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MyBucks joins forces with FinTech Group
Frankfurt-listed fintech firm MyBucks has teamed up with Frankfurt-listed technology banking group FinTech Group to strengthen its consumer lending activities across Africa and Europe.
RBC personal & commercial banking unit net income rises 3% in Q3
The personal & commercial banking arm of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has reported net income of C$1.32bn for the third quarter of 2016, an increase of C$41m or 3% compared to the year ago period.
Branching out: a twin track approach to digital banking
The story of how digital technology has revolutionised retail banking is well documented. Consumers have been enthusiastic adopters of online services, mobile banking and digital payment systems. But in the rush to deploy digital services, have bank branches been left behind? Ashish Gupta writes
Hitachi, BTMU partner to test blockchain for cheque issuance in Singapore
Hitachi and Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU) have started Proof of Concept (PoC) testing for using blockchain technology for digitalization of cheque in Singapore.
HSBC Singapore names new retail banking and wealth management head
HSBC Bank (Singapore) has named Anurag Mathur as the new head of its retail banking and wealth management (RBWM) business in Singapore.
NCR to launch innovation lab in Georgia
NCR Corporation has revealed plans to launch a brand new research and development hub that will focus on cross-functional research, innovation, and design-thinking.
Singapore watchdog creates FinTech Innovation Lab
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has opened its FinTech Innovation Lab to promote a culture of innovation in the financial sector.
Yes Bank forays into credit card business with seven new products
India-based private sector lender Yes Bank has entered into credit card business with the launch of a comprehensive portfolio of seven new cards.
U.S. Bank unveils new Safe Debit Account
U.S. Bank has launched the new Safe Debit Account that will provide the benefits of a traditional account, while eliminating checks or overdraft fees.
UniCredit in talks with PZU to offload Bank Pekao
Italian banking group UniCredit is in talks with Polish insurer PZU for sale of its stake in its Polish arm Bank Pekao.