Saifu Offers First-Ever Current Accounts in Euros and Cryptocurrencies
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies are now just as safe and easy as a regular bank account
Paylater, the mobile app providing Nigerian consumers with access to credit, has reached 1 million downloads
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Payments, Banking
In Nigeria, a country of nearly 200 million people, 61% of the adult population is un- or underbanked. Fintech companies like Paylater represent a tremendous opportunity to get formal banking services in the hands of Nigerian consumers to provide much needed liquidity for entrepreneurial investment, personal development, or unexpected expenses.
88% of Crypto Exchanges Want Industry Regulation Amid Fears of Market Crash
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Mistertango, the first crypto-friendly payment company, today revealed that contrary to perception, 88% of crypto exchanges want industry regulation. Respondents believe regulation is needed for the industry to mature with nearly a third fearing a major market crash and sudden devaluation of assets without change. Despite the desire for regulation, law makers must be careful not to regulate cryptocurrencies out of existence.
Integral Reports 17% Year over Year Growth Across Market Segments
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Infrastructure
Integral OCX average daily volumes reach $35.3 billion in July
Barclays partners with leading fintech MarketInvoice
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Banking
High street bank to take strategic minority stake in MarketInvoice Barclays has today announced that it is partnering with leading fintech business MarketInvoice, Europe’s largest online invoice financing platform, in a deal that is set to transform the way small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK manage cash flow and accelerate growth.
Mambu Achieves ISO 27001:2013 Certification
- 7 years 5 months ago
- SaaS, Security
Mambu, the leading SaaS engine powering innovative lending and deposits, today announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Bezant to Collaborate with SIX Network to Accelerate the Creative Digital Economy in Southeast Asia
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Blockchain
Bezant -- a blockchain-as-a-service (BAAS) platform for enterprises to build dynamic services and applications on top of its blockchain network -- today announces its collaboration with SIX Network. Combining their expertise in the content, payment, and blockchain space, Bezant and SIX Network pledge to unleash creativity and empower global content creators using the Bezant's blockchain platform.
WatchGuard Technologies Launches Artificial Intelligence-Based Antivirus to Help Defend Against Zero Day Malware
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Security
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc., a leader in advanced network security solutions, today announced version 12.2 of its Fireware® operating system for its Firebox® Unified Security Platform™ appliances.
Singapore launches education programme to retrain bankers for a digital world
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Infrastructure
Financial industry professionals can now seek skills upgrading, career advisory and job matching opportunities at the Institute of Banking and Finance’s (IBF) new career centre, IBF Careers Connect.
Judo Capital Raises A$140m
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Infrastructure
Judo Capital has closed on 140 million Australian dollars ($103.9 million) in an initial equity raise. Judo, of Melbourne, is a specialist lender to the Australian SME sector. First Avenue Partners acted as placement agent for Judo.
HERE announces industry-leading freemium plan for developers to build location-aware applications
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Infrastructure
Developers can now access for free a highly comprehensive set of mapping and location-based APIs and SDKs. HERE Technologies, a global leader in mapping and location platform services, today announced a new pricing plan, including a freemium option, for developers to build applications utilizing the company's enterprise-grade location platform.
Workday Completes Acquisition of Adaptive Insights
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Cloud, M&A Deals
Workday, Inc., a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, has completed its acquisition of Adaptive Insights, a leading cloud-based company for modernizing business planning.
SSP partners with Pukka Insure for new Commercial Vehicle offering
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Insurtech
SSP has partnered with Gibraltar-based MGA Pukka Insure, to provide brokers with access to its commercial vehicle offering. Designed for commercial vehicles based in the UK (excluding Northern Ireland) the product offers comprehensive cover for vans up to £50,000 in value, with flexible excess options to suit the customer. Cover is available for vans with various modifications such as signwriting or internal racking.
An existential crisis? Carriers are not prepared for the cyber threat
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Security, Insurance
On average, insurance carriers are facing three effective security attacks per month! With customer data at risk almost every week, is your cyber security strategy strong enough? Register for the free webinar, “The Cyber Security Crisis: Protecting Customer Data as Hackers Advance” (Wednesday, August 8th at 11am CT).
Crypto Exchange Binance Buys Trust Wallet
- 7 years 5 months ago
- M&A Deals
Binance has completed the acquisition of Trust Wallet, a secure and intuitive mobile wallet. Through this acquisition, Binance aims to provide a better service and to enhance the safety for all of our users.
