Citi becomes an angel for Cobalt DL
- 8 years 1 month ago
- Blockchain, FX Contracts, FinTech StartUps, Risk Management
Cobalt DL, the FX post-trade processing network based on distributed ledger technology, today announced that Citi has become an investor and one of the launch clients for their Cobalt FX post trade solution. Cobalt DL has commenced beta testing with a number of leading FX participants on its private peer-to-peer network that uses distributed ledger technology to significantly reduce risk and cut post-trade costs by up to 80%. Cobalt DL’s FX... more
Isle of Man named FinTech Region of the Year
- 8 years 1 month ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
E-Business publication, FinTech Finance, has recognised the Isle of Man as FinTech Region of the Year in its 2016 awards. Presented at a ceremony in London on the 8th December, the award identified the Isle of Man for its quality of professional services, regulation and level of investment in the sector. The Isle of Man fought off the other finalists, Malaysia and Northern Ireland, to secure the accolade. Laurence Skelly MHK, Minister for the... more
Finimize MyLife opens in ‘alpha’ to first users in 8,000-strong waiting list
- 8 years 1 month ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Finimize, the London-based start-up making finance more accessible for millennials, has today launched Finimize MyLife, a revolutionary free-to-use online platform that helps people plan their financial future.
China Outstrips London, New York and Silicon Valley to Become Undisputed Global FinTech Leader
- 8 years 2 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
While the UK and the US have jostled to be recognized as leading global FinTech centers, China hasleapfrogged ahead to become the undisputed global FinTech hub. The speed, sophistication and scale of development of China’s FinTech ecosystem have been at a level unmatched in more established markets.
Cryptocurrencies, New Regulations, Investment in Fintech – We Know the Agenda of impact’16 fintech/insurech
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
In a little more than two weeks in Wroclaw starts impact’16 fintech/insurtech – one of the most inspiring congress devoted to innovative technologies in financial sector. CEOs of banks and financial institutions, startup and public administration representatives and academics will gather in one place to discuss the future of fintech. For the most innovative companies from Central Europe organizers prepared a special pitching and matching... more
PayKey Raises Series A Round with Investors Including Santander InnoVentures
- 8 years 2 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
PayKey, a social Fintech company that enables banks to provide their users with peer to peer payment options through any social and messaging platform, today announced a $6 million Series A funding round co-led by leading global venture capital firm, e.ventures and Gaby Salem of Wharton Asset Management, with investments from new investors, including financial-sector leaders CommerzVentures, Mastercard and Santander InnoVentures, Digital Leaders... more
ACI Worldwide Launches its Fintech Disruptors Report 2017
- 8 years 2 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
A survey of financial institutions, fintech start-ups and ecosystem participants across Europe, Africa and the Middle East has revealed that the convergence between the strategies of fintechs and traditional financial institutions is rapidly gathering pace.
London Stock Exchange Welcomes Edinburgh Fintech FreeAgent’s IPO
- 8 years 2 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
London Stock Exchange today welcomes the AIM flotation of FreeAgent, a provider of cloud-based Software-as-a-Service accounting software and mobile applications designed specifically for UK micro-businesses. The Edinburgh-based company raised £10.7 million at IPO, with a market capitalisation of £34million. To celebrate the listing, Ed Molyneux, CEO, FreeAgent and staff from the company opened trading on London Stock Exchange this morning.
Accenture Enters Into Stretegic Relationship with Partech Ventures
- 8 years 2 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Accenture has entered into a strategic relationship with Partech Ventures, a leading venture capitalist firm headquartered in Paris, France, with offices in Berlin, Germany and San Francisco, California. Under the agreement, Accenture will invest in two Partech funds and join its Advisory Committee, gaining early access to relevant startups and the opportunity to co-invest in early-stage companies. Financial details were not disclosed.
Fujitsu Collaborates with Fintech Firms to Launch New Customer Onboarding Solution
- 8 years 2 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Fujitsu today announces the launch of Smart Origination, customer onboarding technology developed in unique partnership with ImageWare Systems,
Senjō Group Co-Sponsors Next Money's FinTech Finals 2017
- 8 years 2 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Senjō Group, a privately held investment firm headquartered in Singapore, announced today its support and co-sponsorship of the Next Money FinTech Finals 2017 (FF17) as an Organising Partner alongside InvestHK and Startmeup.HK. Next Money is a global fintech community that fosters the reinvention of finance through design, innovation and entrepreneurship. FF17 returns for its second year and is part of the StartmeupHK Festival which will take... more
Four Start-ups Secure Proof of Concepts With Europe’s Leading Corporates as Kickstart Accelerator Launches Its Final Demo Day
- 8 years 3 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
As Kickstart Accelerator hosts its Investor and Final Demo Days, it also announces five Proof of Concepts (PoCs) between some of the programme’s corporate partners, including UBS, Credit Suisse, PwC, Swisscom and Raiffeisen Switzerland, and some of the 30 participating start-ups, from the programme’s four verticals; Fintech, Smart & Connected Machines, Future & Emerging Technologies and Food. Five PoCs Confirmed with Leading European... more
Oddup Expands into South East Asia with Launch of its Data Analysis and Services in Manila, Philippines
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Data, FinTech StartUps
Oddup their expansion into South East Asia commencing with the launch of its data analysis and services in Manila, Philippines. Manila is the first of many ASEAN cities Oddup has earmarked to launch in through the rest of 2016. This launch extends its startup coverage to 9 major cities globally. The financial industry is increasingly in need of reliable sources of data and expertise for startups as a new kind of asset class. Oddup is the go-to... more
Silicon Valley Bank and Mastercard Welcome Class 5 of Commerce.Innovated.
- 8 years 3 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Silicon Valley Bank and Mastercard have selected six startups to participate in Class 5 of Commerce.Innovated., a virtual accelerator designed to help commerce, payments and fi
LendIt Names Winner of PitchIt@LendIt Competition
- 8 years 3 months ago
- P2P Lending, FinTech StartUps
LendingWell, a single-platform P2P lending partner, has today been announced the winner of PitchIt @ LendIt, a competition aiming to find a future star within the online lending and fintech space. The competition is organised by LendIt, the largest conference series dedicated to connecting the global online lending community, in partnership with Capital One, an information-based lending company.
