Fintech

Macro Views | 20 May 16

The rise of fintech firms has highlighted a digital shift in financial services, but banks will retain a place at the centre of the industry and continue to work, both alongside and in competition, with their new challengers, according to Moody’s Investors Service.

Asia | 13 May 16

Singapore’s monetary authority and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority have agreed to cooperate to promote cross-border financial technology development.

Middle East | 11 May 16

Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has proposed creating a framework that will allow financial technology (fintech) firms to conduct their activities in a controlled and cost-effective environment.

Companies | 23 Mar 16

No longer the preserve of payment solutions developers, fintech startups are gaining ground and increasingly disrupting the investment management industry.

Asia | 2 Mar 16

The Securities and Futures Commission has established a fintech contact point and set up an advisory group as fintech momentum builds.