Although open banking has legislative origins - and is compulsory in some countries - it is also a major catalyst to bank transformation. In addition to the opportunity to generate new revenue streams, improve services and attract new customers, open banking challenges the traditional culture and closed mindset of banks. Historically, banking has revolved around a closed “vault” function. The vault has become a metaphor for bank culture, which has remained closed and product focused.

There are many digital products around us that look very successful. But sometimes that's only an illusion. In reality, their days are numbered. You all know the most striking examples from the past - Kodak, Nokia, Blockbuster and other giants who relied on the success of today and failed to predict the future. Currently, Amazon Pay, Apple Cards, Facebook Libra are disrupting the global financial landscape. In the digital age, changes in the market happen at the speed of light. Customer expectations are constantly rising.

THE UK ranks as the world’s third most cashless country behind Canada and Sweden. Will Hurst, Head of Commercial Development at Monevo, part of Quint Group, has some thoughts on how to get ready for a world without paper and coins.

1 – Invest in Tech

Contactless transactions have long been the most common transaction method in the UK. Moving forward, your phone and wearable tech will no doubt see virtual cards replace your plastic.

Synopsys, Inc. and 

Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the banking software company, today announces that Codat has joined Temenos MarketPlace. Codat provides a universal API which connects to the most widely used business accounting platforms. Through Temenos MarketPlace, Temenos’ platform for connecting banks with the best in complementary fintech solutions, the company will provide pre-integrated access between banks and their Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) clients’ accounting packages.

eNett International, a leading provider of integrated B2B payment solutions for the travel industry, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), a leading financial technology service provider.  The transaction also includes the acquisition of Optal, a shareholder of eNett and the primary issuer of eNett payments.

Pine Labs, one of Asia’s leading merchant commerce platforms, announced an investment by Mastercard that underscores confidence in India’s growing economy.

The investment is part of a partnership to continue the rapid growth of convenient electronic payment options for consumers across the region. The collaboration will deliver an extensive range of card and real-time payments-based instalment financing at checkout – in-store and online.

TradeTech 2020 unites Europe’s top equity trading leaders including regulators, sell side, trading platforms, technology partners and over 500 senior buy side. This is your unique opportunity to join the leading buy side in using data and technology to thrive in the post-MiFID II liquidity landscape.

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, the global analytics provider, is today reacting to the European Commission’s announcement that it is preparing to clamp down on those countries who have failed to implement the 5^th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5MLD), by issuing a guide to help firms comply with new rules.

SoFi, the digital personal finance company, and Mastercard today announced a multifaceted partnership to offer a suite of products and in-person experiences to its nearly one million (and growing) SoFi members.