How the Right Banking Software Can Power Your PayTech Startup’s Growth
The fintech industry is booming, and PayTech startups are at the forefront of the revolution. Choosing the correct software solution can transform how a PayTech company handles payments, compliance, and customer data, directly impacting its ability to compete in an increasingly crowded market. For founders and operators in this space, understanding what banking software offers […]
23rd Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025
Date: 13 August 2025 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Theme: Digitizing Economies: Driving Financial Inclusion for Sustainable Growth The 23rd Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 is a landmark gathering designed to accelerate Ethiopia’s journey toward a digitally inclusive financial ecosystem. Set to take place in Addis Ababa, the summit will bring together senior executives, policymakers, […]
Online Checking Accounts: The Modern Way to Manage Your Money
The way we manage money has fundamentally changed in the digital age, and the online checking account has become the cornerstone of modern financial management. Unlike traditional banking, which requires physical visits to branches, an online checking account puts complete control of your finances at your fingertips, offering unprecedented convenience, powerful tools, and often better […]
Accenture Expands Banking Services in Malaysia with Aristal Acquisition
Accenture has acquired Aristal, a Malaysia-based consulting and digital transformation firm with deep expertise in financial services—marking Accenture’s first banking-focused acquisition in the country. The acquisition strengthens Accenture’s talent and capabilities to help banks in Malaysia upgrade their core systems, improve operations, and manage large-scale changes like mergers and system transitions. Founded in 2006, Aristal is recognised for […]
Western Alliance Bancorporation Appoints Vishal Idnani as Next CFO
Western Alliance Bancorporation, one of the country’s top-performing banking companies, on July 17th announced a planned transition in the Chief Financial Officer position, with Vishal Idnani joining the Company to assume the role of CFO and Dale Gibbons transitioning to a new leadership position focused on the Company’s organic deposit strategy. Idnani will become Chief […]
Tools That Help You Stay on Top of Cash Flow: Bluevine Business Checking
It’s about control over an imperfect system of delays, costs, and lack of predictability. The fact is that many owners are held back not because they lack profits, but because their banking services simply don’t work the way their business does. Bluevine business checking offers a flexible, digital-first banking solution. It’s designed to provide better visibility, […]
ISDA and Ant Release Report on Tokenised Bank Liabilities for FX and Cross-Border Payments
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and Ant International led the Project Guardian FX industry group to develop a new report for implementing tokenised bank liabilities and shared ledger in cross-border payments and foreign exchange (FX) settlement. The joint report is produced under the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian, a global collaboration […]
Western Alliance Bank Adds Charles Jones to strengthen Multifamily Housing Finance Team
Western Alliance Bank announced on July 2nd that Charles Jones has joined the organisation as senior director of Multifamily Housing Finance. Based in Los Angeles, he will lead a team that creates optimal, sector-specific financing solutions for multifamily developers, including workforce housing projects, throughout the United States. Jones brings over 25 years of commercial real […]
Queen Máxima Appointed Chair of GFTN’s International Advisory Board
GFTN announced the appointment of Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the UNSGSA, as Chair of the IAB. Agustín Carstens, former General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, and Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman of Bajaj Finserv, also join the Board. The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) announced the appointment of Her Majesty Queen […]
FPT and Audax Partner, Backed by Standard Chartered, to Target USD 100M Revenue
FPT has formed a strategic alliance with audax Financial Technology (audax), a comprehensive digital banking technology solutions provider backed by Standard Chartered. Global IT services provider FPT has formed a strategic alliance with audax Financial Technology (audax), a comprehensive digital banking technology solutions provider backed by Standard Chartered. This partnership aims to deliver scalable, secure, […]
