Startupbootcamp’s Asia programme names 2015 finalists
Ten new fintech startups have won places in Startupbootcamp FinTech’s Asian programme, including companies involved in blockchain technologies, financial Inclusion and wealth management.
Ten new fintech startups have won places in Startupbootcamp FinTech’s Asian programme, including companies involved in blockchain technologies, financial Inclusion and wealth management.
HDFC Bank will become the first Indian bank to launch a mobile banking app for the Apple Watch.
Nigeria’s central bank will limit the amount commercial bank customers can spend abroad using their debit cards as part of a ploy to rescue the country’s struggling currency.
Australia’s new fintech hub Stone & Chalk will be headed by Alex Scandurra, who will return from Barclays’ London Accelerator programme to support the development of Australian fintech startups.
eBay has agreed to let PayPal work with its competitors when it spins the payments subsidiary off into a separate public company later this year.
Bank of New York Mellon is experimenting with the use of blockchain technology, starting with a cryptocurrency rewards service for its own staff.
Uber has introduced a new category for hailing auto rickshaws in New Delhi, the first of its services to allow cash payments in the country.
HSBC has named Lewis Sun as head of payments and cash management (PCM) in China, taking over from Kee Joo Wong, who was recently appointed regional head of PCM for HSBC Asia Pacific.
Xpress Money customers will now be able to transfer money directly into the mobile wallets of registered MTN Mobile Money users in Ghana.
BBVA Compass customers can now send and receive funds instantly using digital payments network Dwolla, thanks to the payment network's first big banking partnership.