08/18/2020
Xceedance partners with BriteCore to support systems integration
P&C insurers urgently need to adopt new digital capabilities to improve services and increase efficiency, are making investments in cloud technologies and digital channels.
Innovation & Startups
08/17/2020
What is a virtual bank? Which ones are in Hong Kong and are they safe?
Virtual banks are also insured by the Deposit Protection Scheme, so any amount up to HK$500,000 is secured by the Hong Kong government even if they go out of business.
08/17/2020
Finance - No looking back as pace of digital banking accelerates
Now, there is a focus (among banks) on revamping advanced technologies and tools for online customer service such as chatbots and data analytics.
08/17/2020
StanChart, NTUC Enterprise plan digital-only bank in Singapore
Mr Alex Twigg, co-founder of Australian start-up Judo Bank, has been hired for the business, which has been code-named "Project Phoenix," the people added.
08/17/2020
Duck Creek Shares Jump; Coronavirus Drives Insurance Technology Demand
The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing the insurance sector to rely heavily on technology to reach customers, putting the focus on startups such as SoftBank-backed Lemonade Inc., which recently also priced its IPO well above the targeted range.
08/17/2020
Bureau Veritas - Testing Partner for The ioXt Alliance to validate cybersecurity of IoT devices
Bureau Veritas' 7layers in Germany has been authorized by the ioXt Alliance as one of the test labs to offer third-party testing to verify the compliance of IoT devices.
08/16/2020
Saudi Arabia Launches a New Event Focused on Tech
Backed by a multitude of government organisations, LEAP will serve as a catalyst for monumental digital transformation across every sector of Saudi industry and business.
08/16/2020
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange launches TASE Up, a new platform to access tech investments
The electronic platform is expected to help companies and investors recover from the devastating impact of Covid-19
08/14/2020
The firm held data about people who had donated to the trust that manages the Bletchley Park museum.
The mansion and grounds are now a museum open to the public.
08/14/2020
Iris ID Makes Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
The Inc. 5000 ranking is the second major commendation that Iris ID has received in the past few months.
08/14/2020
Fintech startup claims record for 64 Open Banking interfaces
Open Banking is a system of computer-to-computer interfaces that enable users to see all their bank balances in one place.
08/14/2020
Why multi-acquiring is crucial for retailers in a post-Wirecard world
At a critical time, when cashflow was of utmost importance for survival, this was an unwelcome challenge for many businesses to overcome.
08/14/2020
IDnow: Putting a new face on identity verification
IDnow’s expert knowledge of German regulation, which is considered one of the most highly regulated markets globally
08/13/2020
Ingdan Innovations Introduces Leading Strategic Investor, Guangdong Finance Fund Management
Will Enable Resumption of High Growth in the Company's Core Business
08/13/2020
Sales Software Startup Gong Reaches $2.2 Billion Valuation After Seeing Revenue Triple During The Pandemic
Coatue led the Series D funding that takes Gong’s valuation to $2.2 billion from $750 million after its previous round.
08/13/2020
DBS Vickers remains resilient with digitalisation and collaborative efforts
“Digital trading has become the new normal over the last few years and it is what customers have come to expect amid the Covid-19 pandemic," said Lionel Lim, chief executive officer of DBSV on Wednesday.
08/13/2020
The Need for Automation in ESG Investing
Some 35% of respondents believed that there would be significant increases while 52% thought there would be marginal gains for ESG.
08/13/2020
Sombank Selects Temenos Cloud-Native Technology to Deliver Digital Islamic Banking Services in Somalia
Temenos technology will enable Sombank to accelerate digital transformation and offer a unified banking experience to customers in branch and online
08/13/2020
PGIM Partners With iCapital To Enhance HNW Access To Alternatives
iCapital's platform will augment PGIM Investments’ distribution and servicing capabilities, supporting financial advisors and their high-net-worth clients by allowing them to more easily access PGIM’s real estate, private credit and other
08/12/2020
Asset managers: Virtual AGMs are no replacement for in-person meetings
Commentators anticipate 'hybrid AGMs' will be the new norm