JCB and PAYONE Expand Cashless Payment Options in Germany and Austria
In a bid to cater to the growing trend of cashless payments, JCB International has joined forces with PAYONE to bring JCB Contactless and J/Secure to Germany and Austria. This partnership aims to provide greater convenience to JCB’s 154 million cardmembers and PAYONE’s vast network of merchant partners in both in-store and ecommerce transactions. PAYONE, […]
Behind the Idea: Universal Partners
Fintechs must strike a balance between onboarding new clients and retaining old ones. Many financial exchanges provide excellent offers and deals for new customers, but leave the existing cliente out to dry. Although an influx of new customers is good, losing old customers means the onboarding efforts are all done in vain. One company ensuring […]
Temenos Unlocks Personalised Banking with Generative AI Solution
Temenos has unveiled a generative artificial intelligence (AI) solution that automatically categorises banking transactions. The technology empowers banks to offer personalised insights, create unique digital banking experiences as well as provide more relevant products. According to Temenos, it is the first to incorporate generative AI and large language models (LLM) within the banking sector. While […]
This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 07/09
The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup on Thursday 7 September 2023 brings you the latest announcements from around the world. Company milestones Tofu, a fintech startup, has launched in the US, offering self-employed individuals a business management platform to simplify their invoicing, expense management and tax calculation processes. The platform streamlines billing processes, allowing users […]
Ripple’s University Programme Strengthens European Crypto and Blockchain Education
Ripple is bolstering its presence in Europe by expanding its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) programme. Celebrating its fifth year, UBRI welcomes four prominent European universities to its roster: Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), EPITA (France), IE Madrid (Spain) and University of Trento (Italy). These collaborations aim to foster blockchain education and research across the continent. […]
Navigating Financial Transformation: CBI’s Innovations in Open Finance
In an era defined by technological disruption and regulatory evolution, the financial services landscape has undergone a profound metamorphosis. As the world grapples with the ongoing digital revolution and the challenges posed by the global pandemic, the industry has witnessed a remarkable transition from traditional models to more open, interconnected systems. Amid these changes, Liliana […]
Exploring Fintech’s Data Landscape: Study Probes Challenge of External Data
In the fast-paced world of fintech, data analytics reign supreme. Fintech companies are increasingly turning to sophisticated data analytics and data science to drive growth, enhance personalisation, manage risk, fortify security, and address sustainability concerns. Now, a new study has uncovered the prevalence, impact, opportunities, and potential risks of using external data when making critical […]
Fintech Saudi and Mastercard Join Forces for Fintech Growth
Global payments company Mastercard and Fintech Saudi have joined forces to enhance the fintech landscape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in the evolution of Saudi fintech, combining expertise and resources to foster innovation and growth within the industry. Fintech Saudi launched by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) […]
Ant Group Introduces Alipay+ with Three New Mobile Wallets in the Philippines
Ant Group, the operator of Alipay+, a global cross-border digital payments and marketing solution, has introduced three additional mobile wallets for payments in the Philippines. These mobile wallets, AlipayHK (Hong Kong SAR), Kakao Pay (South Korea), and Touch ‘n Go eWallet (Malaysia), now join Alipay (Chinese mainland) as accepted payment methods by Filipino merchants since […]
Unlocking LatAm’s Open Finance Potential: Medible Helps UK Firms Find Opportunities in Chile
More often than not, when you think about Latin America (LatAm) in a financial sense, you think of Brazil. Not only is it the largest country by size, but it also has the highest GDP in the region (with an estimated value of $1.9trillion). However, other LatAm countries have a lot of opportunities for expansion […]
