Accenture call for applicants for the Asia-Pacific Innovation Lab
Applications will soon open for Accenture’s 12-week program that helps early- and growth-stage FinTech companies accelerate. Read more: www.businesswire.com
Women in FinTech: “Be brave and dare and you will succeed.”
Françoise Lamotte, SVP, Head of Direct and Digital, MetLife EMEA, tells about her path to becoming a distinguished leader within the FinTech industry. Read more: finovate.com
Oak HC/FT secures $600m for new FinTech and health fund
Oak HC/FT has closed its second fund with $600m to invest in healthcare and FinTech as well as areas where the two industries overlap. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
SoFi backer Silver Lake Partners closes new $15bn fund
Private equity firm Silver Lake Partners has raised $15bn for its fifth tech-focused fund. The fund’s investors are undisclosed. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Dubai: FinTech Hive looks for accelerator applicants
FinTech Hive at DIFC Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced it would receive applications for its accelerator programme from 17th April 2017. Read more: www.livetradingnews.com
Bank Negara Malaysia’s announces FinTech initiative
Bank Negara Malaysia's Financial Technology Enabler Group (FTEG) is seeking ideas from the public on the improvements to financial services. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
New reforms accelerate FinTech activity in Dubai
Rising investments in the FinTech segment and the DIFC's new focus on startups are also driving a process of reform in Dubai's legal framework. Read more: www.khaleejtimes.com
FCA sets out ‘mission’ as it ushers in new era
The UK Financial Conduct Authority will prioritise supporting the government with Brexit and helping consumers wrongly sold payment-protection insurance. Read more: www.bloomberg.com
Eniac Ventures closes fourth fund with $100m
Eniac Ventures has closed its fourth fund with $100m to invest in Seed-stage opportunities. The firm has offices in San Francisco and New York. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
US FinTech regulation: a divided picture
While the prudential regulators are testing the waters in FinTech regulation, other federal agencies have also focused on FinTech’s potential. Scoop.it from: www.bankingtech.com