Kickstart opens for applications for a new cohort of later-stage tech startups
- 6 years 2 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Kickstart, one of Europe’s largest innovation platforms, is welcoming applications for the fifth iteration of its annual B2B scale-up programme aimed at late-stage start-ups interested in entering the Swiss market. Around 100 entrepreneurs will join the three-month programme in September to connect and create specific pilots and commercial projects with one of Kickstart’s 50 corporate and public sector partners, which include businesses like...
Mettle by NatWest Offers FreeAgent Free of Charge
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Platform Technology, Cloud
Mettle, NatWest’s free standalone digital business account, has announced that FreeAgent, the cloud based accountancy software for small businesses, is available free of charge for its customers. Businesses who sign up to link their Mettle and FreeAgent accounts will save at least £150 a year – the minimum cost of an annual FreeAgent subscription.
Wolters Kluwer Innovates with New Banking Tech Launch to Facilitate Paycheck Protection Program
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Banking
Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions has launched a dedicated banking technology solution, utilizing its market-leading SaaS-based TSoftPlus™ software, in response to the U.S. Congressional passage of the CARES Act (Coronovirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act). The solution, branded as Paycheck Protection Program supported by TSoftPlus™, is designed to help all U.S.
Contactless card PIN limits to increase temporarily to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Australian Payments Network (AusPayNet), the self-regulatory body for the payments industry, confirmed today that the payment industry will be increasing the PIN limit for contactless card payments from $100 to $200 to reduce the need for physical contact with the payment terminal.
Historical evidence for bitcoin performing like digital gold
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Bitcoins
In the recent crash, the independence of bitcoin relative to other assets has been challenged as it dropped by more than the S&P500 index. Many are tempted to conclude by saying the diversification argument does not hold anymore. The Research Department of SEBA Bank has a different opinion, based on an analysis of three examples of financial stress with a focus on gold. This precious metal is an asset revered as a classic diversifier and,...
WealthTech startup InvestSuite raises €2 million
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Investment, Wealth Management
InvestSuite announces that it has raised a seed extension round led by PMV with participation from existing and new business angels, management and employees. This €2 million is bringing its total funding since its start in June 2018 to €6 million. Bart Vanhaeren, CEO and co-founder of InvestSuite states that, “This funding enables InvestSuite to expand its market reach and products, grow the team and bring unparalleled innovations to...
Sony Bank Secures and Enhances Mobile Banking with OneSpan’s Mobile Security Suite
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Mobile Banking
OneSpan™ (NASDAQ: OSPN), the global leader in securing remote banking transactions, today announced that Sony Bank is protecting its mobile banking transactions with OneSpan’s Mobile Security Suite.
TIBCO Identified as a Leader in the 2020 Digital Business Platforms Report by Aragon Research
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Platform Technology, Data
TIBCO Software Inc., a global leader in enterprise data, empowers its customers to connect, unify, and confidently predict business outcomes, solving the world's most complex data-driven challenges. Today, TIBCO announced it has been named a Leader in the Aragon Research Globe™ Digital Business Platforms 2020* report for the second time in a row, including attaining the highest rated strategy score for integration vendors.
Fiserv Enables Financial Institutions to Quickly Assist Small Businesses Seeking Paycheck Protection Program Loans
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, is enabling banks and credit unions to accept applications from small businesses seeking relief under the U.S.
The Prince’s Trust and NatWest launch £5million grant fund for young entrepreneurs affected by coronavirus
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Covid-19
The Prince’s Trust and NatWest have today announced the launch of a £5million fund to help young entrepreneurs across the UK to keep their businesses afloat during the coronavirus crisis.
Silicon Valley Bank Announces COVID-19 Response & Community Support
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Covid-19
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the bank of the world’s most innovative companies and their investors, announced COVID-19 Response & Community Support initiatives that stem from SVB’s mission to increase its clients’ probability of success, champion the innovation economy and support the global communities in which the company operates.
Mastercard enables higher contactless payments across Canada
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Covid-19, Payments
Mastercard announced it is enabling the increase of contactless payment limits across Canada, as people look for safer ways to pay in the wake of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
More than 90% of UK consumers claim technology offering impacts their choice of bank, fintech finds
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Banking, Online Banking
Research conducted by new entrant to the UK fintech market, Modularbank, in partnership with market research specialists, OnePoll, has found that over 90% of UK consumers claim that a strong technology offering is important to them when choosing who to bank with. In fact, based on a survey of 2,000 UK consumers, this factor was cited more than any other as being an important factor in making this decision – more so even than interest rates,...
Lendonomy selects Neonomics to build Norway’s very first PSD2 crowdlending solution
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Blockchain, Lending, Open Banking
Lendonomy, a Norwegian fintech startup that is developing a blockchain-based “Airbnb for lending” targeting GenZ, and Neonomics, a leading provider of open banking APIs have announced a new partnership agreement. The solution enables Norwegian customers of Lendonomy to instantly and securely lend and borrow small amounts of money to and from each other with payments powered by the Neonomics open banking API. The partnership is the first...
Integral Reports Average Daily Volumes of $55.6 Billion in March 2020
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Platform Technology
Integral (www.integral.com), the technology partner trusted by leading banks, brokers, and asset managers to help them outperform their competition in the foreign exchange market, reported today average daily volumes (ADV) across Integral platforms totaled $55.6 billion in March 2020. This represents an increase of 40% compared to February 2020, and 43% increase when compared to the same period in 2019.
