German regulators may force Apple to open up its tech to rival payment providers
Apple is not happy. The Cupertino-based tech titan may soon find itself being forced to allow rival payment providers to get access to its technology after German’s parliament voted in favour of new regulations.
The EBA urges the European Commission to do more to enable FinTech services to...
European FinTech is thriving. However, The European Banking Authority (EBA) believes the European Commission should do more to make it flourish across the EU.
OTP Bank launches its third later-stage startup partner programme for FinTechs and RegTechs
Financial service provider OTP Bank has opened its application process for the latest batch of its later-stage startup programme.
Here’s what to expect as Singapore and Australia begin negotiating their new cross-border FinTech...
The Australia-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement was announced in June as a bid to boost the two countries’ digital economies. Now they’ve begun the talks for real.
Viva Republica is looking to get an online banking licence through new deal
South Korean Viva Republica is gearing up to getting an online banking licence after signing an agreement with Standard Chartered Bank Korea.
What do FinTech and RegTech stakeholders think about the new Australian senate committee investigating...
Last week the Australian senate announced it would launch a new select committee to ensure the FinTech and RegTech sectors keep growing and remain compliant. Now, industry leaders have revealed what they think about it.
How WhatsApp might get around Indonesia’s tough licensing regulations
Facebook’s messaging service might be about to strengthen its position in the Asian payments market as WhatsApp is rumoured to be talking with Indonesian digital payment firms.
What is strong customer authentication and why should you care?
The EU is enforcing new rules for online payments on September 14. For creative RegTech and FinTech businesses, the new legislation could present massive opportunities.
Token raises $16.5m strategic investment
Open banking platform supplier Token has received a $16.5m strategic investment from Opera Tech Ventures, the VC arm of BNP Paribas and others.
VC-backed Wave Financial sold for $405m
Venture Capital-backed FinTech Wave Financial is set to be sold to consumer tax services provider H&R Block for $405m in cash.