In a comprehensive survey conducted by Hanover Research for Temenos, a leading provider of banking technology, it was revealed that a significant majority of banks are actively exploring the deployment of GenAI to enhance their operational efficiencies. The survey, which polled 420 business and technology leaders within the financial services sector, underscores the growing interest in
Tietoevry Banking and Version 1 have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the digitalisation of European financial institutions. By combining Tietoevry Banking’s robust SaaS offerings with Version 1’s expertise in modernising banking systems and their specialism in AI compliance, ethics, and risk management, this alliance is poised to transform the digital landscape of banking across Europe.
NatWest and OpenAI have entered into a partnership aimed at driving substantial transformations within NatWest through advanced AI technologies. NatWest, known for its comprehensive banking services, seeks to enhance its operational efficiency and customer service through this strategic collaboration. OpenAI, acclaimed for its groundbreaking work in generative AI, brings a wealth of technological expertise and innovative solutions
Venn, the newly rebranded Canadian financial platform formerly known as Vault, has successfully secured $21.5m in Series A funding. The round was led by Left Lane Capital, featuring contributions from XYZ Venture Capital, Intact Ventures, and Gradient, signalling strong investor confidence in Venn’s mission to transform business banking in Canada. Founded by former Revolut employees
In its latest report, the BIS addresses the burgeoning role of AI in central banking, underscoring the critical balance between promoting innovation and managing associated risks. The report outlines key strategies for central banks to safely incorporate AI technologies within their operational frameworks, according to ABA Banking Journal. Central to BIS’s guidance is the establishment
Yapily one of Europe’s leading open banking infrastructure platforms – has been selected by Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, to strengthen its Open Banking offering. Adyen will use Yapily’s leading data features to streamline onboarding and strengthen account verification, giving even more merchants across Europe a faster, more seamless,
Swan, a company specialising in embedded banking, has raised €42m in a Series B funding round. The funding will support Swan’s mission to make embedded banking the standard across Europe. The company believes the industry is undergoing a major transformation, where financial services are becoming a key part of everyday business tools rather than standalone
VeriPark, a global leader in omnichannel customer experience solutions for financial services, has partnered with a coalition of leading Canadian credit unions and financial institutions, including First West Credit Union, Prospera Credit Union, DUCA Credit Union, and Coastal Community Credit Union, Together, the coalition aims to drive innovation, enhance member experiences, and empower institutions in
European neobank Viva.com has launched two new features designed to simplify business across the continent. The first new feature, real-time payments gives the Viva.com merchant community near-instant access to their funds. Transactions are now settled in up to 60 minutes, compared to the previous next-day settlement system. The second new feature, Offline Payments, was developed
Nuvei Corporation, a Canadian FinTech company, has selected Curve, a financial super app that consolidates your cards into a single smart card, to provide card purchasing and alternative payment methods (APM) to transfer consumer funds to and from their Curve digital wallet. Nuvei’s comprehensive, customizable and flexible payments technology enables FinTech applications and card issuers
Fiserv, Inc., the world’s leading provider of financial services and payments technology solutions, continues to enhance its core banking platform to deliver greater agility, fundamental resilience better infrastructure and greater scalability, enabling innovation and growth for credit union customers. One of many Fiserv cloud platforms, Fiserv Portico® enables credit unions to operate more efficiently while
Capital markets technology company Globacap has completed a $21 million Series B funding round with the aim of digitizing and automating the global private capital markets. Investors include financial markets heavyweights Moore Strategic Ventures, LLC, Cboe Global Markets, Inc. and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), as well as GABI Ventures and Asia-focused investment firm QBN
