12/05/2016
Fintech start-up Leveris in €15m international launch
The company has built a software system that provides all the technology needed to allow a bank to offer retail and lending services online.
Innovation & Startups
12/05/2016
Banking Technology Awards 2016 – winners unveiled
The awards ceremony was hosted by city entrepreneur, writer and stand-up comedian Julia Streets.
12/05/2016
Standard Chartered emerges leader in consumer digital
We have been investing in developing our digital banking solutions not only to transform client experience, but also to provide them with the highest levels of security.
12/02/2016
Barclays, Techstars open applications for Cape Town fintech accelerator
The Barclays Accelerator first came to Africa at the beginning of this year, with Barclays Africa signing initial collaboration agreements with seven of the 10 startups that took part in the programme.
12/02/2016
Legal Experts Added to the DBS Fintech Stable
Has now joined the DBS HotSpot Pre-Accelerator programme as legal mentors.
12/01/2016
Capgemini Achieves AWS Financial Services Competency Status
Capgemini’s FS SBU earned competency status by demonstrating deep expertise in the AWS platform and undergoing an assessment of the security, performance, and reliability of its solutions.
12/01/2016
Citco Launches Enhanced Risk and Transparency Offerings for Alternative Investment Firms
New Dashboard Interface and Enhanced Suite of Analytical Tools Provide Clients with Comprehensive Risk Assessment
12/01/2016
Funding Wonder to Launch FINRA Registered Regulation Crowdfunding Platform
Online Lender will be Among the First to Offer Investments in Business Loans to Non-Accredited Investors
12/01/2016
Online deposit marketplace Raisin lands in Spain
This means our service enables Spanish savers to earn more without facing greater risk.
11/30/2016
Cognizant acquires CX agency
Mirabeau further strengthens our ability to work with clients to identify important insights
11/30/2016
Legal & General Backs Innovative UK Wide Venture Investment Platform
Legal & General sees an opportunity to help drive the institutionalisation of the venture asset class and create a leading venture investment ecosystem across the UK.
11/29/2016
Infosys Finacle partners with Emirates NBD and ICICI Bank to Launch First Blockchain Pilot Network
It achieved a near real-time transfer of invoices and purchase orders in a transparent and secure manner
11/29/2016
Kenyan tech-based firms set to benefit from Sh1bn AfDB Africa fund
The initiative has an initial reserve of Sh19 billion to start with expectations to leverage up to Sh127 billion in additional investments.
11/29/2016
FinTech startup looking to revolutionise millennial finances closes six-figure seed round
The startup’s daily news briefing provides financial news for the millennial market with the aim of increasing financial literacy among the 18-34 age group.
11/25/2016
Societe Generale opts for Message Automation for global rollout
This is a global relationship, and the first phase of the implementation is scheduled to go live in December 2016.
11/23/2016
Fundinfo launches Digital Advisor, intelligent fund selector
Digital Advisor can be used as a stand-alone tool or embedded into existing investment advisory solutions
11/23/2016
Seraphim Capital launches new fund to invest in companies focussed on early stage space-related technology
And now it seems that those aspirations are one step closer to take-off as a new fund has been launched to invest in emerging space-tech startups.
11/23/2016
OCBC launches new current account targeted at startups
The Business Growth Account incorporates two key factors startups consider when choosing a banking account.
11/23/2016
Financial Express implements FinaMetrica’s risk profiling technology
Advisers can view the overall growth versus defensive assets split within client portfolios
11/23/2016
Berlin startup Cashboard raises €3 million as German fintech momentum continues
German fintech is now on track to attract more investment than British fintech in 2016