06/01/2020
African Bank Limited adopts award-winning RegTech Arctic Intelligence’s solution, AML Accelerate
The output enables African Bank to measure overall financial crime risks and ensure their AML program is proportionate to the level of risk.
Innovation & Startups
06/01/2020
HSEVEN launches three programmes for African entrepreneurs
The three programmes target startups with two to five founders that are still in an early stage of conception and aim to impact Africa through innovative services, products, and business models.
06/01/2020
Aussie robo platform launches in Malaysia
The platform will make use of mutual funds managed by local firm PNB.
05/31/2020
National Australia Bank Strengthens Security
The encrypted voiceprint will be securely stored and used to easily identify a customer the next time that individual calls in.
05/29/2020
Generali Accelerates Finance Transformation in Hong Kong with SAP Solutions
To that end, Generali Life went live earlier this month with a number of SAP solutions to automate business processes, enhance operational efficiency, generate business insights with a centralized financial data hub and integrate existing finance solution
05/29/2020
IOSCO consults on outsourcing principles to ensure operational resilience
The proposed Principles on Outsourcing are based on IOSCO´s 2005 Outsourcing Principles for Market Intermediaries and the 2009 Outsourcing Principles for Markets but their
05/29/2020
Digital Banking Surge to Continue Post Coronavirus Pandemic
Several banks have modified or curtailed in-person branch services to abide by social-distancing norms and avoid rush and keep employees safe.
05/28/2020
Filinvest and 'Plug and Play' form alliance to accelerate digital innovations in the Philippines
This is a first in the Philippines and the team from Filinvest is one of the most forward-thinking corporate groups we have worked with thus far, so we look forward to collaborating more closely on various initiatives.
05/28/2020
Digital-Only is the Next-Normal
The Covid crisis will put many weak banks out of business.
05/28/2020
Is Treasury killing fintech innovations?
Even in cases of credit guarantee schemes for MSMEs, the sector has had no energy to stimulate growth.
05/27/2020
Covid-19 will intensify the battle of the banks
However, innovative banks that can harness their ability to use technology to cut costs and meet customers’ changing needs are likely to navigate the current crisis much better.
05/27/2020
Dubai Financial Services Authority to host RegTech Live event
Through this event, we hope that participants gain insights and knowledge from our expert industry panelists and have a wider understanding on how technology plays an important role in regulatory frameworks.
05/26/2020
FinTech Alliance SaaS Solution Marks Change
The fact that cloud technology makes use of a wide variety of frameworks and open source code means that financial institutions have found adoption of these technologies less than ideal.
05/26/2020
Blockpass debuts branded WebID version of its award winning digital identity protocol
This process seamlessly accommodates onboarding of existing Blockpass users via their reusable identity profile as well as new users to Blockpass.
05/26/2020
Australian Bond Exchange, IRESS Integration Set to Transform Australian Bond Investing
The Australian Bond Exchange is Australia’s pre-eminent marketplace for investing in Australian bonds
05/26/2020
No 5G testing is being carried out in Malta, Finance Minister says
Scicluna said no local service providers or other operators are registered with the MCA to use frequencies for 5G testing.
05/26/2020
Technology & Innovation Update Q2 2020
The advancement of 5G technology is expected to further accelerate digitisation of the economy as a whole.
05/26/2020
Global Finance names Ecobank Most Innovative Bank in Africa
At the virtual awards announcement, Anita Hawser, European Editor at Global Finance and Lead, Global Finance Awards evaluation team, noted that companies recognized at the Innovators 2020 significantly stood apart.
05/22/2020
New OutSystems Capabilities Give Enterprises the Dev Tools They Need to Meet the Strategic Mandate on Digital Accessibility
Global Accessibility Awareness Day Puts a Spotlight on Inclusiveness in Digital; OutSystems 70 Development Accelerators Guarantee Customers Can Deliver
05/22/2020
CapBridge Financial Secures Investments From SGInnovate and Hong Kong Cyberport Macro Fund In Series A Extension; Set To Accelerate Tech Development And Expand Presence In Hong Kong English
With the support from SGInnovate, CapBridge is expected to accelerate the development of its technology solutions, and deploy blockchain technology to optimise share tracking, private equity investments, and securities trading settlements for private comp