first direct Selects Mastercard as Partner for Debit Cards
- 6 years 1 month ago
- Banking
first direct has selected Mastercard as its partner for its debit card portfolio. Customers will begin to receive cards from the end of this year, as part of a multi-year agreement. The announcement will bring enhanced digital benefits for first direct customers, including card controls and functionality, as well as exclusive offers, and a new rewards/loyalty program.
Mastercard and Pollinate Announce Global Commercial Partnership
Mastercard and Pollinate, the software business that is reinventing merchant acquiring for banks, have agreed to a strategic partnership that will see Mastercard and Pollinate collaborate to bring the latest technology and data insights to banks serving small and medium businesses around the world.
Avaloq Creates New Global Business Consulting Function to Complement Its Client Offering
- 6 years 1 month ago
- Wealth Management, Banking, People Moves
Alain Gloden has been appointed as Global Head of Business Consulting to lead the company’s newly launched service. He is based in Zurich and reports to Paco Hauser, Avaloq’s Group Head of Markets.
Standard Chartered and Airtel Africa Partner to Drive Financial Inclusion Across Africa
Standard Chartered Bank (www.SC.com) and Airtel Africa have today announced a strategic collaboration to drive financial inclusion across key markets in Africa by providing customers with increased access to mobile financial services.
Temenos Named a Visionary in Gartner’s 2020 Magic Quadrant for Multiexperience Development Platforms
- 6 years 1 month ago
- Banking
Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the banking software company, announced it has been named a Visionary in Gartner’s 2020 Magic Quadrant for Multiexperience Development Platforms (MXDP) report. Temenos deems the recognition in the Gartner report to be validation of its continuous investment in innovative technology to drive outstanding customer experience.
PayNearby To Democratise Insurance, Saving, Lending and Digital Payments for the Masses Amid Covid-19
In its bid to offer financial liberation to the masses, PayNearby, India’s largest hyperlocal fintech startup, this Independence Day, has launched a module to bring the best of banking offerings - Nivesh (Savings), Udhaar (Lending), Suraksha (Insurance) and Payments at a store nearby. The platform is tailored to offer customised products, relevant to all income cohorts ushering in true financial inclusion.
Banco Ripley Goes Live With Temenos to Bring Digital Banking Services in Peru
Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the banking software company announces that Banco Ripley has gone live with Temenos Transact, the next generation core banking product. The implementation was delivered 100% in the cloud and 100% remotely amidst the COVID-19 lockdown. Temenos’ digital core banking technology replaces Banco Ripley’s legacy IT system with advanced cloud and open API technology to provide digital experiences to more than one million retail... more
CaixaBank Launches the First Credit Card in Spain Made With 100% Recycled Plastic
- 6 years 1 month ago
- Banking
CaixaBank offers its customers the first card made from 100% recycled material to be marketed in Spain. This Visa & Pay product, which can be requested both in branches and online at www.CaixaBank.es by interested customers, is made entirely from recycled PVC from sources such as waste from the construction industry, plastic recycling bags or waste from other cards, among others.
Mphasis Named a Major Contender and Star Performer in the Everest Group 2020 PEAK Matrix® Assessment for Banking BPS Service Provider Landscape
- 6 years 1 month ago
- Banking, Cloud, IT Innovations
Mphasis (BSE: 526299; NSE: MPHASIS), an Information Technology (IT) solutions provider specializing in cloud and cognitive services, announces that it has been recognized as a Major Contender and Star Performer by Everest Group in the repor
Comviva Recognized in the Gartner Market Guide for Digital Banking Multichannel Solutions and the Gartner Digital Commerce Vendor Guide, 2020
- 6 years 1 month ago
- E-Commerce, Banking
Comviva, a global leader in mobility solutions, has been recognized by the world’s leading research and advisory company Gartner in its two recent reports. Comviva has been mentioned as a Representative Vendor in the recent Gartner Market Guide for Digital Banking Multichannel Solutions. Comviva has been mentioned in this market guide for the second consecutive time. Comviva has also been recognized in ‘Payment Gateways and Processors’ category... more
Metro Bank Launches More AI-powered Money Management Tools for Business Customers
- 6 years 1 month ago
- Artificial Intelligence, Banking
Metro Bank today announces fresh features on its mobile app, providing business customers with new receipt management technology. The features are currently available for customers using an iOS device, and the new technology will also be rolled out to Android customers in the coming weeks.
Standard Chartered Bank Partners With Microsoft to Become a Cloud-first Bank
Standard Chartered Bank and Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced a three-year strategic partnership to accelerate the bank's digital transformation through a cloud-first strategy. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Standard Chartered in making its vision for virtual banking, next-generation payments, open banking and banking-as-a-service a reality.
Thought Machine Joins the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN)
- 6 years 1 month ago
- Banking
Thought Machine, the cloud native core banking technology firm which builds Vault, today announces it has joined the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN), the non-profit organisation, that promotes and provides a common framework for banking.
VibePay Sets Sights on Growth With Integration of More UK Banks and New Business Accounts
VibePay is continuing on its ambitious path of growth, with the integration of more UK banks and payment providers via open banking, and a business account function in its newly launched social payments app. With 24 banks now integrated with the app, including new additions Starling, Capital One and Tesco, VibePay is aiming to boost engagement with its 50,000 users and drive more sign-ups amongst its Gen Z audience.
PayNearby announces partnership with Sub-K Impact Solutions; enables access to loan repayment options through its retail network
India’s largest agent banking platform, PayNearby is happy to formally announce its partnership with Sub-K Impact Solutions Ltd (Sub-K), a leading player facilitating loans, savings and payments to underbanked households and micro-enterprises. The partnership will work towards enhancing shared goals of the two organizations, who are committed to enabling financial inclusiveness and economic wellbeing of the country’s masses.
