BNP Paribas to run a second International Hackathon aimed to bring together 100+ startups from 8 countries
- 8 years 5 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
BNP Paribas is to run a second International Hackathon from 17 to 19 June. More countries will be involved this year – eight, up from five for the 2015 event. The theme of the 2016 Hackathon is: ‘Streamlining the Customer Journey through co-creation with start-ups.’
Monetary Authority of Singapore Enhances Access to Crowd-funding for Start-Ups And SMEs
- 8 years 5 months ago
- Crowdfunding, FinTech StartUps
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that it will make it easier for start-ups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to access securities-based crowd-funding (SCF) in two ways.
Linedata's Industry Conference Attracts Financial and IT Specialists
- 8 years 5 months ago
- Big Data, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Big Data, the disruptive effect of Fintech on industry incumbents, and a centrepiece debate on the impact of a potential Brexit on financial markets will be among the hot topics at Linedata’s annual European conference, taking place on 22nd June at Kings Place, London. More than 200 financial and IT industry specialists are expected to attend the event.
FinTech Start-up ChangeJar Releases Mobile App for Everyday Cash Transactions
- 8 years 5 months ago
- Transaction Banking, Payments, FinTech StartUps
Canadian FinTech start-up ChangeJar, Inc., today launched ChangeJar Mobile, the first mobile app that lets users receive or pay with change from everyday transactions using their smartphones. Just launched at select Ottawa-area cafes and merchants, ChangeJar Mobile supports and improves – instead of replaces – cash transactions by making them simpler, faster and more convenient.
PLUS-Forum “Cards, Payments and Mobile 2016” enters the home stretch!
- 8 years 5 months ago
- Payments, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
On 7-8 June, 2016, the 7th International PLUS-Forum “Cards, Payments and Mobile 2016” will be held by the PLUS Journal in Moscow. The event is dedicated to the analysis of the current state of and prospects for the payment industry development in Russia and globally. PLUS-Forum is one of a few events growing in popularity even during the current period far from being very favourable one. Over 1000 participants from Russia and other countries... more
China's First FinTech Angel Fund Goes Live
- 8 years 5 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
China today witnesses the founding of FinPlus(www.FinPlus.vc), the country's first angel fund and accelerator that focuses on investing in startups that feature financial technology (FinTech). Fugel Holding, the company that is backing FinPlus, decided to make the move at this time as its management team sees now as the right moment to develop FinTech in China.
Fintech Startup Ormsby Street Collaborates with Deutsche Bank to Release Credit-Checking Tool
- 8 years 5 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Fintech startup Ormsby Street has launched its innovative credit-checking tool CreditHQ in Germany, as part of a new partnership with one of Germany’s biggest banks.
Santander InnoVentures to Invest in Robo-Advisory Platform SigFig
- 8 years 5 months ago
- Investment, Wealth Management, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Santander InnoVentures, the fintech venture capital fund of Santander Group, today announced its latest portfolio investment in SigFig – a US-based provider of wealth management technology, designed to provide high-quality investment advice to all wealth levels via a combination of design, data science, and technology.
Wirecard and Curve Collaborate to Deliver Next Generation Payment Cards
- 8 years 5 months ago
- Payments, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Wirecard reports a partnership with the London based startup Curve to introduce a new payment solution. Curve allows people to connect up an unlimited number of bank cards into one physical payment card, accepted everywhere. It is supported by a mobile app that gives people a clearer picture of their payments putting them back in control. The card and smartphone app solution is supported by Wirecard's technology, ensuring global usage of the... more
KERV Wins Innovation Jam Final Held by Temenos
- 8 years 5 months ago
- Payments, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Temenos announces that KERV, the contactless payment ring, has won the first Innovation Jam final held by Temenos, the software specialist for banking and finance, at its annual Temenos Community Forum.
Next Money Pilots Global Fintech Radar Challenge
- 8 years 5 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Next Money, the world’s biggest and broadest fintech community platform, have today announced the Global Fintech Radar Challenge. The challenge asks Open Source developers and platforms to create and produce the world’s leading aggregation tool for fintech data, news, insights, social media interactions, startups and companies, industry trends and patents.
SEB and Tink Form a Partnership
- 8 years 5 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, Infrastructure
Through a new partnership with fintech company Tink, SEB's customers will get a better opportunity to gather, analyse and manage their finances. SEB will at the same time invest SEK 36 million in Tink AB, thereby becoming the fifth-largest shareholder. Tink's technology is included in the first phase of SEB's mobile app for private individuals in Sweden, and makes it possible for customers to collect and categorise detailed information about... more
Sonovate Pointed to Softer Growth of Demand for Contract & Permanent Hires in UK FinTech Sphere
- 8 years 6 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, People Moves
Demand for contract and permanent hires is increasing rapidly among UK fintech companies, according to new research from recruitment finance provider, Sonovate. Job advertisements for contract roles increased by 64 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and individual roles have become highly sought after. Roles are being advertised at an average day rate of £430.
Sibos 2016 Geneva Will be Opened by Chairman of the Swiss National Bank
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Banking, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Sibos announces that Thomas J. Jordan, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank, the central bank of Switzerland, will give the opening address at Sibos 2016 in Geneva.
UK and Singapore Regulators Build FinTech Bridge
- 8 years 6 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Singaporean officials and FinTech companies gathered with UK FinTech companies in Downing Street today to celebrate the launch of the UK’s first ever FinTech Bridge, which included the signing of a Regulatory Cooperation Agreement between the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The agreement will enable the regulators to refer FinTech firms to their counterparts across the globe. It also sets out how... more
