Bank technology

Cloud security vendor raises $12 million

03/14/17

The venture capital firms of Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, along with the fund backed by Google’s chairman, have invested in a firm that helps banks secure their cloud technology.

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Citi broadens mobile services for corporate customers

03/14/17

The bank’s clients now have a simpler alternative for logging in to treasury management and other commercial accounts, part an effort by bankers to offer business customers more convenient high-tech services that are still secure.

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Community banks to deliver payments through linked2pay platform

03/14/17

ICBA Bancard is partnering with payments provider linked2pay to more easily deploy Automated Clearing House and other transaction types through a cloud-based platform.

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Cheat sheet: Radical visions of central bank-issued digital currencies

03/14/17

If the Federal Reserve and other central banks began issuing their own digital currencies, they could benefit consumers, boost the economy and fight financial crime. But not without risks to cybersecurity, individual privacy — and possibly bank profits.

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Blockchain misreads could set banks up for mistakes

03/14/17

Companies that fail to understand blockchain and distributed ledger technologies properly risk making expensive missteps.

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Jack Henry enlists fintech for help with PFM product

03/14/17

With a hand from Geezeo, Jack Henry is rolling out a product that will guide consumers in managing their finances and is said to give banks better insights.

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What D+H merger with Misys means for their bank customers

03/14/17

Banks that are customers of one or both vendors may look to leverage the situation to get better terms for certain products. But would small clients get enough attention from the global player the merger would create?

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Where VCs are placing their fintech bets today

03/13/17

Several startups have announced new funding rounds in the last month. They plan to use the cash to improve their products and ramp up sales.

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D+H to be acquired, merged with Misys

03/13/17

The private-equity firm Vista Equity Partners will acquire D+H in a deal valued at $3.57 billion.

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Autobooks raises $5.5 million to help banks serve small businesses

03/13/17

The fintech firm will use the $5.5 million in funding to expand its operations and improve its products.

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