FinTech Innovation Lab London kicks off largest programme

The 20 innovative startups chosen from among more than 300 fintech entrepreneurs around the globe who applied for Accenture’s (NYSE:ACN) FinTech Innovation Lab London represent the largest class in the London Lab’s five-year history. This year’s programme also received the greatest number of applicants, with increased interest from startups in the Middle East, Turkey, Russia, the Nordics and North America. As part of the 12-week programme, the startups are partnered with senior bank and insurance executives to help them fine-tune and develop their technologies and business models. Eight of the 20 shortlisted startups will be selected to present at the programme’s Graduation Day on March 30 to a group of venture capitalists and financial-industry executives. Read more: businesswire.com