10/31/2023
‘Limited’ digital euro plans move forward
Any decision on whether to implement a new digital euro would follow the preparation phase.
Innovation & Startups
10/31/2023
Twinco secures €50m to power supply chain finance
The debt facility adds to a $12m equity and debt raise in January this year
10/31/2023
Digital Tax Collection Could Revolutionise the African Region Reveals Bento
It underscores the advantages of governments adopting digital payroll systems to collect income tax and other obligatory deductions accurately.
10/31/2023
Hub71 Welcomes 23 Startups as Part of 13th Cohort and Strengthens ClimateTech Focus
The new cohort comprises tech startups hailing from countries across the region, including the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia
10/31/2023
5 Wealth Management Fintechs Making Waves in Singapore
A core focus of the revamped ITM 2025 will be to broaden the financial industry’s capabilities in several asset classes, including wealth management fintechs.
10/31/2023
Singapore to test interoperable QR Code scheme
The POC will be conducted through two separate tracks featuring different technology options.
10/30/2023
New Zealand University Launches Fintech Degree to Bridge Industry Skills Gap
The BBFinTech degree is poised to bridge a skills chasm, empowering graduates to drive business innovation and evolution as catalysts.
10/30/2023
Empowering Women in Tech: Standard Chartered and Falak Investment Hub Launch Second Cohort
Three Saudi Arabia-based female-led startups were awarded $50,000 in equity-free rewards, as part of the first Standard Chartered Women in Tech programme.
10/30/2023
Embedded finance can help banks give SMEs the service they deserve
For too long, SMEs have been short-changed by their banks. Embedded finance is making that a thing of the past
10/30/2023
Generation Start-up: How Vault seeks to reshape investment practices in the UAE
The ADGM-licensed digital wealth management platform aims to provide high-net-worth individuals with transparent advice
10/30/2023
NICE Actimize Named Winner for Suitability Technology Product Category by 2023 WealthBriefing European Awards
NICE Actimize’s award-winning SURVEIL-X Suitability for Wealth and Insurance is a comprehensive AI-powered surveillance
10/27/2023
BIS-led Project Polaris provides guide for offline OCBC design
This guide aims to help central banks who have already built knowledge and now want to focus more deeply on the requirements and design choices for offline payments with CBDC.
10/27/2023
What are the new technologies to solve regulatory problems?
Where could the major deployments of new technology benefit RegTech – and how can firms benefit from them?
10/27/2023
ICT sector comes out tops in latest Southern Africa venture capital industry survey
The local ICT sector held the largest allocation by number of active deals held in portfolios at the end of 2022 (40.6%)
10/27/2023
Kenyan Startup Enables WhatsApp Commerce in Africa
The company has developed a B2B tool enabling companies to reach and transact with customers directly within WhatsApp.
10/27/2023
BoE's Jon Cunliffe: Digital pound likely needed by 'end of the decade'
Concerns around privacy remain
10/27/2023
Where to Relocate: Cayman Islands With Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
The jurisdiction has taken a phased approach to implementation of the VASP legislative framework, which is being done in two phases.
10/27/2023
Ivy Growth Associates plans $30M fund for pre-Series A startups by FY25
The fund will be backed by contributions from their personal resources and micro VC capacity.
10/26/2023
Room Zero Announces Deal With Jupiter Asset Management
Room Zero’s cloud-based software eliminates duplication of effort and silos, allowing multiple departments across a single firm to work and process common information.
10/26/2023
SEI Reports Third-Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Third-quarter 2022 results included one-time costs of the voluntary separation program of $57.0 million resulting in $0.32 diluted earnings per share.