Fintech Leaders Optimistic for Quick Recovery Despite Covid-19 Impact
- 5 years 3 months ago
- Covid-19, FinTech StartUps
A majority of senior fintech professionals say Covid-19 has had a negative impact on the industry, but many are more optimistic about the future now than they were at the start of the pandemic, according to a report released today by research and content agency Pensar Media.
Chip Launches the UK's Highest-Returning Account, 'Chip+1'
- 5 years 3 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Chip, the savings app that has put aside more than £165 million for its users to date, has launched Chip+1, a new account paying the market’s best return of 1.25% (variable) on savings up to £5,000. The new account is eligible for the government-backed Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000, with all the money deposited into Chip+1 held in a segregated trust account with the UK authorised bank ClearBank.
Pay by Dodo Ltd. Partners with Pannovate in Flagship Fintech Programme with the United Nations
- 5 years 3 months ago
- Payments, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Driven by Regional Office for Eastern Africa of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), this historic collaboration between the private sector and UNODC; in conjunction with the Government of Mauritius has paved the way in the creation of an ethical fintech ecosystem which supports the 2030 Agenda. This pilot programme is set to meet the highest international standards of governance and serve to support the UN Sustainable... more
Nordic Digital Bank Lunar Embraces the Power of the Cloud With FIS’ Treasury Management Solution
- 5 years 3 months ago
- Cloud, FinTech StartUps
Denmark-based Lunar has selected a cloud-based treasury and risk management solution from financial technology leader FIS® (NYSE: FIS) to enable the mobile-only digital bank to optimize liquidity and manage risk as it continues its rapid expansion.
Study: 1 in 10 Fintechs’ Main Priority for 2021 is Survival
- 5 years 4 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
FinTech Connect, the trade show that connects the global fintech ecosystem, today revealed the priority for one in ten fintech firms over the next year is survival.
TradeCore Partners With FIVE, Creating a Complete Tool Box for Emerging Fintechs
- 5 years 4 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Fast growth fintech TradeCore has announced FIVE, a New York based development agency, as the newest member of the TradeCore ecosystem. The announcement will further cement the TradeCore platform as the go-to toolbox for businesses looking to launch or build a new fintech product.
Chip Celebrates Fourth Birthday as It Evolves From a Savings App Into a Wealth Builder
- 5 years 4 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Chip, the automatic saving app offering the best returns, celebrates four years since launch, as it evolves into a wealth builder. The fintech originally launched in beta in October 2016 before officially introducing the saving app to the public in February 2017. Since then, Chip has evolved from an app that helps people save their spare cash into a wealth builder, helping users put aside over £165 million along the way.
United Fintech Launches to Transform Banks & Fintechs in Capital Markets
- 5 years 4 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
United Fintech, a ground-breaking new concept which enables banks and financial institutions to accelerate access to innovative digital technology from a wide range of fintechs specialising in capital markets, launches today. United Fintech will provide banks and financial institutions with easy access to the newest technology and accelerate implementation of these proven solutions. Its focus is on facilitating banks and financial institutions... more
Visa Selects Aire to Provide First-Party Credit Insight Through New Fintech Partner Programme
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Lending, Data, FinTech StartUps
Aire, the
Kickstart Pushes Innovation Engine in Switzerland With 48 New Partnerships
- 5 years 4 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Kickstart Innovation, one of Europe's leading innovation platforms, announced the initiation of 48 Proofs of Concepts (PoCs) and other partnerships between start-ups, scale-ups and established companies and institutions. Since 2015, a total of over 170 such collaborations have been initiated in the fields of Circular Economy, EdTech & New Work, FinTech & InsurTech, Food & RetailTech, HealthTech, Smart City & Technology and others... more
Mastercard Co-Innovates with 10 New Fintechs to Reshape the Future of Commerce
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Payments, FinTech StartUps
Mastercard has welcomed 10 fintechs from around the world to participate in its award-winning startup engagement program, Start Path, to scale the future of commerce. From bridging the digital divide to addressing the needs of the underbanked and beyond, Mastercard is helping fintechs accelerate the way they change the world.
Finastra Renews Commitment to Hong Kong Fintech Community With New Cyberport Presence
- 5 years 4 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Finastra has established a new office space at Cyberport in Hong Kong as part of an evolution of its workplace strategy. This strategic move will place Finastra at the heart of Hong Kong’s fintech community, enabling it to build relationships with new and existing partners and facilitating innovative co-creation.
FICO Announces New Virtual Event, “Taking Control: Digital Transformation in the New Normal”
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Covid-19, Banking, FinTech StartUps
The latest FICO Virtual Event – Taking Control: Digital Transformation in the New Normal – will be a week-long event beginning Monday, November 9, 2020.
Africa Fintech Summit 2020 and APO Group Announce Partnership to Drive Opportunities in Africa Tech
- 5 years 4 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Dedalus Global and Ibex Frontier are pleased to announce a strategic partnership with APO Group for Africa Fintech Summit 2020 (www.AfricaFintechSummit.com). The partnership is intended to catapult the growth of Africa’s tech ecosystem, one that received over US$2B in VC funding in 2019, to a global audience. Supporting this effort are 60 panelists and Summit keynotes by Hon.
Minister Cina Lawson of Togo and Admassu Tadesse, President of Trade and Development Bank (TDB), Join Keynote Lineup at Africa Fintech Summit 2020
- 5 years 4 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Dedalus Global (https://DedalusGlobal.com) and Ibex Frontier (www.IbexFrontier.com) are pleased to announce Honorable Cina Lawson, Minister of Digital Economy and Digital Transformation of Togo, and Mr.
