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Reimagining The Bank As A Technology Company

PYMNTS

Intimidated by the scale and cost of a massive technological overhaul, large financial institutions (FIs) may approach their digital transformation (DX) journeys gradually, targeting various areas of operations to modernize one-by-one. “Banks are technology companies,” Rio Tinto recently told PYMNTS. Preparing For The Future.

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Cloud Banking Gives Legacy Systems A Lift

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Or that, on average, 15 percent of an FI’s annual operating costs go toward maintaining core banking systems that are outmoded? From global customer acquisition efforts to real-time personalization of the user experience to infrastructure technology management, the opportunities are endless.”. It’s true, but not for long.

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Grab’s Financial Unit Announces Remittance Offering

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In a press release, Grab said the launch of the remittance offering marks a “significant milestone” toward the company’s vision for on ASEAN eWallet that will improve financial inclusion for the growing middle class and micro-entrepreneurs in the region. Grab made the announcement during the 33rd ASEAN Summit.

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Getaround Acquires Nabobil For $12M

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Founded in 2015, Nabobil has built a strong user base in Norway. The acquisition will boost growth, and improve the user experience in the Nordic region through the integration of Getaround’s connected car technology. This is a great recognition for Nabobil’s loyal users, employees and shareholders.”

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How PSD2 Is Changing ING Bank’s API Strategy

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Banks are innovating their application programming interface (API) platforms to allow for more third parties, while online merchants are prepping for a potential loss in revenue due to the security frictions that SCA might bring. For other companies, GDPR is the main concern as they move to expand operations within Europe.

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Helping Small FIs Make Banking Services As Seamless As Taking An Uber

PYMNTS

As Davis noted, larger banks, including regional players, tend to have their own technology platforms — and direct integrations into their own networks — to enable mobile and contactless payments. They are not always fast followers of newly introduced products and services from their larger banking brethren who operate on a national scale.

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Banque Misr in Egypt automates trade finance with Finastra

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Dubai, UAE – April 13, 2022 – Finastra today announced that Banque Misr, the second largest national bank in Egypt with international presence, has selected Fusion Trade Innovation and Fusion Corporate Channels to digitalize its trade finance services and provide a premium user experience.

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