Islamic banks unveil platform for investment accounts
KUALA LUMPUR: Six Islamic banking institutions have launched the first bank-intermediated financial technology (fintech) platform, known as the investment account platform (IAP). Read more: www.thestar.com.my
Two real estate companies make Forbes' FinTech 50 list
Magazine recognizes companies that are leveraging technology to disrupt traditional real estate industry business models. Read more: www.inman.com
Robo advisors push wealth management into 21st century
Algorithm-based advice appeals to mature users as well as younger customers Wealth management, the hot ticket in recent years for banks. Read more: www.bankingexchange.com
Yandex puts Apple Pay online
Online stores and other merchants, which accept payments via Yandex.Checkout, Russia’s leading payment service provider, can now offer Apple Pay. Read more: www.finextra.com
No-more toilet paper makes no sense
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German & Austrian SMEs look to Finnest for growth
Finnest, an SME or “Mittelstand spezialist,” is helping Austria-based Biogena to fund its expansion in Germany. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Bots aren’t ready to be bankers
Smart digital leaders at smaller firms are learning that this generation of chatbots may not be ready for prime time. read more: venturebeat.com
Funding.com offers borrowers real estate secured loans
Fintech startup funding.com.au is the first of its kind to take a step into the colossal mortgage market, providing real estate secured loans to borrowers. Read more: www.startupdaily.net
Self-service shopping startup MUUME seals CHF2.2m Heliad Equity-led round
Digital self-service shopping startup MUUME has picked up CHF2.2m ($2.28m) of growth financing led by German investor Heliad Equity Partners.
Japan and Singapore establish FinTech co-operation framework
The framework enables FSA and MAS to refer FinTech companies in their countries to each other’s markets. Read more: www.finextra.com