ACI Worldwide rolls out centralised payments hub
ACI Worldwide is bringing together account-to-account (A2A), card payments and AI-driven fraud prevention on a unified cloud-native platform, ACI Connetic.
Singapore warns banks to prepare for quantum computing cyber threat
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has told the country’s financial institutions to make sure they are prepared for the rising cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing.
ABN Amro co-leads €11.5 million seed round in ThreatFabric
ABN Amro has co-led a €11.5 million seed round in fraud detection fintech ThreatFabric to exp[and its technical capabilities and support its growth.
Sibos 2025: BBH’s Adrian Whelan on overcoming obstacles in ESG and DEI policy
At Sibos 2025 in Frankfurt, Finextra spoke to Adrian Whelan, global head of market intelligence at Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH), on data scarcity, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, how the industry is handling diversity and inclusion in the current political landscape.
Credit Acceptance originations plummet 14.6%
Credit Acceptance Corp.’s originations declined in the second quarter as loan performance weakened more than expected. Southfield, Mich.-based Credit Acceptance…
What expansion of steel, aluminum tariffs mean for auto
An expansion of steel and aluminum tariffs could push costs up for auto manufacturers and retailers, many of whom already…
Lenders turn to AI to streamline dealer portals, accelerate funding
Auto lenders are integrating automation technology to enhance income verification, reduce fraud and improve the dealership experience. Auto lenders are…
3 findings from ARA survey about vehicle storage costs
American Recovery Association executive director Joel Kennedy recently reported findings from an industry survey about vehicle and lot storage costs. Kennedy explained that ARA is examining this entire category of expenses that includes everything from rent, security, insurance and staffing. … [Read More]
Visa develops dashboard to make sense of stablecoin activity
Visa has teamed up with blockchain data provider Allium Labs to build a dashboard that helps people make sense of stablecoin activity.
Finextra’s year in review
With 2019 drawing to a close, we take a look back at our most popular news items, videos and community engagement activities over the course of the past year.
PODCAST: TransUnion study on current delinquencies & implications for finance companies
The newest TransUnion study reinforced where a monthly vehicle payment lands in the family budget pecking order. Analysts explained that lower inventories, higher prices and reduced demand, among other factors, are central to some of the changing dynamics in the … [Read More]
Starling Bank fined £29m for ‘shockingly lax’ AML screening
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Starling Bank £29 million for failings related to its financial sanctions screening.
Charm launches AI platform to help banks combat scams
Charm, an AI-powered security platform that protects organisations and their customers from scams, social engineering, and human-centric fraud, has emerged from stealth with $8 million in seed funding.
TruDecision becomes Launcher’s third new partner so far this year
Launcher is on pace to form a partnership per month. After finalizing two in February, the provider of the appTRAKER Loan Origination System announced its newest partnership on Tuesday, aligning with TruDecision. The result of a full integration is mutual … [Read More]
Big Wheels: Lease ABS volume rises 65%
Auto asset-backed securitization volume continues to outpace 2023 levels, driven by growth in lease and prime loan deals. Auto asset-backed…