Tagged: banking

March 25, 2022 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Chetwood Financial has confirmed the acquisition of core banking provider Yobota in order to extend their Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) capabilities. Established alongside them back in 2016 and developed as a separate business entity, Yobota is a London-headquartered tech firm that has built “a… Read More

March 24, 2022 @ 6:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ANZ has introduced a virtual banking service, ANZ Plus. Smart, “secure” and built on an updated banking platform, ANZ Plus is specifically designed to give Australia-based consumers a lot more visibility and control of their funds. The first release from ANZ Plus is described as… Read More

March 24, 2022 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dave Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVE), a banking app on a mission to build products that level the financial playing field, has announced a partnership with West Realm Shires Services, Inc., which is the owner and operator of FTX US, “whereby the companies will work together to… Read More

March 24, 2022 @ 1:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UBS (SWX: UBSG) has announced the launch of its Virtual Worker Framework, which is described as a new approach to “flexible” working that will offer US workers in eligible roles with the opportunity “to work 100% remotely.” UBS will begin “a phased implementation of the… Read More

March 23, 2022 @ 8:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SEB is reportedly going to use TreasurUp’s automated foreign exchange hedging module for their Commercial Banking customers. SEB and TreasurUp will also work jointly “on integrating the platform with the clients’ ERPs, enabling full automation of FX risk hedging.” James Prasad, Head of FX Business… Read More

March 23, 2022 @ 12:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Worldline [Euronext: WLN], an international provider of payments services, has entered a partnership with Mainsys Financial Software, a Belgian IT firm that provides comprehensive banking solutions. The joint solution has been recently introduced “to manage co-badged Visa Debit-Bancontact cards.” Worldline recently presented its new strategic… Read More

March 22, 2022 @ 10:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a “pioneer” in Cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the financial services sector, has solidified its presence in EMEA by opening entities in Spain and France “to advance digital transformation of financial institutions in the region.” The new business entities… Read More

March 21, 2022 @ 9:48 pm By JD Alois  |  

Vemanti Group (OTCQB: VMNT) has signed a 10-year agreement with Vietnam Public Joint-stock Commercial Bank (PVcomBank) to launch one of the first SME digital banking platforms in Vietnam. Vemanti says it will utilize cloud computing, API, automated KYC/AML, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and blockchain technologies… Read More

March 21, 2022 @ 8:19 am By JD Alois  |  

ClearBank, a Fintech that is licensed by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, has raised £175 million in equity capital at an undisclosed valuation, according to a company statement. The new capital was led by funds advised by Apax Digital,… Read More

March 20, 2022 @ 3:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech company Tintra PLC has confirmed the development of what is considered to be one of the first Web 3.0 banking platforms. The new Web 3.0-focused platform will aim to expand Tintra’s technological capabilities with the upcoming launch of a fully functional Metaverse bank. Although… Read More

March 19, 2022 @ 12:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Versana recently revealed its plans to introduce an industry-backed syndicated loan platform, joining together banking institutions, various lenders and their service providers “to bring transparency, efficiency and velocity to this $5 trillion market.” Versana’s founding members “are J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, Citi and Credit… Read More

March 19, 2022 @ 11:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Boost has announced that its “maiden tranche” of Senior Class A Medium Term Notes (MTN) has been rated A1 by Malaysia-based, RAM Rating Services Berhad (RAM Ratings). Boost states that it is now the first fully digital regional financier to receive an investment-grade A1 rating… Read More

March 17, 2022 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

At Razorpay, they claim to have been driven by one fundamental question: “How can we improve the payments experience for our partner businesses and their end-consumers?” Razorpay writes in a blog post that they “constantly work to find solutions within.” At times, the Indian Fintech… Read More

March 16, 2022 @ 11:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

HSBC (NYSE: HSBC) recently confirmed the closure of 69 physical branch locations across its wider bank network in the United Kingdom, in a move that could impact 400 jobs. In an official statement, the banking institution explained that the decision was taken as part of… Read More

March 15, 2022 @ 9:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority has clarified what may and may not be used for when it is introduced later in 2022. The CMA mandated the use of Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) as the mechanism for implementing Sweeping – which is described as… Read More

March 12, 2022 @ 10:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Curve, the financial super app which supports clients with better understanding and mastering their finances by bringing together debit, credit and loyalty cards into a single interface, recently confirmed its entry into US markets. Curve is currently available to download for US clients, who are… Read More

March 11, 2022 @ 3:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Computer Services, Inc., a provider of Fintech and Regtech solutions, announced that Oklahoma’s First National Bank & Trust Company of Okmulgee has selected its NuPoint core platform “to offer comprehensive solutions that enhance the banking experience for customers.” First National Bank & Trust, which has… Read More

March 10, 2022 @ 11:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s banking app provider Novus has been working cooperatively with Sustainability-as-a-Service provider ecolytiq to offer Novus’ sustainable banking app. All Novus clients in the UK get more transparency on their personal carbon footprint with each payment completed. This way of banking assists clients with better… Read More

March 10, 2022 @ 3:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tot, an Italian Fintech banking platform that streamlines administrative and financial management via all-digital tools for self-employed professionals and micro-businesses with up to 10 workers, confirms its market debut in March 2022. Tot mainly specializes in microenterprises, amid rising attention to this industry segment, because… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 12:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the “front line” of business with solutions and partners that offer a “performance edge,” recently announced that North Shore Bank has chosen Reflexis for Banking to enhance branch tasks and boost staff effectiveness and productivity to “elevate the customer… Read More