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Currently, at the core of developed countries runs the emergence of a ‘3rd industrial revolution.’ Tech is becoming increasingly embedded in our day-to-day lives and shifts the modalities of human function. In India, Prime Minister Modi’s ambitious futurist plan for Indian society prioritises the need to ‘keep up’ with this …

In an increasingly turbulent world where our context is awakened geo-politics, rising income inequality creating staggering relative poverty in developed countries and the looming transformation promised by the automation to come, it perhaps feels like redressing these imbalances is every technologists dream. Hard problems, big impact.  And what is needed to …

This week, consumer insight agency, Strive Insight, launches new research into attitudes towards the financial technology (Fintech) sector called ‘The Future of Fintech – A Consumer Perspective.’    The research found that 69% of consumers asked said they would consider a new financial product if it offers a clear benefit …

Volatility isn’t exactly an unfamiliar concept for the budding world of cryptocurrency, but this last couple of weeks, Ethereum — the best 2017 performer of the scene — gave it all a new meaning. Having reached highs in excess of $410 at one point in early June, and having had …

Incorporated in Switzerland on May 16, 2017, the non-profit International RegTech Association (IRTA) is a united community of individuals and organizations, with a shared vision to innovate, advance, and influence the future of Regulatory Technology (RegTech) Sponsored and funded by its Members, the IRTA exists to ease and accelerate the evolution …

Fintech startups around the world are continuing to attract significant investment and so we decided to look more closely at how these companies are financed and how they are performing. This note highlights a few insights relating to first round funding. Other issues covered in the research are the progression …

The Fintech Times participates at Money 20/20 Europe (Copenhagen) as a media partner. We are happy to share the brightest moments, soundbites and thoughts from this amazing fintech event: “We need to work together to commercialise blockchain” Dr Won-Pyo Hong, President, Samsung SDS “As a consumer, my ideal authentication process is nothing” Philippe Vallée, …

Bespoke SaaS accountancy solution, Voly, to reduce human error and relieve Captains’ frustrations.  Voly, purveyor of powerful yachting accountancy, has today launched its purpose-built accountancy app and SaaS platform. This is the first solution of its kind aimed at solving a multitude of issues caused by legacy reliance on Excel …

The company behind flight delay compensation app airFair has developed an advanced claims management platform which it believes will change the face of the flight delay compensation industry.  Fintech specialist Allay has launched the new software, known as FlightDeck, to quicken the claims process for both airline operators and consumers …

June sees a lot of Father’s Day fuss but we don’t think a day is enough. This column is all about little luxuries whatever the time of year, but in keeping with the spirit of the month, we’ve dug out those special things that really would make any man or …