation and cloud migration of the continent’s largest financial institution will enable innovation, resilience and cost-efficiencies allowing Standard Bank to respond to customer needs

G7 leaders strike deal to tax Google, Amazon and other tech giants

Part of the agreement agreed upon on Saturday is that other countries would repeal their unilateral digital taxes in favour of a global agreement.

Line to launch digital banking platform in Indonesia

According to a report by Momentum Works, downloads of digital banking apps in Indonesia grew 7% in 2020, with apps from established banks like BTPN Jenius, OCBC Nyala and Permata leading.

Digital banking technology provider is another Chicago startup to reach ‘unicorn’ status

Adam talks about what Amount does, how they spun out from sister company Avant and why Chicago is a great place to be in the technology sector.

StanChart to offer mobile loans

The bank’s customer base is small among the big banks, reflecting the limited number of big corporations and high-net-worth clients.

40% increase in local businesses shifting to BOV’s Batch-Payments

Let’s say a company with 50 employees shifts its monthly salary payments from cheques to digital payments.

EU mulls digital wallet for bloc-wide access to services

Brussels to launch single online ID to pay bills and log in to services

Curve raises nearly £10m in its most successful crowdfunding campaign yet

The fintech raised £6m in two hours and 49 minutes, smashing the previous record set in its 2019 campaign of £6m raised in four hours and 42 minutes.

EU court asked to rule on right to online anonymity

The right to online anonymity is to be tested in a case to be referred to the EU’s highest court.

NatWest lets customers set daily bank transfer limits

Consumer group Which? has welcomed the move. It has asked other lenders if they plan to follow NatWest's lead; Nationwide and Virgin Money are considering the option but others are not.

Digital banking soars as people adapt to the new normal

Transactions of internet banking amounted to Tk10,371.1 crore in March this year, up 57.42% year-on-year

Spotlight MEA: “Online Payments are Going to Lead the Fintech Revolution in Qatar” with Dibsy

With Qatar’s fintech scene being one to watch, here The Fintech Times sits down with Ahmed Isse from Dibsy about how online payments are leading the way in the sector.

New BOV securekey for businesses

Like the digital BOV Signatures available through BOV Mobile and the physical white securekey, this latest authenticator protects consumers and businesses by enhancing security for online banking against sophisticated fraud schemes.

How Banking Virtual Assistants Can Improve Your Banking Experience

For the same reasons that online banking and mobile banking services have become more prevalent, several banks offer a more comprehensive range of virtual assistant capabilities.

Sequoia leads $5M pre-seed in Egypt’s 1-month-old digital bank Telda

Digital banks have enormous potential in the region.

Wells Fargo puts digital at heart of 10-year banking inclusion programme

Wells Fargo has launched a 10-year commitment to improve financial inclusion among Black, Hispanic and Native American families.

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