This is how China plans to grow its FinTech sector
The People’s Bank of China has released a document outlining its three-year plan to empower the country’s FinTech sector, making it a new engine for the country’s financial development.
Xiaomi reportedly has a card up its sleeve for its rumoured Indian finance sector...
Chinese tech company Xiaomi is reportedly looking to launch a consumer lending business in India. And the mobile phone vendor might have a not so secret weapon to succeed.
2Checkout granted PSD2 payment institution licence as pressure to delay SCA rise
Dutch National Bank has granted the American monetization platform 2Checkout a Revised Payment Service Directive (PSD2) payment institution licence.
Finnish Telia and OP Bank enabled customers to buy frosty treats with just an...
OP Bank and Telia have trialled their new facial recognition payment service with an ice cream van.
BaFin delays SCA requirements for online credit card payments
Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has made a temporary measure which allow online payments that do not meet strong customer authentication requirements.
Cryptocurrency xDai raise $500,000 in a Seed round led by NGC Ventures
Stablechain FinTech startup xDai has completed a $500,000 Seed round to improve its cryptocurrency platform.
Circle is gearing up to raise a $100m VC fund
Cryptocurrency startup Circle acquired the crowdfunding platform SeedInvest in March. Now it is looking for someone to handle its upcoming $100m venture capital fund.
FCA issues rules for CMCs to ensure promotions are not misleading
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released new rules requiring claims management companies (CMCs) ensure their advertsing does not mislead potential customers.
The CareVoice closes Series A on “eight-figure” sum
International healthcare and insurance startup the CareVoice has closed its Series A funding round on an ‘eight-figure’ sum.
What will Brexit mean for RegTech companies?
Britain is poised to leave the EU in the end of October. The divorce could affect everything from RegTech funding to legislation.