The Fintech Times THE WORLD’S FINTECH NEWSPAPER

June, 2018

• 19 June

  London Becomes Home to World’s First Crypto Sculpture:  “Crypto Connection” by Federdico Clapis, Powered by Eidoo

  

  This week the UK is displaying the world’s first public sculpture dedicated to the rapidly growing cryptocurrency ecosystem. “Crypto Connection – powered by Eidoo”, created by contemporary artist Federico Clapis and commissioned by the multi-currency crypto wallet and hybrid exchange Eidoo, is an imposing three meter bronze statue that poses …

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• 19 June

  Cybersecurity investments in Q1 increased by more than 25% YoY

  

  Investments in companies offering cybersecurity solutions for the financial services industry were up 27% in Q1 2018 compared to the same quarter last year, according to research from FinTech Global. Although total investment has been declining since Q2 last year, this is due to the irregularity of large deals rather …

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• 19 June

  One in Three London Startups Suffer from Shortage in Tech Talent

  

  A new survey among more than 100 founders of London tech startups, conducted by Studio Graphene in partnership with City Road Communications, has revealed the main staffing challenges and concerns that are holding back London tech companies. It found: 33% of the founders believe there is a shortage of skilled tech workers in London …

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• 19 June

  Understanding the Security Features of RSA Tokens

  

  A security token is a kind of electronic key that is used to gain access to restricted electronic devices, software and servers. RSA are the leading vendors of the two-factor authentication token. They are often issued by companies as a way of providing their clients and customers with an additional …

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• 18 June

  How Insurtech Will Accelerate The Social And Economic Impact Of Insurers

  

  In partnership with Digital Insurance Agenda: written by Roger Peverelli and Reggy De Feniks. Financial institutions are usually presented as the utility companies of the economy. That obviously does not reflect the sector’s importance. The financial sector plays a key part in the social and economic development of every community, …

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• 18 June

  Caspian Partners with Octagon, Asia’s Largest Over-The-Counter Crypto Fund

  

  Caspian, the full-stack crypto trading, portfolio and risk management platform for institutional and sophisticated investors, has announced a significant partnership with Octagon Strategy Limited (OSL), Asia’s largest digital asset brokerage who has deployed Caspian’s full suite of crypto trading tools, including an innovative portfolio management system to meet increasing demand for …

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• 18 June

  BAIC to join investors and blockchain startups

  

  Blockchain Alternative Investment Conference and Exhibition has been started today 18th June. It is the only blockchain conference focused on institutional investors, hedge funds, sovereign wealth funds, private banks, family offices, high net worth / ultra high net worth individuals, and accredited individuals. Featuring: Leading fund managers in cryptocurrencies CEOs of …

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• 18 June

  IMF Report Says Crypto Does Not ‘Pose Risks’ to Global Finance

  

  Cryptocurrencies “do not appear to pose risks to financial stability,” the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its recent report. “It is impossible to know the extent to which crypto assets may transform the financial infrastructure and whether most new crypto assets are likely to disappear as in past episodes …

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• 17 June

  Decentralised technology changing the financial world – fresh insights from Blockshow, Berlin

  

  The problem of creating trusted digital identities to improve customer experience is among the core challenges for the incumbents and challengers in the digital era. Can blockchain help? The Fintech Times spoke to the participants of Blockchow Berlin. The below companies, spanning a wide range of industries, are all ushering …

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• 17 June

  Protocol, a New Web-based Solution Automating Global Withholding Tax Recovery, Launches in North America

  

  The Protocol platform, developed by fintech start-up Taxology, saves time and costs for pension funds, unlocking withholding tax refunds that are overlooked or otherwise too labour intensive to claim. A new web-based solution, called Protocol, which automates global withholding tax (WHT) recovery has launched in the North American market, as …

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• 16 June

  ‘Bring your own device’ linked with cybersecurity risk for six in 10 UK SMEs

  

  New research from Paymentsense reveals a correlation between ‘bring your own device’ (BYOD) schemes and increased cybersecurity risk in small businesses. Six in 10 (61%) SMEs have experienced a cybersecurity incident since introducing a BYOD policy, according to the study from the merchant services provider*. Increasingly popular, BYOD policies see …

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• 16 June

  Expert Opinion: Phoebe Hugh on InsurTech

  

  Phoebe Hugh, CEO & Co-founder of Brolly, for The Fintech Times. How do insurers need to re-invent the existing business models to follow customer needs? The biggest problem traditional insurers are facing so far it is themselves. Insurers need to start by focusing on what people need rather than what …

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• 15 June

  An interview with The Fintech Times CEO and Founder, Katia Lang: I Got 20 Issues but Fintech Ain’t One!

  

  By Rupen G Kalsi After twenty informative (and amazing!) issues of The Fintech Times, we felt it was about time you met the face (some might say brains!) behind it all; introducing Katia Lang. Now a fixture on the fintech scene, having been named as one of the Top 100 …

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• 15 June

  Expert Opinion: Gido Van De Geest on InsurTech

  

  Gido Van De Geest, Head of Operations at Elmore Insurance Brokers Limited, for The Fintech Times. Insurers need to re-invent themselves both from a product and a distribution point of view to serve their commercial customers better. It needs to be much easier to buy a product, less data input …

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• 15 June

  SuperCharger HK 2018 raises US$14.4m and seals 47 commercial deals

  

  SuperCharger FinTech Accelerator and Standard Chartered demonstrated the success of its programme for a third year running. Through the 12-week programme, the cohort companies have achieved 47 commercial deals, US$ 14.4 million funds raised, received 17 awards and formed a network of 372 mentors, partners, regulators and business stakeholders. Standard …

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