FTC’s Fintech Forum to focus on AI and blockchain
Feb 28, 2017 06:43 am UTC| Fintech
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an independent agency of the United States government, announced that it will be hosting Fintech Forum on March 9, 2017, in California that will focus on the consumer implications of two...
Insurtech startup Digital Fineprint gets selected for MetLife's collab programme
Feb 27, 2017 10:12 am UTC| Fintech
Digital Fineprint, a London-based InsurTech startup, has been selected as one of the eight InsurTech companies in the world to take part in MetLifes collab Partnership. The announcement comes on the heels of the...
Fintech Business Awards announces 2017 winners
Feb 27, 2017 07:30 am UTC| Fintech
The Fintech Business Awards that recognizes outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship in the Australian fintech sector, has announced the winners of 2017 that includes leading individuals and companies in fintech...
Wrexham Glyndwr University launches new fintech undergraduate degree course
Feb 24, 2017 07:07 am UTC| Fintech
UK-based Wrexham Glyndwr University has announced the launch of new degree that is dedicated to the world of fintech. This UKs first undergraduate degree is being backed by investment bankers in the US and professionals...
Indian telecom giant Airtel acquires strategic equity stake in fintech startup
Feb 23, 2017 07:25 am UTC| Fintech
Bharti Airtel Limited, an Indian telecommunications services company, announced that it has acquired a stake in the fintech company Seynse Technologies. The acquisition of the strategic stake is made through its...
UK and Canadian authorities enter into agreement to support fintech businesses
Feb 23, 2017 06:14 am UTC| Fintech
The U.K.s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it has signed a cooperative agreement with Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) in order to support innovative fintech businesses in Ontario and UK. The official...
ING and Société Générale successfully use blockchain prototype for live oil trade
Feb 23, 2017 05:57 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech
ING and Société Générale Corporate Investment Banking have successfully used blockchain technology to carry out a live oil trade between parties with Mercuria, a global commodity trading...
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