Major Banks Join SWIFT’s Global Payments Innovation Initiative
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Payments, Banking, IT Innovations
SWIFT announces that 45 leading banks have signed up to its global payments innovation initiative, announced at the end of December 2015. The 45 participating firms include major transaction banks from Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Americas. More banks are expected to join this initiative in the coming months.
Metamako Nominated for Most Disruptive Financial Sector Technology
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Financial
Metamako has been shortlisted in the ‘Most Disruptive Financial Sector Technology’ category at the FStech Awards 2016.
Commonwealth Bank Announces Launch of Innovation Lab
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Banking, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is to launch an innovation lab in both Hong Kong and London to create a joined-up global approach to new tech initiatives across the bank.
Neyber Releseas Unique Consumer Lending Platform
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Financial, Infrastructure
Neyber, a provider of financial employee benefits, today launches a unique consumer lending platform enabling employers to offer loans at more affordable rates than are accessible on the High Street. Loan repayments are taken through a unique salary deduction technology that integrates directly with employer payroll systems. Neyber plans to lend over £100M throughout the UK over the course of 2016.
Xura Teams Up with Wikot to Create Contextual Communication App for Financial Industry
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Financial, Infrastructure
Xura, Inc., a leading provider of digital communications services and innovator in Web Real-Time Communications (WebRTC) technology, is today pleased to announce its partnership with Wikot, a leading digital marketing agency. Specializing in creating innovative communication and digital experiences for businesses and consumers based on IP technology, Wikot's app development expertise, combined with Xura's real-time web and mobile engagement... more
Maybank to Release Contactless Wristbands
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Payments, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Customers of Malaysia's Maybank can now make payments with a wave of the wrist using NFC wristbands developed by the bank in association with Visa. The smart wrist band uses Visa's PayWave technology to enable contactless payments at more than 1000 locations across the country. The Maybank PayBands follow the PayWave microtags previously issued by the bank for customers to stick to their mobile phones for contactless payments. Visa expects the... more
InvestCloud is Shortlisted for the FStech Awards
- 10 years 2 months ago
- Cloud, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
InvestCloud is shortlisted for the FStech Awards 2016, in the ‘Most disruptive financial sector technology’ category. InvestCloud is a first class integrated platform based in the cloud, allowing the investment community to connect deeper with their clients through digital experiences.
Frost & Sullivan and Malaysia Innovation Hub Signed MoU to Boost Innovation Ecosystem
- 10 years 2 months ago
- IT Innovations
- Frost & Sullivan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malaysia Innovation Hub (MIH) to promote co-operation in the areas of business advisory, commercialization and marketing across sectors. The formal signing of the memorandum took place at MIH's headquarters at the University of Malaya yesterday witnessed by the representatives from the Alibaba Group and the Ministry of Higher Education. The agreement was signed by Tan Sri... more
GlobeOne Announced Strategic Partnership with VNPT-Vinaphone
- 10 years 2 months ago
- Financial
GlobeOne, committed to bringing socially-conscious innovation to the financial sector, today announced that VNPT-Vinaphone has signed a Letter of Intent with GlobeOne. VNPT-Vinaphone is the first Mobile Network Operator in Vietnam that has decided to align itself with GlobeOne as it builds up its rapidly expanding network of Corporate Members and Member Banks around the world.
IFC and LAPO Microfinance Bank to Expand in Nigeria
- 10 years 2 months ago
- Banking, Financial, Infrastructure
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, signed an agreement to work with LAPO Microfinance Bank Ltd to pilot and roll out agent banking that will increase access to financial services for low-income customers, small-scale entrepreneurs and rural communities. IFC is also providing a 2 billion Naira (approx. $10 million) loan to support LAPO MfB's lending to micro-entrepreneurs. This is the largest investment IFC has made in a microfinance... more
Pendo Systems Achieved Skyrocketing Growth in 2015
- 10 years 2 months ago
- Financial, Infrastructure
Pendo Systems (Pendo) provider of international world-class financial products saw skyrocketing growth in 2015. The Company was widely recognized by industry leaders and publications including ACQ5 Global Awards which named it Capital Markets Technology Provider of the Year and SWIFT’s InnoTribe Showcase, which awarded Pendo the title of Top Innovator.
Silicon Valley Bank Announces UK Holds the Key to Expansion for Fintech Innovators
- 10 years 2 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Last week, 68 UK fintech leaders shared their 2016 predictions at a fintech event hosted by Anthemis and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the bank of the world’s most innovative businesses and their investors. Six fintech experts from Stripe, Anthemis, GoCardless, Passion Capital, Funding Circle and SVB sat on a panel at the event.
Metamako Named as an Emerging Star in Global Fintech 100
- 10 years 2 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Metamako, the leading specialist in deterministic network devices for the world’s financial institutions, was confirmed today as one of KPMG and H2 Ventures’ top 50 Emerging Stars in their list of global finance technology innovators.
Innotribe Startup Challenge for Africa will be Hosted by SWIFT
- 10 years 2 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
SWIFT’s African Regional Conference (ARC) 2016 will take place from 17-19 May 2016 in Mauritius. ARC, now in its 23rd year, brings together policy makers, industry leaders and the broader financial community from across the African continent. Typically attracting up to 500 delegates from around 40 countries, ARC is a unique forum for networking, education, discussion and debate.
The Winners of The UBS Future of Finance Challenge are Announced
- 10 years 2 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
UBS has announced the winners of The UBS Future of Finance Challenge at the Global Final held in Zurich, Switzerland Three winners of the UBS Future of Finance Challenge were selected from over 600 participants from 52 countries. The Global Final is the culmination of a four-month competition that aims to identify innovative and potentially disruptive technological ideas and solutions to support the transformation of the banking industry.
