FeaturedFintechMubadala acquires a 3.4% stake in UK fintech FinablrPritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2020 The acquisition is made MIC Capital Partners, a fund owned by Mubadala Investment Company... Read more
MagazineTechnologyBitcoin: The new gold in a declining global economy?Bharath KumarMarch 17, 2020May 7, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 17, 2020May 7, 2020 Professional investors seek easier access to Bitcoin and that’s what Asia’s first bitcoin mutual fund promises to offer... Read more
MagazineWealth managementWhy wealth managers need accountabilityBharath KumarMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 Wealth managers must rise above the commission based approach to create value for investors... Read more
BankingFeaturedMonzo launches current account services for SMEsPritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2020 The trial period lasted 12 months and saw the participation of 2500 businesses... Read more
MagazineOpinionWhy today’s banks need the right tech platformBharath KumarMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 Non-banking firms have brought a bottom-up disruption to banking; banks need to catch up... Read more
EconomyMagazine2020: Recession proof your businessBharath KumarMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 It is hard to predict a recession and its outcome, but nevertheless businesses can be prepared for it... Read more
FintechMagazineSilent Eight: AML software that makes sense of alertsBharath KumarMarch 13, 2020April 2, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020April 2, 2020 AI-based AML software that simply suggests or weights alerts is passé; Silent Eight’s solution gives plain English explanations for decisions.... Read more
FeaturedFintechEgyptian fintech Khazna secures funding from Algebra VenturesPritam BordoloiMarch 12, 2020March 12, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 12, 2020March 12, 2020 The startup will provide its services to 20 mn Egyptians who have access to a mobile phone but no access to financial services... Read more
FeaturedFintechVisa, Nigerian fintech Paga to enhance digital payments across AfricaBharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 Visa’s partnership with Paga does not involve investment — and is strategically aimed at expansion across the continent... Read more
BankingFeaturedArival Bank applies for a digital banking licence in SingaporePritam BordoloiMarch 9, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 9, 2020 The bank is also in the process of applying for a full service virtual banking licence in Lithuania... Read more