12/08/2016
The Russian App That Has Destroyed Privacy Forever
Imagine a smartphone app that lets anyone take a picture of anyone and then find that person on social networks
Innovation & Startups
12/07/2016
BaaS is becoming the sexiest vertical in fintech
Future Technologies is working on a cloud based core banking system
12/07/2016
Digital challenger bank Atom launches online-only mortgages as it hits £100 million in deposits
The mortgage market is pretty competitive
12/07/2016
Stellar Partners ICICI Bank, Enables Blockchain Money Transfers in India, Africa and Philippines
The new partnerships could have a telling and timely impact, particularly in India, a country still trying to find its feet following an unprecedented cash-freeze due to its government’s recent demonetization drive.
12/06/2016
Customers Don’t Prefer Chatbots Over Humans Yet—But They Will, Says Survey
Chatbot acceptance is up from Aspect’s 2015 survey, as are the number of chatbots available for consumers to interact with.
12/06/2016
The rise of biometric banking and business
This status means both hardware and software manufacturers are starting to see the value of investing in biometrics.
12/05/2016
European VCs are going to make flying cars a reality
There’s 14 times the amount of later stage capital committed in the U.S. versus Europe
12/05/2016
Fintech start-up Leveris in €15m international launch
The company has built a software system that provides all the technology needed to allow a bank to offer retail and lending services online.
12/05/2016
Banking Technology Awards 2016 – winners unveiled
The awards ceremony was hosted by city entrepreneur, writer and stand-up comedian Julia Streets.
12/05/2016
Standard Chartered emerges leader in consumer digital
We have been investing in developing our digital banking solutions not only to transform client experience, but also to provide them with the highest levels of security.
12/02/2016
Barclays, Techstars open applications for Cape Town fintech accelerator
The Barclays Accelerator first came to Africa at the beginning of this year, with Barclays Africa signing initial collaboration agreements with seven of the 10 startups that took part in the programme.
12/02/2016
Legal Experts Added to the DBS Fintech Stable
Has now joined the DBS HotSpot Pre-Accelerator programme as legal mentors.
12/01/2016
Capgemini Achieves AWS Financial Services Competency Status
Capgemini’s FS SBU earned competency status by demonstrating deep expertise in the AWS platform and undergoing an assessment of the security, performance, and reliability of its solutions.
12/01/2016
Citco Launches Enhanced Risk and Transparency Offerings for Alternative Investment Firms
New Dashboard Interface and Enhanced Suite of Analytical Tools Provide Clients with Comprehensive Risk Assessment
12/01/2016
Funding Wonder to Launch FINRA Registered Regulation Crowdfunding Platform
Online Lender will be Among the First to Offer Investments in Business Loans to Non-Accredited Investors
12/01/2016
Online deposit marketplace Raisin lands in Spain
This means our service enables Spanish savers to earn more without facing greater risk.
11/30/2016
Cognizant acquires CX agency
Mirabeau further strengthens our ability to work with clients to identify important insights
11/30/2016
Legal & General Backs Innovative UK Wide Venture Investment Platform
Legal & General sees an opportunity to help drive the institutionalisation of the venture asset class and create a leading venture investment ecosystem across the UK.
11/29/2016
Infosys Finacle partners with Emirates NBD and ICICI Bank to Launch First Blockchain Pilot Network
It achieved a near real-time transfer of invoices and purchase orders in a transparent and secure manner
11/29/2016
Kenyan tech-based firms set to benefit from Sh1bn AfDB Africa fund
The initiative has an initial reserve of Sh19 billion to start with expectations to leverage up to Sh127 billion in additional investments.