07/31/2019
The future of fintech
They want to innovate, they want to be digital and go beyond bricks and mortar on the ground
Comment & Analysis
07/30/2019
Embracing Southeast Asia: The Trend Toward Diversified Digital Ecosystems
The digital currency industry has entered a period of explosive growth
07/26/2019
Future-ready MSMEs betting big time on technology
Fintechs and banks have been collaborating to develop emerging technology-based offerings, and digital outreach to enhance the availability of MSME financing.
07/26/2019
How Africa can drive its own digital disruption
The advanced stage will take Africa to new heights.
07/26/2019
Major banks could face challenges from big tech with updated Reserve Bank rules
The rules are intended to create more competition by paving the way for new entrants to the market, including finance technology companies (or fintechs), to take a swipe at the banks’ crown.
07/23/2019
Catching the Unicorn
Crowdfunding is a relatively recent innovation whereby equity in a business is offered to the public via an online platform and participants typically invest relatively small amounts of cash.
07/23/2019
How Africa’s technology drive is being hijacked
Once again, Africa has almost bypassed the traditional banking system of cash accounts and credit cards, jumping straight into digital wallets, mobile transfers and online banking.
07/19/2019
Tensions between US-China over trade, technology ‘persistent’, could last for years, BlackRock says
Trade war weighing on confidence in capital expenditure and manufacturing, according to the BlackRock Investment Institute
07/19/2019
“DARQ” technology and disruptive M&A: gearing up for the “post-digital era”
The main questions related to this “post-digital shift” are; what is next, and how can companies get ahead? One possible answer appears to be “DARQ” technology, acquired through transactions with disruptive technology companies.
07/19/2019
Nordic roundup: Alecta ramps up robotics ahead of 2023 ITP bid
In the first half of 2019, the pension fund said its defined contribution (DC) product Alecta Optimal Pension generated a return of 11.8%, while its defined benefit (DB) product returned 8.5%.
07/17/2019
Technology alone won’t save you - IRESS
Don’t fear change, fear the absence of it.
07/15/2019
Why Millennials In Africa Are Turning To Bitcoin
Just like a millennial in other parts of the world, their smartphones are loaded into their skinny jeans or within easy reach at all times – and so are their Luno bitcoin wallets.
07/14/2019
The GCC's smallest island is attracting startup attention
The tiny nation – the smallest in the GCC – is punching well above its weight
07/14/2019
Incoming President of the European Central Bank Calls Crypto ‘Disruptive’, Ripple and Circle ‘Helpful’
Lagarde will replace Mario Draghi as president of the ECB on November 1. She has been elected by representatives of 28 European countries.
07/12/2019
Data beyond the desktop by Iress
We bring direct connectivity from 16 data centres
07/12/2019
Iress named Best Market Data Provider
The awards, hosted by Goodacre, recognise outstanding suppliers of services and systems to the regulated financial services sector.
07/12/2019
Deutsche will not be the last victim of the automation wave
Investment banks are having to spend billions just to try to keep up
07/11/2019
Asset management ‘way behind’ on AI, experts say
Panellists at Financial News event talk AI, sports coaching and the problem with accelerators
07/11/2019
Can robots learn to manage risk?
Will machine learning transform risk management or give birth to a new breed of model risk? Probably both
07/09/2019
Jacobi Raises $7.7M in Funding
The capital raise also coincides with the launch of Jacobi’s office in London, building on locations in Brisbane and San Francisco.