OneSpan adds pre-signing tools to speed bank agreements

OneSpan has updated its e-signature platform, OneSpan Sign, with features designed to streamline the steps before a document is signed. The changes target delays in bank and financial institution agreements, where electronic signing itself has become routine.

The new and planned tools focus on the "slow work" around agreements—preparation, routing, and approvals—rather than the signature step. SiliconANGLE reported the update today, noting that OneSpan aims to address inefficiencies that persist even after e-signature adoption. Details on specific features remain limited, but the shift suggests a broader trend: as e-signatures become table stakes, providers may be expanding into adjacent workflows to differentiate.

This pivot aligns with recent fintech infrastructure plays. When we covered Crux Analytics’ €1.9 million seed round on 24 September, the Berlin-based startup was similarly targeting friction in bank processes—though its focus was on engagement, not document workflows. OneSpan’s move also reflects a broader shift in fintech, where providers are increasingly building tools to support institutional processes rather than consumer-facing products.

The update arrives as e-signature providers face growing competition, with some players carving out niche use cases. For financial institutions, the challenge will likely be integrating these tools into existing systems without adding unnecessary complexity. Whether the changes will meaningfully reduce delays remains to be seen.

Sources: siliconangle.com