08/07/2017
ADGM, KPMG launch fintech challenge for start-ups
The finalists will showcase their solutions at the FinTech Demo Day in Abu Dhabi to a panel of industry experts.
Innovation & Startups
08/07/2017
Fintech start-up targets insurance mass market
And the big industry players in the process.
08/02/2017
South Korea:AIA Life introduces artificial intelligence-based customer service
This service will be available 24/7, without the customers having to wait, so it helps increase productivity, efficiency and accuracy of services, said AIA Life Korea.
08/02/2017
Commerzbank launches digital mortgage financing app
The bank says it is also possible to have the value of the desired object estimated by photo.
07/31/2017
Sumeru Equity Partners Acquires MDSL
The two companies will be coming together under the MDSL brand.
07/31/2017
Halcyon Financial Technology Named Best Specialist Outsourced IT Services Provider
Halcyon Financial Technology, L.P. was awarded “Best Specialist Outsourced IT Services Provider – USA” by “Corporate Vision” magazine.
07/28/2017
Startup uses Israeli tech to launch security app for the ultra-wealthy
Zone Intelligence builds on the backend software of the app by advising clients on travel, letting them know the best time to go and leave and what places to avoid.
07/28/2017
Google plans $3m free equity seed funding for African start-ups in Q2
Nigeria needs digital skills training for its youths and Google is focusing on digital skills training in the whole of Africa.
07/27/2017
Mauritius: How FinTech Sits Within The Existing Legal And Regulatory Framework?
Given the numerous opportunities which FinTech provide, Mauritius is keen to harness the benefits of the FinTech revolution, in particular to become a FinTech Hub for Africa.
07/27/2017
Legaltech firm claims world’s first real estate robo-lawyer
The documents are attorney-grade and attorney-reviewed before delivery.
07/26/2017
UK fintech investment up 37 per cent in first half of 2017
The sector continues to thrive.
07/25/2017
Jersey players institutionalize first regulated crypto-currency hedge fund
The fund will then trade cryptocurrencies and other tokens, including participating in selected Initial Coin Offerings.
07/25/2017
Portuguese Challenger bank reaches profitability
BNI Europa is a living proof that banks are better off by opening its platform and embrace innovation rather than trying to build everything from within.
07/24/2017
Calypso Acquires Stake in Sernova Financial
Regulatory hurdles have reduced the number of clearing brokers and increased the cost of their services.
07/21/2017
Wealth Management Startup Gets $800 Million Valuation
“We’ve grown from $4 billion assets under management the last time we raised to nearly $10 billion now,’’ Jon Stein
07/20/2017
Austrade and Commbank co-operate to envourage innovation exchange between Hong Kong and Australia
The new agreement complements the recent launch of The FinTech Association of Hong Kong
07/19/2017
Bahrain Aiming To Become A Regional Tech Hub By Investing In The Fintech Industry
The Central Bank of Bahrain is adopting a new program that facilitates a regulatory sandbox for fintech start-ups.
07/19/2017
The Asset honours Path Solutions being voted Best Islamic Technology Provider
Path Solutions has won this prestigious award.
07/18/2017
Start-ups battle banks for a share of China’s managed funds boom
Fintech companies are busy reinventing themselves
07/13/2017
DIFC and DIEDC set to launch Islamic FinTech initiatives
Dubai International Financial Centre has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre.