Citi FinTech adds new capabilities to mobile app for iPhone
Dec 09, 2016 05:49 am UTC| Fintech
Citi FinTech, a unit within Citis Global Consumer Bank, has developed new functionality for the Citi Mobile App for iPhone that combines banking, wealth management and money movement capabilities. With the new...
FIS launches HiPo Network for fintech startups, announces 2017 Fintech Accelerator
Dec 09, 2016 05:01 am UTC| Fintech
Financial services technology company FIS has announced the launch of FIS HiPo Network, a collection of high potential and early stage fintech companies and announces 2017 Fintech Accelerator. The network is a...
Korea Financial Investment Association launches blockchain consortium
Dec 08, 2016 12:33 pm UTC| Fintech
The Korea Financial Investment Association has launched a blockchain consortium, where 21 financial investment companies and 5 blockchain tech firms signed an MOU in order to share their expertise mutually. The consortium...
Biometrics firm Veridium assigns ex-HSBC fintech leader as new CEO
Dec 08, 2016 06:39 am UTC| Fintech
Biometrics-based authentication technology company Veridium has announced the appointment of former HSBC fintech head James Stickland as the company new CEO. Stickland is a seasoned fintech industry executive with...
HKMA and UK’s FCA enter cooperation agreement to foster fintech
Dec 08, 2016 06:08 am UTC| Fintech
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have announced collaboration by entering into a Co-operation Agreement in order to foster fintech innovation between the two regulatory...
Applications open for Visa’s 4-day fintech bootcamp
Dec 08, 2016 06:02 am UTC| Fintech
Leading payment network Visa is teaming up with Hong Kong-based VC firm and innovation accelerator Nest to launch its inaugural Visa Bootcamp, iAfrican reported. At its core, Visa is a technology company and we are...
UK Chancellor seeks to bolster non-EU fintech and trade ties with international trips
Dec 07, 2016 10:49 am UTC| Fintech
Philip Hammond, the current Chancellor of the Exchequer, seeks to bolster the UKs fintech and trade ties with a series of international visits, starting today with South Africa. Besides South Africa, Hammond plans to...
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