12/05/2018
Emirates NBD's Liv. signs long-term innovation services deal with Australian payments Fintech, Verrency
Liv. is a mobile-only bank offering a lifestyle-first intuitive banking experience targeted at millennials.
Innovation & Startups
12/05/2018
KFH offers new types of gold bullion starting from 10grams
Meeting different capabilities of customers
12/04/2018
Jupiter rebrands financial fund for fintech focus
JP Morgan and Citigroup remain top holdings despite shift in investment focus
12/04/2018
Finserve Africa pushes for a level financial playing field
Among the initiatives it Finserve has rolled-out include Jenga Payment Gateway and APIs
12/03/2018
4 ways South Africa’s new digital banks can win the market
“Unlike their challengers, the four universal banks have the principal advantage of being able to serve a sizeable share of South Africa’s retail and corporate banking customers,” said Jorge Camarate, Strategy& partner in PwC’s
12/03/2018
Universal Banks pursue large scale digital transformation
Jorge Camarate, Strategy& Partner in PwC’s financial services division says: “Unlike their challengers, the four universal banks have the principal advantage of being able to serve a sizeable share of South Africa’s retail and corpor
12/02/2018
FinTech offers "huge" opportunity for Islamic banks to serve unbanked people
Bahrain keen on expanding its role as a regional financial centre
11/29/2018
Here Comes the Blockchain Phone
A premium device called Block will hit the market in the first quarter of 2019, with a better built-in camera, a faster processing chip and integrated crypto wallet.
11/29/2018
Hong Kong start-up Oriente raises $145m in funding
Fintech firm to develop products, extend reach in South-East Asia
11/29/2018
How Dubai offers the most comprehensive package to aspiring entrepreneurs
The city provides a fascinating new arena for entrepreneurs and start-ups
11/29/2018
Finablr acquires digital payments company TimesofMoney
TimesofMoney to expand into new markets
11/28/2018
Labuan IBFC sets sights on Asian fintech industry
The midshore jurisdiction’s readily available structures and solutions as well as unique Regulatory stance makes it an Asian domicile of choice for Fintech businesses
11/27/2018
Moody’s Analytics Wins in Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2018
The Moody’s Analytics Regulatory Reporting Module was Highly Commended in the Best Regulatory Reporting Solution category.
11/27/2018
Singaporean fintechs engage with UAE digital bank
They are integrating with the banking and financial ecosystem in the UAE
11/26/2018
Finastra opens new office in Bucharest
Located over three floors, the Finastra office holds 800 working spaces, 53 meeting rooms, six lunch areas, a gym and multiple relaxation rooms.
11/26/2018
Why Innovative Leaders Remain Critical
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven business environment, companies must continually innovate to succeed, but too many lack the leadership needed to deliver change, says a DHR International-sponsored report by Harvard Business Review Analytic S
11/25/2018
SEI chief Al West says innovate or die
US group’s founder on how he moved from engineering into asset management
11/22/2018
Cloudera partners with Bank Rakyat Indonesia on Data-Driven Journey to Boost Growth and Accelerate Financial Inclusion in Indonesia
One of Indonesia's largest state-owned banks increases its customer base and revenue while strengthening its fraud detection capability through machine learning and advanced analytics with Cloudera
11/22/2018
Naver’s Line prepping to start internet-only bank in Taiwan
Taipei Fubon Bank is the second-biggest shareholder with a 25.1 percent stake, while CTBC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank Taiwan and Union Bank of Taiwan each hold 5 percent, Line Financial said on Wednesday.
11/22/2018
Tech edge, expertise and eco-approach forge Cathay United Bank’s leadership in Asia
Cathay United Bank aims to create a comprehensive banking platform across Asia by investing in digital technology to capitalise on the fintech revolution