Managers of Wealth Fintech

StatPro continues strong progress with acquisitions, partnerships, and new hires

Justin Wheatley, CEO of StatPro, says: “Our 2018 partnership with Broadridge re-affirmed our role as a leader in the performance and risk analytics space.”

Vietnamese Banks Ramp up Fintech Development

These raised just US$3 million in funding in 2017 but strong growth is expected in the years to come. Some of Vietnam’s most notable digital and mobile payment platforms and startups include MoMo, 123Pay, Mobivi, NganLuong, and Payoo.

Investment Association Announces Second Cohort Applications For Fintech Accelerator Velocity

By taking the lead on attracting innovative FinTech firms, we are ensuring that our industry remains globally competitive

Indonesia’s KinerjaPay collects $200m funding

Rio Chandranegara, business development at Wahana Group, adds that while KinerjaPay is one of the “leading digital market players in Indonesia, it is also a US company which trades in the world’s most liquid market in the US”.

Olu Oyinsan Launches $10m Venture Fund for Early Stage Startups in Nigeria

Managing partner and Director of Oui Capital, Olu Oyinsan was until recently a vice president at Ingressive Capital where he pioneered investments.

PPS Joins Plug and Play - Bridging Silicon Valley and South Africa

This partnership increases Plug and Play's exposure in South Africa, a region with a wealth of untapped opportunities.

Central Bank of Kuwait modernizes Technology Platform

TCS BaNCS is unique in its functional range across core banking, Payments, Treasury, Bonds settlement and Clearing capabilities, consolidating a range of services into a single solution.

Dubai Financial Services Authority welcomes new sandbox cohort

A great variety of applications was received from firms wanting to be part of this latest cohort, launched in November 2018.

RBS buys stake in technology start-up

The bank is aiming to take on new digital-only challenger banks.

DFSA regulatory accepts seven new firms to apply for an Innovation Testing Licence

The Innovation Testing Licence forms part of the DFSA’s commitment to support innovation and the development of financial technology.

Police warn of 63pc rise in ‘SIM swapping’ scams that allow hackers to clear out your bank account

The scam uses a well-known flaw in mobile phone networks which allows fraudsters to swap or “port” a phone number to a new SIM card or phone network.

How France’s regulator is leading the way in fintech innovation

It’s also been quick to harness the expertise of other like-minded jurisdictions, with the establishment of joint agreements with their colleagues overseas, including Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA).

Asian markets offer major opportunities for fintechs

Enterprise Ireland had a major presence at both events, aiming to raise the profile of Irish fintech providers and introduce them to key players in Asia.

Fintech Firm Partners with Latino Group to Expand Financial Services

Members of NHCLC Receive Digital Wallet & Direct Deposit Solutions Linked To Banks

Citi's Israeli Innovation Ensures Bank Stays Ahead of Rivals

Executives who visit go back ‘wowed,’ Citi Israel CEO Neil Corney tells ‘Post.’

CEO of Saudi Arabia’s newest technology investment fund STV shoots for the moon

STV is looking for world-changing investment opportunities.

Online Lender iwoca Connects to Barclays & HSBC Under Open Banking Rules

iwoca’s announcement today demonstrates that the potential of Open Banking to transform how small businesses manage their finances is being realised.

Fintech Unicorn Brex Considers Brazil Launch

When the time is right and plans to launch in the co-founders' home country progress, the fintech's local connections - combined with its unicorn status and cash - should come in handy.

Majesco acquires software solutions provider Exaxe

Together, we’ll focus on bringing continuous innovation to our customers, helping them take advantage of the market opportunities in insurance with cloud and digital transformation.

10 super expensive things owned by world’s richest tech billionaires

Tesla founder and CEO is known for his eccentricities.

Innovation & Startups