Tagged: digital technology

May 2, 2022 @ 3:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Symphony – which claims to be the “leading” markets’ infrastructure and technology platform – revealed financial firms will now be able “to embed its technology in other platforms in order to successfully complete their workflows without context switching or adding friction.” The firm introduced its… Read More

May 2, 2022 @ 8:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNY Mellon (NYSE: BK), which claims to be one of the largest check processors in the United States, is leading efforts “to reduce check-based payments as sustainability goals and environmental concerns take root across the globe.” To support U.S. clients’ transition from paper to electronic… Read More

May 1, 2022 @ 6:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ICICI Bank (BSE: ICICIBANK, NYSE:IBN) announced that it has introduced India’s “first” comprehensive digital ecosystem for all MSMEs in the country, “including customers of other banks.” The ecosystem “has three pillars: i) enhanced banking services for existing customers, ii) a bouquet of banking services to… Read More

April 30, 2022 @ 1:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

JS Bank, a leading commercial bank operating in Pakistan, has enhanced its Core Banking platform with assistance from IT firm NdcTech (as the implementation partner for the upgraded system). This deployment is a key part of JS Bank’s overall strategy to rebuild its tech and… Read More

April 30, 2022 @ 12:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FinGo, a biometric identity authentication solutions provider, is introducing FinGoVend, which is reportedly the first retail vending machine where users can now “pay and prove their age through a simple scan of their finger.” FinGo’s vein mapping tech “connects a person’s unique vein pattern to… Read More

April 28, 2022 @ 11:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Evvio Inc., a Fintech firm focused on next-gen digital commerce, has announced its collaboration with Vite Labs, a “zero-fee” fast blockchain company. Evvio and Vite’s collaboration is “grounded in a shared vision that next generation e-commerce will eliminate the need for credit cards, bank accounts… Read More

April 28, 2022 @ 9:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OneOf, which claims to be the premier “green” NFT platform for music, sports and bands, is partnering with international crypto payments provider MoonPay “to integrate NFT technology into users’ everyday lives, making the process of purchasing NFTs easier than ever.” As mentioned in an update… Read More

April 28, 2022 @ 2:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ:JKHY) announced that North Jersey Federal Credit Union (NJFCU) selected Symitar in order “to host its core in the Jack Henry private cloud and help enable its new technology strategy.” One of the key drivers of the core conversion was… Read More

April 27, 2022 @ 6:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CellPoint Digital, which claims to be a leading international provider of digital commerce and payment solutions, recently announced a partnership with global e-commerce platform for video gamers, MTC Game. An international retailer, MTC Game provides “an online platform for digital codes and services to gamers.”… Read More

April 27, 2022 @ 4:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

RBC Clearing and Custody (RBC C&C), a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, recently confirmed the launch of RBC Nexus, a unified tech platform and secure entry point for independent broker-dealers and registered investment advisors. RBC Nexus is reportedly the only platform financial professionals require… Read More

April 25, 2022 @ 9:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK based Greg Rowe Limited, which has designed and manufactured multi-functional kitchen taps for 50+ years, including the “unique” four-in-one QETTLE, has upgraded its contact center and payment security technology “to handle an increase in call and payment volumes to the company’s customer service team.”… Read More

April 23, 2022 @ 3:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Billtrust (NASDAQ: BTRS), a B2B accounts receivable automation and integrated payments leader, recently announced that it has expanded its Business Payments Network (BPN) provider relationship “with KeyBank to include B2B invoice delivery in addition to capturing payments and processing remittance data through its first-of-its-kind digital… Read More

April 21, 2022 @ 5:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: JKHY) recently announced that Old Second National Bank has expanded its collaboration with Jack Henry “to support the bank’s digital and growth strategy.” Among the largest locally headquartered banks in the Chicago area, Old Second benefited from “a seven-year… Read More

April 20, 2022 @ 9:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the APAC region, regulatory authorities have reportedly been working on frameworks and guidelines in order take account of various products and services that are being launched due to ongoing Fintech innovation and the rise of emerging technologies. However, with the COVID crisis significantly accelerating… Read More

April 18, 2022 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Technology is too often a “blindfold” when it should be a “microscope,” Oxford Risk has warned. Wealth managers or advisers risk failing investors on suitability “by not using technology appropriately to measure ESG preferences and being caught up in the ‘green rush’,” according to behavioral… Read More

April 17, 2022 @ 10:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Jumio, the provider of “orchestrated” end-to-end identity proofing, eKYC and AML solutions, recently announced the appointment of Stuart Wells as the firm’s new chief technology officer. In addition, Jumio unveiled its new Innovation Lab in San Diego. Wells “joins Jumio’s executive team after nearly a… Read More

April 15, 2022 @ 12:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) has reportedly been chosen as a key partner by the Financial Ombudsman Service in order to accelerate its digital transformation efforts. Operating within the United Kingdom‘s public services sector, the Ombudsman offers free and easy-to-use services that… Read More

April 14, 2022 @ 2:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

  Quontic Bank announced that it has introduced the “first-ever” tap-to-pay mobile payment ring to the US market. Quontic is an “innovative,” “digital-first,” and “customer centric” bank on a mission “to redefine how a bank and its customers conduct business.” Steve Schnall, CEO and Founder… Read More

April 14, 2022 @ 10:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

London-based Clara, a legal OS offering an integrated set of self-service tools to help founders digitally form, manage and scale their startups, has announced that it has secured investment from The LegalTech Fund as the platform “emerges from its beta phase, taking its total seed… Read More

April 12, 2022 @ 9:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Lean, the financial benefits platform designed for the independent workforce, has announced its partnership with Bay Area taxi platform, Flywheel. Via this partnership, Flywheel taxi drivers will have “access to Lean’s financial benefits for its fleet of drivers, including no-fee instant payouts and access to… Read More