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British Columbia Securities Commission sets up fintech task force

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) today released an online survey, published a new tech industry webpage, and announced a dedicated Tech Team as a part of its ongoing outreach aimed at BC fintech and tech companies as well as other stakeholders active in these sectors.

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British Columbia Securities Commission reaches out to fintech community

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) today released an online survey, published a new tech industry webpage, and announced a dedicated Tech Team as a part of its ongoing outreach aimed at BC fintech and tech companies as well as other stakeholders active in these sectors.

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Risk Focus launches RegTek subsidiary

Risk Focus, Inc., the specialist solutions provider to the global capital markets, today announced the launch of a new firm, RegTek Solutions Inc.(RegTek).

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Wall Street Blockchain Alliance adds OTC Exchange Network as corporate member

The Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (WSBA), a 501 (c)(6) non-profit trade association, has announced that OTC Exchange Network (OTCXN) has joined the organization as a corporate member.

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BBVA Compass puts Amazon lockers in Austin branches

Riding the wave of next-gen delivery services, BBVA Compass today announced that it has been piloting Amazon Locker at 11 Austin-area BBVA Compass branches.

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Fifth Third Bank partners with QED Investors to shape fintech strategy

Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced an innovative partnership between Fifth Third Capital Holdings, LLC and leading financial technology (fintech) venture capital firm QED Investors.

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Speech: ECB executive board member Yves Mersch on digital base money

We are living in digital times. The internet and portable online devices have radically transformed the way we use and exchange information, and the way we exchange money. Money has been digitalised in many ways and we can now, for instance, transfer bank deposits electronically and pay with e-money.

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Yes Bank launches fintech accelerator

Yes Fintech – a unique business accelerator program in collaboration with T-Hub - India’s fastest growing start-up engine catalysing innovation, scale and deal flow and Anthill, LetsTalkPayments, a global platform for financial technology (Fintech) insights is the Knowledge partner.

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Blockchain launches Digital Asset Research Lab

Blockchain, the world’s leading software platform for digital assets, announced today that it is partnering with Imperial College London to launch the Digital Asset Research Lab.

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Chilean alternative credit scoring outfit Destacame closes seed round

Chilean-based alternative credit scoring startup Destacame announced today that it has closed its seed round of financing. Funds will support the expansion of Destacame's services within Chile and into Mexico in 2017.

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Russian banks form Fintech Association

Representatives of the Bank of Russia and major financial market participants approved the decision to found an Association for Financial Technologies Development (FinTech Association).

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InsurTech startup Digital Fineprint joins Accenture innovation lab

Digital Fineprint, an InsurTech startup that harnesses social media to super-charge insurers online propositions, has been selected to take part in Accenture’s Fintech Innovation Lab in London, from over 300 applicants.

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Innovate Finance flies fintech delegation to Davos

Innovate Finance, the independent membership organisation representing UK’s global FinTech sector, is returning to Davos this week with a delegation of members to discuss this year’s theme of Responsive Leadership.

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White House publishes framework for fintech

At the White House FinTech Summit in June 2016, Cabinet Secretaries and senior officials from across the Administration engaged with stakeholders about the potential for fintech to further myriad policy goals, including small business access to capital, financial inclusion and health, domestic growth, and international development.

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EU Parliament suggests robots be classified as 'electronic persons' for liability issues

EU rules for the fast-evolving field of robotics, to settle issues such as compliance with ethical standards and liability for accidents involving driverless cars, should be put forward by the EU Commission, urged the Legal Affairs Committee on Thursday.

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Innovate Finance dangles £10,000 carrot for fintech startup competition entrants

Innovate Finance, the membership association for global FinTech, today announced a £10,000 prize at Pitch360, its first ever FinTech startup competition.

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HK accelerator SuperCharger welcomes new fintech cohiort

SuperCharger FinTech Accelerator successfully launched its second programme on January 9 in the newly opened Cyberport FinTech Smart Space.

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Northwestern Mutual establishes $50 million investment fund

Northwestern Mutual announced today it has designated $50 million to form Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures which will engage startups whose technologies have the potential to transform how consumers experience and achieve financial security.

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UK outpaces rest of Europe for tech investment

The UK’s technology sector drew more investment than that of any other European country in 2016, according to data from London & Partners, the Mayor of London’s promotional company.

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CSI Kick Start opens applications for fintech startup funding

CSI Kick Start, Inc., a FinTech startup incubator founded by leading global payments innovator CSI globalVCard, today announced that its second annual application process for FinTech startup funding is now open.