Tag: Fintech
AIO and Finastra’s digital ID verification software awarded with $1m grant
Israeli FinTech firm AIO and financial company Finastra have received a $1m grant from the Board of Governors of the Israel-US Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation for developing an online ID verification solution with the aim to expedite bank loans.
Does more attention need to be put on mental health within...
From: FinTech Global
Monzo’s co-founder’s exit has prompted the FinTech industry to take a hard look at how it protects the mental health of its staff.
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Starling Bank CEO criticises government for not including fraud in new...
Starling Bank's CEO and founder Anne Boden has criticised the UK government for failing to include financial fraud in the Online Harms Bill, arguing it will lead to more "heart-breaking stories".
Chinese regulators halt Ant’s IPO
The Ant Technology Group's public listing was expected to be the biggest IPO ever, but now Chinese regulators have suspended the stock market debut.
UK FinTech industry stakeholders launch initiative to fight harassment in the...
The FinTech industry has a problem with harassment, but now the Fintech For All Charter has moved to do something about it.
Billon nets £2m in funding from the UK Future Fund
The London and Warsaw-based FinTech Billon has topped up its accounts with a £2m cash injection supported by the Future Fund scheme, which matched the £1m invested by angel investors and VCs.
FCA and City Corporation launch digital sandbox to support innovative firms...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) And the City Corporation have announced a strategic partnership to develop and launch a digital testing environment for innovative firms tackling the pandemic.
RegTech investment in H1 2020 defies expectations with growth in funding...
RegTech companies raised nearly $4bn across 120 deals in the first six months of the year
Only 14 out of 21 digital banking applications approved by MAS
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has rejected eight out of the 21 digital banking applications submitted by the beginning of the year, but more are heading for the chopping block.
Three challenges facing European challenger banks when they go to the...
From regulatory loops to jump through to massive competition, European challenger banks have many obstacle to overcome if they want to expand across the pond.