Sector Verticals

Taking a closer look at Revolut’s latest crypto offering 

Revolut unveils Revolut Ramp, streamlining crypto purchases into MetaMask wallets. With over 40 million users worldwide, Revolut’s move signifies a major step in democratising crypto access. This integration not only simplifies transactions but also...

How data-driven decisions and hyper-personalisation can unlock success in the banking sector 

Frode Berg, Managing Director, EMEA, Provenir, discusses how the secret to a successful banking sector strategy lies in data-driven decisions and user experience that keeps pace with other everyday digital platforms.  In today’s on-demand digital...

UK’s Investment Association warns of ‘trading bot’ risk to investors 

The UK’s Investment Association (IA) has warned investors about the risks of using ‘trading bots’ to make investment decisions. Speaking to the BBC John Allan, head of innovation and operations at the IA said investors should be more...

Chainalysis report shows sharp decline in crypto crime as market looks primed for ‘new growth phase’ in 2024 

In its latest annual analysis of crypto-related crime, Blockchain data platform, Chainalysis, found that the value received by illicit cryptocurrency addresses through 2023, totalled US$24.2 billion, a significant drop compared to the all-time high of...

How is data analytics expected to impact decision-making in the FinTech industry? 

Introducing this month’s question with insight into auto insurers, AI and data is Simon Axon, EMEA Financial Services Industry Consulting Director at Teradata.  Navigating a perilous road  It is a tough time to be in auto insurance....

OpenYield launches fully automated, equity-like marketplace to lead bond trading into the next era 

OpenYield Trading, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered alternative trading system (ATS), has printed its first trade, marking the launch of its platform. OpenYield aims to modernise fixed-income investing and empower broker-dealers, advisors...

BT Group partners with Adyen to transform business payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone 

BT Group has announced that its digital and startup incubation arm has forged a partnership with Adyen, the global financial technology platform that enables small business customers to accept in-person contactless payments with Tap to Pay on...

Chime starts offering in-app tax filing

Just in time for tax season, Chime is offering its in-app tax filing pilot program for free to even more members.  After early success with the pilot launch, the all-new tax feature is now available to millions more Chime members, showing members are...

NatWest invests in Icon Solutions reinforcing commitment to payments modernisation 

NatWest has announced a strategic minority investment in Icon Solutions, a leading FinTech provider of payments technology and consultancy services. The investment follows the news last September that NatWest selected Icon Solutions Payments Framework (IPF)...

Rewards app re-launches with instant consumer savings during the cost-of-living crisis  

One of the largest bank-powered rewards app in the UK, Cheddar, re-launches its loyalty app to become the essential financial companion for Brits in the spiralling cost of living crisis.   Cheddar 2.0 is packed with various tools for consumers to...

eToro is working with BlackRock to offer retail investors access to core investing solutions 

eToro, the trading and investing platform, is working with BlackRock to offer eToro users access to core investing solutions through five new Smart Portfolios.  eToro is now offering its users pre-built portfolios that provide a choice of investments...

Leading the charge in banking technology advancements 

Siobhan Byron, EVP of Universal Banking at Finastra, discusses how her passion for innovation and technology has fuelled her career and influenced advancements in the sector.  You’ve demonstrated a remarkable passion for innovating to drive...