Sydney fintech startup hub to launch in late 2017, Melbourne to follow
Jul 13, 2017 11:20 am UTC| Fintech
Fintech Australia announced that Sydney and Melbourne will launch fintech startup hubs for innovation across the nation. According to the release, Sydneys proposed new 11-floor fintech startup hub is set to be the...
Switzerland to swiftly develop bitcoin regulations
Jul 12, 2017 06:37 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech
Swiss Federal Council last week adopted an amendment of the Banking Ordinance (BankO), which aims to reduce the barriers to entry for fintech firms and boost the competitiveness of the Swiss financial center. To be...
Bank of Thailand, Monetary Authority of Singapore ink fintech agreement
Jul 12, 2017 06:01 am UTC| Fintech
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have signed a FinTech Cooperation Agreement (CA) and updated an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Banking Supervision. The two...
Thomson Reuters launches incubator program, seeks cryptocurrency and blockchain startups
Jul 10, 2017 05:55 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech
Global media giant Thomson Reuters has launched a startup incubator that will host early-stage entrepreneurs engaged in cutting-edge technologies. Thomson Reuters Labs The Incubator will offer an opportunity to the...
Japan’s FSA to launch fintech testing hub
Jul 05, 2017 12:06 pm UTC| Fintech
Japans Financial Services Agency announced that it will offer a framework for fintech firms to test new technologies, services and innovations in order to identify legal complications and risks standing in the way of...
Barclays’ Rise to host variety of fintech events during London Fintech Week
Jul 05, 2017 10:31 am UTC| Fintech
Rise, an open innovation programme created by Barclays, is going to host a number of events during the London FinTech Week from 10-14 July at 41 Luke Street, London. The events include discussions on the current hot...
Fintech firm Global Debt Registry completes blockchain proof-of-concept
Jul 04, 2017 10:38 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech
Global Debt Registry (GDR), a fintech company based in Delaware, has announced the completion of a secure permissioned blockchain proof-of-concept (POC). In its official release, the company explained that the inaugural...
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