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The TIPS Imperative: Always-On AML at Payment Speed

Across the Western Balkans, financial institutions are preparing to connect to a regional instant payment infrastructure …

Behind the Screens: What Powers a Digital-Only Bank

Dissecting the modular stack behind Snappi

When people think about launching a neobank, they often picture an ambitious …

What It Really Takes to Launch a Neobank in Europe -- Lessons from Snappi

When we first envisioned Snappi, a fully digital, ECB-licensed bank, we knew it would not be simple. But we also knew it …

From Technology to Transformation: Assessing Core Banking Maturity for Maximum Value

Modernizing a core banking platform is one of the most significant steps a financial institution can take. But buying …

A Practical Blueprint for Quick AML Compliance for Smaller Banks and EMIs

For smaller banks and Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), AML compliance can often feel like an uphill battle. …

Navigating Emerging AML Regulations in Southern Europe

Southern Europe is entering a new phase of regulatory enforcement. The EU’s 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive is …

Why Rules-Based AML Still Matters

As AI-driven compliance tools dominate headlines, is rules-based AML still relevant? At Natech, our answer is clear: …

Technobank 2025 at a Glance: Insights into Innovation in Banking

Natech was proud to participate as Gold Sponsor at Technobank 2025, Southeastern Europe’s leading conference for …

AML Failures Cost FIs More Than Money -- They Threaten Their Existence

Compliance costs have risen by 22% year-over-year, but non-compliance is even costlier. Fines have ballooned, and …

How Banks Can Embrace the Neobank Wave

A webinar hosted by Natech and Connectiva (Banking CEE Network) brought together industry leaders to discuss how …

Microfinance in Europe: Breaking Barriers with Innovation and Technology

Microfinance plays an essential role in Europe by extending financial services to individuals and small businesses …

Navigating the Neobank Opportunity: Strategies for Traditional Banks

The neobanking sector is projected to expand to approximately 3.3 trillion dollars by 2032 at a 47% annual growth rate. …

Fighting Financial Crime: Why a Robust AML Solution Is Essential

In 2023, approximately 3.1 trillion dollars in illicit funds infiltrated the global financial system. 69% of AML …

How Technology Is Transforming Microfinance and Driving Financial Inclusion

Microfinance institutions are uniquely positioned to bridge financial gaps for underserved communities, but traditional …

Digital-First Users: How Banks Can Transform

Natech served as Gold Sponsor at Banking CEE Expo 2024 in Budapest. A panel moderated by Fanis Mesolongitis explored …

Digital Lending for Today and Beyond: Key Challenges and Opportunities

The digital lending market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.9% from 2024 to 2029. Over half of consumers prefer banks …

Fintech Moldova Conference 2024: Insights and Takeaways

Natech Banking Solutions participated as a Silver Partner at the 6th Fintech Moldova Conference in Chisinau, drawing …

The Future of Banking: Key Trends and Strategies for Digital Engagement

During the Digital Engagement in Banking webinar, organized by Natech in partnership with Fintech Moldova, experts …

Natech's Commitment to ESG: A Blueprint for Sustainable Business

Natech incorporates ESG principles throughout its operations and business model. The company recognizes ESG compliance …

Key Takeaways from the 2024 EMN Annual Conference

Natech sponsored and attended the 21st Annual Conference of the European Microfinance Network in Bucharest. Key …

Strategies for Growth and Innovation in Microfinance

The webinar brought together experts from Natech, Finance in Motion, and Patria Credit IFN to discuss critical trends …

Bernd Wendeln on Romania as a Pioneer in Microfinance

At the Digital Banking Scorecard conference, Bernd Wendeln noted demand for microfinancing in the region is …

Mathias Schutz: We Democratize Access to Technology

At the Digital Banking Scorecard conference, Mathias Schutz explained Natech’s expansion into Romania due to its …

Crafting Technology for Accessible Banking: Interview with Mathias Schutz

Mathias Schutz discussed Natech’s comprehensive digital banking platform covering core banking, digital channels, …

The Challenges of the Microfinance System

Bernd Wendeln discussed the estimated gap of around 3 billion euros in the Balkans and CEE, with Romania alone at over …

From a Small Office in Ioannina to a Growing Fintech Force

Working from a humble office above a computer store in Ioannina, a handful of individuals embarked on a journey to make …

3 Lessons from the 2023 Banking Crisis

The 2023 serial bank collapses highlighted three key lessons: liabilities are as critical as investments (SVB), strong …

Credit Decisioning Is Key to Redefining Lending in the Digital Era

Lending has taken a gigantic leap in the digital era, with strong growth in microlending, BNPL, and peer-to-peer …

Natech CEO at a Lunch with German MPs in Ioannina

A delegation of German Parliamentarians visited Ioannina and discussed regional development, Greek-German synergies, …

How BaaS Is Transforming the Fintech Market

The global fintech market is projected to reach 16.65 trillion by 2028. BaaS is transforming the sector through …

Natech at the New Year's Dinner of the German Hellenic Chamber

Natech attended the New Year’s dinner hosted by the German Hellenic Chamber, with keynote speaker Giannis …

The Rise of BaaS and Why It Matters to Retailers

BaaS has made inroads into non-banking vendor apps via embedded finance. The embedded finance sector is expected to …

Top 5 Banking-as-a-Service Trends in 2023

Key trends: continued growth of digital banking with the global market projected to cross 10 trillion; embedded finance …

Stay Ahead in the Digital Banking Era with Cloud-Native Core Systems

Cloud-native systems provide agility, scalability, and security advantages over traditional on-premises systems. Over …

Key Considerations in Identifying Your Core Banking Solution Provider

Key criteria include functionality for present and future needs, scalability without significant additional investment, …

How Smaller Banks Can Benefit from a Real-Time Core Banking System

Real-time core banking processes transactions immediately rather than batching them. Benefits for smaller banks include …

How Can AML Prevent Phishing Activities in a Bank?

AML helps prevent phishing through customer due diligence (verifying identity and fund sources), transaction monitoring …

Natech Supports the Cooperative Bank of Epirus in Upgrading Transaction Security

The Cooperative Bank of Epirus is enhancing customer security through a behavioral identification service using AI …

Natech's Matoula Panagouli on Web Banking Trends

The pandemic accelerated digital banking adoption. Web banking platforms now offer AI, 24/7 real-time payments, and more …