Infographic: intersection of AI and blockchain
The convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain.
FinTech
HooYu brings KYC tech to gold-as-currency enabler Glint
The appeal of gold as an investment remains strong.
2018: the year of data, data, data
Three “mega-trends” pointing the way to the future needs of clients and the changes banks must undertake to remain relevant.
UAE and China to create new “Belt and Road” exchange
It will serve as a key international capital-raising platform for Chinese firms.
Nubank turns to Acesso Digital for facial biometrics tech
Brazilian fintech Nubank leverages facial biometrics to help combat credit card fraud.
FNB to launch m-wallet for South Africa’s underbanked
FNB estimates the size of the market for its m-wallet service at over 11 million people.
DFS Lab and Gates Foundation invest in four African fintech start-ups
Four start-ups received $200,000 funding from DFS Lab, supported by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Centra Tech founders arrested and charged with fraud
Three out of the four charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years.
TransUnion to acquire Callcredit for $1.4bn
TransUnion to buy UK’s second-largest consumer credit bureau, Callcredit.
Swedbank invests €3m in banking tech vendor Meniga
Swedbank is also Meniga’s client.
Wells Fargo whacked with $1bn fine for lending violations
For US auto-loan administration and mortgage practices.
Ireland’s central bank to launch fintech innovation hub
News uncorked in a speech in Cork.
Sella Open Fintech Platform to buy Vipera for $34m
Mobile financial services company Vipera to be acquired by Sella Open Fintech Platform (SOFP).
Yukka Lab launches market sentiment analysis solution, News & Trend Lab
An organised and efficient way to view and manage financial news in real-time.
Digital Asset seeks DLT domination with developer programme
DAML not in distress, just seeks the best.
Infographic: unlocking the potential of chatbots
Showing how chatbots can improve user experience in e-commerce.
Top fintech stories this week – 20 April 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Savedroid ICO scam joke backfires
Few sensed the sense of humour.
Equinix acquires Australian data centre provider Metronode
Provides a presence in four new cities Down Under.
First pilot client transactions executed on Batavia trade finance platform
IBM and big banks’ blockchain initiative makes progress.
Tink unveils API developer platform
Swedish fintech Tink has introduced its API developer platform.
Qapital lands $30m funding
The latest round brings Qapital’s total funding to $47.3 million.
Regulatory sandboxes in LatAm and Caribbean – Inter-American Development Bank report
Available in English and Spanish.
The mythology of emergent tech: confusing reality with preference
Banking is a tech business.
Podcast: Women in Fintech
CoBa’s Chiara Ronga interviews FinTech Futures’ editor-in-chief Tanya Andreasyan.
NY FinTech Week – our transatlantic opportunity
In the areas of fintech, the “special relationship” between the US and UK is thriving.
Ant Financial teams with IFAD for rural economy development
Partnership aims to reduce rural poverty in China and other developing countries.
Fintech funding round-up: 18 April 2018
Stars MFS Africa, Tala, Funding Societies and HelloGold.
Plug and Play ADGM finds its way to Abu Dhabi
Middle East welcomes innovation platform.
Stockbroking start-up Freetrade’s beta app goes live
Looks to light up stock market with liveliness and laissez-faire.
First official bank comes to Malawian refugee camp, Dzaleka
The organisers describe the initiative as a “world-first”.
Crypto-friendly Arival seeks US banking licence
“God bless me.”
TransferWise joins UK’s Faster Payments system
First non-bank payment service provider to directly access system.
OK Google, says OCBC Bank
OCBC Bank has delivered another “Singapore’s first” in collaboration with Google.
Revolut unveils new savings solution, Vaults
Revolt’s Vault helps users turn spare change into savings.
Emirates NBD goes blockchain for its “Cheque Chain”
Integrates blockchain technology into bank-issued cheques.
Fintech funding round-up: 17 April 2018
Features Santander InnoVentures, Creditas, Konsileo and ArchOver.
Lithuania plots virtual limited liability companies on blockchain
Nation will let VLLCs be remotely managed using blockchain.
UK’s Coventry Building Society in IT recruitment drive
More than 80 IT roles on offer as digital revamp takes shape.
Scale-Ups seeks fintech start-ups
Make a beeline for B-Hive’s innovation platform.
