Westpac wants to take over your messaging keyboard
Westpac is working with Israeli-based startup PayKey on technology to add banking options to the bottom of a screen on a messaging app.
Payment Cloud Technologies Plans to Expand to African markets
Payment Cloud Technologies (PCT), the London-based FinTech business, has today announced the launch of PCT Africa.
Next-gen transactions digital transformation and FinTech embraces Europe’s leading ATM conference with a fresh look
- 9 years 7 months ago
- Banking, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
As retail banking goes through a period of unprecedented change, banks are looking more than ever to cut costs and streamline processes, while discerning customers continue to demand the highest standards in customer care. Self-Service Banking Europe 2017 provides a crucial forum for banks, independent deployers, solutions providers and industry experts to share knowledge and best practice, in order to navigate a course through this challenging... more
Dutch robo-advisor Pritle acquired by BinckBank
Dutch online discount broker BinckBank has acquired robo-advisory startup Pritle for EUR12.5 million.BinckBank says the acquisition provides the momentum for the firm to expand its digital wealth management activities and geographic reach. Founded by former ABN Amro executive Thomas Bunnick, Pritle helps users to define and track their financial operations through automatic portfolio re-balancing and personalised recommendations.
Bank of England launches FinTech Community
The Bank of England's FinTech accelerator programme has introduced a new community forum for innovation talks and two new proof of concept trials exploring the use of AI and distributed ledgers.
ICS Financial Systems to Display at the Sub-Saharan Africa Islamic Finance Convention 2017
- 9 years 7 months ago
- Banking, IT Innovations, Financial
ICS Financial Systems (ICSFS) is the world software and services provider for banks and financial institutions. It will showcase at the Sub‐Saharan Africa Islamic Finance Convention & Innovation 2017 in Uganda. The event is a new frontier of opportunity of Islamic finance expansion in the region, and will be held at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, on the 6th of April 2017.
Decisions by Nordea’s AGM 2017
- 9 years 7 months ago
- Banking
Today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nordea Bank AB approved the income statement and balance sheet for 2016 and decided on a dividend of 0.65 euro per share. Accordingly, the record date for dividend would be 20 March 2017.
ING 2016 Integrated Annual Report: Accelerate
- 9 years 7 months ago
- Banking
"Accelerate" is the theme of the 2016 Integrated Annual Report of ING Groep N.V. (IAR) that is published today, together with the Annual Report of ING Bank N.V. The theme demonstrates the accelerating pace of change in technology and other areas that are impacting our customers' lives and their expectations from financial service providers. It also expresses how we, as digital leaders in banking, are accelerating the Think Forward strategy to... more
Teller automation units are core to branch transformation projects
- 9 years 7 months ago
- Banking
Teller assist units reduce the time taken to accurately handle cash transactions, improving efficiency and freeing staff to take on alternative tasks. Banks continue to use teller automation units to improve branch efficiency
Misys is the only vendor to lead in three XCelent 2017 awards in FRTB
- 9 years 7 months ago
- Banking
Misys has been recognised as a leader in helping banks meet the requirements of the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) – winning three XCelent 2017 awards – an achievement unrivalled by any other vendor. The results are detailed in Celent’s recent research report: ‘FRTB and the Upcoming Renaissance in Market Risk Management’.
Citi Introduces a New Way of Login for Customers
- 9 years 7 months ago
- Banking
Citi has launched a new digital solution that eliminates the need for users to carry physical tokens for login. Clients can use an app-based soft token on their own smartphones to generate dynamic passcodes while delivering secure authentication and convenience. The new login solution is available for Citi’s award-winning, digital banking product suite including CitiDirect BE®, CitiDirect BE® Mobile and CitiDirect BE® Tablet.
ING reports changes in Executive Board
- 9 years 7 months ago
- Banking
ING will propose to the 2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 8 May 2017 to appoint Koos Timmermans and Steven van Rijswijk as members of the Executive Board. Upon appointment they will also become members of the Management Board Banking of ING. Koos Timmermans will become chief financial officer as of the date of the AGM, succeeding Patrick Flynn who has decided to pursue his career outside of ING. Steven van Rijswijk will become chief risk... more
EquensWorldline Proceeds All Payments Through Degussa Bank
EquensWorldline SE, subsidiary of Worldline, European leader in the payments and transactional services industry, will process all payments of Degussa Bank AG, Germany, starting Q2-2017.
Ecentric Payments Systems Expands with eCommerce Payment And Gift Card Solutions
ACI Worldwide, a leading global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, today announced that Ecentric Payments Systems, South Africa’s leading payment processor, has expanded its relationship with the company and will leverage ACI’s UP Merchant Payments to extend its capabilities with eCommerce payment and gift card solutions.
Siemens To Expand Financial Solutions For Asia-Australia Region
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) grants approval for Siemens Bank GmbH Singapore Branch to operate as a merchant bank in Singapore. The new branch will cover financing activities for the Asia-Australia region. In addition to its main pillar, the loan and guarantee business, the branch will also provide selected finance advisory services for the Siemens group companies in Asia-Australia.
