Temenos helps Australia’s first focused challenger bank go live
Judo Bank is Australia’s first SME-focused bank, and used Temenos Infinity and Temenos T24 Transact core banking software solutions to support the launch of its platform. The roll out of the platform, according to Temenos, was carried out in “record time”. Temenos also assisted Judo Bank in gaining a full banking license in the country. […]
Research at a Glance: Week 18
AI: The future of work? Work of the future! By European Commission Noting the already widespread usage of AI, this report aims to dispel common fears of AI-caused redundancy and instead concentrates on how automation can instead be used to sculpt a more productive labour market. It concludes that resistance will in fact lead to […]
Perspectives on the future of banking and customer experience
There’s a lot going on in banking. Regulations, tech, challengers, and non-banks like big techs, such as Google, Facebook, and Apple, offering banking services and products. However, what stands at the centre of all of this is the customer. Today, along with Fincog and Innopay, we held a roundtable on the future of banking and […]
RBS digital-only venture chooses Mambu
As it gears up for its launch later this year, RBS’ new digital-only bank, Bó, has selected Mambu as its core banking technology provider. The incoming challenger bank has already taken a 25% stake in e-money start-up Loot, and is expected to run a marketplace style model by partnering with several such fintechs. For Mambu, […]
RedSnap’s FinTech Cappucino podcast features Chris Skinner
Hosted by Conny Dorrestijn (Founder of Bankifi) and Brian van Wachem (Founder of RedSnap), the podcast series will invite fintech experts from around the globe to discuss all things fintech. The first episode featured a man everyone in the fintech scene is familiar with: Chris Skinner. Introduced as the “godfather of fintech”, he was invited […]
Rabobank, Aegon named amongst Celent’s model banks and insurers
Last month at its Innovation & Insight Day, Celent, a leading research, advisory, and fintech consulting firm, announced the winners for its Model Bank, Model Insurer, Model Asset Manager, and Model Wealth Manager Awards. Across these different categories, Celent sought to highlight real-world examples of financial institutions that use technology effectively, to both help them […]
CVCs in fintech ecosystem part 2 – How are CVC funds of Dutch banks structured and where do they invest?
In the previous blog of the series, we discussed why companies should set up Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) funds, common pitfalls and key factors required for success. In this follow-up blog, we focus on CVC funds established by financial institutions, especially by Dutch banks. This blog examines these fintech funds in detail and how they […]
Challenger banks have taught us much, but W.UP discusses what can they learn
Particularly in Europe, challenger banks have exploded onto the scene with their dedication to customer experience, challenging the incumbents to revamp their offerings. However, W.UP – who help banks turn their vast data sets into better banking experiences with the aid of AI – have turned the tables and dissected what the challengers can learn […]
Investment opportunity Ohpen ‘s for NPM Capital
The deal brokered will allow long term (and initial) investors Amerborgh to free up capital required to finance ongoing projects such as the Zaandam arts and culture centre, while NPM Capital have secured a 35% stake in Ohpen (from Amerborgh) who they have earmarked as “one of the most promising technology companies [they] have seen […]
five degrees certified as a ‘cool vendor’
Gartner, a research and advisory firm, have certified the innovation drivers within the banking industry as ‘Cool Vendors’, naming companies who prioritise operational agility, data science and ecosystem leveraging. Digital banking pioneers Five Degrees were stamped with the ‘Cool Vendor’ badge for their ‘Matrix Accounts’ core banking system. Gartner highlighted Five Degress’ emphasis on microservices […]