Vol. 6

Connect, Innovate, Elevate

Let’s be honest—digital transformation gets thrown around so much, it’s starting to sound like background noise. But in this issue, we cut through the buzz and get into the real stories of banks making it happen.

From AI-powered core rollouts to compliance strategies that actually help your bottom line, this edition is packed with practical insights for leaders who are done tinkering at the edges and ready to drive serious change. We dive into how banks are trading patchwork fixes for scalable platforms, why incremental modernization is edging out risky rip-and-replace moves, and how some smart partnerships (hello, JPMorgan and Thought Machine) are reshaping the game.

We’re also zooming in on customer experience—the kind that doesn’t just reduce complaints, but builds loyalty. And if you’ve ever had a project stall out mid-flight, don’t worry—we’ve got a whole section on strengthening delivery so your next transformation actually lands.

So grab a coffee, dig in, and let’s explore how real progress in core banking is taking shape—one thoughtful, strategic move at a time.

Core Banking News

What’s Happening in Core Banking This Week?

I once tried depositing a check with my phone camera, only to be greeted by a cryptic error message that set me back to the days of dial-up. If you’ve ever faced a similarly clunky process, you’ll be glad to hear how this week’s core banking updates tackle those very hiccups—everything from Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) for airtight security to cloud-based transformations and phased migrations that preserve day-to-day operations.

In these stories, you’ll see banks and fintechs adopting microservices, sealing M&A deals (like Alkami’s $400M swoop of Mantl), and steadily migrating away from legacy bottlenecks. Whether it’s Fiserv DNA boosting a credit union’s agility or Finovifi acquiring Modern Banking Systems to streamline integrations, each piece offers a realistic but promising glimpse at how institutions can stay secure, efficient, and ready for tomorrow.

Dive in and discover the very real possibilities for transforming even the most stubborn of back-end systems—without losing a wink of sleep (or an entire morning in a failed deposit attempt).

 

GTBank Goes Live with Infosys Finacle

GTBank completes a major overhaul by deploying Finacle as its new core system. Expect faster transactions, enhanced digital channels, and greater efficiency bank-wide.

Core Banking: The Modernization Playbook

A FinTech Futures overview showcases how banks can transition from outdated cores to agile, cloud-native platforms. Partial migrations, microservices, and scalability are at the heart of this trend.

Thought Machine Bags JPMorgan Chase Deal

Chase bets on Thought Machine’s cloud-native solution for enhanced customization, real-time processing, and rapid rollouts.

Intellect Unveils Emach AI

A new open finance core system integrating AI to cut legacy ties and speed deployments with open APIs.

Bendigo + Adelaide Bank + MongoDB

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank partners MongoDB for an AI-driven core banking update, aiming for faster product launches and reduced reliance on legacy systems.

Corelation’s Keystone Adds New Clients

A Forbes Council piece on gradually migrating legacy cores via cloud-native architectures. Adopting agile methods avoids ripping out entire systems while boosting scalability and reducing overhead.

MBT Bank Outsources Core to Jack Henry

A Rs 1.7 billion contract could revamp Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s aging infrastructure. Despite questions around transparency, this overhaul aims to modernize the bank’s back-end operations.

Republic Bank Adopts DNA from Fiserv

Republic Bank accelerates its digital transformation by upgrading to DNA, streamlining processes and enhancing the customer experience.

Ready for More?

Dive into the highlights to see how leaders in the banking space are tackling innovation, efficiency, and scalability head-on. Let these stories inspire your own transformation journey.

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