FinTech lures MBAs away from banking and consulting
As FinTech founders grow their businesses, they are heading back to business schools to find well-qualified staff. Read more: www.ft.com
Source Code Capital closes third fund with $260m hard cap
Chinese early-stage venture firm Source Code Capital has reached a final close of its third US dollar fund at a $260m hard cap. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
It’s time for FinTech fight club
FinTech has huge potential. It also has some major problems that are not under control. Problems it doesn’t like to talk about. Read more: banknxt.com
World’s best cities to launch a FinTech firm
Deloitte published in April an interim report on behalf of the Global FinTech Hubs Federation that measures the FinTech environment in 44 cities. Read more: www.thinkadvisor.com
More UK-based FinTech unicorns than Europe combined
The UK has more financial technology companies valued at a billion dollars or more than any other European country. Read more: www.theactuary.com
Using FinTech regulations might hamstring the big brands
Entrepreneurs often complain that federal regulations of the finance industry impede radical advances in technology. Venture capitalist Adam Boyden has a different take. Read more: www.benzinga.com
Nomura launches Indian FinTech programme
Japanese investment bank Nomura is launching a new FinTech programme in India to encourage local entrepreneurs to build tools for the capital markets. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Vietnam’s Alibaba is building around commerce and FinTech
NextTech is becoming a gateway in Vietnam to digitise traditional business into e-commerce. Read more: e27.co
Edward Jones partner With SixThirty to support FinTech
Financial services firm Edward Jones announced a multi-year partnership with SixThirty, a St. Louis-based venture fund that invests in FinTech startups. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
FCA’s focus turns to FinTech and cyber security
The UK’s Financing Conduct Authority (FCA), has outlined its priorities for the coming year in its business plan. Read more: www.access-ai.com