08/05/2019
KKR to acquire majority stake in German fintech heidelpay from AnaCap
KKR will acquire a majority shareholding in the company, with Mirko Hüllemann, founder and CEO of heidelpay, and other key managers remaining as long-term shareholders.
Innovation & Startups
08/05/2019
FinTech disruption of financial services real, says FITC CEO
She said FinTech would help in cross-boarder payment and help bring in more funds from the Diaspora into the economy.
08/05/2019
moneycorp acquires the Rochford Group in Australia
Rochford’s specialist treasury services offer bespoke solutions to clients, allowing them to manage the impact of treasury risks on cash, profitability and their balance sheets.
08/01/2019
Saudi Arabia's new robo-advisory services set to attract millennial, women investors
The kingdom's drive to lead and innovate in the fintech space can potentially attract new segments of investors
08/01/2019
Capital One Hack Hits the Reputation of a Tech-Savvy Bank
The lender is known for diving into new technology ahead of its peers. But that could become a liability.
07/31/2019
Microsoft and Publicis Sapient build digital trade finance bank in six months
Trade finance, unlike consumer banking, has not been reimagined in the context of a digital world.
07/31/2019
Iress announces changes to Xplan
The upgrades include organising menus and screens so users can find what they need more quickly and efficiently.
07/31/2019
Fintech and bank partnerships can grow SMEs
“While some SMEs are hesitant to make the shift towards digital, the reality is that they no longer have a choice.
07/31/2019
The Fintech Revolution: Who Are The New Competitors In Banking?
The massive use of mobile phones has allowed great successes, such as that of M-Pesa in Kenya and ten other African countries, which over the past decade has enabled more than 30 million users to transfer money, take out loans and make deposits using mobi
07/31/2019
Singapore AI start-up Taiger targets Dubai for growth
Artificial intelligence start-up announces opening of new office in Dubai following $25m Series B funding
07/31/2019
IRESS as preferred provider for core advisory software
IRESS is a technology company providing software and services to the financial services sector across investment management, financial advice and trading and market data.
07/30/2019
Fintech gains grounds in UAE
Fintech has surged as the most successful sector as it eases the movement of finances seamless, without boundaries making payment gateways very crucial, with data and security being at the core.
07/30/2019
Firm told to pay out in advice dispute
The Zurich based cashflow lender Tradeplus24 has opened an Australian operation based in Melbourne, because of the stronger Victorian Government support.
07/30/2019
Why fintech has become ‘the new normal’
CX is no longer a 'nice to have' in financial services— fintech startups are filling the void.
07/30/2019
AWS Launches Region in the Middle East
Hyper scale infrastructure includes three Availability Zones and connects the Middle East to AWS’s global network to power the region’s push for digital transformation
07/30/2019
Digital Jersey forms global network of ambassadors
Audrey Lescot, Policy Officer at Digital Jersey, said: “Jersey’s digital diaspora means there's a ready-made network of people with the potential to amplify our key messages.
07/30/2019
Northern Trust to acquire digital investment advice platform
This powerful combination will bring innovative digital investment advice – built for advisors, by advisors – and greater choice to financial advisors
07/30/2019
Morgan Stanley unveils new sustainable investing analytics
Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient uses technology to provide both transparency and the ability to customize portfolios for specific impact objectives
07/29/2019
The uncertainty and disruption facing CEOs today
In an environment where digital innovation is critical for resilience and long-term success, CEOs are clear that cyber security excellence is much more than a defensive or mitigating capability.
07/29/2019
Waking Up To The Future Of Banking: UAE Fintech Startups Take On The Challenge Of Financial Inclusion
Entrepreneurs in the UAE highlight banking services, and in particular the obstacles to opening a bank account, as their number 1 challenge according to entrepreneurship advocacy white paper released by Dubai Chamber and Roland Berger in 2018.