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CaixaBank brings facial recognition to cash withdrawal for the first time
In a world first, CaixaBank has launched ATMs that are able to use facial recognition so consumers can withdraw cash.…
Start-ups in suits – CaixaBank tackles wearable technology in their annual hackathon
Corporates have long since realised big business isn't the best environment for creativity. This goes double for banking. The FinAppsParty…
GMC introduces new customer acquisition app for banking industry
GMC Software Technology (GMC) in Switzerland has introduced a new customer acquisition application, Interactive Paperless Onboarding, for the banking industry…
No Friction Solutions – an essential part of the winning formula for mobile payment security
As anyone who was at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month will tell you, there's no escaping mobile…
la Caixa to launch contactless payment stickers
Spanish lender la Caixa plans to launch a contactless payment system in Barcelona, based on TAP Visa stickers for mobile…
Jordan Ahli Bank to deploy Temenos T24 solution
Jordan’s third largest lender by assets, Jordan Ahli Bank, announced plans of deploying core banking solution T24, from banking software vendor…
CaixaBank and Banca Cívica merge to create Spain’s largest lender by assets
CaixaBank has bought Banca Civica for EUR977m ($1.3bn), leading to the creation of Spain’s leading financial group by assets with…
BBVA linked with CatalunyaCaixa
Spanish-lender BBVA is eyeing up a bid for Barcelona-headquartered savings bank, CatalunyaCaixa, according to Spanish newspaper El Mundo. CatalunyaCaixa is…
One in ten using mobile banking
Around 9% of mobile phone users are using their devices to access bank accounts, according to research presented by the…
La Caixa rolls out contactless ATMs
La Caixa, Spain’s third-largest banking group and the country’s biggest savings bank, has launched the world’s first ATMs to feature…
Barcelona FC manager Pep Guardiola in Banco Sabadell major ad campaign
Spanish-based mid-sized lender Banco Sabadell has launched a major ad campaign. High-profile brand ambassador Pep Guardiola, manager of Barcelona Football…
La Caixa commits 25% of earnings to community projects
Barcelona-based savings bank la Caixa, Spain’s third-largest bank, has earmarked €500 million ($679.7 million) for social and community projects this…