Attack the Hack: how banks are tackling fraud
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House lawmakers call for a ‘moratorium” on Facebook’s cryptocurrency project
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Financial Services has officially asked Facebook to halt activity on its Libra project.…
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Cryptocurrency in payments: the financial industry is waking up to its potential
Cryptocurrency in payments has had its ups and downs. The financial industry is split between crypto enthusiasts and critics.…
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RBC Express Track Wire Payments: enabling real-time tracking
RBC Express Track Wire Payments is now live to enable businesses to track wire payments in real-time. The feature…
ByDigital transformation: Can the financial industry keep up?
Digital banking technology is still poised to shake up the financial services industry. Banks that go digital not only…
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NatWest selfie function: opening an account has never been easier
NatWest has joined the selfie revolution allowing customers to open an account using a photo for verification. Through simplifying…
ByAre the pieces in place for the Gulf to lead in Fintech?
Data is crucial for the Gulf region as it builds on its early gains in fintech. Jarmo Kotilaine writes Fintech has…
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Eurobank Group selects Temenos for digital transformation
Eurobank Group has selected Temenos to accelerate digital transformation in its subsidiaries. Eurobank Group will use Temenos Infinity and…
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Trust in incumbents still high amid demand for more digital innovation
UK consumers now have a plethora of banking options as digital only banks continue to challenge the dominance of…
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Which bank is best for students in the UK? Top incentives to get through university
Heading off to University? You’ll need a bank account; so which bank is best for students in the UK?…
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UK payday loan complaints skyrocket to a five year high
UK payday loan complaints across the financial services sector have soared to a five year high. Consumers made more…
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All in one: CIBC unveils new SME banking platform
CIBC SmartBanking is now live, integrating banking, accounting and payroll all in one for SMEs. The platform will boost operational…
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Nationwide announces investment in Scaled Insights
In a bid to harness the power of AI, Nationwide has announced that it will invest in Scaled Insights.…
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Judo Bank taps Temenos for core banking solutions
ME focused, Judo Bank chooses Temenos to support its core banking strategy. The Australian challenger bank is now live with…
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Citi Verify launches offering real-time data validation
Citi Verify is now live, offering institutions a real-time account verification solution. Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) launched…
ByForter PSD2 solution tackles fraud head on
The financial industry is undergoing unprecedented changes. Focusing on how to navigate through new regulations has become a challenge,…
By Nationwide invests in billing startup Ordo
Dipping into its venture fund, Nationwide has announced that it is investing in payment request service, Ordo. The startup…
By Powering AI: RBC launches NOMI Budgets
To support customers with money management, RBC launches NOMI Budgets. The AI-powered solution is accessible through the RBC mobile…
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Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank call off merger talks
Merger talks between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank have collapsed. Both banks have said that the deal would "not provide…
ByAvaloq: powering Raiffeisen with a future-ready platform
With banks and their customers expecting advanced and secure digital interactions, Avaloq’s services bring both efficiency and agility. CEO…
ByForgerock: enabling trusted digital identities
Globally, consumers have become increasingly aware of the importance of data privacy, and with new regulations emerging, businesses have…
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AIB set to acquire Payzone through joint venture
AIB is set to acquire Payzone through a joint venture with First Data The joint venture will acquire 95.9% of…
ByMobile banking apps: top banks ranked
2018 was an incredibly busy and crowded year for the banking sector. Open Banking started a quiet revolution across…
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TSB promises to refund fraud victims after last year’s IT meltdowns
TSB has launched its Fraud Refund Guarantee solution to protect its 5.2 million customers. The guarantee is a first…
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Largest banks in Saudi Arabia: a new digital frontier emerging
The largest banks in Saudi Arabia are focusing largely on digitisation to facilitate the ever changing consumer needs. Alternative…
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EvoNexus fintech incubator launches in collaboration with RBC
The first EvoNexus fintech incubator launches in Southern California. It is the region’s first fintech incubator supported by founding sponsors,…
ByBusiness after Brexit: what is Ireland doing to prepare?
On 29 March 2017, Article 50 was triggered, beginning the UK’s two-year divorce proceedings from the EU. As countries…
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Societe Generale to cut 1600 jobs in a bid to boost profits
Societe Generale has announced plans to cut around 1,600 jobs after last year's poor performance. The Societe Generale cuts will…
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Starling Bank joins forces with FreeAgent
UK challenger bank, Starling has collaborated with FreeAgent to help small business owners cut the time they spend on…
By Largest banks in Uganda: an emerging digital market
The largest banks in Uganda are Stanbic Bank, Centenary and Standard Chartered Bank. All three have been accelerating their…
By Millennial banking trends: creating the bank of the future
As the banking landscape continues to evolve, one generation has found itself at the centre of conversations; millennials. Millennial…
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International Women’s Day: #BalanceforBetter
International Women's Day is a celebration of solidarity and progress made. However, it is also a strong reminder that many…
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Access to cash is on the brink of collapse: can it be saved?
The UKs' move away from cash is undeniable but there are risks that come with a cashless society. Today,…
ByThe future of AI in banking: shifting to the mainstream
The future of AI in banking has unlimited possibilities. AI technology is disrupting all sectors in society; cutting costs…
ByStandard Chartered: banking on a digital Africa
The banking market in Africa is growing significantly, with consumers eager to adopt alternative technologies. Jaydeep Gupta, regional head…
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Lloyds boosts cashback offers with new pilot scheme
Lloyds cashback scheme aims to increase the number of places where customers can withdraw money In partnership with Visa,…
ByCREALOGIX TimeWarp takes home Best of Show award
The new CREALOGIX TimeWarp app aims to simplify budgeting and overall personal finance awareness. The new app showcased at FinovateEurope 2019.…
ByBanking marketing trends: ill-advised campaigns that caused a stir
Advertisements are the perfect way to reach out to customers. However there have been many banking marketing trends that…
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CBA SME solutions deliver a boost for businesses
Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (CBA) commitment to small businesses will accelerate to provide better banking experiences. The bank stated…
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AIB Brexit Sentiment Index: SMEs curb investment plans
The AIB Brexit Sentiment Index revealed SMEs across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have halted their investment…
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Barclays joins forces with Bink to digitise loyalty programmes
In an effort to digitise the way customers engage with loyalty programmes, Barclays has partnered with Bink. Barclays stated…
ByYapi Kredİ: transforming the Turkish banking market
The Turkish banking sector has strong growth potential and has overcome financial upheavals over the past decade. Briony Richter…
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KBC becomes first Irish bank to offer multi-banking
A new KBC multi-banking function is now available, enabling customers to view current account balances held with other banks.…
BySeconds out: 86 400 prepares to make its challenge
With the upcoming launch of digital challenger 86 400, Australian consumers will soon have an alternative bank to the…
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Bank of America 2018 results beat forecasts as shares jump
Bank of America 2018 results surpass analyst forecasts as shares jump nearly 5%. Profits in Bank of America's consumer…
By Lloyds slammed over overdraft fee changes
Lloyds overdraft changes have been slammed as 'gaming the system' by making the process more expensive and complex. The changes…
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Staying on top of fraud: BMO Financial Crimes Unit announced
BMO has announced that it will create a Financial Crimes Unit to combat various forms of cyber crime. The…
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Open banking trends in 2019 will continue to dominate
There is set to be a lot to examine when looking at open banking trends in 2019. More partnerships…
ByMiddle East banking market: digital edge over Africa’s mobile banking offerings
Middle Eastern banking market has invested heavily in digital technology over recent years. Both the Middle East and African…
By BLIK global goals: partnership with Mastercard expands reach
BLIK global goals has had a boost after a strategic partnership with Mastercard. From this partnership, customers of domestic…
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Unfazed by Brexit: Revolut gains European banking licence
One of Britain’s fastest-growing fintechs and unicorn has secured its Revolut European banking licence. It will start lending in…
ByWema Bank: the journey to a digital future
Wema Bank is accelerating change throughout the banking sector in Nigeria. Its digital outlook and launch of ALAT reveal…
By Barclays enables ‘switch off’ spending for customers
Barclays switch off spending feature is now available. It is the first high street bank to allow customers to…
ByNationwide: a strategy for an Open Banking world
Easier access to data has become a hot topic across the financial sector. To fully embrace Open Banking, a…
ByPKO Bank Polski: award-winning mobile app embraces digital challenges
The Polish banking market is one of the most modern in the world when it comes to technology. Adam…
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86 400 beta app testing begins ahead of 2019 launch
86 400 beta app testing has commenced ahead of its official launch in 2019. Australians will soon have a…
By Green light for Revolut to expand into Singapore and Japan
The Revolut global licence expansion plan is taking off rapidly ahead of 2019. The digital challenger was granted a…
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Civilised Bank resubmits banking licence application
Civilised Bank banking licence application is being resubmitted to the Bank of England. The digital SME bank also announced…
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Starling Bank partners with the Post Office
The Starling Bank partnership with the Post Office will enable the digital challenger bank to offer Everyday Banking services…
ByCustomer engagement: branching out into a digital future
The banking sector is innovating at breakneck speed. Now, in a digital arms race, banks around the world aim…
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Standards Advisory Panel: Bank of England invites applications
The Bank of England and Pay.UK1 have issued an open call for interest for members of the payments industry…
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KBC wearables trial: bank invites 1000 people to test the technology
KBC wearables trial invites 1000 consumers to come along and test out wearable payment solutions. The consumers participating have…
By The Brexit effect: what could it mean for fintech?
Article 50 was triggered on 29 March 2017 marking the beginning of the UK’s two-year divorce proceedings from the…
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N26, and its plans to build a global bank
The UK’s fintech sector is crowded and fiercely competitive. Now, digital-only bank N26 is taking the fight to popular…
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Best student bank account incentives: The key features on offer
From competitive overdraft rates to travel discounts and gift vouchers, the major UK banks have a range of incentives…
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Best mobile banking apps in the world: The top 100 ranked
With branch networks continuing to diminish, smartphone banking apps are fast becoming the most convenient way for consumers to…
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Monzo unicorn status confirmed after raising £85m
UK challenger bank, Monzo has joined the unicorn ranks after raising £85m ($108m). One of the fastest growing UK startups…
By HSBC Q3 results show a 28% rise in pre-tax profits
HSBC Q3 results revealed a jump in pre-tax profits amid its growth strategy. Giving a boost into Monday morning…
By Barclays reports a rise in Q3 profits, beating analyst forecasts
Barclays Q3 profits surge as the bank's retail division picks up the pace. Pre-tax profits rose 32% to £1.46bn…
ByAIB: data is power for the customer experience
Harnessing data analytics will accelerate a new era of digital banking to better understand customers and provide more tailored…
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Selfie banking: a first for New Zealand
Selfie banking is now available for the first time in New Zealand. Signing up for a BNZ account is…
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inMotion: making a break into the virtual banking world
Virtual technology has helped facilitate the lifestyle of modern society; today, almost everything can be done through a mobile…
By Barclays digital bank set to challenge US market
Barclays digital bank has set its sights on the US market challenging Goldman Sachs's Marcus in the digital banking space.…
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LQID: A new challenger lines up in the UK
New players have been arriving to the UK banking scene, bringing innovation and competition to the market. Founder, Hubert…
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HDFC Bank Accelerator Engagement Programme launches
Today, HDFC Bank Accelerator Engagement Programme (AEP) goes live under the bank’s Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE). To launch this…
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£20 to spare? Santander robo-advisor might be for you
Santander robo-advisor is now available for customers looking to invest sums as low as £20 ($27) month. Starting off, the…
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Challenger N26 arrives in the UK
Digital-only bank, N26 has opened its services to UK consumers, aiming to expand its growth across Europe. N26 was…
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Tesco Bank cyber attack: £16.4m fine from the FCA
A Tesco Bank cyber attack that happened two years ago left customers’ data and money vulnerable. Now the bank…
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BBVA match-making platform goes live
BBVA match-making platform is now live to bring together fintechs and businesses that share the same goals. The Open…
By Tandem auto savings feature to launch
Tandem auto savings feature will launch this autumn as the digital-only bank aims to help consumers save more. Once…
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Monzo unicorn valuation: set to join the ranks after reaching one million customers
The Monzo unicorn valuation is awaiting confirmation after the challenger bank reached the million-customer milestone over the weekend. Only…
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NatWest banking glitch joins other incumbents falling victim to IT chaos
A NatWest banking glitch has caused its online and mobile banking services to fail as customers across the UK…
By Nationwide digital growth: building society to spend £1.3bn on technology
UK Building society, Nationwide announced on Friday that it would spend an additional £1.3bn ($1.7bn) on technology The building…
By TSB IT chaos and CEO resignation: what’s next for the bank?
TSB CEO, Paul Pester stepped down on 4 August following several IT meltdowns. The resignation came less than a…
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RBS branch closures continue: looking to a digital future?
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has announced another set of branches that will close. With digital-only banks invading the…
ByBank design: Reimagining the branch network
Bank design has always been an evolving process. Even in an increasingly digitally-connected world, the branch has an important…
By New global payments system: Germany calls for European autonomy
Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has called for the creation of a new global payments system that cuts out the…
ByBanking trends: What’s making the industry tick?
There are a number of innovative banking trends that are reshaping the industry. If financial organisations want to survive…
ByBMO Smart Branches: a restatement of the customer experience
A new banking environment has long been needed. Briony Richter speaks to Kyle Barnett, head of North American channels…
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B mobile banking app merges with Open Banking platform
CYBG has been working with The ID Co to merge its DirectID Open Banking platform into B mobile banking…
By Monzo teens account for 16 and 17 year olds goes live
Younger people aged between 16 and 17 can now get a Monzo account. Available for all 16 and 17-year-olds…
ByMoneybox app announces Open Banking merger with Santander
Moneybox app has become the first third-party player to launch an Open Banking integration with Santander Santander joins a…
ByKBC: digital hubs, human touch
Technology is rewriting the rules of interaction in the financial industry. Aidan Power, director of customer, brand and marketing…
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Gender equality in banking: Is the future bright?
Women in finance, gender equality, and how it is being encouraged within the industry has caused much-heated debates across the…
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Anne Boden: taking the banking sector by storm
Coming from humble backgrounds, Starling Bank founder and CEO Anne Boden is right at the centre of the banking…
By Barclays transformational investment in Glasgow
Barclays has unveiled plans to create 2,500 in Glasgow, announcing a new state-of-the-art campus to be built at Buchanan…
ByBMO opens new Smart Branch
Bank of Montreal (BMO) has opened a new Smart Branch in Winnipeg as part of a new rollout format…
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Scotiabank Arena: new name in record-breaking deal
The arena of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors has officially been renamed Scotiabank Arena. Banks, especially in…
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Revolut achieves one million UK customers: global expansion next
Revolut, the fintech unicorn and challenger bank has announced that it has now achieved signing up one million UK…
ByNationwide launches fintech fund
UK building society, Nationwide has launched a £50m ($66m) fintech fund to accelerate the development of next generation products…
ByMonzo and Transferwise team up
UK Challenger bank, Monzo has announced its partnership with Transferwise to boost international payments capabilities Fintech unicorn, Transferwise has…
By BofA’s Erica surpasses one million users
Bank of America (BofA) has announced that it has surpassed one million users on Erica, an AI-driven virtual assistant…
ByEuro Banking Association encourages collaboration on B2B data sharing
The Euro Banking Association is calling for the financial industry to collaborate in order to accelerate digital innovation and…
By Revolut soars past two million users and announces plans for trading platform
Digital challenger bank, Revolut now has two million customers across Europe and is working towards a commission-free trading platform.…
By Revolut opens for business in Russia
Digital challenger bank, Revolut announced its partnership with QIWI Bank to start offering its services in Russia The news of…
By HSBC: what it means to be a bank now
Digital technology is revolutionising banking and improving the overall consumer experience. To make the most of the transformation, banks…
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Bud announces Bud.X
Bud, a technology platform that links APIs and data to make financial services accessible from a single interface has…
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Looking back to 1981 and RBI #1
The world of banking has changed dramatically. As RBI celebrates issue 750, Briony Richter looks back to issue number…
ByChallenger banks soaring ahead on customer satisfaction
The UK’s digital challenger banks are significantly outperforming traditional banks when it comes to customer satisfaction, according to research…
ByCBA’s chief financial officer resigns
Amid the recent troubles that have been rocking Australia’s banks and financial service providers, the CFO for Commonwealth Bank…
ByCBA admits losing backup data for 20 million accounts
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has admitted losing bank data and records of almost 20 million customers The…
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Revolut races into unicorn ranks
UK digital start-up, Revolut has joined the ranks of unicorn firms with a $1.7bn valuation after raising $250m in…
ByHSBC goes live with SWIFT gpi
HSBC has joined SWIFT’s global payments innovation (gpi) service. SWIFT gpi will enable HSBC to significantly increase the speed,…
By TSB banking error sees customer mistakenly credited with £13,000
After a planned upgrade over the weekend, TSB says it is "working as hard and as fast" as it…
ByNAB and Alibaba explore business opportunities in China
National Bank of Australia (NAB) and Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, are hosting a hackathon…
By RBC teams up with Samsung Canada to offer Samsung Pay
Samsung Electronics Canada has announced that Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) personal payment cards are now supported by Samsung Pay, offering…
ByEmirates NBD integrates blockchain into cheques
Emirates NBD has successfully integrated blockchain technology into bank-issued cheques, in a bid to significantly reduce cheque fraud. Becoming…
ByNAB adds Google Pay
National Australia Bank (NAB) customers will now be able to make quick and secure contactless payments as the bank…
ByWill GAFAs be our next banks?
Tech giants are starting to erode the boundaries between industries as they seek to provide consumers with the services…
ByUK startup Coutingup launches small business account with accountancy tools
Countingup, a UK startup that combines a business current account with a built-in accounting package, has completed the beta…
ByÍslandsbanki launches new credit card management app
Working alongside Backbase, Íslandsbanki has now gone live with a new credit card management app. The bank worked with…
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Monzo: The challenger not for sale
Since it was founded in 2015, Monzo has gone from strength to strength. It’s CEO and co-founder, Tom Blomfield…
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A milestone for Monzo as 94% of active users upgrade to current accounts
Monzo has announced that 94% of its active users have upgraded to full current accounts as it closes down…
ByNatWest teams up with Vocalink Analytics
NatWest has partnered with Vocalink Analytics to better detect invoice fraud using machine learning NatWest has claimed to have…
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Stonewall Top 100: Where are the banks?
Stonewall has released its top 100 employers for 2018, celebrating those who have made positive steps forward in creating…
ByBanking data: Embracing the value
Data analytics has made monitoring customer demands and trends significantly easier; however, many banks are failing to fully utilise…
ByGoogle to ban cryptocurrency and ICO ads
US search Google has announced a ban on online advertisements that promote cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings. The ban…
ByTemenos: Setting its sight on a new vision
2018 is set to be an exciting year for Temenos. Product strategy director Adrian Hadley, chief product officer Mark…
ByBe Bold: NAB leaders share thoughts on International Women’s Day
Influential leaders from the National Bank of Australia (NAB) share their career advice to show support for women across…
ByBMO celebrates female leadership on International Women’s Day
To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, Bank of Montreal (BMO) will be participating in several initiatives to show…
ByYorkshire Building Society chooses nCino’s Bank Operating System
Yorkshire Building Society has announced it will implement nCino's Bank Operating System to welcome in a modern, cloud-based system…
ByMark Carney calls for cryptocurrencies to be regulated
Bank of England Governor, Mark Carney has said that cryptocurrencies are failing as a form of money. “The time…
ByA third of UK adults trust tech companies with their financial data
Around 30% of UK adults would be comfortable sharing their financial data with trusted tech companies, such as Apple,…
ByDBS scoops 8 awards in the RBI Asia Trailblazer Awards 2018
The winners of the 2018 Retail Banker International (RBI) Asia Trailblazer Awards have been announced. DBS can take a…
ByCurrent gains investment from Fifth Third
Current, a New York based startup has announced that Fifth Third Capital, joined the recently announced Series A funding,…
ByStarling Bank joins Bacs
Challenger bank, Starling has joined Bacs Payment Schemes Limited (BACS). The mobile-only bank is the latest participant to offer…
ByANZ partners with Data Republic to drive innovation
ANZ has announced its partnership with Data Republic, a local startup, to drive innovation through secure data-sharing environments. Through…
By Royal Bank of Canada posts net income of C$3bn
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has reported a net profit of C$3.01m ($2.4m)for the first quarter that ended 31…
ByInvestment Association to launch fintech accelerator
The Investment Association (IA) has announced that it will be launching a fintech accelerator, to bring together startups with…
ByRoom for improvement: US m-banking apps fall short
Customers of the US’ largest three retail banks, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo, are satisfied…
ByMobile banking apps: Where does your bank rank?
As branch networks continue to diminish, smartphone banking apps are fast becoming the most convenient way for consumers to…
ByBank of Montreal introduces new range of small business credit cards
Bank of Montreal (BMO) has launched four new small business credit cards. The cards are designed to meet the…
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Lloyds Bank bans Bitcoin purchases for credit card customers
Lloyds Banking Group has banned its customers from buying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies using its credit cards. The banking…
By BofA partners with PayPal for Global Digital Disbursements
Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA) and PayPal have joined forces to enable the bank’s US-based commercial clients to…
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Stonewall unveils Top 100 Employers for 2018 – Where are the banks?
Stonewall has released its top 100 employers for 2018. All have made significant efforts towards creating a safe and…
ByRoyal Bank of Canada to open cybersecurity lab
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) will be opening a cybersecurity lab at the University of Waterloo in Ontario.…
ByING acquires majority stake in Payvision
ING, a global financial institution has reached an agreement to acquire a 75% stake in Payvision, an international omnichannel…
ByFinancial Services Royal Commission to hold banking misconduct hearing
The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry will hold a public hearing in…
ByABN AMRO launches Franx
With the launch of Franx, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that conduct business internationally can now use the digital…
ByTandem scores banking licence
Tandem has now completed the purchase of Harrods Bank following regulatory approval by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and the…
ByMarquette Bank renews contract with Baker Hill to optimise lending
Baker Hill, a leading provider of technology solutions for commercial loan origination, risk management, relationship management and smart data…
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TD Bank acquires start-up Layer 6 to boost AI expertise
Canada's largest bank by assets has acquired Layer 6, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up company based in Toronto. TD…
BySWIFT Institute challenges university students to help secure banking data
The SWIFT Institute has launched a student challenge, calling on Australian-based students to produce new ways and means of…
ByJordan Ahli Bank launches chatbot service, Ahli Bot
Jordan Ahli Bank has become the first bank in Jordan to develop a chatbot service for its customers using…
ByTinkoff Bank adds Stories feature for mobile app users
Tinkoff Bank, Russia’s first and only direct bank has become the first bank in the world to introduce a…
ByTandem’s takeover of Harrods Bank approved by Bank of England
Digital challenger bank, Tandem has been given the approval for its takeover of Harrods Bank by the Bank of…
By Your Bud in finance
As digital technology continues to become an integral part of the banking sector, it’s essential for traditional institutions to…
ByBanks tap Ethereum smart contracts to advance MiFID II compliance
Swiss bank, UBS is leading a pilot that will harness Ethereum smart contracts to improve data quality ahead of…
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Google to open AI centre in China
Google is opening a research lab focused on artificial intelligence (AI) in Beijing, China. The tech giant has been…
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Going beyond digital
A recent study by NCR revealed that, despite the efforts being made by banks to advance innovative and data-driven…
ByFCA makes it easier for people to compare bank accounts
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published final rules requiring UK banks to inform customers about the amount of…
ByHSBC, JPMorgan and American Express back Menlo Security
Menlo Security, a leader in malware isolation has closed a $40 million round in Series C funding. The investors are…
ByCommerzbank and HSBC partner for securities settlement
Commerzbank AG and HSBC Transaction Services GmbH have entered a partnership for securities settlement. German lender, Commerzbank will have…
BySoFi and WSFS Bank collaborate for new cash management account
SoFi, a US online lender has entered into a two year partnership with WSFS Bank to launch a cash…
BySee, hear, feel: New sensory branding for Visa
Visa is rolling out a suite of sensory branding that will support the brand in an ever-expanding universe of…
ByScotiabank partners with two Israeli technology leaders to advance its digital transformation
Canada's Scotiabank has announced its partnership with two Israeli technology leaders, Team8 and Viola Group. Scotiabank will join forces…
ByRevolut launches cryptocurrency trading
Mobile banking startup, Revolut is merging traditional banking and cryptocurrency by adding Litecoin and Ether trading to its app-based…
ByAire partners with retailer N Brown
Under the new partnership, Aire will provide its credit assessment technology to N Brown. This will enable N Brown,…
ByOpen Banking: Enabling Banks to embrace digital
In the age of digitisation, developing high value services for consumers is essential. An event, organised by NetEvents and…
ByDBS new API platform: Unlocking digital opportunities
Singapore-based DBS Bank has unveiled the world’s largest API developer platform. The platform encompasses 155 APIs across more than…
ByAl-Thiqa Islamic Bank goes live with new core banking software
Al-Thiqa Islamic Bank has gone live with new core banking software, ICS Banks, supplied by ICS Financial Systems (ICSFS).…
ByStarling Bank partners with startup Yoyo
Starling Bank has launched its latest API partnership with Yoyo Wallet, the UK-based mobile payment and loyalty platform. The…
ByBudget roundup: Expansion of Open Banking
Announced in yesterday’s autumn budget, the Open Banking project is being expanded. It will include all payment account types,…
ByCITIC Bank and Baidu launch AiBank
China-based Baidu has collaborated with China CITIC Bank, to launch a new direct bank dubbed AiBank. China’s banking regulator…
ByAmerican Express introduces blockchain-enabled cross-border payments
American Express has joined forces with Ripple and Santander UK to provide cross-border real-time payment processing, via the Ripple…
ByFlux collaborates with Barclays for digital receipt trial
Flux has partnered up with Barclays to trial instant digital receipts. Barclays is the first high street incumbent to…
ByFacebook Messenger launches UK payment platform
UK Facebook users can now send and receive money through Facebook’s Messenger payment feature. The US tech giant’s Messenger…
ByRevolut applies for European banking licence
Revolut, the London-based fintech, has applied for a European banking licence with the aim of becoming the first global…
ByDBS launches new API developer platform
DBS Bank has unveiled the world’s largest API developer platform. The platform encompasses 155 APIs across more than 20…
ByStudents: Still a key market for UK banks
From competitive overdraft rates to travel discounts and gift vouchers, the major UK banks have a range of incentives…
ByAt long last, cheques to clear the next weekday across the UK
The UK sees the beginning of the phased roll-out of a new, image-based cheque clearing system that will cut…
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NatWest opens first digitally focused branch.
Natwest has opened the doors of its first digitally driven branch in Liverpool, Briony Richter writes. The store opened…
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