Glimmers of Hope as Numerous Banks Stand Out as ESG Friendly Amid Fossil Fuel Financers Finds Which?
Environmental awareness has become a top priority for financial institutions, but while there is good news like Crown Agents Bank becoming one of the first UK banks to obtain ‘B Corp’ status, Which?, the consumer advisor, has labelled various high street banks in the ‘red’ warning category based on green credentials. Greenwashing has been a […]
Behind the Idea: Silverbird
In the modern digital world, more and more services are appearing for merchants to offer faster connectivity. However, transaction costs are limiting them from truly being able to capitalise on the new technology. Silverbird is an online business account with a focus on ensuring businesses are able to expand, amid growing problems like high interest […]
Indian Commuters Demand Integrated Fare Payments for Public Transit
India’s public transit systems must evolve to provide integrated fare payment options that cater to the diverse needs of commuters, says a report by Koan Advisory Group. The study emphasises the growing preference for debit/credit cards and digital solutions among commuters. Koan Advisory Group, a New Delhi-based public policy consulting firm, has released a new […]
HPE Modernises Dubai Islamic Bank to Support ‘Operational Efficiency’ and ‘Economic Diversification’
UAE-based Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has joined forces with US-based information technology company Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), taking advantage of its HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform to modernise its core banking system. Dubai Islamic Bank revealed that it hopes the move with HPE can deliver improved customer experience and launch new services and digital products. In […]
Fintech in Canada: the Immigrant Innovation Frontier
Canada’s fintech landscape is in a transient phase. External economic and geopolitical factors have led to a cautious approach from investors, leading to a drop in valuations and investments. Yet, amid these challenges, an emerging segment is capturing the attention of the industry: financial services tailored for newcomers. Data from KPMG in Canada paints a […]
Navigating the Digital Tide: Australia’s Financial Sector Transformation
Australia’s financial sector is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by the rise of digital banking. Traditional banking, once synonymous with brick-and-mortar branches, is now rapidly evolving through mobile apps and strategic partnerships with fintech companies. Here Aaron White, vice president and general manager at Nutanix, a provider of cloud software offering organisations a single platform […]
UK Attitude to Cost of Living Differs to Europe’s Reveals CRIF
Despite the cost of living crisis impacting how people are spending and using money, only one in five Brits are worried about how it will impact their credit score reveals CRIF, the European digital transformation solutions provider. In fact, UK consumers are the least likely to worry about the cost of living in Europe despite […]
Women in Fintech: “My Greatest Achievement” with Worldline, Sift, Capitalixe and more
This October at The Fintech Times is all about shining a spotlight on the incredible women working in the fintech industry, sharing their greatest achievements, their biggest challenges and their hopes for the future. Though progress has been made to reduce the gender gap in fintech, the industry still has far to go until it […]
FIS: 74% of UK Business Leaders Turn to AI to Tackle Economic Uncertainty and Increased Risk
Tough economic conditions across the globe have led many to believe that downturns are set to continue. In the face of significant uncertainty, financial services technology company FIS explores how corporate executives across industries are reacting and innovating in new research. The new FIS Global Innovation Report asked c-suite and senior executives in financial services […]
European Brands Adapt as Embedded Finance Evolves: OpenPayd Whitepaper
Embedded finance, once a beacon of innovation and rapid growth, is undergoing a significant transformation. A recent report from OpenPayd, a global payments and banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform, highlights this shift as businesses adopt a more practical and measured approach. The OpenPayd research, Embedded finance in 2023: Leaders, laggards and lingerers, quizzed senior executives from various sectors, […]
