BNP Paribas Securities Services Supports Fortia Financial Solutions
- 7 years 8 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
BNP Paribas Securities Services has taken a minority stake in fintech start-up Fortia Financial Solutions, a software company which uses artificial intelligence, machine learning and business process monitoring to help the fund industry meet rising compliance requirements and manage mounting volumes of data.
Winners of Global Fintech Challenge Was Released by Mahindra Finance
- 7 years 8 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Three fintech solutions have won Proof-of-Concept projects within Mahindra Finance Leading Indian NBFC, Mahindra Finance, is delighted to announce three winning solutions from their recent Global Fintech Challenge. All three solution providers will continue with Proof-of-Concept projects within Mahindra Finance with a view to roll out and implement their technologies. The winning solutions as aligned to three (3) SME-focused categories are:
Moneybox's Android app is now available on Play Store
- 7 years 9 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Following the launch of their iOS app at the end of August, London fintech startup Moneybox today launches its Android app to the Play Store.
24 startup finalists from across the globe to compete at the Fintech Finals 2017, Hong Kong
- 7 years 9 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
The following 24 startups will be competing for their chance at the coveted Best in Show prize of US$10,000 at the Fintech Finals 2017(FF17) pitch competition at PMQ in Hong Kong on January 19, 2017. Each startup will have just 5 minutes to pitch their business in front of industry judges and a live audience.
Bitwage Wins French Tech Ticket
- 7 years 9 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Bitwage, a Silicon Valley start-up launched in May of 2014, announced that the company has won a French Tech Ticket competition. The company will be further granted with €57,000 from BPI France, a large public investment bank owned by French government.
Citi becomes an angel for Cobalt DL
- 7 years 9 months 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
- 7 years 9 months 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
- 7 years 9 months 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
- 7 years 9 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
- 7 years 10 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
- 7 years 10 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
- 7 years 10 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
- 7 years 10 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
- 7 years 10 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
- 7 years 10 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,