Japan and Singapore establish FinTech co-operation framework
The framework enables FSA and MAS to refer FinTech companies in their countries to each other’s markets. Read more: www.finextra.com
FinTech a Brexit priority for treasury
Supporting new technologies must become a government priority to counter the threat Brexit poses to London's financial services sector. Read more: www.law360.com
Reinventure closes second $50m fund for Australian FinTech
Australian venture capital firm Reinventure has reached a close for its second $50m fund to continue investing in Australia and New Zealand-based FinTech startups.
UK Gov to hold international FinTech investment conference
The UK has been the reigning king of FinTech for several years now. But several countries are seeking to usurp the UK’s FinTech dominance. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
BBVA says EU bonus cap holds back tech talent acquisitions
Spanish bank BBVA is complaining to the European Commission, expressing its concerns that regulation pertaining to EU caps on bankers' bonuses are damaging its ability to attract tech talent.
Blockchain to attract over $1bn in global investments in 2016
Financial service firms and technology providers will focus on bringing blockchain to capital markets by investing more than $1bn in the sector this year, new research shows.
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
RBI panel to study Fintech, digital banking
Working Group to review, reorient regulatory framework; respond to rapid-change scenario. Read more:: www.thehindubusinessline.com
Growth of FinTech in Africa set to challenge financial providers
The FinTech sector in Africa is poised for growth that will challenge existing financial services providers, despite being in the early stages of adoption. Read more: www.marketwatch.com
Why FinTech has failed to supplant big banks – so far
FinTech companies have failed to offer truly differentiated underwriting or gain access to the low-cost capital easily attainable for banks. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com