07/11/2017
Brits unmoved by new digital challengers
One of Mastercard’s biggest partners in mobile banking is app-based startup Monzo.
Research
07/11/2017
UK business growth ambitions high, but IT innovation hindered
18% are cautious about change, putting digital transformation budgets on hold for now
07/10/2017
deVere boss sells last STM shares to focus on fintech
There has been enormous, international interest in our challenger bank, deVere Vault since its launch in April.
07/07/2017
Technology Works Best When Combined With Human Intelligence
Advisors don't need to fear robo advisors, but they need to adopt the technology to meet evolving client demand.
07/07/2017
Meet South Africa’s tech billionaires
Koos Bekker sits atop the list when it comes to wealth in tech
07/06/2017
Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’Neil review – trouble with algorithms
This powerful study, subtitled How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy, exposes the bias in predictive modelling
07/06/2017
Hong Kong Resurgence: Asian Financial Center Targets Fintech Dominance
d’Haussy leads campaigns to promote Hong Kong as the premier Fintech Hub and attract best and brightest companies in the industry.
07/05/2017
Banks’ inflexible and restrictive processes leave fraud victims frustrated
The study found that 42 per cent of those aged 16-44 years old stated that they do feel restricted by their bank or credit card provider by procedures that are in place to protect them from being exposed to fraud.
07/04/2017
Singapore finance sector sees boom in tech jobs, even as industry growth slows
Management consultancy Kelly Services estimates that IT on the whole will require between 15,000 and 30,000 more workers by 2020.
07/03/2017
Don't fear the rise of the robots, says UK tech sector
UK tech experts say that the appeal of robotics and AI has the potential for reducing menial tasks in the workplace.
07/03/2017
Machines and humans team up to hone quantitative investing
Technology is enabling managers to use data analysis to exploit the market and reduce risk
07/02/2017
Facebook wins Australian patent for Messenger payments
Facebook's payments patent, originally logged in the US, was filed in several markets across the world.
06/30/2017
Powering the platforms: Whose technology is the best?
Should platforms take more control of their technology?
06/29/2017
Can traditional banks keep up with fin-tech innovations?
Payments and transactions are being conducted seamlessly through mobile apps while banks increasingly go global, multi-service, low-cost and digital.
06/28/2017
JCB International partners with Allied Wallet for online and POS merchant acceptance
The first phase of the partnership will see systems integration for JCB ecommerce acceptance in Q4'17, then becoming fully operational including POS certification during 2018.
06/28/2017
KKR exits Visma in one of Europe’s biggest software buyouts
Singapore sovereign fund and HgCapital increase stakes in Nordic cloud service
06/27/2017
AI to drive GDP gains of $15.7 trillion - PwC
"The big challenge is how to secure the right talent, technology and access to data to make the most of this opportunity."
06/26/2017
Promises and pitfalls in Cambodia's online business world
Young and growing internet population could mean opportunities for investors
06/26/2017
A deeper look at the Middle East's FinTech market
The quarterly report noted that despite VC investments slowing down in the second half of 2016, the year concluded with $2bn invested in Q416 across 200 deals.
06/26/2017
Typical UK bank will waste £10m annually on inefficient KYC checks as AMLD4 regulation comes into force
However, the report concludes that most eID schemes will not be ready for some time and recommends advanced mobile technology to bridge the gap.