Esker, a worldwide leader in AI-driven process automation solutions and pioneer in cloud computing, today announced the integration of Stripe Connect, the technology infrastructure powering the world’s most ambitious platforms, to its core product.

Pelican, a leading provider of payments and financial crime compliance solutions for banks and corporates, today announced that it has expanded its global sales reach by partnering with CMSoft Co., Ltd in South Korea.

One of the contributors to this edition of Financial IT raises the possibility that the global financial services industry as we know it could cease to exist.

Onfido and Mode, the UK’s new mobile banking app for everyday investors to buy, store and manage Bitcoin, have announced their partnership, empowering Mode’s mobile application to seamlessly verify and connect UK and European citizens to a thriving Bitcoin market. 

UBS Wealth Management USA has launched an entirely redesigned UBS Financial Services iPhone^® app (”the app”) in close collaboration with UBS clients and financial advisors. The new app is designed to help clients gain a more complete picture of their total wealth, and get insights and research in new ways through their mobile device.

“At UBS, we’re proud to give clients an all-new experience that reflects their immediate and future financial  needs and goals,” said Kraleigh Woodford, Head of Digital Client Experience at UBS Wealth Management USA.

A new report from cyber security provider F-Secure finds a steady barrage of major data breaches have left a vast majority of consumers worried about the online crimes that lead to identity theft and account takeovers.

The report, Is ID theft the cyber crime we fear most? A look at consumer views on identity theft and cyber crime, includes findings from a consumer survey of nine countries, such as:*

 Mastercard today is pleased to announce that it has received in-principle approval from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) to begin formal preparations to set up a domestic bankcard clearing institution in China.

The application was submitted by Mastercard NUCC Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd, a joint venture of Mastercard and NetsUnion Clearing Corporation (NUCC).

Salt Edge announces its most significant landmark so far – integrating with 1000+ open banking APIs so that businesses could develop smarter and better services for end-users.

Klarna, the leading global payments and shopping provider, is proud to announce the launch of its ‘Consumer Council’. The global initiative sees Klarna invite consumers to a meet-up and share their thoughts on different themes related to their experiences using Klarna. The meet-ups will take place in all main markets, three times per year. 

This is yet another step demonstrating Klarna’s commitment to get even closer to consumers and to understand what it takes to fulfil Klarna’s mission to provide the smooothest and smartest experience when shopping and paying.