How big banks can stop FinTech upstarts from getting your money
Traditional banking companies are under attack from well-funded upstarts. Here’s how banks can win the battle. Read more: www.marketwatch.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
Post-Brexit UK should try to retain FinTech companies
Most of the FinTech companies had chosen London as their preferred destination because of its position in the EU and the access it provided to the whole EU market. These advantages may soon be history. Read more: www.newsbtc.com
UBS wealth chief: ‘we are embracing FinTech’
The COO of UBS’ wealth management sector said recently that banks are now focusing on working with FinTech companies. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
DeClout launches Singapore FinTech incubator
DeClout has launched a new incubator program designed to help local FinTech startups. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
EU Commission establishes internal FinTech task force
The European Commission has set up an internal FinTech task force to examine how digital innovation is affecting the financial sector. Read more: www.themerkle.com
Banks play growing role in funding FinTech
Banks have found a novel way to fend off FinTechs plans to take them down: they are funding it. Read more: www.americanbanker.com
IBM joins FinTech hub to focus on cognitive technologies
IBM will be joining the FinTech hub at Toronto’s MaRS discovery district, becoming the first technology tenant in a space currently occupied by financial services companies. Read more: www.thestar.com
Berlin won’t match London for FinTech startups
The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union induced an unease for many people and companies. Read moe: www.financemagnates.com
PBoC Chief: FinTech is our future, the yuan’s stable
PBoC officials held a press conference discussing the yuan, capital control, FinTech and market regulations. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com