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Verdict Staff
DBS to launch conversational banking for mobile messaging apps
Singaporean lender DBS has announced plans to launch a new service that will enable customers bank conversationally from mobile messaging apps.
Three ways to build lasting relationships in banking’s new era
The banking industry is ripe for change. Customers are more demanding due to the improving experiences they have in other industries, regulators are on the charge to re-establish trust and booming fintech is decreasing the cost to serve customers argues Martta Oliveira
Diebold wraps up Wincor Nixdorf acquisition
US ATM manufacturer Diebold has wrapped up the purchase of German rival Wincor Nixdorf through its voluntary takeover offer for all the company’s ordinary shares.
Taiwanese banks adopt Mozidos HCE technology
A total of 14 banks within the Taiwan Mobile Payment (TWMP) consortium have selected Mozidos HCE technology.
Where are the women?
Where are women in the banking sector? France and Norway are the two rising stars of gender equality. Women are reaching top positions in Spain but are forgotten on boards of directors. Germany is still lagging behind while Switzerland and Ireland finish last. Jessica Longley investigates
Blockchain to become beating heart of global financial system: WEF report
Blockchain, the technology behind bitcoin, could fundamentally alter the way banks do business worldwide, lowering their operating costs and making financial services securer and more accessible, according to a new World Economic Forum (WEF) report.
Jersey, Liechtenstein financial regulators to collaborate on supervisory matters
The Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) to work together on regulatory matters.
NAB cash profit dips 3% to A$1.6bn in Q3
National Australia Bank (NAB) has reported cash earnings of A$1.6bn for the third quarter ended 30 June 2016, down 3% compared to a year ago and also down 3% from the quarterly average of the March 2016 half year figure.
Standard Chartered to launch biometric technologies across Asia, Africa and Middle East
British banking group Standard Chartered has announced plans to launch fingerprint and voice biometric technologies across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
4finance Holding concludes acquisition of Bulgarias TBI Bank
4finance Holding, a Luxembourg-registered consumer lending group, has wrapped up the acquisition of Bulgarias TBI Bank after securing all necessary regulatory approvals.