Figure Eight dates Google Cloud for machine learning
Figure Eight will serve as the data launch partner for Google Cloud AutoML.
Machine Learning
India’s Zoomcar takes digital ID ride with Onfido
This marks Onfido’s sixth ridesharing partnership.
The rise of wealthtech
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are revolutionising wealthtech.
UOB invests in cognitive banking firm Personetics
UOB will also use Personetics’ tech to extend its own machine learning capabilities.
Interview: Ching Ching Tan, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Ngee Ann Polytechnic and CFTE have launched a new “AI in Finance” course.
Socure unveils digital identity bot Aida
Named after the world’s first computer scientist, Ada Lovelace.
Banca IFIS launches digital insurance platform Rendimax
Focused on customer service, without any intermediaries.
Tradeteq takes in $6.3m funding
Trade finance distribution platform plans new apps and data services.
Singapore goes AI: training, incentives and regulation
Banks in Singapore take the lead on artificial intelligence (AI) training.
Citi meets its payments Smart Match with HighRadius
Will match open invoices to payments received for Citi corporate clients.
Paytech firm ai Corporation secures $2.5m funding
Firm looks to expand its services in payments globally.
Case study: DBS – the edge
DBS is shaping up to be a fintech innovator. What projects is it working on?
Podcast: AI for impact – delivering value in the near term
How to get the most out of your AI strategy now, not just in ten years time.
Fortytwo Data upgrades entity screening platform
Sanction Screening Augmentation platform gets augmented.
Macro analytics firm Quant Insight feeling bright with funding
It has also expanded further into the US and Asia.
Cyber solution provider ThetaRay gets $30m funding
Investment takes company’s total equity capital to more than $60 million.
Latin lovers fonYou and Claro reveal AI-driven microfinance
Two telcos in lovely Latin American liaison.
AI is a buzzy word, but how can banks put it to work?
What is AI and how can financial services companies leverage it to their advantage?
Luxoft smashes it with Smashing Ideas acquisition
Smashing, lovely, super. Purchase bolsters digital research, strategy and design.
ThetaRay is AML way for ABN Amro
Five-year project to improve bank’s AML and CTF capabilities.
Webinar: kick-start your AI strategy
Do you know when an AI strategy is the right one?
Core components of an AI programme
Don’t be afraid to start small.
Visa Canada puts finishing touch on Finn AI’s chatbot banking
“Where is the closest ATM?” or “Please cancel my card”.
AI Summit 2018: no efficiency without data
The quality of data was one of the overarching topics at the London event.
Data insights firm Kinetica taps Dell for hardware
Will help clients gather actionable insights from raw data.
Enterprise Ireland launches €750,000 fund for fintech start-ups
Applications will open on 19 June.
Free financial advice service Multiply secures £1.75m investment
Multiply is ready to take off spurred by £1.75m investment.
Money 20/20 Europe: putting the AI in certainty
AI’s potential is discussed at the Amsterdam event.
China surging in payments technology: lessons for the West
What has driven the explosive growth of Asian paytech from giants such as Ant Financial and Tencent? And what’s next?
BondIT raises $4m in new funding
BondIt’s Series B round led by major investor Fosun Group.
Four key takeaways from FinovateSpring 2018
FinovateSpring is always one of our most fun events every year.
Women in fintech: every business leader needs to embody the values around equality
Why women in tech shouldn’t fall into the trap that your learning journey is ever over.
Crédit Mutuel turns to IBM for major digital revamp
All in for IBM’s AI, cloud and cybersecurity.
Tinkoff Bank to launch new development hub in Sochi
Russian bank working with the Talent and Success Foundation.
CrowdFlower becomes Figure Eight for AI trait
US firm hunts out opportunities in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Samsung opens AI centres in UK, Canada and Russia
To explore the potential of user-centric AI and IoT action.
Tokyo fintech business camp calls for start-ups
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants you.
Microsoft acquires Semantic Machines for conversational AI starter
Ambitions to make chatbots sound more human and less like robots.
Tavant and Freddie Mac team to simplify loan data submission
Digital mortgage tech vendor Tavant teams up with Freddie Mac.
Oracle buys US firm DataScience
Adds platform to its cloud for machine learning boost.
