Category: Fintech

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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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June 27, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FSB issues a report on the financial stability implications from FinTech

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) announced that has been analysing the potential financial stability implications from FinTech with a view to identifying supervisory and regulatory issues that merit authorities’ attention. Ten areas have been identified, of which the following three are seen as priorities for international collaboration: the need to manage operational risk from third-party…

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June 23, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Japan and Australia cooperate on Fintech

The Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today announced the completion of a framework for co-operation to promote innovation in financial services in Japan and Australia. This Co-operation Framework recognises the global nature of innovation in financial services. In this environment, this Framework enables the JFSA and ASIC to…

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