07/29/2019
Is the next fintech unicorn being built by ex-bankers in Poland?
Despite all the worries and limitations, a banking licence gives scale and access to an even larger customer base, especially in the retail space.
Innovation & Startups
07/29/2019
Challenger bank Judo raises $400 million
Judo launched last year looking to tap into the shortfall in lending to small and medium-sized businesses and was granted a full banking licence in May this year.
07/26/2019
China promises rich opportunities for fintech talent: Hays
China is home to the world’s biggest banking sector, yet it is also underdeveloped.
07/26/2019
Vision to Reality: Creating a Universal Digital ID for UK Financial Services Consumers
The UK has no such system.
07/26/2019
Fund management fintech scores deal with £60bn pension scheme
The Australian start-up's European operations are led by former Fidelity International lead Curtis Evans
07/25/2019
TSB switches to Temenos, claims it will make life easier for customers
With Temenos Infinity, TSB gains leading customer acquisition capabilities
07/25/2019
Optiva Securities selects JHC Neon to support new services
The deal follows JHC’s recently announced partnership which makes Neon available for clients of Jarvis Investment Management.
07/25/2019
SS&C’s front-to-back platform signs up 70 clients
The combined front-to-back platform been adopted by a range of SS&C's hedge fund clients looking to optimise operational efficiency.
07/25/2019
Tech platform SquareBook aims to entice more companies to list
UK start-up receives regulatory approval as it looks to sidestep investment banks
07/25/2019
Switzerland Leads In Innovation-But China Is Catching Up
Bruno Lanvin, executive director of Global Indices at INSEAD, discusses the latest findings.
07/25/2019
How BBVA Is Using AI To Fight Against AI-Armed Fraudsters
The Tracker also examines how these technologies are beginning to be used in new markets like South Africa and India.
07/25/2019
Asian fintech startup, Cheers Paytech, chooses Mambu as core banking system
The Cheers Wallet Engine, powered with Mambu, will further enable the strong adoption by those currently suffering from financial exclusion to not only access mobile payments, but to become an active part of the wider global digital economy.”
07/25/2019
EY inks agreement with Open Banking Nigeria
This interoperability would result in the development of modern payment services, cost saving for operators and increased innovation while also guaranteeing information security and privacy
07/25/2019
How Innovative Technologies are Transforming the Banking and Financial Industry
At the same time, the physical aspect of banking started losing ground, with banks such Santander slashing their branch network by almost a fifth!
07/25/2019
ICS Financial Systems named winner of Best Banking & Financial Software Solutions Award 2019 by World Finance
Thanks to its state-of-the-art product offering, ICSFS has been named as the winner of World Finance’s Best Banking and Financial Software Solutions Award 2019.
07/24/2019
UAE fastest growing e-commerce market in MENA
E-commerce transactions will grow 23 per cent on average annually between 2018 and 2022
07/24/2019
India’s FinTech Cube Wealth expands asset management biz in UK, Hong Kong
At present, it manages investment portfolios and provides investment advice from SEBI and the Reserve Bank of India registered advisers.
07/23/2019
Fintech startup soCash raises US$6 mil in series B funding round
The funding round was led by Glory Limited, a pioneer in the development and manufacture of cash handling machines and systems headquartered in Himeji, Japan. Glory currently has a global reach of over 100 countries.
07/23/2019
Adobe aims to integrate voice technology, design as consumers struggle with UX
Adobe aims to integrate voice technology, design as consumers struggle with UX
07/23/2019
Can tech really democratise investing?
Robo-advisory services are enabling investors with varying levels of capital to access financial advice, but a level playing field remains elusive