11/06/2020
Switzerland launches Green Fintech Network
Members will identify areas in which the conditions for green fintech in Switzerland could be improved, offering concrete proposals to both the government and the private sector.
Innovation & Startups
11/06/2020
Unqork and TransferWise join Finxact Marketplace’s to modernize banking technology
Finxact Marketplace aims to keep banks up to date with the latest tech, including cloud technology
11/06/2020
Shawbrook extends partnership with Quinnox
“Quinnox are a key scale partner as we look to deliver enhanced cloud services for our clients in the UK as well as driving operational effectiveness across the bank.”
11/06/2020
South Africa’s digital economy can unlock 66 000 jobs in 2021
The study points out that as SA’s economy continues to take a knock, digital services can help fuel economic recovery and growth through digital and ICT skills training particularly focused on South African youth.
11/06/2020
Africa Fintech Summit 2020 and APO Group Announce Partnership to Drive Opportunities in Africa Tech
The partnership is intended to catapult the growth of Africa’s tech ecosystem, one that received over US$2B in VC funding in 2019, to a global audience
11/06/2020
Digital banking is yet to throw up clear winners, and that means opportunity
Pure banks may have an edge, but tech giants will not shy away from an entry
11/06/2020
Biometrics present banks with opportunity amid need for better identity verification integration
BioCatch provides examples of behavioral biometrics value, iiDENTIFii wins bank customer
11/06/2020
Investment Firms Prudential Regime (“IFPR”) UK implementation – will you be ready ?
Firms should consider how prudential consolidation will apply and the way in which to meet any new requirements.
11/06/2020
Spain: Digital services tax enacted
The DST is an indirect tax that will apply to the provision of certain digital services to users located in Spain.
11/05/2020
Delta Financial Systems acquired by Bravura Solutions
Delta Financial Systems has joined large global group which specialises in products for financial institutions
11/05/2020
40 Innovative Solutions Shortlisted for MAS FinTech Awards
The theme for this year’s Awards is “Building Resilience, Seizing Opportunities, Emerging Stronger”.
11/05/2020
Record £7.1BN Flows into Responsible Investment Funds in 2020 So Far
Gross retail sales through Other UK Intermediaries including IFAs were £6.8 billion, representing a market share of 29%.
11/05/2020
Spanish banks lead development of blockchain-based digital ID model
The project is based on the Alastria digital identity model, which uses Ethereum and Quorum blockcain infrastructure to handle the transfer of user IDs between the participating organisations.
11/05/2020
CMA blocks investment technology merger between FNZ and GBST
Looking at how the sector is expected to develop in future, the CMA found no basis to suggest that entry or expansion by other suppliers would mitigate the harm caused by the merger.
11/04/2020
Hong Kong fintech Statrys secures $5 million funding round
Statrys is an innovative payments solution alternative geared towards SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs who require flexible banking and advanced Forex solutions that can enable them to grow globally.
11/04/2020
Emirati Financial Executive Urges Israeli Companies to Set Up Business in the UAE
We need technological innovation that can enter the fields of cybersecurity, pharmaceuticals, and sustainability.
11/04/2020
Finnish startup Cooler Future wants to fight climate change with impact investing, raises over €1 million
Cooler Future’s fund will use both traditional and modern analysis to decide which companies to back, but it hopes this climate-conscious approach to investing spreads far beyond its own portfolio.
11/04/2020
European financial institutions lose almost two thirds of applicants during onboarding
This year’s survey findings indicate a growing expectation gap between demographics.
11/03/2020
How Firms Can Leverage Technology to Ensure MiFID II Compliance
How financial institutions can leverage technology to ensure MiFID II compliance – and beyond
11/03/2020
Access Bank bets on tech
Access Bank Group has over 41,000 banking agents and believes that it can leverage its expertise in agent banking solutions to bank the unbanked and under-banked.