BforBank
Cloud Migration and Payment Modernization in Digital Banking
Paris, France
At a Glance
• Migrating core banking infrastructure to a cloud-native, API-first architecture on Google Cloud
• Enabled faster launch of innovative digital banking services while reducing operational costs
• Adopted Temenos Payments Hub to automate payment workflows and reduce manual processing
• Aims at Improving straight-through processing (STP) across SEPA direct debit and payments management
• Enhancing scalability to support international expansion
BforBank is the Crédit Agricole Group’s online bank. Founded in 2009, it operates in France and Germany and supports Crédit Agricole’s broader European digital banking strategy.
BforBank provides digital banking services through its mobile platform, offering everyday banking products, savings accounts, and 24/7 customer support. Its account offering includes the BforBASIC card and the BforZEN card, along with regulated savings products such as Livret A, LDDS, life insurance, etc. BforBank also offers consumer loans.
The bank continues to expand its product portfolio as part of its long-term growth plans. BforBank is labeled Digital Responsible Level 2.
Driving Transformation Through Cloud-Native Banking and Scalable Innovation
At the heart of BforBank’s operations is Temenos core banking software, which has supported the bank’s back-office functions since the very beginning. As the banking industry evolved toward greater collaboration and digital agility, BforBank recognized the need to challenge its initial technology choices. BforBank undertook an extensive assessment, exploring multiple software providers using proof of concept trials on Google Cloud. After thorough evaluation, Temenos was chosen for its ongoing commitment to building an open and secure cloud banking platform that enables banks to efficiently assemble and deliver services at scale.
The banking world is changing fast. After years of successful operations and ahead of new strategic initiatives, we wanted to challenge our initial choices. We initiated a complex process and tested several software vendors with proof of concept on Google Cloud. Temenos was just the obvious choice, having invested relentlessly during the past years to deliver the most open and secure cloud banking platform for composing and deploying banking services at scale.”
Pascal Luigi, Deputy CEO of BforBank
Moving to Temenos on Google Cloud will empower BforBank with hyperscale agility, flexibility, and scalability, enabling it to accelerate the launch of innovative services, while significantly reducing operational costs. Transitioning from an on-premise implementation to a fully cloud-native, API-first architecture positions the bank to seize new growth opportunities and achieve greater efficiency at scale.
BforBank’s vision is ambitious: it aims to reach three million customers by 2030 and expand its footprint beyond France into multiple international markets. By harnessing its digital-first strategy and advanced technology stack, the bank is poised to transform its business model and deliver exceptional customer experiences across borders.
Automating Payments for Enhanced Efficiency and Scalable Growth
Recently, BforBank extended its partnership with Temenos by adopting the Temenos Payments Hub. This decision was driven by the desire to eliminate manual processes and accelerate straight-through processing (STP) across various asset classes. BforBank sought to leverage native automation capabilities within Temenos, rather than develop workflows internally – a strategy designed to protect the long-term viability and upgradability of its systems.
By relying on proven, upgradable technology, the bank aimed to maximize the benefits of its existing Temenos core banking solution, improve return on investment, and reduce manual intervention in payments management and SEPA direct debit processing.
Selecting Temenos Payments Hub was a natural progression for us. Its native automation and seamless integration with our Temenos core banking stack empower our teams to focus on innovation rather than manual processing. We’re confident this will help us deliver faster, more reliable payment services to our customers as we scale across new markets.”
Pascale Monnerie, Head of Banking Platform at BforBank
BforBank’s journey with Temenos Core on Google Cloud and Temenos Payments Hub showcases how a forward-thinking digital bank can harness composable banking and cloud innovation to drive operational excellence, accelerate growth, and redefine customer empowerment in the financial sector. These strategic technology choices highlight BforBank’s unwavering commitment to leveraging leading-edge technology to deliver superior banking experiences and sustain long-term growth.
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Bank of Beirut UK
Building a Modern Core to Power Strategic Expansion
London, United Kingdom
At a Glance
• Accelerates Corporate Banking growth with Temenos Core and Payments
• Enables correspondent banking and supports complex SWIFT payment flows
• Strategic shift to grow private and retail banking for the Lebanese diaspora
• Threefold customer growth targeted within three to five years
Connecting continents through finance
Bank of Beirut UK is a specialist trade finance bank with a unique footprint. Based in London and regulated by the Bank of England, it plays a key role in connecting banking corridors between Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
“Our core business is correspondent banking and trade finance,” said Sophoklis Argyrou, CEO of Bank of Beirut UK. “We act as a gateway for regional banks wanting to finance exports into Africa and the Middle East. Today, we work with over 300 banks across these corridors.”
While this wholesale network remains central, the bank also serves a specific and growing segment: the Lebanese diaspora – typically high-net-worth individuals in West Africa, MENA, and Lebanon. Sophoklis sees this group as a cornerstone of future growth.
Time for change
While the bank’s previous systems were functional, they lacked the capabilities to enable modernization at scale. Enhancements were costly, operational visibility was limited, and compliance demands were growing.
“We felt the systems no longer gave us what we needed – from performance to security to reporting,” Sophoklis explained. “And as we looked to expand, we needed a platform that could support that ambition.”
The bank launched a full replacement of its core and payments infrastructure, with four main strategic goals:
- Scale their trade finance business to strengthen their corporate banking proposition
- Enable growth in retail and private banking
- Improve operational efficiency and regulatory readiness
- Ensure long-term stability and control
Rigorous selection – independent and informed
Although the Temenos platform was already being evaluated by the parent group, the UK entity conducted its own due diligence.
As a UK-regulated bank, we had to go through a separate vendor selection process. We even hired an external consultant to run it independently – and we still landed on Temenos.”
Sophoklis Argyrou, CEO of Bank of Beirut UK.
The bank was particularly drawn to Temenos’ focus on banking.
“They are a specialist financial services core provider,” he noted. “Unlike other tech firms covering multiple sectors, Temenos is purely focused on banking. And their client base matched our profile; institutions facing similar regulatory and operational complexity.”
Technology that matches the mission
The solution includes Temenos Core, Temenos Trade Finance, and Temenos Payments to meet UK regulatory and data residency requirements.
This was not a standard plug-and-play implementation. As a correspondent bank, Bank of Beirut UK handles complex payment flows using SWIFT MT100, MT200, and MT700 series messages – capabilities that require robust configuration.
Our payments business is not simple. We need a payment hub that can manage third-party flows, and Temenos Payments gave us the flexibility to build around that complexity.”
Sophoklis Argyrou, CEO of Bank of Beirut UK.
The bank worked closely with LTIMindtree, Temenos’ preferred partner in the region.
“LTIMindtree delivered the project with professionalism and care. We had confidence in them from the start, and they validated that confidence throughout,” Sophoklis said.
“For this transformation, tight collaboration was essential,” said Hemal Jayasinghe, Chief Business Officer, at LTIMindtree. “Bank of Beirut UK, Temenos, and our delivery team worked as one from day one – aligning on priorities, managing the regulatory environment, and solving challenges together.”
Real impact, right away
The project went live in just over 12 months. And while formal ROI assessments are scheduled for the next phase, the immediate feedback has been clear – especially from frontline teams.
“The trade finance team told us straight away – it’s more capable, more efficient,” Sophoklis shared. “They can process faster and with more confidence.”
Operationally, the system has already unlocked key improvements:
- Dramatically expanded management information (MI) and reporting capabilities
- Significantly improved data visibility across operations
“The data visibility is miles ahead of what we had before,” Sophoklis said. “The MI potential is limitless.
Control and security have also improved, giving senior leadership greater confidence. “We feel more secure, knowing we’re operating on an up-to-date platform with proper controls,” added Sophoklis.
A platform built for ambition
The transformation is about more than modernization – it’s about enabling a different kind of bank. While 80–85% of the business today remains wholesale-focused, the target is to reach a 60/40 split between wholesale and retail/private banking.
“We’re expanding our offering to the Lebanese diaspora – high-net-worth clients who want a secure, personalized service,” Sophoklis explained. “The new platform gives us the agility to grow without compromising our core.”
The goal is clear: grow the customer base threefold within three to five years, starting from mid-2026.
A true partnership and a path forward
For Sophoklis, the transformation is as much about partnership as it is about product.
“Temenos didn’t just sell us software. They supported us through a complex journey – technically and strategically,” he said.
Looking ahead, the bank plans to build on this foundation with greater automation, product innovation, and data-led insights. One area of potential evolution: regulatory reporting.
With its modern platform live, a trusted partner ecosystem in place, and an ambitious strategy for expansion, Bank of Beirut UK is positioned to lead – efficiently, securely, and at scale.
“This is just the beginning,” Sophoklis said. “We now have a foundation that supports where we’re going – not just where we’ve been.”
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ADCB Egypt
Leading Payments Innovation and Compliance
Giza, Egypt
At a Glance
• First bank in Egypt to go live with native ISO 20022 MX messaging
• Enabled fully native SWIFT payments
• Significant STP gains and automation by replacing previous Funds Transfer module
• Fully integrated with Temenos Core
Established in 2020, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt (ADCB Egypt) is a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Group, one of the leading banking institutions in the UAE. The bank offers retail, corporate, SME, and digital banking services through a nationwide network and advanced digital platforms and has achieved strong financial growth while earning industry recognition for digital innovation, customer service, and financial inclusion.
Today, the bank uses Temenos Core across its Retail, Corporate, SME, and institutional client segments. That foundation is now being strengthened with payments innovation.
Leading the market on MX compliance
In 2025, ADCB Egypt became the first bank in Egypt to go live with Temenos Payments for SWIFT payments, and fully compliant with ISO 20022 / SWIFT MX messaging standards.
What makes this deployment stand out is its native integration. ADCB implemented the new messaging standard directly within its system. By removing middleware and workarounds, the bank can now work directly with structured, source-level data.
“This approach gives us full data integrity and no limitations,” Ihab Elswerkey CEO & Managing Director at ADCB Egypt explained. “It’s more than compliance; it’s the smart way to scale, in line with our 5-year growth strategy.
By going native from day one, the bank avoids inefficiencies and translation risks, gaining agility as regulations evolve. It’s a bold move that sets the bank apart from competitors still working through interim solutions.
Modern payments, delivered with confidence
The implementation, led by ITSS with support from Temenos and ADCB’s internal PMO, followed a structured rollout. ADCB Egypt prioritized cross-border payments. The setup included five full environments spanning development, UAT, pre-production (x2), and production.
“ITSS played a critical role,” Ihab said. “They brought deep product knowledge and helped us set up a robust environment across dev, UAT, and production. Their collaboration with our team was excellent.”
ITSS also reflected on the strength of the partnership. “ADCB Egypt had a clear vision for compliance and scalability,” said Patrick Jaccoud, CEO, ITSS. “Our role was to bring deep expertise in Temenos Payments and ensure that the implementation was seamless, modular, and future proof. This project proves what’s possible when the client, partner, and vendor work as one team.”
The shift from Temenos’ previous module to Temenos Payments Hub delivered immediate benefits. ADCB Egypt achieved stronger straight-through processing, significantly reduced manual intervention, and now responds to regulatory changes faster and more cleanly. Payment flows are now centrally orchestrated, improving both visibility and control.
Why Temenos made sense
ADCB Egypt ran a formal evaluation process, comparing Temenos Payments with other global vendors. TPH stood out for its native ISO 20022 support, seamless compatibility with the bank’s existing Temenos Core platform, and a scalable architecture that required minimal customization. ADCB also took the opportunity to deploy Temenos Treasury Front Office (TFO), which it completed in June 2024.
ADCB Egypt required a platform that didn’t need heavy customization. Temenos Payments absorbed the business needs with minimal rework, presenting a major advantage.
Temenos understands the Egyptian market and we see them as part of our transformation journey”
Ihab Elswerkey, CEO & MD at ADCB Egypt
Already running on Temenos Core, ADCB Egypt now leverages an integrated platform for core banking and payments. This unified approach simplifies operations and improves agility for ADCB Egypt to scale efficiently and deliver faster, smarter payment services.
Built for scale and to last
With Phase 1 now live, ADCB Egypt is planning its next move: extending Temenos Payments to handle other payment schemes (ACH, RTGS, and instant payments), all under a single orchestration layer. The bank is also expanding its use of analytics, AI, and real-time insights – critical tools in its strategy to attract a new generation of digital-first customers with faster, smarter, and more responsive banking experiences.
For ADCB Egypt, this is about building a platform that grows with the bank, a strategic move to continuously modernize its infrastructure and ensure its readiness for the future.
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BNI Madagascar
Reimagining Digital Banking for a New Generation
Antananarivo, Madagascar
At a Glance
• Launch of a highly customized Temenos Digital Banking platform
• Bespoke UX/UI reflecting BNI’s brand identity
• Seamless integration by Orion with core banking and third-party systems
• Modern, scalable platform designed for future growth
• Strong user adoption and positive customer feedback post go-live
BNI Madagascar, the first Malagasy bank, has long played a central role in supporting inclusive economic growth across the country. With a strong national presence and a commitment to accessible, customer-centric financial services, the bank set out to redefine its digital banking experience for a rapidly evolving market.
To support its digital roadmap and strengthen customer engagement, BNI selected Temenos Digital Banking as the foundation for its next-generation digital platform.
Turning digital ambition into reality
As part of its transformation strategy, BNI aimed to deliver a mobile banking experience that would reflect its unique brand identity while meeting rising customer expectations for convenience and usability.
The bank required a platform capable of supporting a fully customized user experience, seamless integration with its core and third-party systems, and the scalability to support long-term innovation.
Rather than implementing a standard out-of-the-box solution, BNI sought to leverage the flexibility of the Temenos Digital Banking platform to create a differentiated digital experience tailored to its customers.
Delivering a tailored digital experience
The implementation was delivered in collaboration with Orion Innovation, a leading Temenos partner with deep expertise in core and digital banking solutions.
Working closely with BNI, the teams designed and deployed a highly customized Temenos Digital Banking solution aligned with the bank’s strategic and design objectives. The project included:
- A fully bespoke mobile UX/UI crafted to mirror BNI’s brand identity
- Seamless integration with core banking and third-party systems
- Agile implementation methodologies enabling speed and flexibility
- A scalable architecture designed to support future product innovation
The result is a modern digital banking platform that enhances customer engagement while strengthening operational efficiency and accelerating time-to-market for new services.
Orion’s partnership has elevated our digital capabilities and allowed us to better serve our customers with convenience and efficiency.”
Thibault Huvelle, Head of Digital at BNI Madagascar
Strengthening customer engagement and adoption
Since go-live, BNI Madagascar has reported strong user adoption and positive customer feedback, particularly regarding the app’s intuitive design and ease of use.
By leveraging Temenos Digital Banking, BNI has reinforced its ability to deliver secure, personalized and accessible services across Madagascar, further strengthening its market position as a digital leader.
This project exemplifies our commitment to supporting our clients in realizing their specific ambitions. By leveraging the full potential of the Temenos platform, our team enabled the delivery of a truly customized solution that brings BNI’s vision and design concepts to life. We are proud to have contributed to setting a new benchmark for digital banking in the region.”
Suchen Janjale, Head of Temenos Practice, Orion Innovation
BNI Madagascar has successfully accelerated core banking innovation with Temenos and Orion and it now operates on a flexible and scalable platform designed to evolve alongside customer expectations and support the bank’s continued digital transformation journey.
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Cairo Amman Bank
Modernizing the Core to Enable Scalable, Digital-First Banking
Amman, Jordan
At a Glance
• Significant annual savings were achieved by eliminating extended maintenance (EM) fees
• 2,900 local customizations targeted for removal in the upcoming “back-to-core” adopt strategy
• Replacing outdated infrastructure and unsustainable compensating controls which mitigate possible security vulnerabilities
• VBOT implementation reduced FCM false positives by 40–50%; meeting Central Bank of Jordan mandates
Banking across generations and segments
Cairo Amman Bank (CAB) has been a leading financial institution in Jordan and Palestine since 1960. It serves a diverse customer base through three distinct segments, LINC (a youth-focused digital brand for ages 18-40), SIGNATURE (elite individuals and corporate clients), and the mass market operating under the CAB brand.
In Jordan, LINC is deeply embedded in university life through co-branded prepaid student ID cards, while SIGNATURE and CAB serve the bank’s premium and broad-based customer segments.
By 2025, CAB reached a critical juncture. Although Temenos Core had been fully rolled out in 2012, following a period of coexistence with a legacy system, the core platform had not been upgraded in more than a decade, limiting CAB’s ambitions that need additional scalability and innovation.
“We knew we couldn’t scale the way we wanted,” said Rami Maayah, Group CIO. ” Our previous setup demanded too many resources just to keep things running. It was clearly time for a meaningful step forward.”
From stalled to scalable
Given the complexity of the previous setup, an upgrade in 2017 wasn’t finished at the time, so CAB later adopted a more structured approach and launched a full‑scope technical transformation in Jordan and Bahrain. The bank went live successfully on 12 October 2025, marking a major milestone in its modernization journey.
The shift was significant: CAB migrated from IBM DB2 to Oracle and replaced outdated JBoss middleware with IBM Liberty, eliminating years of compensating controls required to manage security risks. “The upgrade removed vulnerabilities we couldn’t address before due to database and middleware limitations,” Rami explained. “We now have a stable, modern, and secure technology stack.”
The Jordan upgrade took a little over a year, reflecting the complexity of the transformation. Now live, CAB has eliminated costly extended support contracts, significantly improving cost efficiency.
The previous environment required additional maintenance, while the new subscription model delivers much greater value for only a slight increase in investment.
A clear three-phase transformation roadmap
With Jordan and Bahrain now on a modern release, CAB has defined a clear three-phase strategy:
- Technical Upgrade – Move the remaining entities to a modern release, supported by Temenos’ always upgradable platform.
- Back-to-Core Assessment – Remove ~2,900 local customizations and realign with an adopt approach to consume rich and standard functionality.
- Functional Upgrade – Build on a clean core to deploy new digital services and innovation.
Momentum in CAB Palestine
CAB is also applying the same approach to its Palestine operations, with the upgrade targeted for completion by mid-2026. Unlike Jordan, the Palestine environment still runs on Jbase, a file-based system, adding complexity.
“We took the hard road first in Jordan,” Rami noted. “CAB Palestine will benefit directly from those lessons, allowing us to move faster and more efficiently.”
Modernizing compliance and AI readiness
CAB also completed its upgrade of the Temenos Financial Crime Mitigation (FCM) suite in December 2024, in line with a mandate from the Central Bank of Jordan. The bank uses the full suite of FCM modules, including screening, profiling, and KYC+.
With VBOT implemented, false positives dropped by 40–50%, significantly reducing manual review effort and compliance overhead.
Looking ahead, CAB plans to deploy Temenos AI in the near future, leveraging subscription-based licensing secured during contract renewal. This AI-driven capability is expected to further enhance screening accuracy and operational efficiency.
Strong governance, growing capability
CAB attributes the success of the transformation to strong governance and close collaboration with Temenos, formalized through various Temenos services and dedicated support agreements.
“These agreements were the key success factor,” said Rami. “They ensured accountability, alignment, and full engagement across all stakeholders. It wasn’t about hoping to succeed, but about planning to succeed. It was a win-win situation.”
In parallel, CAB is investing in internal capability building, training staff through the Temenos Learning Community (TLC) with the goal of executing future upgrades independently.
We want to own our transformation end to end. Partners are important, but internal capability means we can scale on our own terms. Leveraging Temenos Learning Community, we can own our transformation while reducing long-term delivery costs.”
Rami Maayah, Group CIO at Cairo Amman Bank
Benchmarking for the future
Later in 2026, CAB will re-engage with the Temenos Value Benchmark (TVB) to assess progress against the digital maturity matrix and guide investment decisions for the next three to five years.
The bank is also evaluating Temenos Digital, Temenos Payments, Trade Finance, and Treasury capabilities that were previously unattainable on the previous platform.
Temenos’ standing in analyst reports helped validate CAB’s long-term choice. Temenos is focused on banking, and its roadmap is fully aligned with what we need. This isn’t just about modernizing for today. This upgradable platform is the foundation for what comes next: AI, digital onboarding, and instant payments. We are now in a position to move fast on a solid base.”
Rami Maayah, Group CIO at Cairo Amman Bank
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LarrainVial
Scaling Investment Services Across Latin America
Santiago, Chile
At a Glance
• Leading Chilean investment firm with 50,000 active clients across six countries
• Temenos Core Banking in place for 15+ years, supporting international expansion
• Stability, low latency critical and real-time insights key to story of growth
• Values its membership of the Temenos Ambassador Program and access to wider ecosystem.
LarrainVial is one of Chile’s most established financial institutions, with a 95-year legacy and operations spanning six countries across the Americas. With 900 employees and 50,000 active clients, the firm focuses on three core business lines: asset management, wealth management, and investment banking. Its mission is to deliver sophisticated, responsive financial advice to institutional and high-net-worth individuals across the region.
Growing simply
As LarrainVial expanded beyond Chile into new markets, it needed a platform that could support international growth without increasing complexity.
“We approached growth as fundamentally a technology plan,” said Ignacio Osorio, Partner and Head of Technology and Operations at LarrainVial. “We wanted a system and processes that were simple, so that they could be repeatable and applicable in every market.”
The customer experience was key, added Ignacio. “Our client base (primarily institutional investors and high networth individuals) demand high performance, low latency, and real-time access to portfolio data across borders.”
The firm also required strong controls for regulatory compliance and operational risk.
Starting strong
LarrainVial’s partnership with Temenos began more than 15 years ago. It was a time when the value of Temenos as a partner, not just a vendor, was on display. “We had to learn everything: methodologies, processes, new skills. It required a very patient partner who understood where we are as a business, what we needed, and how to get us there.”
That first experience has proved a valuable investment, added Ignacio. “From then on, upgrades and new implementations have been straightforward.”
That has included two major upgrades of the core platform, which continues to be the backbone of its operations. The system provides a stable, high-performance environment with strong controls around data integrity, process execution, and regulatory compliance.
More recently, LarrainVial began implementing the Temenos Wealth solution to create a fully integrated front-to-back experience for wealth management clients.
A trusted name
The stability and scalability of Temenos Core Banking has supported LarrainVial’s regional expansion and evolving business model. With real-time information and full portfolio visibility, relationship managers can now offer more personalized and accurate investment advice. The platform has also enabled rapid, reliable integration with markets and counterparties, a critical capability for institutional clients.
The uptime and reliability of Temenos are unmatched. It gives us the confidence that our information is stable, our processes are controlled, and we can operate without disruption.”
Ignacio Osorio, Partner and Head of Technology and Operations at LarrainVial
In turn, that gives the firm’s clients confidence in them. “Temenos is a mark of trust. Our clients recognize the Temenos name, and that reflects positively on us. They feel in safe hands with a company using Temenos systems.”
The benefit of connections
LarrainVial selected Temenos for its flexibility, local adaptability, and global track record. “We knew we needed a system that could be configured to meet Chilean market realities while offering world-class performance. Temenos stood out then, and it still does,” Ignacio explained.
Beyond the technology, we value the strength of the Temenos client community. Being part of the Temenos ecosystem means we benefit from the best practices of institutions larger than ours. That gives us a strategic advantage.”
Ignacio Osorio, Partner and Head of Technology and Operations at LarrainVial
The firm also takes pride in its role in the Temenos Ambassador Program. “It’s a powerful community where we share experiences and strategy. It helps us and others grow together,” Ignacio added.
LarrainVial is continuing its modernization journey with plans to fully implement the Wealth solution and deploy Temenos Data Hub to unlock AI-driven insights. “We want to use AI to enhance backoffice productivity and client understanding. Temenos gives us the foundation to do that, and explore so much more,” Ignacio concluded.
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VPBank
Scaling smarter and powering inclusion
Hanoi, Vietnam
At a Glance
• One of the largest core banking upgrades executed in Vietnam
• 18M+ accounts migrated in a single weekend
• 30% faster business processing
• 40% increase in payment transaction volumes
• Core banking system now handles double the volume with zero incidents
• Near-zero customer disruption during go-live
A growth engine for Vietnam
Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) is one of Vietnam’s largest private banks, serving over 30 million customers across retail and corporate banking. The bank is a leader in digital innovation, having launched multiple digital brands including NEO, NEOBiz, UBank, Cake. To serve millions more customers with speed and reliability, VPBank recognized that its core banking platform had to evolve – to be faster, smarter, and more scalable.
Expanding from the core
VPBank had been using Temenos Core Banking since 2006. As it has grown, it has retained this core, while upgrading to new releases.
“We always need to improve our speed to market and agility,” said Augustine Wong Kok Seng, former CIO at VPBank. “Digital banks move fast, and if we want to stay competitive, we need to keep our core platform at the cutting edge.”
More importantly, many of the alternative platforms required specialized business analyst skills that were hard to source in emerging markets like Vietnam.
We were told we’d need people who could construct smart contracts. Temenos offered a more intuitive, business-friendly platform that our teams could adapt to quickly. That made the decision clear.”
Augustine Wong Kok Seng, former CIO at VPBank
A strategic upgrade with the right partners
VPBank committed to upgrading its Temenos core banking, while shifting to a hybrid architecture using Red Hat OpenShift. The bank partnered with Systems Limited, with proven expertise in deploying Red Hat OpenShift for core banking on-premise. Red Hat was instrumental in helping containerise VPBank’s core banking system. While the core continues to run on-premise in a private cloud, AWS supported the broader hybrid architecture and testing environments, providing flexibility as the bank plans for future innovations.
This wasn’t a routine upgrade. It was one of the largest and most complex core banking transformations in the country. It involved migrating more than 18 million accounts and 77 terabytes of data, all within a 24-hour go-live window.
Key to success was VPBank’s decision to run the upgrade using disaster recovery (DR) mode to avoid impacting customer service. For most of the weekend, customers continued transacting as usual, with only a brief three-hour switchover window when systems were unavailable.
“With this modernisation, VPBank gains the ability to orchestrate workloads at scale, streamline deployments, and maintain high availability. These are critical capabilities for supporting millions of customers while driving continuous innovation,” said Dao Hoang Giang (Jane), Country Manager, Red Hat Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Myanmar.
Results that scale with ambition
The transformation delivered immediate and measurable gains. Business processing speeds improved by 30%, and payment transaction volumes rose by 40%. The upgraded system can now handle double the daily volume without issue, enabling faster, more stable product launches. Most importantly, the go-live was completed without a single incident, ensuring uninterrupted service and reinforcing trust across the customer base.
Today, we can serve twice the volume with better quality. The customer experience is significantly improved – faster, more responsive, and more reliable.”
Do Cam Van, Director of Core Banking Applications Service at VPBank
Built on trust, delivered through partnership
Temenos was the natural choice for VPBank’s continued core transformation. With over 30 Temenos clients in Vietnam, the bank saw deep local knowledge and the business functionality no other vendor could match.
No one else had the business functionality and scale we needed. We explored all options, but Temenos was the only partner who could support our growth at this size. Frankly, no one else had the depth we needed. When things got tough, Temenos’ leadership was directly involved. I could call them up at any time, and they made things happen.”
Augustine Wong Kok Seng, former CIO at VPBank
Augustine emphasized that VPBank’s strategy remains dynamic. “We’re constantly evaluating new technologies,” he said. “This decision made the most sense at the current juncture, but the pace of change is fast. We’re always scanning the horizon, but if Temenos continues to innovate and decouple modules, they’ll stay in the lead.”
Systems Limited impressed the bank with its resolve. “They didn’t talk about cost,” Augustine said. “They talked about solving the problem. That made all the difference.”
“This success with VPBank demonstrates the depth of our expertise in executing major core banking upgrades on a global scale,” said Ammara Masood, GM Global Industries, Banking & Financial Services, Systems Limited. “By combining innovative methodologies with Temenos’ next-generation platform and Red Hat OpenShift, we’ve enabled VPBank to achieve remarkable improvements in scalability, efficiency, and performance.”
Modernisation that drives inclusion
The technology upgrade is about more than just scale. It’s also enabling inclusion.
Vietnam has a population of over 100 million, but only around 30 million are currently banked. VPBank is on a mission to change that. “Our full name – Vietnam Prosperity Bank – says it all,” Augustine said. “We’re here to build an inclusive financial society. That requires trust, and trust is built on stable, scalable systems.”
AI, automation, and agility
With the new core in place, VPBank is now focused on building out its AI strategy. From conversational AI tools to internal automation, the bank is developing an “AI factory” model that enables teams to build, test, and launch intelligent tools faster.
The foundation is the data; and the integrity of that data comes from a trusted, resilient core.
“AI is just an enabler,” Augustine said. “Data is the crown jewel. And with Temenos, we know our data is secure, stable, and ready to power the next wave of innovation.”
With the upgrade complete and the bank now future-ready, VPBank is focused on reaching the next horizon of growth. As digital adoption accelerates and AI reshapes the financial landscape, agility will be the key to the future, explains Augustine. “Now we have the capabilities to adapt. That’s partly about the technology we’ve deployed, but equally about having a partner in Temenos that is shaping the future, putting us in the driving seat.”
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Building a Global Digital Bank
At a Glance
• Running the full Temenos SaaS stack, including Core, Digital, Payments Hub, Data Hub, and Financial Crime Mitigation
• Cloud Based: Public cloud hyperscale infrastructure providing extensive resilience and security from Azure
• Multi-jurisdictional: Temenos multi-bank model supports operations in the U.S., Luxembourg, and the Cayman Islands.
• Fully digital client onboarding that is fast, secure, and completely paperless
FundBank is an institutional bank focused on serving the asset management industry, including hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and family offices. The bank prioritizes safety, liquidity, and speed, holding client funds in trust without engaging in lending or leveraging activities. FundBank offers a global footprint across the U.S., Europe, and the Cayman Islands, providing multi-currency banking, custody, payments, and trading services. Its digital-first platform enables fast onboarding, and a seamless user experience tailored to sophisticated asset managers. As the bank continues to scale, FundBank expects its digital operating model to drive measurable performance improvements across efficiency, growth, and customer experience.
A new kind of bank for the global asset management industry
When FundBank continued its recent global expansion into the US and Luxembourg, to further serve the asset management industry, it had a rare advantage: no legacy systems and no outdated technology. The goal was simple but powerful: create a fully digital, cross-border bank that could serve clients with speed, security, and simplicity. With the full Temenos SaaS offering FundBank turned that vision into reality driving its expansion in the United States. This foundation positions the bank to serve significantly more clients without increasing operational complexity.
FundBank isn’t a traditional bank. It is a global bank focused on serving the asset management sector, including fund managers, administrators, brokers, and family offices who need seamless service across jurisdictions. These clients value efficiency and expect their banking to move as fast as their investments. Using Temenos, FundBank is expected to serve significantly more customers per employee as automation and straight-through processing increase across operations.
“FundBank was built for a niche market that demands more than just banking,” said Diarmuid O’Donovan, Global Chief Information Officer. “They want a digital experience that feels effortless, wherever they do business.”
A clean slate and a clear vision
Having operated in the Cayman Islands for many years, FundBank launched operations in the U.S in 2024 and began with a clean slate. There were no legacy systems to migrate or old data to reconcile, just the opportunity to design a modern, cloud-native bank from the ground up. The first major milestone came when the bank secured its U.S. banking license from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). With regulatory approval in place, FundBank expanded to Luxembourg.
To succeed, we needed a platform that could scale globally without adding complexity, which is why we selected the Temenos banking platform.”
Diarmuid O’Donovan, Global Chief Information Officer at FundBank
This scalability is expected to support rising transaction volumes and cross-sell activity as the bank expands into new markets.
Powered by the end-to end Temenos SaaS stack
To power its growth, FundBank adopted end-to-end banking on Temenos SaaS, deployed on Microsoft Azure. Temenos Core Banking is the foundation of the platform while Temenos Digital delivers an intuitive, frictionless online experience for corporate clients. Temenos Payments enables full centralization and real-time control over the processing of any type of payment from any channel or source, with cross-border and multi-currency payments flowing smoothly across multiple clearing systems, including ISO 20022. Financial Crime Mitigation ensures robust compliance, while Temenos Data Hub provides the insights and real-time analytics needed to drive smarter decisions. As adoption increases, FundBank expects cross-sell performance to rise exponentially, supported by deeper insights and more personalized client engagement.
With Temenos, we can offer our clients an enhanced digital experience and scale efficiently. This is key to our future growth.”
Diarmuid O’Donovan, Global Chief Information Officer at FundBank
100% digital from day one
From day one, FundBank set out to be fully digital. Every process, from onboarding to account management, happens online. Clients can open and manage accounts quickly and securely. While the U.S. and Luxembourg operations are entirely digital, the third phase in Cayman Islands will integrate shortly. Behind the scenes, Temenos’ open integration framework connects FundBank to critical third-party systems like Bloomberg and HID, giving the bank the flexibility to customize and extend services without building them from scratch. This digital-first approach is expected to revolutionize onboarding while improving overall customer satisfaction significantly.
One platform, multiple markets
All FundBank entities—U.S., Luxembourg, and the Cayman Islands—are running, or will soon run, on a single Temenos SaaS instance. This unified model simplifies operations, reduces costs, and ensures consistent client experience across markets. The rollout is happening in phases: the U.S. and Luxembourg are already live, and the Cayman Islands will follow in short order. The shared platform model is expected to further improve performance as volumes grow across regions.
“We’re not maintaining systems; we’re enhancing experiences,” Diarmuid said. “That’s the value of going all in on SaaS.”
Collaboration and partnership
FundBank worked closely with Temenos, leveraging their architecture alignment, support, and strategic guidance to ensure every component of the deployment worked seamlessly together. With proven success in countries like Luxembourg, Temenos offered both the technology and the track record FundBank needed, giving the bank confidence as it expanded its global footprint.
A future-ready platform
FundBank’s success consuming the end-to-end Temenos offering on SaaS has already drawn attention from across the industry. With its core and digital platforms live, the bank is now exploring the next wave of innovation, including AI-driven insights, deeper analytics, and new digital products designed to give clients smarter, faster, and simpler ways to manage their funds. This also includes adopting blockchain technology to enable secure, compliant crypto services for its institutional clients. Together, these initiatives are expected to drive continued gains in efficiency, performance, and client satisfaction as FundBank scales globally.
The technology provided by Temenos empowers our clients to move faster, bank smarter, and focus on what matters most, their investments.”
Diarmuid O’Donovan, Global Chief Information Officer at FundBank
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Centris Federal Credit Union
Building Growth by Committing to Members
Nebraska, USA
At a Glance
• 65% of loan decisions fully automated
• 3 major collections processes fully digitized
• 90-day ramp-up time for new hires
• Seamless core banking integration
• Yearly upgrades keep platform current and secure
For Centris Federal Credit Union, delivering on its mission to be a trusted, lifelong financial partner means staying agile. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, with nearly 139,000 members and $1.4B in assets, Centris operates in a competitive market shaped by economic uncertainty and rising delinquency rates.
We’re always looking for smarter ways to help our members, especially during financial stress. Temenos helps us do that by letting us adapt quickly without adding headcount.”
David Ellefson, Vice President, Special Assets, Centris Federal Credit Union
From spreadsheets to smart workflows
Centris first implemented Temenos Collections and Loan Origination in 2014 and has continued to invest with yearly upgrades, most recently to version 24.05 in May 2025.
In Collections, the shift has been dramatic. What once relied on dozens of Excel sheets and disconnected databases is now fully centralized in Temenos. Charge-offs, repossessions, and bankruptcies are all managed through custom workflows, built in-house.
“We used to track charge-offs in a spreadsheet,” David explained. “Now it’s all in Temenos. We built a charge-off queue and workflow that routes accounts, generates reports, and streamlines monthly approvals. It’s clean, consistent, and efficient.”
The same goes for repossessions and bankruptcies, which were migrated from legacy tools to automated workflows in Temenos. “There’s accuracy now. We can pull a report, see exactly where an account stands, and take action. That just wasn’t possible before,” he said.
Faster, smarter lending
Temenos Loan Origination powers all of Centris’ loan decisioning and funding, excluding first mortgages and indirect lending. With custom business rules, scripting, and decision engine integration, the system supports everything from easy loans to home equity line of credit (HELOC) products.
Today, about 65% of approvals are fully automated, thanks to Zest AI integration and a flexible decision rules framework. This gives Centris the speed and consistency needed to stay ahead.
Temenos lets us build what we imagine. We’ve launched multiple products, improved compliance with embedded scripting, and streamlined our workflows. Most updates are done in-house, without vendor tickets”.
David Ellefson, Vice President, Special Assets, Centris Federal Credit Union
Improving from the inside out
Both Collections and Loan Origination teams report strong usability and fast training for new hires. Collectors are fully operational in around 90 days, and loan officers follow consistent, compliant scripts built into the platform.
Members feel the impact, too. With Collections, self-service tools like SMS payment links mean fewer uncomfortable phone calls. “Not everyone wants to talk,” David noted. “A simple text with a secure link lets members take care of it themselves.”
On the lending side, quicker decisions, fewer handoffs, and clear communication create a smooth journey from application to funding.
Centris values Temenos not just for the platform, but for the control it gives back to the business. From creating custom workflows to running new reports, the team isn’t waiting on vendors.
The platform integrates seamlessly with a 3rd party core banking, syncing data in real time. And with minimal downtime and smooth yearly upgrades, it’s a reliable foundation for the future.
I’ve never had a collections tool where we could build what we needed ourselves. With Temenos, we can test ideas, roll out changes, and keep improving without delays.”
David Ellefson, Vice President, Special Assets, Centris Federal Credit Union
A future of smarter systems
Centris is preparing for continued growth, from $1.4B today to a projected $3.5B in assets by 2035. That scale demands technology that can keep up.
A new UI upgrade is planned for 2026. Conversations about AI and cloud are underway, with plans to explore both after current priorities like a new contact center platform are delivered.
“We’re signing a new five-year deal with Temenos because we believe in the platform,” David said. “But we also believe in what’s next. When the time comes, we want to be ready.”
By bringing critical processes into one adaptable system, Centris is freeing up teams, improving service, and laying the foundation for a smarter, more scalable credit union experience.
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Raiffeisen Bank dd Bosna i Hercegovina
Innovating locally, aligning globally
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
At a Glance
• Successfully migrated +500,000 retail accounts to Temenos Core.
• Deployed on OpenShift cloud infrastructure.
• Consolidated up to 4 customer origination systems into a single streamlined process.
• Leveraging Temenos Data Hub to prepare for real-time insights and AI-powered personalization.
Raiffeisen Bank dd Bosna i Hercegovina (RBBH) has been a cornerstone of the country’s financial sector since 2000. As the second-largest bank in the market, it serves over half a million individual customers and 50,000 business clients ranging from micro-enterprises to large corporations. The bank operates as part of the broader Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) network, benefiting from both local market expertise and international economies of scale.
The bank has built a reputation for stability and customer service. But in an increasingly digital world, the bank recognized that maintaining its competitive edge would require more than traditional banking approaches.
Facing the digital imperative
The challenge facing RBBH was both immediate and strategic. Customer behaviour was shifting rapidly, and their expectations were accelerating beyond the bank’s capability to develop. “The demand for digital services is increasing, and we cannot afford to fall behind,” explained Kreshnik Halili, the bank’s CIO/COO. The bank’s legacy systems, built over many years, had become a constraint rather than an enabler.
Basic processes such as opening a current account were complex and lengthy, creating workload for staff and delays for customers. Integration with new digital channels was limited; and the speed required to compete in today’s market was simply not achievable.
“We couldn’t settle for small enhancements around the edges,” said Kreshnik. “We needed a complete overhaul of our technology.”
Choosing a scalable, proven platform
RBBH’s selection process balanced their immediate needs with a longer-term view. The bank evaluated multiple vendors while also examining implementations within sister banks across the RBI banking group.
Temenos emerged as the clear choice for several compelling reasons, not least because Temenos Core was already live in other RBI subsidiaries, including Kosovo, Slovakia, and Poland. “This wasn’t just a local technology project; it was a move to ensure strategic alignment and standardization across the group.”
The decision was reinforced by Temenos’ broad customer base and partner network. “Implementing a core banking system is not an easy project. Finding companies that have successfully put systems into production meant a lot to us.”
There was also a practical element to this, added Kreshnik. “It gave us confidence that during project implementation, we would have many doors to knock on if we needed support or consultation.”
Smart implementation, real impact
Rather than opting for a ‘big bang’ approach RBBH undertook a phased go-live, starting with its core retail products: current accounts, bundles, and overdrafts. Deposits and lending will be the focus of subsequent phases, followed by its business accounts.
The implementation was led by Tech Mahindra, supported by Temenos and RBBH’s own internal team, already certified in Temenos delivery. “Mature technology and a mature team; both are needed for success,” advised Kreshnik.
Organisation is also key, he added. “We had clear roles, shared priorities, and strong communication across all three teams. That’s what made the difference.”
By adhering closely to out-of-the-box functionality and standard processes, the team minimized customization and reduced the risk of complexity creeping in mid-project.
A key enabler was Red Hat OpenShift, which allowed the deployment of Temenos in a containerized, cloud-ready environment. “When the timing is right from the regulatory point of view, our technology is ready to be migrated from on-premises to the cloud.”
Transformation in action
It did not take long for the bank to see the benefits of their investment. Internal users noticed faster response times and better integration between functions. Operational simplicity followed. Previously, it relied on three to four different systems to originate products. These were replaced with a unified, streamlined workflow within Temenos Core. As a result, new products could be created in days, rather than weeks.
One of the early priorities post-go-live was the launch of new, tailored banking packages aimed at attracting new-to-bank customers. With Temenos Core, the team was able to model and launch these products quickly and with minimal technical intervention.
“Designing tailored packages for acquisition is a key lever for our growth,” Kreshnik said. “We now move from concept to launch far faster than before.”
With the consolidation of product configuration, pricing, and lifecycle management, manual reconciliation and task duplication has been minimized. For branch teams and call center agents, this has meant better visibility, fewer systems to navigate, and improved service consistency.
“We’ve gone from managing products across multiple systems to orchestrating everything through a single core. It’s faster for our teams, and that means it’s better for our customers.”
One of the biggest enhancements was the implementation of Temenos Data Hub, which now acts as a central data layer. It enables real-time streaming to digital channels, supports faster insights, and lays the groundwork for AI-based personalization.
“We’re actively monitoring AI development and testing small proof of concepts,” explained Kreshnik. “TDH provides capabilities that we believe will contribute to this strategy and opportunities when they become available.”
Beyond the core
The bank plans to expand Temenos Core and TDH across more product lines as it continues to drive digital rollouts, fintech integrations, and open banking services.
“The market is moving fast, especially around digital expectations and embedded finance. Now we have a core that can keep up.”
The team is already scoping the next phases, which will bring Temenos into lending and card systems. Meanwhile, APIs are being opened up to enable new partnerships and mobile experiences.
A key advantage of the transformation is how it brings regional alignment with local innovation. As more RBI entities adopt the Temenos platform, knowledge and solutions can be shared across borders.
One of the biggest wins is what this means for RBI Group. We can innovate locally, but we’re also aligned globally. That gives us scale, agility, and ultimately the ability to build superior customer experiences. It’s a platform for long-term growth.”
Kreshnik Halili, CIO/COO at Raiffeisen Bank dd Bosna i Hercegovina
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