Fintech
Blockchain: More than just a one-trick (fintech) pony
Blockchain tech may have become a hit with the fintech community, but its usefulness extends into other industries where record-keeping and transparency are essential, says an IBM exec.
Indonesia’s Aberdeen and Phillips in e-trading pact
Investment management firm PT Aberdeen Asset Management is going the electronic trading (e-trading) path with support from PT Phillips Securities Indonesia, a member of the Hong Kong-based PhillipsGroup.
IBM to open blockchain innovation centre in Singapore
IBM plans to establish an IBM Centre for Blockchain Innovation in Singapore, where its researchers will work with government, industry and academia to develop applications and solutions which are based on enterprise blockchain, cybersecurity, and cognitive computing technologies.
Fintech disruption: It’s the tech giants that should be worried
What is the reality of the relationship between fintech startups and banks, and what does the future hold for the financial services industry as it continues to converge with technology?
SEA startups: France wants you!
The French government wants South-East Asian startups, including those based in Singapore, to become of its ecosystem via the French Tech Ticket competition.
Blockchain buzz: But what is it?
At its core, blockchain is a distributed, shared ledger with strong cryptographic controls, writes IBM Malaysia’s Lee Yu Kit – who expounds on what this all means.
Fintech startup Jewel Paymentech lands undisclosed Wells Fargo funding
Singaporean fintech startup Jewel Paymentech said it has landed funding after being selected for US bank Wells Fargo’s accelerator programme.
VC-backed fintech funding roars back in Q1 2016: KPMG and CB Insights
After a significant pullback in funding in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2015, mega-rounds lifted quarterly investment into VC-backed fintech companies globally by over 150%.
The fintech revolution: It goes beyond blockchain
A while horde of technologies is being aimed at the fintech space, which means it's going to be one industry worth keeping an eye on, writes Benjamin Cher.
GoSwiff appoints Mark Patrick as new CEO
GoSwiff has appointed Mark Patrick as CEO, succeeding Simone Ranucci Brandimarte who has stepped down after two years in the role.
