FinTech firms look to Ireland to establish HQs
Central Bank moves to reassure sector that Irish regulatory system is prepared. Read more: www.irishtimes.com
Intouch Holdings considering FinTech investment in Japan
Thailand Intouch Holdings is considering the investment in four projects, related to e-payment and e-wallet businesses this year, said chief executive officer Philip Tan. Read more: www.dealstreetasia.com
Era of FinTech arrives on UAE investment scene
Financial technology is the investment vehicle du jour and it’s making inroads in the tech-savvy UAE. Read more: www.thenational.ae
Britain’s lead as FinTech sector hub still shaky post-Brexit
Britain's lead as the FinTech hub is still shaky post-Brexit with European countries such as France and Germany vying for the top spot. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
More than $26m spent through challenger bank Mondo
UK challenger bank Mondo has passed a new milestone with more than £20m ($26m) spent through its service to date.
CreditEase grows VC Team to invest in FinTech
CreditEase, the largest peer to peer lender in China, is boosting its VC team as it continues its global expansion strategy. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
FinTech funding has declined except for one key area
Global FinTech funding was $1.32bn in Q2 2016, down 25% from $1.77bn in Q1 2016. Read more: uk.businessinsider.com
InTandem Advisors focusing on helping FinTech firms
The startup, which launched its services a month ago, has already tied up with players including The Mobile Wallet, Paymart, Fino, Easypolicy among others. Read more: economictimes.indiatimes.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.
Investments in FinTech firms at an all time high in India
While size of the target market and scaling up potential are the usual questions asked by investors, unit economics and operating profits are important aspects now. Read more: economictimes.indiatimes.com