Banking

Navigating new norms: Keys to FinTech success

In this exclusive piece, David Osborne, CEO of Caseware and former leader of Virgin Pulse, shares his key advice for professionals and entrepreneurs in FinTech seeking to accelerate their careers. From the importance of relationship-building and continuous...

Is company culture stifling banking modernisation?

In this article by Steve Round, President and Co-Founder of SaaScada, we explore how entrenched company culture in traditional banks may be hampering their ability to modernise and compete with more agile FinTechs and challenger banks. The reluctance to...

Roper Technologies to acquire Transact Campus 

Roper Technologies, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Transact Campus, for a net purchase price of US$1.5 billion, including a US$100 million tax benefit resulting from the transaction. The net purchase price represents...

Klarna customers can ‘save now, pay later’ with new balance and cashback features

Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, has launched two new products tapping into retail banks’ core business: everyday spending and saving. Launched in 12 countries across Europe and the US, this marks a significant step forward i...

PayPal expands strategic partnership with Adyen to offer Fastlane in the US

PayPal has announced the strengthening of its global strategic partnership with Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses. Within the expanded partnership, Adyen will offer Fastlane by PayPal to accelerate guest...

2 million people join Chime’s MyPay waitlist

In May, Chime announced the news of its latest product innovation: MyPay. And word spread fast! People across the country are done waiting for payday. Within 48 hours of sharing the news of MyPay and early access to the product for eligible members, more...

Revolut receives UK banking licence

Revolut, the global FinTech with over nine million UK customers and 45 million globally, has announced that it has received its UK banking licence with restrictions from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), the regulator responsible for overseeing the UK...

NatWest gives its digital assistant a Generative AI upgrade with IBM

NatWest Bank has announced the launch of Cora+, an upgrade to its digital assistant, Cora, developed in collaboration with IBM. Being one the first banks in the UK to deploy GenAI through a digital assistant.  In 2023, Cora helped customers with 10.8...

Nigeria on track to cashless society

Abimbola Pinheiro, CEO of O3 Capital, delves into Nigeria’s swift journey towards a cashless society, examining how digitalisation is reshaping daily transactions, enhancing financial inclusion and fostering economic growth. Discover how innovative...

Ukheshe rebrands to EFT Corporation to lead FinTech innovation and banking beyond tomorrow

In a bold step towards redefining the future of financial technology, Ukheshe has announced its official rebranding to EFT Corporation. The move consolidates Ukheshe’s pioneering digital solutions with EFT Corporation’s extensive reach and expertise under one...

Bridging the gap between online and offline payments without a reliable Internet connection

SecurityTech company Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is making digital payments independent of online connectivity. The token-based payment solution G+D Filia Unplugged enables consecutive, secure offline payment transactions anytime and anywhere, bridging the gap...

HSBC launches global wealth trading platform in the UAE 

HSBC has announced the launch of WorldTrader in the UAE, a digital trading platform providing customers with access to a wide range of investments internationally.  WorldTrader will give HSBC Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) customers access to up to 80% of global s...