Apr 25, 2017 05:39 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech
Central bank digital currency (CBDC) could have a substantial impact on the traditional concept of banknotes, Hiroshi Nakaso, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan, said recently. Speaking at the Forum Towards Making...
BMO Harris Bank partner with 1871 to offer fintech mentorship program
Apr 24, 2017 11:48 am UTC| Fintech
Chicago-based BMO Harris Bank announced its partnership with a leading technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem 1871, to provide a select group of fintech startups the opportunity to participate in a three-month...
ASIC, OJK sign fintech cooperation agreement to foster innovation
Apr 24, 2017 09:31 am UTC| Fintech
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced that it has entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Indonesias Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) in order to advance fintech innovations in their...
Startupbootcamp launches first African fintech accelerator in Cape Town
Apr 21, 2017 07:12 am UTC| Fintech
Startupbootcamp, a leading fintech accelerator focused on financial innovation, announced the launch of its new accelerator program that is opening in Cape Town. The global industry-focused accelerator group is now...
Nomura announces ‘Voyager’ fintech partnership in India
Apr 20, 2017 09:09 am UTC| Fintech
Asias global investment bank Nomura has announced the launch of Voyager - Nomura FinTech Partnership in India. The fintech partnership is focused on harnessing emerging technologies in a move to help transform the...
Applications open for Bank of England’s FinTech Accelerator; focus on big data and blockchain
Apr 20, 2017 04:27 am UTC| Fintech Digital Currency
The Bank of England has announced that the online application process for its FinTech Accelerator programme is now open and is inviting fintech firms to join the fourth cohort of proofs of concept. FinTech firms can...
Dubai International Financial Centre opens applications for FinTech Hive accelerator programme
Apr 19, 2017 11:18 am UTC| Fintech
The online application process for Dubai International Financial Centres (DIFC) FinTech Hive at DIFC is now open and will close on 28 May 2017, DIFC said recently. According to the official release, DIFC has partnered...
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