12/20/2018
Embracing digital technology in banking
This is because most developing countries do not have legacy systems to migrate from, thus, they basically start from the ground up with the best technology available on the day.
Innovation & Startups
12/20/2018
KBZ Bank selects Finastra to capture upcoming growth opportunity in Myanmar’s expanding treasury market
Treasury management solution helps KBZ Bank automate systems, manage risk and increase operational efficiencies
12/20/2018
Demand for RegTech solutions to intensify as regulatory burden looms larger
Private equity professionals predict the highest levels of demand for RegTech solutions with 97 per cent expecting to see a continued rise.
12/19/2018
UK tech firm Blippar collapses into administration
He claimed to have founded his business from a Delhi slum, leading him to be dubbed a "real-life Slumdog Millionaire".
12/19/2018
FundedByMe gets the nod for UAE crowdfunding debut
Equity crowdfunding platform FundedByMe is looking forward to next year as it has got approval to start operating in Dubai.
12/18/2018
BPI eyes digital transformation to future-proof banking business
Despite the majority talking about how "difficult" 2018 was, Consing said the country's strong economic growth "has helped a lot" in the banking business.
12/18/2018
Backstop Solutions Group to Acquire BarclayHedge
Leading cloud-based technology provider deepens its productivity portfolio for institutional investors by adding capabilities in alternative investment data and indices
12/18/2018
creditshelf launches first digital securitisation of SME loans together with CrossLend
The securitisation is processed via CrossLend's digital securitisation platform.
12/18/2018
KBZ Bank selects Finastra to capture upcoming growth opportunity in Myanmar’s expanding treasury market
Treasury management solution helps KBZ Bank automate systems, manage risk and increase operational efficiencies
12/17/2018
Top-10 Artificial Intelligence Startups in Ireland
It has low taxes, a highly ranked education system, a youthful population, and an established tech framework in the private sector.
12/17/2018
Banking Technology Awards 2018: and the winners are…
The event was hosted by stand-up comedian Sean Collins and it was a night to remember!
12/14/2018
Capgemini Named a Leader in the 2018 Application Services in Global Banking PEAK MatrixTM by Everest Group
Evolving consumer demands, competition from digital native firms, and a digital talent gap puts stress on banks to execute digital initiatives at speed and scale.
12/13/2018
One of London’s fastest-growing financial startups is unfazed by Brexit chaos
Storonsky says that despite Brexit turmoil, investment and access to highly skilled talent haven’t been an issue
12/12/2018
Chinese VC Investments Tops US for First Time
‘Red unicorns’ take in $56 billion in first half of 2018.
12/12/2018
Barclays app turns on retailers with “turn off” spending feature
A button within the app now allows the customer to choose which types of retailers they are able to spend with, meaning any attempted payments that fall within the “turned off” category will be automatically declined.
12/11/2018
PayPal gives a Toss about Viva Republica’s $80m funding
Toss, which started as a peer-to-peer (P2P) money transfer service in 2015, has become a platform providing financial services, with more than ten million users.
12/11/2018
Australian banks preparing for major ATM fleet cull
Regulator green lights national consolidation.
12/11/2018
Stellar And Ripple penetrate further into traditional banking
But the banking and finance industry isn’t sitting idle either.
12/11/2018
Finantix announces a strategic growth investment by Motive Partners
The announced transaction follows strong financial results for Finantix which has experienced significant growth in recent years with now over 250 specialists in 7 cities and a global customer base spanning more than 45 countries.
12/10/2018
point launches FX solution for wealth managers
edgeFX aims to speed up the process of making international payments and money transfers using the fastest and most economical payment services and allows clients to manage their account simply and efficiently.