China Leads Global Fintech Investments

China Leads Global Fintech Investments

Investments in Asia-Pacific financial technology (fintech) ventures, primarily in China , reached $9.62 billion as of July 31, more than twice the $4.26 billion invested in the region in all of 2015, according to Accenture (NYSE:ACN) analysis of CB Insights data.

Cyclone Devastation - Extraordinary Partnerships

Cyclone Devastation – Extraordinary Partnerships

Responding to the Fiji Government's call for strengthened support from the private sector and with support of the European Union (EU), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC) has facilitated an innovative partnership between the Ministry of Agriculture and Fiji's telecommunications companies to use text messaging service to inform mobile phone users in affected areas.