Category: Fintech

September 22, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA and Hong Kong Insurance Authority sign Fintech co-operation agreement

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announces today that it has entered into a co-operation agreement with the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) to enhance collaboration in supporting Fintech innovation. Under the agreement, the FCA and the IA will cooperate on information sharing on innovation and referrals of innovative firms seeking to enter the counterpart's market.…

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September 21, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Financial Regulators of Japan and Abu Dhabi Global Market cooperate on FinTech

The Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) today announced the completion of a framework for co-operation to promote innovation in financial services in Japan and ADGM. This Co-operation Framework recognises the global nature of innovation in financial services. It will enable FSA…

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September 13, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Saxo Bank joins Copenhagen Fintech Lab

Together with Copenhagen Fintech Lab Saxo are opening the door to connect and foster relationships with Fintech startups on a global scale. In September Copenhagen based online brokerage provider Saxo Bank celebrates it 25 year anniversary and, after reporting a nice 4% increase in August trading volumes, the company just shared that has become a sponsor…

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September 12, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Optimove looks to bring Gaming and FX Broker client retention tools to Financial Services

Customer marketing and retention specialist Optimove has announced its official entry into the financial services space. Optimove’s platform, which is popular among both Gaming and FX Broker clients to whom client retention and minimizing client churn is key to success, is already used by retail and gaming stalwarts like StitchFix, Glossier, 1-800-Flowers, Adore Me and Zynga, and…

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September 11, 2017 BY admin

Israel Diamond Exchange and Carats.IO to launch diamond backed digital currency

The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has signed an agreement with start-up CARATS.IO to launch a digital currency backed by diamonds named CDC – Carats.IO Diamond Currency. The start-up specializes in Big Data solutions for the precious gems and diamond industries. The new digital currency will be based solely on investments in diamonds purchased at the Israel Diamond…

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Microsoft announces expansion of blockchain offering on Azure Cloud
September 11, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Bricknode launches cloud based fund administration and management tools

Broker-in-a-cloud services provider Bricknode has announced that it has launched a new vertical based on the platform Bricknode Financial Systems called Bricknode Fund Manager, as a cloud based tool for fund companies to manage their funds, holdings, and investors. Bricknode has expanded its portfolio of services with Bricknode Fund Manager which is a cloud based tool for fund companies…

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July 26, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Abu Dhabi and Australia seal agreement on fintech cooperation

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and ASIC announced that have today signed a Cooperation Agreement which provides a framework for cooperation to support and understand financial innovation in each jurisdiction. This Agreement expands ASIC's fintech cooperation network to a dynamic region with enormous potential. The Middle East and North…

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July 07, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Saxo Payments calls for Fintech Industry to help merchants reach their full international trading potential

Financial Stability Board reinforces latest Saxo Payments White Paper Research The findings from the latest Financial Stability Board (FSB) underlines the ongoing challenges faced by businesses, when trading internationally, reinforcing the findings produced in Saxo Payments White Paper Cross Border Payments for Cross Border Merchants – An Internationally ‘Local’ Future – published last week. Anders…

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June 29, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Malaysia and Australia seal agreement on fintech cooperation

On 27 June 2017 the Malaysia Securities Commission (SC) and ASIC signed a Co-operation Agreement which provides a framework for cooperation to support and understand financial innovation in each economy. Malaysia is a vibrant fintech destination. In 2015, Malaysia became the first Asia Pacific nation to regulate for equity crowdfunding. High levels of digital adoption…

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