Fintech
HK rolls out internship programme in latest fintech push
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Technology Research Institute have rolled out a programme that provides fintech internships for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as part of its latest move to become Asia’s leading fintech hub.
Australia offers fintech licensing exemption
Fintech firms will be able to test certain services in Australia without holding a financial services or credit licence under a “unique” exemption offered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic).
UK and Hong Kong regulators agree fintech cooperation
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are to “foster collaboration between the two regulatory authorities in promoting financial innovation”.
ANALYSIS: Is Barclays’ new platform the start of Fintech 2.0?
Barclays’ announcement on Monday that it has launched an execution-only platform should come as no surprise. But, it should serve as a reminder to wealth managers not to get too complacent.
China – the source of fintech disruption?
Disruption of the funds management industry through the application of financial technology (fintech) is likely to come from mainland China, according to ICI Global, the international arm of the Investment Company Institute.