Andrew Samu

As the valuation of Bitcoin reached an all-time high of over $20,000 USD today (surpassing the previous record from 2017), it can no longer be ignored just how meaningful cryptocurrencies are. This is a new era of payments where we are beginning to realize that times are changing and we need to adapt or else fall far behind.

Fintech

Open Banking’s #BlackFriday, Nordigen launches the first-ever free API platform

December 15, 2020

So we knew people who had credit scoring backgrounds and who had learnt to build scoring models from scratch, and who could build machine learning models from scratch.

Asia Banking

How is BNY Mellon helping its people to be Digital Natives?

December 10, 2020

“Look at our collateral management business, our IRAs (individual retirement account), what we are doing as an asset servicer, to name but a few of the things we do best. The actual outcome is made better when we source specific capabilities to enhance what we do, which creates an even better outcome for our client.“Look at our collateral management business, our IRAs (individual retirement account), what we are doing as an asset servicer, to name but a few of the things we do best. The actual outcome is made better when we source specific capabilities to enhance what we do, which creates an even better outcome for our client.

Fintech

How is Hungary strengthening its Cooperation with Singapore & FinTech?

December 10, 2020

The Co-operation Agreement sets out a framework for FinTech collaboration between both countries. It will put in place a referral mechanism to help FinTech firms access each other’s markets. MAS and MNB have also committed to exchange views on emerging market trends and developments in FinTech, as well as regulatory issues on financial services innovation. The agreement will facilitate joint innovation projects between MAS and MNB.

Capital Markets

Why is the best advice for traders in 2020 to Look first, then leap?

December 9, 2020

“Timelines is a new way for people to look at trading, I don’t think anybody systematically tried to go and contextualize publicly traded companies in such a way. The way we will be able to present the data will mean even novice traders will find it almost intuitive to invest.

Banking Fintech Startups

How did a country that is 55 years old create the Biggest FinTech Festival in the World?

December 3, 2020

A new sector created with over 1,000 Fintech firms employing 10,000 workers, serving the larger ASEAN region of over 650 million people Over 40 innovation labs set up by both local and international financial institutions, catalysing digital transformation of the incumbents More than 150 Venture Capital firms have registered in Singapore, enhancing the City’s allure as an international financial centre and the regional hub for startup fund-raising

Artificial Intelligence Europe Fintech Investment Banking

Your Reliable Portfolio Management and Research as a Service Partner, going Global with Scorable

December 2, 2020

We tried many things on our journey and we eventually came up with the solution we have today. We had a plan, but we were open to new ideas and tried not to limit ourselves to any technology or methodology. It was the freedom and agility from day One that allowed us to act as an independent company, build the startup culture and make sure we can come up with the best possible solution.

Sustainability ESG

Why are private asset investors focussing on ESG in 2021?

December 1, 2020

Crucially, once we come out of the other side of the crisis, private asset investors and their portfolio companies are in a unique position to act as change agents to build back stronger economies, and ESG considerations must play an integral part in this rebuilding. Upcoming legislation will no doubt drive the direction in which investors will move regarding ESG strategy but is important to be proactive beyond the regulatory requirements and focus on a strategy that drives change.”

Events Fintech

Bill Gates joins the speaker list for next week’s Singapore Fintech Festival

November 30, 2020

Bill Gates is predicting that business travel and office work won’t return to pre-pandemic levels in the future. The Microsoft founder and philanthropist believes that at around half of business travel will go, along with a third of working in the office.

Fintech

Exploring New Horizons – UAE as an Open Gateway to MEASA Region

November 25, 2020

The UAE is leading the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)’s FinTech market, reaching a record-high of USD 2.5 billion by 2022, as a result of regional and multi-national financial institutions rolling out digital platforms to transform customer experiences, optimize costs, and meet data regulations.

Regulator

Regulators set their sights on the Securities Markets in 2021

November 24, 2020

Ashley Alder, Chair of the IOSCO Board, said: “Though the Annual Meeting was virtual this year, members made tremendous progress in addressing the emerging risks arising from the COVID 19 pandemic and other critical matters such as climate change and financial stability issues. IOSCO has proven it can respond quickly and effectively to events that could harm investors and undermine market integrity.”

Events Fintech

Why is Singapore hosting the Biggest Fintech Festival of 2020?

November 23, 2020

Jane Fraser, President of Citi speaking about how the Financial Services Sector will Respond in 2021 on the 8th of December A Fireside Chat with the Winklevoss Brothers about Crypto being the new Safe Haven on the 8th of December Akon speaking about Akoin City & Beyond on the 9th of December Adena Friedman, CEO of Nasdaq speaking about How Technology is Shaping the Future of the Capital Markets on the 10th of December

Fintech

Everything that Gleams isn’t Glint, the Challenger Democratizing Gold

November 19, 2020

For instance in August, Gold shot up above 2000 USD per ounce (an all-time high), but then it dropped on the news of the Cure for Covid. Either way Gold is up from the 1200 USD per ounce it was worth in 2018 and it continues to be the safe haven currency of choice for many people.

Africa Digital Assets

Akoin: Sorry, Blame it on the 54+ currencies in Africa

November 17, 2020

The Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) is almost complete, a $2 billion sustainable metropolis in the Republic of Kenya. Work started in 2014 and some of the features include a 35-acre Disney-style water park, the world’s largest convention centre, a 36-hole Golf Course (the largest in Africa). And if you weren’t convinced yet, MMTC has more SOLAR street lights than any City in the world as of November 2020.

Sustainability ESG

How is Refinitiv preparing a Red Flag for ESG?

November 12, 2020

“I believe the role of the investment community is also key to making effective change. The more that investors make decisions based on ESG criteria that they can trust, the better it will be for sustainability in the long term.

COVID-19 USA

US stocks continue to fluctuate while consumer spending declines

November 5, 2020

This followed the downward revision of sales for July, with Arthur Idiatulin from the broker Tickmill reporting that total consumer spending in the US remained approximately 6.5% below January 2020.

Andrew Samu

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