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Does NFC technology present opportunities for financial institutions beyond Apple Pay? Speaking to Jukka Yliuntinen from G+D Netcetera, Giesecke+Devrient's digital powerhouse division and Nick Maynard from Juniper Research, FF News's Ali Paterson uncovers the evolving world of NFC technology and its impact on the digital wallet landscape in our latest FF Virtual Arena. Global adoption of NFC tech has been uneven but European Commission approval and Apple's recent move to expand NFC access for third-party wallet apps, creates a unique opportunity. Is this shift poised to reshape the mobile wallet landscape, enabling banks to remain at the heart of consumers’ digital lives? Tune in to find out more about: 🚆 Has the "TFL effect" boosted Britain's use of contactless payment methods? 🌎 Global variations in NFC implementation. 🍎 What could Apple's NFC opening mean for financial institutions? ⏭️ What can they do to drive customer adoption? https://lnkd.in/eGJvTz9E #virtualarena #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Y-12 Credit Union Upgrades Fleet, Enhances Self-Service Banking with NCR Atleos “Atleos is the leader in helping credit unions efficiently and effectively facilitate self-service banking for their members, ultimately expanding financial access,” said Steve Nogalo, general manager of North America for Atleos. “We are proud of our successful relationship with Y-12 FCU, who remains committed to utilizing the advanced technology needed to enable members to bank when and how they choose.” https://lnkd.in/d2U_Fxfu Scott Sykes Kevin Morrison Kevin King Owen Wild Tim Oliver Todd Richardson #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

The Prudential Regulation Authority Proposes Raising FSCS Deposit Protection Limit to £110,000 https://lnkd.in/dQSuP-vb #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Finastra Introduces Enhancements to LaserPro, Adds Customer Benefits to the Cloud Solution “Financial institutions across the US are recognizing the benefits of cloud migration in order to keep pace with larger banks and alternative lenders,” said Mitch Lucas, Head of Retail Lending at Finastra. “As our industry continues to progress, Finastra is pleased to offer customers the tools they need to create an enhanced user experience powered by improved back-office processes. With LaserPro in the cloud, financial institutions are ready for anything that comes next, with easy cloud-based integrations designed to connect digital lending processes end-to-end.” https://lnkd.in/dHVbuwyG Aman Bhambra Members Trust of the Southwest Federal Credit Union Jeff Forsgren Caroline Duff (née Beer) Steve Moe Lekshmi Nair Aurélie E. #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

InvestiFi Appoints Financial Technology Veteran Todd Clark as President and Chief Operating Officer Kian Sarreshteh, CEO of InvestiFi, said, “I am extremely excited to have Todd join InvestiFi as he is going to make a huge impact in scaling InvestiFi to deliver into the largest Credit Unions and Banks in the United States while validating our solution and business model. Looking to the future, I am confident in Todd’s ability to help evolve the world-class service we deliver to our clients so that our business maintains its reputation as a top fintech serving credit unions and banks. https://lnkd.in/d6N-3u6D Alyssa Atkins, MS-DMA Skyler Perry Sarah Lambert Bryan Trepanier Jessica Cevallos Dave Guttman #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Border Bank Chooses Jack Henry for Technology Modernization “Jack Henry won our business because of their commitment to innovation, transparency, and customer service,” said Tammy Stanton, Chief Operating Officer at Border Bank. “Their clear vision for the future, openness, and strong reputation for delivering on commitments gave us confidence that they were the right long-term fit for us. Their modern technology and plug-and-play philosophy will help us better meet the needs of our growing customer base and differentiate ourselves from competitors.” https://lnkd.in/dpUxFGEq Jonathan Baltzell Chris Spicer David Felch Megan Ockert Kristen Bright Eleanor Rader, MBA Jeremy E. Mark Folk Tamah Biello, M.Ed, CCMP, SHRM-CP #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Penny Tracks Down £200m in Lost Pensions in Just 12 months “We started Penny to solve a problem that affects almost everyone — losing track of your pensions shouldn’t mean losing your future,” said Josh Stott, Co-Founder of Penny. “The fact that we’ve already helped people find over £200 million in just 12 months shows just how big this issue is — and how much impact we can have.” https://lnkd.in/dWdQZP5D David Henderson Nate Stott James Derry Lianna Spalding CXAD (Dip) Benjamin Kitson #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

TBC Group Creates TBC Digital With EBRD, IFC to Streamline Uzbekistan Operations Vakhtang Butskhrikidze, CEO of TBC Bank Group, commented: “We are grateful to our partners at EBRD and IFC for their unwavering commitment to the success of TBC Uzbekistan, our fast-growing digital banking ecosystem. They are an integral part of our story in Central Asia’s most populous nation, where TBC is driving the expansion of digital banking in the region and has achieved remarkable results since operations commenced nearly 6 years ago. The establishment of TBC Digital as our new holding company will unlock additional synergies, enhance governance and create more value for our shareholders. It will further support TBC’s fast and sustainable growth in the country, driven by our stellar team led by Nika Kurdiani as CEO of TBC Uzbekistan.” https://lnkd.in/dfY6Jx7Z Darya Ermolina Hamish Ruia Vasil Khurtsilava Helen Downs Salome Mikaberidze Ana Koberidze Salome Tkeshelashvili Elene Tsertsvadze #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Backbase and Salt Edge Join Forces to Accelerate Open Banking Compliance and Innovation Roland Booijen, General Manager Ecosystems at Backbase: “This partnership marks a significant step in our mission to empower banks to re-architect banking around the customer. By collaborating with Salt Edge, we enable banks to not only comply with open banking regulations but also monetise their APIs and offer seamless digital experiences to their customers.” https://lnkd.in/d3gDF7qB Iulian Mitrea Monica Boicu Doina Cerlat Alina Beleuta Carolina Olaru David McGregor Ruichao K. Ricardo Ribelles Jouk Pleiter #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

FICO Data Uncovers Positive Impact Pandemic Had on UK Consumers’ Payments Global analytic software leader FICO’s analysis of UK credit card payments data from the past six years has revealed that consumers developed healthier credit card payment patterns during the pandemic, and those patterns have not fallen back to pre-pandemic levels. The COVID-19 lockdown and its reduced spending opportunities, as well as the financial support provided by the government furlough scheme, saw consumers more able to make card payments. https://lnkd.in/du-MTuHp Darcy Sullivan Amber Ortega Saxon Shirley Jennifer Cisneros Jessica Butalla Kristina Robinson Thaís Sabatini Katie O'Connell Fernando Fernandes Karla Santiago Ruiz #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews