World Finance Digital Banking Awards 2017
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Banking
As the last year has shown, banks have had little choice but to fully embrace the digital revolution. Today, consumers demand the utmost convenience - and they expect no less from their financial service provider. Financial institutions are, therefore, faced with the cloud's double-edged sword, and the accompanying security risks that come with it.
Milestone for FinReach – Postbank, Yet Another Major Bank Uses the Account Switch Service
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Banking
In partnership with the Berlin-based software provider FinReach, Postbank today launches a quick and secure tool for its clients to switch their bank account in less than ten minutes. The Berlin IT-provider has already assisted the switch of thousands of accounts through its fully-digital service.
Danske Bank and TechStart NI Reveal Open Banking Challenge
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Banking
Entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland are being offered the opportunity to pitch for £60,000 of funding as part of a new competition launched today by Techstart NI and Danske Bank. The aim of the Open Banking Challenge is to find great ideas that use the opportunities created by the new era of banking technology to create exciting new apps, products or services that will benefit consumers or businesses.
Bank of Lithuania Unveils Blockchain Sandbox
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Banking
Domestic and foreign companies will soon be able to develop and test Fintech blockchain solutions in the regulatory and technological sandbox platform-service LBChain, which is to be created by the Bank of Lithuania.
United Bank for Africa Launches Facebook Messenger Chatbot
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Banking
Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has today, changed the face of e-banking with the introduction of Leo, the UBA Chat Banker who enables customers make use of their social media accounts to carry out key banking transactions. At the official launch of Leo, UBA’s Chat Banker, which took place in Lagos on Thursday, customers of the bank were given a step by step demonstration on the novel way of delivering lifestyle... more
UK's Open Banking to Launch on 13 January 2018
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Banking
The UK’s largest account providers are making it possible for customers to make the most of their financial data and easily and securely access services from a wide range of companies that better meet their needs. This is the first major milestone in a multi-year programme to open all payment products to a vibrant, innovative new market for financial services Open Banking for current accounts begins on 13 January with a managed roll-out which... more
The CEO of Pilatus Bank believes that the Premier Banking model adopted by many high-street banks in the Europe is failing
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Banking
The mass-affluent segment in Europe is expanding. Far from being a homogenous group, the demographic profile of the mass-affluent includes baby boomers as well as millennials. Similarly, their liquid investable assets range from $100,000 to $1,000,000. Hamidreza Ghanbari, CEO of Pilatus Bank, believes that to assume that this group would have the same financial behaviours and goals would be a mistake.
Pilatus Bank COO Addresses the Challenges Banks Face in Their Quest for Digital Transformation
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Banking
The reality is that fintech startups and challenger banks are threatening to make a major dent in the banking industry as a result of the emergence of digital technology. As an endless stream of new advanced digital products are being launched, consumers are constantly exposed to the latest technologies with their mobile phones, cars, and home appliances. It's only natural that they demand for their bank to reinvent and stay relevant. Banks, on... more
ACI Unveils Cloud-Based Omni-Channel Solution for Merchants
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, today announced that its UP Merchant Payments solution is available in the cloud. Based on a multi-tenant architecture, it offers the scalability required to meet the channel growth needs of merchants now and into the future.
Arab African International Bank Wins Two Awards from World Finance
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Banking
For its exceptional work, Arab African International Bank (AAIB) has been awarded the accolades of Best Banking Group and Most Sustainable Bank in Egypt, 2017, by World Finance magazine. When AAIB was established in 1964, it became Egypt's first Arab multinational bank. Today, it's the country's fastest growing bank in terms of both size and profitability.
Transferwise Launches Consumer “borderless” Account and Debit Card
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Foreign Exchange, Banking
Transferwise is moving another step closer to banking territory with the expansion of its “borderless” account and debit card for consumers. The accounts can hold cash in more than 20 different currencies and will initially role out to 1,000 users following its launch last year for businesses. The company is also launching its own debit card, with both new features expected to be widely available in the coming months. “Our mission is to make... more
Leading UK and European Banks to Meet in London in March to Share Open Banking and PSD2 Progress
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Banking
At the end of March 2018, leading UK and European banks will meet in London to assess the impact of the Open Banking Standard and PSD2, sharing insight into the distribution strategies and operating models being developed to meet the demands of regulation and customer expectations.
Yes Bank to offer ATM withdrawals using Aadhaar ID and biometric authentication
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Banking
Nearby Technologies has partnered with YES BANK, India’s 5th largest private sector bank and worked closely with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch a card less and PIN-less Aadhaar ATM service.
CIBC Innovation Banking unit launched to help grow startups
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Banking
Today, CIBC introduced CIBC Innovation Banking, a full-service business that delivers strategic advice and funding to North American technology and innovation clients at each stage of their business cycle, from start up to IPO and beyond.
Alrajih Islamic Bank for Investment and Financing opts for iMAL from Path Solutions
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Islamic Finance
Path Solutions, the global provider of software solutions and services for Islamic banks and financial institutions, announces thatAlrajih Islamic Bank for Investment and Financing (“Alrajih Islamic Bank”) has selected the multi-award winning Islamic core banking system iMAL ahead of ICS Financial Systems’ ICS BANKS ISLAMIC, to engage in banking activities in accordance with the provisions of Islamic law.
