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By adding keynote addresses and panel discussions to the signature, 7-minute Finovate demo format, attendees to our conferences benefit not only from seeing live technology demonstrations firsthand. They also get exposure to some of fintech’s most insightful thought leaders, including CEOs, serial entrepreneurs, bankers, and investors. Here, we’re giving you a look at some of Read more…
On Finovate.com BBVA Partners with Azlo to Empower Workers in the Gig Economy. Around the web Wipro named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by Ethisphere for seventh time in a row. LendUp CEO Jake Rosenberg talks about providing “fair financial products” to the underbanked in a conversation with Y Combinator. Technology from Quid Read more…
Big moves at the top for TIBCO. The company’s CTO Matt Quinn will transition to a new role as TIBCO’s Chief Operating Officer as the firm taps Nelson Petracek as its new Chief Technology Officer. In a press release, the company contextualized the move as part of its effort to “ramp up” its TIBCO Connected Read more…
Designed by Freepik As Finovate prepares for its first conference in the Middle East, here’s a round up of recent fintech news and need-to-knows from the MENA region. Learn more about how to join us in Dubai in February for FinovateMiddleEast. Saudi Arabia’s central bank inks deal with Ripple to use distributed ledger technology to settle payments. Read more…
Forbes has released the third* Fintech 50 list, which this year features 17 Finovate alums, many of which have made the list for the third time. The Fintech 50 list highlights the top private fintechs that have operations, customers or impact in the U.S. The list excludes public companies and divisions of public companies. Here Read more…
A look at the companies demoing live at FinovateEurope on the 6 through 9 of March 2018 in London. Pick up your tickets today and save your spot. Hydrogen is Stripe for fintech. Build and manage sophisticated fintech applications anywhere, globally, and in minutes. Features API platform to run sophisticated fintech applications globally Public blockchain in any Read more…
Is there anyone who still doubts that governments and financial institutions in the Middle East are committed to taking advantage of distributed ledger technology? If so, the announcement today that the UAE Exchange has joined Ripple’s RippleNet network is a reminder that when it comes to the blockchain: MENA means business. “Incorporating Ripple’s blockchain technology into Read more…
On Finovate.com DAVO’s New Sales Apps Bring Savings Technology to Small Businesses. Dwolla Lands $12 Million. Larky Deepens Partnership with Core Processing Solutions Provider Sharetec. Stash Raises $37.5 Million, Launches Custodial Accounts. NetGuardians Inks Agreement with FirstOntario Credit Union. UAE Exchange Partners with Ripple. Around the web InComm subsidiary On-Line Strategies launches partnership with National Bankcard Services Read more…
Summary The fintech revolution continues to gather pace globally and there is heated debate about the challenges and opportunities fintech could bring. The critical question of whether fintech start-ups threaten traditional providers of financial services or will become trusted partners remains unanswered. For Europe 2018 is set to be a pivotal year. Major developments including the Read more…
As populations in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region grow at increasing rates, developing a financial infrastructure capable of serving those who live in the Middle East and North Africa – from the underbanked to the ultra high net worth individual – is a massive challenge. We speak to HE Younis Haji Al Read more…
Banco Santander announced that the mobile app it plans to launch in the first quarter of this year will feature instant payments powered by technology from Ripple. The new service will enable customers to make same-day, cross-border payments. P2P payments, a digital wallet, and PFM functionality will also be part of the app Using its own internal Read more…
A look at the companies demoing live at FinovateMiddleEast on 26 and 27 of February in Dubai, U.A.E. Pick up your tickets today and save your spot. Wealth Migrate is a KPMG award-winning, global online investment marketplace that offers global investors direct access to commercial real estate investments from only $1 in premier global markets. Read more…