Finextra Research Headlines https://www.finextra.com/ The Latest Financial IT News Headlines Copyright 2024 Finextra Research Ltd en-GB contact@finextra.com (Finextra Contact) Finextra Research Headlines https://www.finextra.com https://www.finextra.com/finextra-images/site/finextra.png UK bank fraud losses topped £1 billion last year https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44186/uk-bank-fraud-losses-topped-1-billion-last-year?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44186/uk-bank-fraud-losses-topped-1-billion-last-year?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 22 May 2024 09:51:00 GMT Fraud losses in the UK dropped by four percent in 2023, but still topped the £1 billion high watermarket. Fabrick continues open finance consolidation strategy with acquisition of finAPI https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44185/fabrick-continues-open-finance-consolidation-strategy-with-acquisition-of-finapi?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44185/fabrick-continues-open-finance-consolidation-strategy-with-acquisition-of-finapi?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 22 May 2024 09:19:00 GMT Open finance firm Fabrick has entered the DACH market through the acquisition of a majority 75% stake in German operator finAPI. FE fundinfo acquires German fintech Dericon https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44184/fe-fundinfo-acquires-german-fintech-dericon?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44184/fe-fundinfo-acquires-german-fintech-dericon?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 22 May 2024 08:57:00 GMT FE fundinfo, a financial data platform for the asset management industry, has acquired German WealthTech Dericon. BaFin fines N26 €9.2m over late money laundering reports https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44183/bafin-fines-n26-92m-over-late-money-laundering-reports?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44183/bafin-fines-n26-92m-over-late-money-laundering-reports?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 22 May 2024 00:01:00 GMT German regulator BaFin has fined N26 €9.2 million for anti-money laundering failures but could be preparing to lift a cap on the number of new customers the digital bank can take on. Stripe launches payment and financing tools in the UK https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44181/stripe-launches-payment-and-financing-tools-in-the-uk?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44181/stripe-launches-payment-and-financing-tools-in-the-uk?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 22 May 2024 00:01:00 GMT Stripe is strengthening its position in the UK, opening a flagship London office in the heart of the City and launching its first Open-Banking-powered payment method and new financing options for small businesses. Alchemy Pay preps Web3 digital banking https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44180/alchemy-pay-preps-web3-digital-banking?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44180/alchemy-pay-preps-web3-digital-banking?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 22 May 2024 00:01:00 GMT Singapore-based fiat-crypto payments firm Alchemy Pay has unveiled a Web3 digital banking platform for enterprises. AI should be trained to respect a regulatory 'constitution' says BofE policy maker https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44179/ai-should-be-trained-to-respect-a-regulatory-constitution-says-bofe-policy-maker?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44179/ai-should-be-trained-to-respect-a-regulatory-constitution-says-bofe-policy-maker?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 11:44:00 GMT Innovative AI models should be trained to respect a ‘constitution’ or a set of regulatory rules that would reduce the risk of harmful behaviour, argues a senior Bank of England policy maker. PSR steps back from capping Visa and Mastercard fees despite lack of competition https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44178/psr-steps-back-from-capping-visa-and-mastercard-fees-despite-lack-of-competition?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44178/psr-steps-back-from-capping-visa-and-mastercard-fees-despite-lack-of-competition?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 10:35:00 GMT The UK's Payment System Regulator (PSR) has stepped back from imposing financial penalties on Visa and Mastercard scheme and processing fees, despite evidence that the firms are running an effective duopoly in the supply of services to merchants. Swift opens API channel for ISO 20022 corporate payment tracking https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44177/swift-opens-api-channel-for-iso-20022-corporate-payment-tracking?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44177/swift-opens-api-channel-for-iso-20022-corporate-payment-tracking?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 09:56:00 GMT Swift is working with 25 leading cash management banks and 20 corporates to develop a white labelled transaction tracking service for ISO 20022 messages across the entire payment chain. Plenitude acquires Contineo Financial Risk Solutions https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44176/plenitude-acquires-contineo-financial-risk-solutions?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44176/plenitude-acquires-contineo-financial-risk-solutions?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 09:35:00 GMT Financial crime consultancy Plenitude has acquired Contineo Financial Risk Solutions, a provider of technical advisory services for regulatory compliance operations. EFG Hermes acquires minority stake in Danish fintech Kenzi Wealth https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44175/efg-hermes-acquires-minority-stake-in-danish-fintech-kenzi-wealth?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44175/efg-hermes-acquires-minority-stake-in-danish-fintech-kenzi-wealth?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 09:17:00 GMT Middle Eastern investment bank EFG Hermes has acquired a minority stake in Danish fintech Kenzi Wealth. JPMorgan to give AI training to all new hires https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44174/jpmorgan-to-give-ai-training-to-all-new-hires?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/44174/jpmorgan-to-give-ai-training-to-all-new-hires?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 08:54:00 GMT JPMorgan is to give AI training to all new employees, as the bank seeks to cement its reputation as an AI powerhouse. Auriga wins deal to modernise 5B's 2500-strong ATM network https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100868/auriga-wins-deal-to-modernise-5bs-2500-strong-atm-network?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100868/auriga-wins-deal-to-modernise-5bs-2500-strong-atm-network?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 22 May 2024 10:08:00 GMT Auriga, the global software provider for omnichannel banking and the payments industry, today announced a new agreement with 5B, the largest ATM network in Central America, to modernise the network’s fleet of over 2,500 ATM’s. MyTU launches Payouts API https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100867/mytu-launches-payouts-api?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100867/mytu-launches-payouts-api?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 22 May 2024 09:48:00 GMT myTU, the fintech pioneering the use of cloud-only infrastructure and AI to transform consumer banking, announced the release of a new API product, “Payouts API,” designed to help businesses optimise their financial processes and enhance operational efficiency. Jaja Finance launches Gen AI chat assistant https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100866/jaja-finance-launches-gen-ai-chat-assistant?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100866/jaja-finance-launches-gen-ai-chat-assistant?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 22 May 2024 09:46:00 GMT Jaja Finance (“Jaja”) has today become one of the first UK fintechs to launch a Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) chat assistant using Anthropic’s state-of-the-art Claude 3 model family, accelerating the fintech’s journey to becoming the UK’s leading digital lender. Experian acquires stake in Reward https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100865/experian-acquires-stake-in-reward?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100865/experian-acquires-stake-in-reward?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 22 May 2024 09:44:00 GMT Reward, an industry leader in customer engagement and commerce media, today announced that Experian, a FTSE50 company, the world’s leading global information services company, has acquired a strategic stake in the company. American Express and Emburse team on expense management https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100864/american-express-and-emburse-team-on-expense-management?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100864/american-express-and-emburse-team-on-expense-management?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 15:55:00 GMT American Express, a leader in global business payments, and Emburse, a leading provider of travel and expense software, are partnering to offer end-to-end virtual card issuance, card reconciliation, and expense management in Emburse Spend, an all-in-one expense management solution, to American Express customers. Footprint raises $13 million to automate consumer onboarding https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100863/footprint-raises-13-million-to-automate-consumer-onboarding?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100863/footprint-raises-13-million-to-automate-consumer-onboarding?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 15:45:00 GMT Footprint, a company that unifies KYC (Know Your Customer), security and authentication to automate consumer onboarding and reduce identity fraud, today announced a $13 million Series A led by QED Investors. Capchase secures €105m credit facility warehouse led by Deutsche Bank https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100862/capchase-secures-105m-credit-facility-warehouse-led-by-deutsche-bank?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100862/capchase-secures-105m-credit-facility-warehouse-led-by-deutsche-bank?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 15:10:00 GMT Capchase, the revenue acceleration platform for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, today announced it has secured a €105 million credit facility warehouse led by Deutsche Bank. Atomic launches embedded subscription tool https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100861/atomic-launches-embedded-subscription-tool?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100861/atomic-launches-embedded-subscription-tool?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 15:09:00 GMT Atomic, the leader in payroll connectivity, has launched PayLink Manage, a subscription management technology designed to help account holders seamlessly view, update and optimize all their recurring payments directly within their financial institution’s app, helping them to take action to cut unnecessary spending and be better with their money. DriveWealth hires former Morgan Stanley execs https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100860/drivewealth-hires-former-morgan-stanley-execs?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100860/drivewealth-hires-former-morgan-stanley-execs?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 15:06:00 GMT DriveWealth, a leading financial technology platform providing Brokerage-as-a-Service, announced today the hiring of two new executives: Kyla Murphy, as Chief Product Officer and Lauren Veisz as Head of Operations. OUCU Financial Credit Union picks Tyfone banking platform https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100859/oucu-financial-credit-union-picks-tyfone-banking-platform?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100859/oucu-financial-credit-union-picks-tyfone-banking-platform?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 13:23:00 GMT Digital banking provider Tyfone today announced that OUCU Financial Credit Union (OUCU Financial) in Athens, Ohio, is the first Cubus One Digital Banking customer converting to Tyfone’s nFinia® Digital Banking Solutions. Crown Agents Bank and AbbeyCross team on FX payments to emerging markets https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100858/crown-agents-bank-and-abbeycross-team-on-fx-payments-to-emerging-markets?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100858/crown-agents-bank-and-abbeycross-team-on-fx-payments-to-emerging-markets?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 13:02:00 GMT Crown Agents Bank, the UK-regulated bank, specialising in FX and cross-border payments for emerging and frontier markets globally, announces a strategic partnership with AbbeyCross to provide FX Payments to emerging markets via the ABX Platform, a marketplace for emerging market FX and payments. Zwipe collaborates with Ermes srl to distribute biometric sccess cards in Italy https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100857/zwipe-collaborates-with-ermes-srl-to-distribute-biometric-sccess-cards-in-italy?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/100857/zwipe-collaborates-with-ermes-srl-to-distribute-biometric-sccess-cards-in-italy?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 12:22:00 GMT Ermes srl, one of the leaders in providing solutions for the identification and security of people, has signed a distribution agreement with Zwipe, a pioneer and world leader in the development of biometric technology on cards for identification, access control and payment. Resolving the challenges of cross-border payments https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3094/resolving-the-challenges-of-cross-border-payments?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3094/resolving-the-challenges-of-cross-border-payments?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 10:30:00 GMT Join FinextraTV live at NextGen Nordics 2024 with Patrik Havander, Head of Visa B2B Connect Europe, as we delve into the landscape of B2B cross-border payments. Discover how banks are adapting to maintain B2B payment volumes amidst declining retail payments, explore emerging technologies shaping the future of cross-border transactions, and learn what steps banks can take today to stay ahead in the ever-evolving payments landscape. The Evolution of Fraud Detection https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3093/the-evolution-of-fraud-detection?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3093/the-evolution-of-fraud-detection?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Mon, 20 May 2024 15:11:00 GMT Join FinextraTV in discussion with Megan Heald, Senior Product Manager at NICE Actimize, at NextGen Nordics 2024 as we explore how innovation and regulation have sculpted the anti-fraud landscape over the past two decades, contrast the present state of fraud detection with past approaches, and glean essential insights from future trends and strategies for safeguarding institutions against fraud. Driving Natural Capital Investment: Acquiring Ten Estates, 30,000 Acres in Two Years https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3092/driving-natural-capital-investment-acquiring-ten-estates-30000-acres-in-two-years?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3092/driving-natural-capital-investment-acquiring-ten-estates-30000-acres-in-two-years?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Mon, 13 May 2024 11:00:00 GMT Join Richard Stockdale, Founder of Oxygen Conservation, as he discusses the company's rapid expansion and innovative land acquisition strategy in an interview with Richard Peers of ResponsibleRisk. Through data-driven approaches and Natural Capital Financing, Oxygen Capital is spearheading regenerative practices, prioritizing community involvement and knowledge sharing. Climate Scorpion: The Sting is in the Tail - Introducing Planetary Insolvency https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3091/climate-scorpion-the-sting-is-in-the-tail---introducing-planetary-insolvency?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3091/climate-scorpion-the-sting-is-in-the-tail---introducing-planetary-insolvency?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Mon, 13 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT Sandy Trust, Head of Organisational Risk at M&G, and Lucy Saye, Actuarial Manager at Deloitte, and previous chair at the IFoA Sustainability Board, present the 'Climate Scorpion' report. This report follows the IoFA and University of Exeter's 'The Emperor's New Climate Scenarios' paper, challenging the accuracy of NGFS and CBES scenarios. In this in-depth FinextraTV Unplugged interview with Richard Peers, ResponsibleRisk, they delve into tipping points, cascading risks, and the potential for positive tipping points, exploring the uncertainty surrounding Carbon budgets and their underlying assumptions. Given the Earth's complexity, climate modeling remains uncertain. The interview discusses how financial institutions and corporations can plan amid this uncertainty. Exploring UK Fintech: Growth, Disruption, and Future Trends https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3089/exploring-uk-fintech-growth-disruption-and-future-trends?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3089/exploring-uk-fintech-growth-disruption-and-future-trends?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 09 May 2024 15:38:00 GMT At IFGS 2024, Clare Gambardella, Chief Customer Officer at Zopa Bank, breaks down the success factors driving the UK fintech scene. From regulatory agility to consumer demand and access to funding, we discuss what sets the UK apart, major tech disruptors such as contactless payments and open banking, and the evolving needs of the next generation of consumers. Fortifying the UK's Position as a Global Fintech Hub https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3088/fortifying-the-uks-position-as-a-global-fintech-hub?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3088/fortifying-the-uks-position-as-a-global-fintech-hub?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 09 May 2024 13:00:00 GMT Join FinextraTV at IFGS 2024 as Richard Davies, CEO of Allica Bank, sheds light on the UK's potential to become a global fintech hub. We discuss the steps the UK must take to solidify its industry leading position, including diversifying financial service providers, fostering fintech growth, nurturing global champions, and gaining insight into the role the government has in shaping the fintech ecosystem with key policy recommendations to drive innovation and scalability. Riding the Fintech Wave: Keeping up with Innovation https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3090/riding-the-fintech-wave-keeping-up-with-innovation?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3090/riding-the-fintech-wave-keeping-up-with-innovation?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 08 May 2024 09:47:00 GMT Joining FinextraTV at IFGS 2024, Eric Van der Kleij, Cofounder of EdenBase & TransformBase, discusses the next big disrupters in the financial sector, the flexible attitude businesses need to overcome adoption challenges, and how investors can help to make these changes sustainable and impactful. Cybercrime: What to Expect from Malware-as-a-Service? https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3087/cybercrime-what-to-expect-from-malware-as-a-service?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3087/cybercrime-what-to-expect-from-malware-as-a-service?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 07 May 2024 17:03:00 GMT Scott Olson, CMO, Outseer, taps into insights from their upcoming ‘Global Fraud and Scams Trend Report’ to explore what has exerted the most significant influence on fraud threats and mitigation since 2023. Artificial Intelligence – generative, predictive, or otherwise – continues to garner attention, but with new types of AI coming to the fore, fraudsters are also evolving which is leading to increased social engineering, phishing, and malware. The discussion also dives into staggering increases in Malware-as-a-Service and how unsophisticated fraudsters are now executing malicious programmes on consumer devices, overlaying legitimate banking apps with malware to steal personal information. Exploring Cross-Border Payments in Emerging Markets: Evolution, Challenges & Solutions https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3086/exploring-cross-border-payments-in-emerging-markets-evolution-challenges--solutions?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3086/exploring-cross-border-payments-in-emerging-markets-evolution-challenges--solutions?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 02 May 2024 13:40:00 GMT Join FinextraTV in conversation with Emily Corfield, EMEA Head of Financial Institution Sales at StoneX, as we explore the current landscape of cross-border payments in emerging markets such as LATAM, Africa, and Asia at NextGen Nordics 2024. Gain insights into progress made in solving real-time cross-border payment issues, navigating complexities in processing receivables and payments, and discover how emerging markets offer both challenges and opportunities for innovation and growth in the payments sector, as well as how these markets will spearhead payments transformation moving forward. Confirmation of Payee & Account Verification: Addressing the rising complexity of fraud https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3085/confirmation-of-payee--account-verification-addressing-the-rising-complexity-of-fraud?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3085/confirmation-of-payee--account-verification-addressing-the-rising-complexity-of-fraud?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 02 May 2024 12:40:00 GMT At NextGen Nordics 2024, FinextraTV and Kannan Rassapan, CEO of Banfico, dive into the evolving landscape of account verification services and Confirmation of Payee (CoP) implementation in the Nordics. Learn how these initiatives combat rising fraud and explore how current efforts in Europe and around the world can help to tackle fraudulent activities. Uncover the challenges associated with implementing a pan-European solution to meet regulatory requirements and ensure secure transactions across borders. Cross Border Payments: Back on Banks' agenda https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3083/cross-border-payments-back-on-banks-agenda?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3083/cross-border-payments-back-on-banks-agenda?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:00:00 GMT Dr. Hubertus von Poser, Head of Sales and Consulting Payments at PPI, joins FinextraTV at NextGen Nordics 2024 for a deep dive into cross-border payments and their resurgence on banks' agendas. Discover the key drivers shaping the financial services landscape, the challenges banks encounter, and strategies to overcome them. Gain insights into the future trajectory of cross-border payments and explore the evolving role they play in the global financial ecosystem. Pivotal trends for sustainable growth in financial services https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3082/pivotal-trends-for-sustainable-growth-in-financial-services?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3082/pivotal-trends-for-sustainable-growth-in-financial-services?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:39:00 GMT Amidst the evolving financial services landscape, three pivotal trends have emerged: operational resilience, generative artificial intelligence, and modernisation. As institutions navigate the complexities of digital transformation, the importance of building resilient systems, harnessing the power of gen AI responsibly, and modernising tech stacks becomes increasingly evident. In a conversation with Monica Sasso, Global Financial Services Digital Transformation Lead at Red Hat, we delve into these trends, exploring their implications and the strategies needed for sustainable growth. “Ubiquitech” The five key pillars for digital transformation https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3081/ubiquitech-the-five-key-pillars-for-digital-transformation?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3081/ubiquitech-the-five-key-pillars-for-digital-transformation?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:35:00 GMT In this episode of Unplugged, Ruth Wandhofer, Chair of the Ubiquitech Group, discusses the UK’s transition from Fintech to “Ubiquitech”, the era of ubiquitous technology, and the road map to ensuring a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible digital economy. We review strategic recommendations for cyber security, digital systems in trade, and the digital skills education needed to support the UK’s digital economy. Creating a seamless banking app experience https://www.finextra.com/featurearticle/2811/creating-a-seamless-banking-app-experience?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/featurearticle/2811/creating-a-seamless-banking-app-experience?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 21 May 2024 14:01:00 GMT Join this webinar to explore the hidden opportunities in customer service design and why creating a seamless experience may be the key to consumer duty. Payments modernisation: What are financial institutions prioritising? https://www.finextra.com/featurearticle/2810/payments-modernisation-what-are-financial-institutions-prioritising?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/featurearticle/2810/payments-modernisation-what-are-financial-institutions-prioritising?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 17 May 2024 10:37:00 GMT Watch this webinar, hosted in association with Volante Technologies, to discover why cloud equals capabilities and how organisations are allocating their modernisation budgets. How AI is re-shaping financial services https://www.finextra.com/featurearticle/2809/how-ai-is-re-shaping-financial-services?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/featurearticle/2809/how-ai-is-re-shaping-financial-services?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 15 May 2024 13:14:00 GMT Join this webinar to discover the use cases for how financial services organisations can fully grasp the potential of AI – not just as another analytical tool, but in ways that re-shape payments. 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