Axis Bank finds partners to strengthen startup ties
Axis bank has partnered with AWS, Visa and The Open Vault to support its innovation lab Thought Factory. Read more: thetechportal.com
Indonesia urges gov to facilitate FinTech services
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has called on the government to facilitate FinTech services. Read more: www.thejakartapost.com
China drives soaring Asia Pacific FinTech financing
FinTech funding in Asia Pacific is on a tear, reaching $9.6bn for the first six months of the year. Read more: www.finextra.com
Bank of Thailand to introduce new FinTech regulations
The central bank of Thailand has deemed the time right to introduce more FinTech regulation. Read more: www.newsbtc.com
Global FinTech hubs to form federation in innovation push
Financial technology groups from more than 20 cities across the world plan to form a federation of FinTech hubs. Read more: www.reuters.com
Clinton pledges to embrace FinTech
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton renewed her pledge Tuesday to cut regulations while also signaling plans to embrace the burgeoning FinTech sector.Read more : www.americanbanker.com
Singapore MAS sets up FinTech Innovation Lab
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has officially launched its FinTech Innovation Lab. Read more: e27.co
Impression Ventures closed second FinTech fund at $15.5m
Canadian VC firm Impression Ventures has reached a close for its second FinTech fund at C$20m ($15.5m).
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.
Octopus Investments launches FinTech accelerator
London-based investment management firm Octopus Investments is launching a new FinTech-dedicated accelerator out of its Octopus Labs division.