Hacking Finance @ Next Bank Europe, Barcelona 17. Sep. 2014
Hacking Finance Tech @ ist ein Fintech-Hackathon, der Programmierer, Designer und Geschäftsleute am 17. September in Barcelona versammelt, um Software-Ideen im Bereich Retail Banking, Kapitalmarkt, Payments und Big Data zu entwickeln.
Hacking Finance Biz @ ist ein Business Innovationsworkshop, der sich zum Ziel gesetzt hat, neue Wertbeiträge für die Transformation der Finanzindustrie zu schaffen.
Der Sieger wird eingeladen, seine Idee auf der Next Bank Europe Konferenz am 19. September in Barcelona zu präsentieren.
http://www.nextbankeurope.com/#hacking-finance
The FTFD Class of 2013: partnership opportunities, open positions, investment etc.
We turned a year old in July, and decided to celebrate with our community of startups- this week we showcase the FTFD Class of 2013: with plenty of opportunities for partners, investors, banks, new hires etc. Drop us a line if you would like to connect to any of our fintech rising stars.
http://fintechforum.de/News_%26_Blogs/Eintrage/2014/7/27_Newsletter%2C_12_July-18_July_2014_2.html
German Crowdinvesting Threatened by Retail Investor Protection Law Draft
The German crowdfunding platform Companisto reported that due to current events, the German government has prepared a draft of a retail investor protection law released this week…According to Companisto, “After initial inspection, it is clear that the draft law significantly threatens the continued existence of crowdinvesting in Germany.
VISA, V.me, Checkout und Apple — im Herbst gehts los?
Es wird ernst: VISA kooperiert mit Apple, Apple greift Pay Pal an, VISA steigt derweil auf Check out um — und — ach ja: „Google wird zur Bank“? Fehlt eigentlich nur noch: „Google kauft VISA Check out um das Apple-Wallet auf PayPal-Basis zu ver hin dern“.
http://www.it-finanzmagazin.de/visa-v-me-checkout-und-apple-im-herbst-gehts-los-2087/
FinTech – Die Konkurrenz der Finanzdienstleister
FinTech-Unternehmen wollen die Finanzdienstleistung revolutionieren. Eine Studie beschreibt, warum sie eine ernstzunehmende Konkurrenz für Banken und Versicherer sind.
Studie „FinTechs – Angriff auf das Geschäftsmodell von Banken“
http://www.finanzen.net/nachricht/fonds/FinTech-Die-Konkurrenz-der-Finanzdienstleister-3777779
UK fintech given Osborne blessing
The Chancellor of the Exchequer today vowed to create the „best environment“ for fostering new financial technologies, as the UK’s burgeoning fintech sector welcomed the launch of a new body backed by the country’s biggest banks.
Traxpay among “8 Under the Radar FinTech Startups you should know”
In case you hadn’t notices, FinTech startups are blowing up. But there are still some that have managed to fly “under the radar” — they either haven’t been talked about as much as they should, or their full potential has been overlooked. Here are eight we’ve noticed so far this year.
http://www.bankinnovation.net/2014/08/8-under-the-radar-fintech-startups-you-should-know/
Jamaica National Building Society’s small business loans subsidiary chooses Mambu
JN Small Business Loans Limited (JNSBL), the small business loans subsidiary of Jamaica’s third largest financial institution, Jamaica National Building Society, has selected Mambu as its new core banking platform.
http://www.finextra.com/News/Announcement.aspx?pressreleaseid=56216
Das Payment-Startup, das wie WhatsApp funktionieren will
Das Mobile-Payment-Startup Payfriendz hat eine Lösung entwickelt, mit der Freunde schnell und einfach untereinander Geld verschicken können.
http://www.gruenderszene.de/allgemein/payfriendz-interview
Wirecard Introduces its mPOS Solution to the Indian Market
Wirecard AG is providing the technology for Skilworth Technologies Private Limited to introduce its innovative white-label mPOS solution to the Indian market under the brand „Bijlipay“. The Nationwide distribution of Bijlipay will start in September, following a successful initial rollout at selected retailers in Southern India over the past few weeks.
cloudControl Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire dotCloud PaaS Business
cloudControl, Inc., the US subsidiary of the Berlin, Germany headquartered PaaS pioneer cloudControl GmbH, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the dotCloud PaaS business from Docker, Inc. the company behind the eponymous open source container platform, for an undisclosed amount.
RapidMiner and CRMT Partner to Bring Advanced Analytics to the Adriatic Market
Pioneering predictive analytics leader RapidMiner today announced a strategic partnership with CRMT, escalating RapidMiner’s momentum within the EMEA market. The partnership combines RapidMiner’s expertise in advanced analytics, especially in predictive analysis, with CRMT’s reputable client success in the Adriatic region.