Digital-First Banking

Digital-First Banking
Today In Digital-First Banking: Penta Will Now Take Deposits From WeltSparen; BPCL Teams With Fino...
October 26, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, digital bank Penta will now accept overnight and term deposits from Germany’s WeltSparen, while BPCL has teamed with Fino Payments Bank to offer digitized card refills. Plus, a Bank of Japan official said the bank’s move to roll...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Freelancing Banking App Lili Lands $15M; Alacriti Rolls Out RTP Product...
October 23, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, freelancer banking app Lili has notched $15 million in a funding round, while New Jersey-based FinTech Alacriti is rolling out a new offering that will connect banks and credit unions (CUs) with real-time payments (RTP). Plus, UnionBank of...

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FISPAN: ERP Banking Becomes Mission-Critical
October 23, 2020

“The pandemic has pushed banks to recast their innovation goals to the present day, meaning they have to start asking ‘what tangible efforts will have a big impact on my client experience right now?'” says Lisa Shields, founder and CEO of FISPAN. She tells PYMNTS...

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Alacriti Launches RTP Solution For Financial Institutions
October 22, 2020

Alacriti is rolling out a new solution that will link banks and credit unions (CUs) with the burgeoning work of real-time payments, or RTP. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Unifimoney Teams With Nium For Transfers; Volante Lands Grupo Financiero Banorte...
October 22, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Unifimoney is joining forces with Nium for real-time money transfers, while Volante Technologies has landed Grupo Financiero Banorte as a new client to modernize cross-border payments. Plus, DBS Bank has launched a new live online tracking function for...

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Elan: Redefining How To Reach Existing And Potential Cardmembers
October 22, 2020

When the pandemic hit, Elan recognized the need to help its 1,300+ banking partners adapt and adjust so they could better serve their own customers. SVP and GM John Owens breaks down how the firm has helped its partners deliver an improved experience, including “modernized...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Interra Inks Deal With Lumin Digital; Westpac Group Joins Forces With...
October 21, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Interra signed a multi-year deal with Lumin, while Australia’s Westpac Group is teaming with buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Afterpay on banking services. Plus, Brazil’s government is reportedly intending to roll out an initial public offering (IPO)...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Google Cloud AI Tech Digitizes Mortgage Doc Processing; Fed Chair Calls...
October 20, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Google Cloud is aiming to fuel innovation in the mortgage industry, while Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell sounded a cautionary note on the bank’s potential launch of a digital currency. Plus, the number of Americans without bank accounts...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Mizuho Bank, JCB, Fujitsu Will Test Blockchain ID Tech; BBVA Takes...
October 16, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Mizuho Bank, JCB and Fujitsu will pilot a blockchain-based identification system, while BBVA participated in an instant payments experimental effort in the U.K. Plus, The Libra Association has named a former HSBC executive as Libra Networks’ new chief...