04/19/2017
Malaysian Central Bank Wants Fintech Solutions
The call for participation for ideas is now open through the Fintech Hacks initiative which aims to identify pain points in the delivery and consumption of financial services.
Innovation & Startups
04/19/2017
IBS ranks Temenos number one best-selling digital banking and channels system
Regulation is also driving the need for replacement technology platforms and upgrades, a trend supported by our recent report with The Economist Intelligence Unit.
04/19/2017
Accenture’s FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific to open applications for 2017 program
The work space will be provided by Cyberport, which houses the largest fintech community in Hong Kong.
04/19/2017
Fiserv wins SouthEast Bank contract
It also needed a platform that would enable the bank to deliver a seamless omnichannel banking experience to meet the needs of today’s online, on-the-go consumer.
04/18/2017
Top it asset management and tracking tips
There are many benefits of asset management for your business.
04/18/2017
Ummah Finance to become first UK-based mobile Islamic bank
The UK Muslim community comprises three million people, or 5.4% of the total UK population.
04/18/2017
Beware hyped up tech firms that destroy wealth
The graveyard is littered with those corporate corpses that went bust before their technologies reached critical mass.
04/18/2017
InvestCloud Launches New Navy Apps for Pensions, Endowments and Foundations
Solution offers new capabilities for funds to digitalize services and create new efficiencies
04/17/2017
Robo-advisor startup StashAway gets in-principle approval from MAS to manage investment portfolios
It received an in-principle approval for its Capital Market Services License for Retail Fund Management from the Monetary Authority of Singapore
04/17/2017
Aussie fintechs forge closer ties with London
It will receive briefings from UK startup challenger banks Atom and Starling and hear about UK experiences with open data, cyber security and blockchain.
04/12/2017
Standard Chartered supercharges two Asian start-ups
There are no more specifics yet, but more details could arise as the PoCs progress.
04/11/2017
10 Africa 'Tech for Good' Startups to Watch in 2017
Another venture bolstering education in Kenya is Tunapanda Institute.
04/11/2017
Lloyds Banking Group & Innovate Finance Partner on Fintech Mentoring Program
Lloyds Banking Group benefits by better understanding emerging technology.
04/11/2017
Malaysia's CIMB sets up fintech unit
Former head at DBS Bank to spearhead development of digital banking solutions
04/10/2017
Banks and Fintechs — friends, foes or frenemies?
Led by innovation, powered by technology and accelerated by customer demand, the fintech revolution is disrupting the financial services industry
04/10/2017
US$1bn HK startup likely
Five-year-old Tink Labs wants to raise US$40 million to pay for staff and expansion costs and is aiming for a valuation of more than US$1 billion
04/10/2017
8 Best New Financial Apps 2017
Insurance is a complicated area–which explains why insurtech startups like Lemonade are on the rise.
04/10/2017
API Innovation Coming From Inside and Outside Banking
Banks and credit unions are evaluating the options of building new business solutions using open banking APIs.
04/10/2017
Cognizant scores ABN Amro Clearing contract
We will enable AACB to drive operational efficiencies and enhance the reliability of its business services.
04/09/2017
The hype surrounding some of these new app-only banks is deafening - but are they really going to take over the world of banking as we know it?
Fintech — or financial tech — start-ups, have a slightly better outlook.