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Innovative First Global establishes FinTech Labs

Dr. Kal Kotecha Dr. Kal Kotecha, Junior Gold Report
0 Comments| April 17, 2017

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The Fintech industry is growing rapidly. Banks are realizing that the new wave is establishing partnerships with FINTECH companies. Not only has First Global Data Ltd. (TSX, V: FGD) established itself as a dynamic player in the industry but also an innovative one by establishing a FINTECH Lab. I had the opportunity to recently visit the lab and meet the new employees. First Global is establishing itself as a leader in the space.

"First Global Data Ltd. (TSX, V: FGD) has established PayQwik FINTECH Labs. The intent of the lab is to create innovation and disruption in the financial technology space. The lab will provide a sandbox environment to explore new fintech ideas in areas including but not limited to cybersecurity, network risk management and electronic currencies with the objective of building a Darwinian ecosystem that thrives in a competitive environment.

PayQwik FINTECH Labs will also focus on patenting the innovative technology that the company has developed and is developing. To this end, the company has engaged an intellectual property consultant with an extensive record in the patent space."

Large banks are realizing the importance of FINTECH. Lloyds Banking Group is establishing new relationships and have created a new mentoring program in the space.
Lloyds updates on fintech mentoring scheme
Source: Lloyds

Last year, Lloyds Banking Group announced the launch of a new mentoring scheme that sees FinTech start-ups benefit from the broad expertise of its colleagues from across the Group. Amongst other relationships, Innovate Finance helped to identity suitable start-ups to benefit from the scheme, which sees senior Lloyds Banking Group colleagues act as mentors to help FinTech start- ups develop their business and proposition by sharing expertise. The scheme isn't built on one-way exchange but through the value of reverse mentoring which is mutually beneficial. The FinTech start-ups benefit from knowledge sharing of experienced Lloyds Banking Group colleagues to aid their development in the financial and technology sector. The support offered includes refining concepts, to strengthening business models within a flexible timeframe determined between the mentor and the start-up. Diana Paredes is CEO and Co-founder of Suade, a start-up revolutionising the way financial institutions interpret and respond to financial regulations through building an open platform for financial regulation. Working with Ian Lloyd, Director, Digital Transformation & Group Design Authority, one of the Lloyds mentors, Diana said about the scheme: "Ian is a legend, he has so much experience and knowledge as to how things work on the 'inside' but also about how to power through innovation in a tangible way. As an entrepreneur that kind of mentoring is very grounding and learning from him is a great opportunity!" In return, Lloyds Banking Group gain first hand understanding of how the financial services landscape is changing, learn new ways of working and agile methodologies practiced by start-ups; along with building new connections in the wider FinTech ecosystem. Ian added, "I wanted to be involved in the Lloyds Bank FinTech mentoring programme to get an insight into the talent, ideas and trends emerging in the Finance sector. I'm able to support Diana with the knowledge and experience I've gained in the sector and the collective experience of my network to help bridge challenges Suade may encounter. I'm finding this unique mentoring relationship rewarding because it operates both ways. Sharing my experience and guidance with Diana not only reminds me of valuable lessons and insights I've gained over the years, but there is a lot for me to learn from her too especially through the perspective she has on the industry from a start-up / challenger viewpoint. It's great to be collaborating with the tech community in this way."

FINTECH is exciting and revolutionary. We are excited to continue to bring you news from this space.

Happy Investing!

Dr. Kal Kotecha

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