Latest Innovation News: Finextra Research

Finextra launches NextGen:AI, a new event defining AI's future in financial services

Join Finextra in London on 26th November 2024 to challenge the perception of AI and its role in financial services.

14 June 2024

EBAday 2024: Fintech Zone finalists revealed!

For the sixth year running, EBAday will host a dedicated Fintech Zone, where 16 early stage and growth startups will compete for the chance to be crowned the 2024 winner.

11 June 2024

News/startups

‘Real money to be made’ in treasury management says Bound CEO

Opening the final day of Money 20/20 Europe was a session exploring whether treasury management is broken.

06 June 2024

Company update/startups

UK universities collaborate on fintech courses

From the rise of AI to ongoing changes in financial regulation, from equitable access to financial services to the opening of access to personal financial data - the financial services sector currently faces many challenges and opportunities.

16 April 2024

Finextra TV/markets

"The Next Silicon Valley": Zilch CEO hails rise in UK Fintech investment & innovation

Philip Belamant, CEO, Zilch, speaks during UK Fintech Week at Innovate Finance's Global Summit and brings FinextraTV up to date with how the UK has become a centre for global fintech through investment, policy and innovation, which has enabled FinTech's to scale up. We hear more about Innovate Finance's Unicorn Council for UK FinTech, what it is responding to and how UK fintech growth should be prioritised in the next decade.

16 April 2024

News/crypto

German bank LBBW enters crypto market

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), the largest federal bank in Germany, has formed an alliance with crypto custodian Bitpanda.

15 April 2024

News/payments

David Birch confirmed as EBAday 2024 challenge speaker

Exploring digital money, digital assets, digital identity and the future of banking, David G. W. Birch has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for one of the most compelling sessions at EBAday every year.

05 April 2024

News/sustainable

EY to triple sustainable finance team in Dublin to accelerate ESG goals

A new innovation hub will be opened in Dublin to support global financial institutions push forward with meeting environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulatory and reporting requirements.

05 April 2024

Finextra TV/payments

Advancing payments: How can innovation drive business growth?

At MPE 2024, Neil Caldwell, Senior Vice President, Merchant Sales & Acquiring, Visa Europe, explores the influence of Open Banking and regulatory changes such as PSD2 on the payments industry. We discuss how technologies like tokenization and biometric authentication safeguards merchants and drives growth; and look at methods for optimising payments and enhancing customer experience, alongside exciting developments in biometric payments, real-time platforms, and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

28 March 2024

News/wealth

Asset managers embracing AI but need to go further - survey

While almost all asset managers are already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their investment process, only a handful are using the tech for more advanced tasks, according to a recently published study.

26 March 2024

Finextra TV/payments

Adapting to B2B Payments: What businesses need to consider

Speaking at MPE 2024, Kevin Baker, Head of Merchant Services, EMEA, Bank of America, discusses the B2B payment system evolution, challenges, and digital transaction benefits. We explore ERP integration, emerging trends like wearables and local payments, and evolving payment expectations for consumers and companies.

26 March 2024

News/predictions

Ireland’s fintech funding slumps

2023 saw a 94% decline in funding for Irish fintechs, according to recently published research.

25 March 2024

News/startups

The British Business Bank to provide £660m to startups

The British Business Bank has announced its Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II providing a £660m fund to small businesses in the North of England.

22 March 2024

News/startups

UK fintech to be elevated to 'ubiquitech' with Smart Data Roadmap, new report reveals

Chair of the Ubiquitech Group Dr. Ruth Wandhöfer has released a report offering practical recommendations for bolstering a digital economy that builds trust, provides access to sustainable infrastructure and secure data highways, and accelerates digital inclusion and education.

21 March 2024

Company update/identity

Hazy and Unbanx launch ethical synthetic data cooperative

Leading generative AI firm, Hazy, and Open Banking data ownership platform, Unbanx, announced today the launch of the first ethical data cooperative comprising synthetically generated financial transaction data.

15 March 2024

Company update/markets

KPMG forms AI innovation boosting partnership with Databricks

KPMG UK has formed a strategic alliance with Databricks, a leader in data and artificial intelligence. The alliance will help the firm’s clients get the most out of their data and AI and empower them to innovate at a faster pace.

15 March 2024

News/startups

EBAday 2024: Calling early-stage startups to showcase products

The 19th edition of EBAday, the largest annual European event for payments and transaction banking, will return on 18th – 19th June 2024 at CCL in Lisbon, Portugal.

15 March 2024

News/payments

NextGen Nordics 2024: 40+ banks registered to attend

NextGen Nordics returns to Stockholm on 23rd April, and at seven weeks away from the event day, 200 attendees have already registered.

01 March 2024

News/regulation

Open finance could boost UK GDP by £30.5 billion says CFIT CEO

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has published its report on the benefits of open finance in line with the Kalifa Review.

29 February 2024

Company update/payments

Visa revamps Singapore innovation centre

Visa, a world leader in payments, today announced the opening of its transformed Singapore Innovation Center, a dedicated space for partners, clients and businesses in Asia Pacific.

22 February 2024