Search Results for: FinTech
Fintech ‘crucial to Singapore’s status as Asian finance hub’
August 19th, 2016
The explosion of financial technology, or fintech, will allow millions of unbanked Asians to have easy access to financial services – and Singapore has a role to play in spearheading this revolution. In fact, fintech will be a crucial ...
Fintech firms look to Ireland to establish HQs
August 16th, 2016
Financial technology companies are increasingly considering Irish headquarters ahead of the UK’s departure from Europe, but there are concerns the Irish regulatory system cannot reform itself fast enough to meet demand. Brexit has pushed the issue into sharp focus with ...
Online lender secures record-breaking $52.5 million FinTech funding
August 11th, 2016
Finova Financial’s industry-first, cloud and mobile-based consumer auto title lending platform has raised $52.5 million in a combination of equity and a credit facility, one of the largest initial rounds in FinTech industry history, Finova announced today. The funding round ...
Australian Bank Invests $50 Million into Fintech
August 9th, 2016
As it continues the hunt for the most promising Australian fintech startups, Sydney-based venture capital firm Reinventure has closed a fund with the backing of Westpac. So what is in it for the bank? For the bank, the fund ...
Fintech firms set to target business advisory
August 5th, 2016
Business advisory services will be a major focus of fintech companies over the next few years, says an accounting software company, with considerable investment likely to flow into business advisory robo-offerings. Speaking to Accountants Daily, MYOB general manager of user experience ...
MAS Singapore set up advisory panel for FinTech developments
August 3rd, 2016
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced that it has set up an International Technology Advisory Panel (ITAP). The Panel will advise MAS on international developments in FinTech and how Singapore can harness new technologies to enhance the ...
FinTech Group and Rocket Internet are working together to create digital banking services in Europe
July 28th, 2016
FinTech Group and Rocket Internet are working together to create digital banking services in Europe Rocket Internet will use liability umbrella and technical infrastructure of FinTech Group’s subsidiaries XCOM AG and Bank biw AG Rocket Internet brings expertise in ...
Allied London announced plans for the “Vault”; a new enterprise space for FinTech Startups
July 12th, 2016
Allied London champions finance and technology as it unveils ‘The Vault’ XYZ, the landmark workspace building currently being developed by Allied London at Spinningfields, has announced plans for ‘The Vault’, a 20,000 sq ft floor-plate co-work hub. The Vault ...
Could Berlin Steal London’s FinTech Capital Throne?
July 8th, 2016
As the Brexit fallout continues, it looks as though Berlin may be stepping up to replace London as Europe’s top FinTech capital. With the U.K. making its monumental decision to exit the European Union last week, The Financial Times reported today (July 7) that Germany ...
Singapore leads Hong Kong in race to be Asia’s fintech hub
July 5th, 2016
Singapore has pushed ahead of regional rival Hong Kong in the race to emerge as Asia’s financial technology (fintech) hotspot. State funding, light-touch regulation and a recent move to allow start-ups to test financial products in a controlled environment have ...