Singapore poised to steal London’s FinTech crown
By Finextra Singapore's lucrative FinTech sector looks poised to grow as rivals around the world struggle with regulatory challenges and political upheaval. Read more: fintechranking.com
The future of FinTech in Pakistan
Earlier last year, Plan9 launched a Startup Challenge calling for FinTech apps. But there are still very few startups in Pakistan that are rising up to the challenge. Read more: pakwired.com
Accenture seeking start-ups for FinTech accelerator
Accenture is on the lookout for start-ups in the fintech space, with the application process for the company’s Fintech Innovation Lab now underway. Read more: www.siliconrepublic.com
DBS Bank to start innovation lab
DBS Bank to start innovation lab and hire over 2,000 engineers in India over next 28 months. Read more: www.business-standard.com
Private equity firm Innova Capital backs Polish e-payment business PeP
European private equity firm Innova Capital has backed Polish e-payments business Polskie ePlatnosci(PeP).
The firm said it intends to use the business as a platform...
UK startup to bundle all of your FinTech apps
Bud is a web and mobile app that aims to make a ton of different financial services accessible from a single interface. Read more: www.techcrunch.com
Global banks, Intel join Israel’s FinTech scene
HSBC, RBS, Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo and Spain’s Banco Santander have set up a new center to foster the creation of financial technology startups in Israel. Read more: www.timesofisrael.com
Is FinTech Ireland’s hidden secret and open opportunity?
It is a significant understatement to say that both the ICT and international financial services sectors are a major part of Ireland’s economic success. Read more: www.siliconrepublic.com
Lattice80 to build FinTech ties between Singapore and India
Fintech hub Lattice80 has signed an MOU with the Andhra Pradesh state government to open a FinTech hub in the Indian city of Vizag. Read more: www.e27.co
Fintech’s “third wave” is coming fast
When startups and big banks work together, great things can happen. Read more: www.forbes.com