Link Group (ASX: LNK), a global provider of share registry, shareholder management, analytics and fund administration services, today announced its partnership with not-for-profit fintech hub Stone & Chalk.
Stone & Chalk is Asia’s largest fintech innovation hub which supports over 90 startups and their 300 staff. Their focus is on helping high growth potential startups commercialise and rapidly scale through collaboration programs with corporate partners such as Link Group.
The partnership will provide Link with greater access to the community of financial technology start-ups that are members of the Stone & Chalk network, opening opportunities for Link to share industry experience and expertise.
Today’s announcement follows on the recently-formed partnerships between Link and technology solution provider Moneysoft, online document service DocuSign and digital advice tool provider Ignition Wealth. Link Group’s strategic partnership strategy demonstrates its commitment to offering the latest and most innovative digital and technology solutions to its growing client base.
This latest partnership will enable Link to develop a series of initiatives in collaboration with Stone & Chalk, designed to foster and support innovation specifically with fintechs. This includes possible ideation and design challenges, as well as product development and commercialisation projects designed for Link Group clients.
Link Group’s Information, Digital and Data Services CEO Paul Gardiner said, “We are pleased to partner with Stone & Chalk and become part of their established fintech ecosystem.
“Link is committed to exploring new innovations and we look forward to working with start-ups at the cutting edge of technology. We are confident we will develop creative, market-leading solutions that will drive efficiencies for our clients.”
Stone & Chalk CEO Alex Scandurra added, “As the centre of gravity for fintech in Australia, we pride ourselves on partnering with industry leaders in finance and technology. Our partnership with Link Group will open up a whole new area of opportunity for commercial exploration and collaboration for our fintech startups and broader fintech community.”
SOURCE: Link Group
