FeaturedTechnologyGlobal carriers, port operators plan to launch shipping blockchain networkPritam BordoloiFebruary 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 28, 2020 Carriers such as DP World, PSA, COSCO plan to launch the Global Shipping Business Network... Read more
BankingFeaturedSaudi Arabia reviews two new digital banking applicantsPritam BordoloiFebruary 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 28, 2020 The central bank will decide based on the companies’ capital and the scale, nature, and complexity of the operations... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceSingapore insuretech startup Uncharted raises $5.8 mn to develop operationsBharath KumarFebruary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 Uncharted will used the proceeds to drive its expansion into into key markets in Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America... Read more
CurrencyFeaturedBank of Japan urges central banks to understand the nuances of digital currency firstBharath KumarFebruary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 The bank emphasises the importance of understanding digital currencies and the consequences of issuing them... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceBangkok Insurance delivering value to all stakeholders in Thailand’s insurance industryBharath KumarFebruary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 The firm has been consecutively ranked among the top three in the domestic market... Read more
FeaturedFintechFintech investment in UK reaches $48.5 bn in 2019Pritam BordoloiFebruary 27, 2020February 27, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 27, 2020February 27, 2020 83% of the fintech deals in Europe took place in the UK... Read more
FeaturedFintechSouth African fintech Jumo raises $55 million in Goldman-led fundingBharath KumarFebruary 27, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 27, 2020March 18, 2020 The proceeds of the funding will be used to expand its operations into new markets and launch new products... Read more
BankingFeaturedDeutsche hires senior leaders to improve trade finance in APACPritam BordoloiFebruary 27, 2020February 27, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 27, 2020February 27, 2020 The bank appointed Chintan Shah as the head of cash management and Sebastien Avot as the head of trade finance... Read more
AviationFeaturedOman’s national strategy to enhance aviation sector by 2030Bharath KumarFebruary 27, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 27, 2020March 18, 2020 The National Aviation Strategy will improve the Sultanate’s aviation industry and strengthen the economy at large... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyIntel plans to lead base station silicon market with robust 5G infrastructureBharath KumarFebruary 27, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 27, 2020March 18, 2020 The company has unveiled a range of chipsets and network adapters to step up its efforts in 5G silicon... Read more