Payments International is hosting the "FinTech and Future of Payments Forum" in London from November 15th to 18th; the agenda on Nov.18 includes their own version of "Shark Tank"-like business pitch competitions; finalists and judges have been announced in the areas of Identity (including blockchain), financial inclusion/personal financial management; the Internet of Things, and cross-border payments. Numerous "fresh face" companies and personalities in these sectors are noted, with judges covered on the Nov.18th agenda page and entrants covered in this LendIt News post.
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