11/13/2018
Avaloq enhances ecosystem through a venture capital fund
Avaloq Ventures will look to partner with third-party investors such as banks, wealth and asset managers, and established fintech companies in providing capital.
Innovation & Startups
11/13/2018
Bahrain and Singapore strengthen cooperation in FinTech
The MOU also sets out a common framework to help FinTech companies prepare for regulatory requirements in both countries.
11/09/2018
Dubai payments firm Network International selects banks for potential listing
The IPO could value the firm at about $3bn
11/08/2018
Bahrain authority recognises InfoWatch’s contribution to cybersecurity
The company then received an award in the International Recognition category.
11/07/2018
Fujitsu sets up new AI business in Vancouver
The new Fujitsu business is set to benefit from the strong support and cooperation of the British Columbia government, and the Canadian government.
11/06/2018
Cryptocurrency millionaire is building his own city. From scratch.
The new community will include schools, offices, homes, commerce, and that absolute essential for any idyllic new town, an e-gaming arena.
11/06/2018
Eversheds Sutherland in Global Roll Out of Innovation Platform
Idea Drop is an innovative crowdsourcing mobile and web App developed for organizations to capture and curate ideas from employees.
11/06/2018
SPD Bank and Temenos launch Innovation Lab to power digital ecosystem
Top 10 Chinese bank partners with Temenos to foster API-driven innovation
11/05/2018
KFH launches KFH Xpress for instant cross-border money transfer
KFH continuing efforts to offer superior customer service while adopting digitization and the latest financial technology.
11/05/2018
Robo Advisory Firm-Sarwa, First to Graduate from DFSA's Regulatory Sandbox
This included continuous monitoring, ongoing engagement and frequent feedback.
11/02/2018
Guernsey States approves proposals for Electronic Agents Legislation
Whilst the Electronic Transactions Law was drafted with a degree of “future proofing” in mind, and is arguably sufficient to encompass many of the uses of technology that exist today, the certainty that the new legislation will bring is to be
11/01/2018
Launch of Gibraltar Association for New Technologies Boosts Country's Expanding Blockchain Ecosystem
The association will establish formal lines of communication between policy makers and the private sector in Gibraltar’s fast developing blockchain industry as well as facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas, with a view to enhancing public
11/01/2018
A Fintech Decade: Reflection and Predictions
Central banks devised unorthodox measures to increase money supply in the economy, which inadvertently pushed up prices across all asset classes.
10/31/2018
Singapore still beats Hong Kong over Asia's open banking readiness crown
DBS and OCBC are regional pioneers in fintech and innovation.
10/31/2018
RAKBANK to tie-up with three new fintech firms
Banks, have to work with fintech firms rather then consider them competition.
10/31/2018
Finastra launches Open Banking Readiness Index in Asia Pacific
Unveiled during Hong Kong Fintech Week, the research reveals that 84% of the top 146 banks in Asia Pacific are considering collaborating with external partners to enhance their Open Banking capabilities between 2018 and 2020.
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.
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