Korean government to launch platform for fintech apps
Aug 11, 2016 06:42 am UTC| Fintech
The government of Korea is planning to launch a platform by the end of this monththat will enable fintech companies in the country to develop apps for customers in a move to manage their finances in a hassle-free...
Finova Financial raises $52.5 million in fintech funding
Aug 11, 2016 05:33 am UTC| Fintech
Finova Financial, an auto title lending platform, has raised $52.5 million in a combination of equity and a credit facility, marking one of the largest initial rounds in fintech industry history. The funding round was...
Payment companies fear to lose business to fintech: PwC survey
Aug 10, 2016 07:24 am UTC| Fintech
PricewaterhouseCoopers report based on a survey has revealed that payments sectors are active in acquiring fintech startups and launching their own subsidiaries in a concern to lose parts of their business to...
South Korea keen to partner with Brunei to develop fintech startups
Aug 09, 2016 13:09 pm UTC| Fintech
The Korea Fintech Industry Association announced that it is keen in establishing partnerships with Brunei in order to build and develop tech startups specializing in fintech application development. According to the...
Australian fintech startups DSYNC and UniLibre enter strategic alliance
Aug 09, 2016 10:13 am UTC| Fintech
KPMG Australia last month launched mLabs a market-first corporate fintech accelerator that aims to promote and accelerate innovation by identifying and developing commercial solutions to business challenges in...
iSignthis to offer card acquiring and settlement services in Australia and New Zealand
Aug 08, 2016 10:41 am UTC| Fintech
iSignthis Ltd, the provider of identity proofing technology, has announced that it has entered into a Payment Facilitator Program Services Agreement with National Australia Bank. iSignthis is fintech industrys...
Australian bank doubles down investment on fintech funds
Aug 05, 2016 13:18 pm UTC| Fintech
Westpac Bank, Australias leading financial services company, has announced that it is doubling down on its investment in fintech venture funds, driving another $50 million into a second fund that will be managed by...
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