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Six lessons learned in Human Centred Design

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Six lessons learned in Human Centred Design

Human Centred Design is all about understanding how people use things, why they use things - and then creating the things they need. Peter Dalton, group general manager innovation at ANZ explains how the process was applied while designing the bank's new mobile app.

CBA and ING partner on RegTech pilot

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CBA and ING partner on RegTech pilot

Commonwealth Bank of Australia and ING have carried out a RegTech pilot which saw them use AI to simplify the processing of regulatory information.

First direct pilots artha app for marketplace banking

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First direct pilots artha app for marketplace banking

UK digital bank first direct has begun trialling an app that lets people see account information from all of their providers, as well as get money management tips and product suggestions - including from third parties.

NatWest experiments with 'digital human' to answer customer queries

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NatWest experiments with 'digital human' to answer customer queries

NatWest is in advance testing of a lifelike human avatar trained to answer customer queries across its mobile and online channels.

Anyfin raises €4.8 million to refinance loans with a statement selfie

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Anyfin raises €4.8 million to refinance loans with a statement selfie

Anyfin, a Swedish startup that offers to refinance consumer loans and credit card debt using a combination of artificial intelligence and a photo of the current statement and repayment terms, has bagged €4.8 million in Series A funding led by Accel and Northzone.

FCA calls for feedback on RegTech reporting PoC

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FCA calls for feedback on RegTech reporting PoC

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has launched a call for input on the use of technology to achieve smarter regulatory reporting

Deutsche Bourse to run crypto asset contest

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Deutsche Bourse to run crypto asset contest

Deutsche Bourse is inviting entry's for a coding competition to create new business applications for crypto assets, reflecting the increasing interest in virtual currency markets by established financial firms

Basel Committee outlines disruptive fintech scenarios

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Basel Committee outlines disruptive fintech scenarios

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has outlined five potential scenarios describing the potential impact of fintech on banks.

Investment Association sets up fintech accelerator for asset managers

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Investment Association sets up fintech accelerator for asset managers

The 240-member strong UK Investment Association is to launch a fintech accelerator to host startups with 'market-viable' technology tailored to the needs of the asset management industry.

London Mayor warns of Hard Brexit threat to London tech hub status

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London Mayor warns of Hard Brexit threat to London tech hub status

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is repeating his call for the UK to remain a part of the EU Single Market and Customs Union as new data demonstrates the UK capital's continued appeal as a magnet for international tech talent.

FCA explores creation of global sandbox

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FCA explores creation of global sandbox

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is looking into the creation of a global regulatory sandbox, enabling fintech firms to carry out tests in different countries at the same time and helping watchdogs to identify and solve common cross-border problems.

Cryptocurrencies, sandboxes and blockchain experimentation top Sarb fintech agenda

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Cryptocurrencies, sandboxes and blockchain experimentation top Sarb fintech agenda

The South African Reserve Bank has set out the primary objectives of its recently-established fintech task force, assigning priority to cryptocurrency regulation, sandbox and accelerator assessments, and blockchain experimentation.

OCBC Bank scans customer faces for personalised service at the branch

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OCBC Bank scans customer faces for personalised service at the branch

OCBC Bank is introducing facial recognition at its branches to identity high-rolling customers as they approach the service desks.

Mauritius makes plans for sovereign fintech fund

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Mauritius makes plans for sovereign fintech fund

Financial authorities in Mauritius are contemplating the establishment of a sovereign fund to provide seed capital for the development of fintech activities in the island nation.

Indian broker enables users to trade by speaking to their Apple Watch

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Indian broker enables users to trade by speaking to their Apple Watch

IDBI Capital Markets and Securities is to introduce voice-based trading on the Apple Watch, enabling user to call up quotes and execute transactions with a simple vocal command.

Citi opens London innovation lab

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Citi opens London innovation lab

Citbank is to open a new innovation lab in London, employing 75 people to support the bank's Markets and Securities Services business globally

Russia's Tinkoff Bank opens development hub

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Russia's Tinkoff Bank opens development hub

Russian digital bank Tinkoff has opened a development hub at a major Moscow innovation centre where a team of staffers will work on areas such as blockchain and biometrics.

RBI panel calls for regulatory shake-up to handle fintech innovation

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RBI panel calls for regulatory shake-up to handle fintech innovation

A fintech working group set up by the Reserve Bank of India has called for the establishment of a regulatory sandbox and innovation hub where startups can roadtest their products ahead of commercial launch.

Australian Government moves to open up the banking industry

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Australian Government moves to open up the banking industry

Australia has moved one step closer to implementing an Open Banking regime with the publication of a final Government report into the issue, accompanied by draft legislation to mandate comprehensive credit reporting.

Nordic banks strive for harmonised cross-border payments infrastructure

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Nordic banks strive for harmonised cross-border payments infrastructure

A group of major Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish banks have banded together to explore the possibility of establishing a pan-Nordic payment infrastructure supplemented by common products.

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