03/26/2017
Google mentorship aims to stimulate growth of Kenyan start-ups
A mentorship program targeting start-ups in the emerging markets
Innovation & Startups
03/23/2017
Why banks should say thanks to fintech startups
Scally expects to see fintech further in the spotlight during 2017
03/23/2017
European Commission opens public consultation on fintech
The Commission is understood to be pondering the adoption of an EU-wide licence for tech companies in the financial services sector to operate across Europe.
03/22/2017
Mashraq uses beacon technology to make financial life easier
As the Middle East’s payment services market continues to embrace new technologies that make life easier for consumers.
03/22/2017
Why startups are shutting shop and how they can survive
The year 2016 was tough for startups wanting to raise funds, 2017 is expected to be even tougher.
03/22/2017
Fintech firm InvestCloud launches new solution for robo advisors and hybrid wealth managers
It leverages InvestCloud’s Digital Warehouse to enable a single version of the integrated truth.
03/21/2017
Goldman Sachs Set to Hire Developer to Work on New Robo-Adviser
Goldman Sachs runs a private wealth business that has focused on clients with $50 million or more in assets.
03/20/2017
Kokoro the smiling robot wants to sell you travel insurance
The company behind Hello Kitty is testing cloud tech at Tokyo's Narita Airport
03/20/2017
Opinion Insurers must improve mobile customer experience
It’s not like insurers haven’t taken notice of the trend.
03/20/2017
Payment Cloud Technologies targets African markets
Mastercard note that enhancing the usage of payments and banking products is a critical aspect in furthering South Africa’s financial inclusion.
03/20/2017
Machine learning will transform investment management
This type of AI enables computers to change — to learn — when exposed to new data.
03/19/2017
Thailand’s Largest Bank Launches International FinTech Accelerator
The 12-week program will favor applicants development technologies and solutions for payments, electronic know-your-customer (eKYC), machine learning and artificial intelligence.
03/19/2017
Meet the 12 startups selected for Yes Bank’s accelerator programme
Yes Bank received 753 Applications from 18 countries after which it shortlisted 12 startups.
03/17/2017
Poland’s mBank to invest €50m in fintech start-ups
The fund’s financial support, the companies can then offer their solutions to customers from around the world.
03/17/2017
Maybank’s new mobile app goes live for Android and iOS
Maybank’s new app brings new features
03/16/2017
Regtech on the Rise
Many more startups have begun working with financial services to use artificial intelligence to identify and solve customer issues.
03/16/2017
It outsourcing-driving technological innovation for the banking sector?
This has been helping banks stay relevant and current when it comes to technology.
03/16/2017
Technological innovations driving cards business
The shift in customer behaviour to digital platforms and evolving technology are making banks rethink their strategies.
03/16/2017
Billionaire Eyes Millennials for Argentina’s First Digital Bank
The group applied for a license late last year and is waiting for approval from the central bank.
03/16/2017
Fintech – a Growth Sector in Africa
New start-ups and fintech entrepreneurs are making the most of community leverage to ensure their financial products are relevant.