FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 31 March 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
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Mizuho and Line call off plans to launch mobile bank in Japan
Both firms say dissolution and liquidation proceedings of the mobile bank project will now go ahead.
LINE BK is “an elevation for the financial industry”, says CEO
“In today’s digital world, we are stepping towards a so-called singularity era.”
Line launches messenger-based banking platform in Thailand
Line has developed and operates the service in collaboration with Thai bank Kasikornbank.
Line and Nomura launch online brokerage in Japan
Nomura’s CEO steps away from its “uncool” offering to attract a younger, digital-savvy clientele.
Line, Next and Rakuten receive Taiwan online banking permits
The FSC does not plan on issuing more virtual bank permits.
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Line acquires GrayHash for fintech security
Looking to improve its messenger, AI, blockchain and digital asset exchange.
Line and Mizuho plan new mobile bank in Japan
Messaging app and bank to establish JV through their subsidiaries.
Line launches cryptocurrency Link
Japanese firm says it will not make an initial coin offering.
