10/31/2018
Fintechs blend technology and traditional processes
Innovations in the field of RegTech, blockchain, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital-only banking are fuelling fintech's rapid growth in the region.
Innovation & Startups
10/30/2018
IRESS releases automated personal advice solution and announces implementation with WA Super
The multi-advice, multi-channel solution, drawing on information within the fund registry, allows members to set their retirement objectives, review projections and then make choices to optimise their retirement outcomes.
10/30/2018
Adidas Creator’s Family Office-owned $70 Mn Sports Tech Fund to Invest in Indian Startups
ADvantage and leAD will help Indian startups with global exposure with strong network in US and Europe that can help them expand business rapidly and with marketing, sales, legal and contractual assistance, apart from funds.
10/30/2018
DBS Launches Startup Matching Platform, Revamping Earlier Program
Startup Xchange is great as it helps the ecosystem of startups, DBS and its customers to commercialise emerging technology solutions to quickly achieve shared business goals
10/29/2018
Disrupting The Old Order: Fintech In MENA
While total investment in fintech companies worldwide in H1 2018 hit US$57.9 billion across 875 deals, the $2 billion fintech market in the MENA region has only seen $150 million in investments in the last couple of years.
10/25/2018
Neat Raises US$3M in Funding
Led by David Rosa, CEO & Co-Founder, and Igor Wos, CTO & Co-Founder, Neat is mobile bank which currently offers two products
10/24/2018
Orion Gets Closer to Its TAMP Purchase
Orion announces an expansion related to its purchase of FTJ FundChoice, a $10 billion AUM TAMP purchased earlier this year.
10/22/2018
Japan’s Dai-ichi Life invests 300 million yen in cyborg technology startup
MELTIN’s technology “is expected to have a positive social impact by reducing the risks of accidents and related incidents involving work in hazardous environments
10/22/2018
Jersey TechAwards winners announced
The event took place in the Chart Room at Castle Quay and the awards were presented by comedian Dominic Frisby.
10/21/2018
AlphaCode awards R16m to eight SA fintech startups
The winning fintech entrepreneurs will also have access to the broader RMI network.
10/19/2018
UK Businesses Call on Banks to Step Up Innovation, Offer Open Banking Services
Surveying over 450 SME owners in the UK, innovative banking services were cited as the biggest demand, highlighting an opportunity for banks to encourage SMEs to switch providers.
10/18/2018
SGSS and Addventa agree exclusive partnership
This service relies on figures produced by Analytics & Reporting by SGSS, the performance and risk analysis reporting tool of SGSS, and also on Addventa’s artificial intelligence solutions.
10/17/2018
Empower people to use new technologies
Bring in a cultural change to embrace new tech, say experts at Gitex Technology Week
10/15/2018
It Took Germany's Merkel To Spur Israeli Women In Tech Into Action
There were venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, government officials and mind-blowing medical diagnostics displays.
10/15/2018
That start-up you love is probably funded by Saudi oil wealth
It shouldn't be terribly surprising that a country with vast oil wealth is pouring money into high-growth tech companies in an effort to diversify away from the fossil fuel.
10/15/2018
Bank of Beirut Implements Wolters Kluwer’s IFRS 9 Solution
The accounting standard replaces the IAS 39 standard and came into effect at the start of the year.
10/12/2018
Bermuda — At Home in the Innovation Nation
Bermuda boasts a very sophisticated professional services market so it was pretty easy to stand ourselves up quickly and correctly.
10/11/2018
Africa Prudential Seeks Technology Adoption
AfCFTA will create opportunities for greater bargaining power and employment creation on the continent
10/10/2018
Dubai launches its first investment week amid record foreign inflows
The event, focused on new technologies and private-public partnerships, is aimed at attracting more private investment to boost growth and job creation amid soft employment figures.
10/09/2018
Chinese hedge fund manager launching decentralized venture capital ecosystem
An Incubation Committee made up of 21 SuperNodes will then jointly decide on whether a project will be approved for incubation. Once chosen, funds will be allocated and distributed through SNC’s Foundation.