FinTech

Financial technology, often shortened to fintech, is the technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. It is an emerging industry that uses technology to improve activities in finance.

Tech Investments Usher In Post-Oil Future in Emerging Markets
Tech Investments Usher In Post-Oil Future in Emerging Markets
September 18, 2022  |  Connected Economy

As the world seeks to wean itself off fossil fuels, several oil-dependent countries in emerging markets are using technology and the digital economy to drive...

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Fear, Skepticism Drive Weird Relationship With New Tech
Fear, Skepticism Drive Weird Relationship With New Tech
September 16, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

While panning PYMNTS’ weekly stream of research and surveys, an unexpected thread of mistrust, misperception and misuse emerged, involving both consumers and businesses, that wove...

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Banking Platform Oportun Gains $150M Secured Loan From Neuberger Berman
Banking Platform Oportun Gains $150M Secured Loan From Neuberger Berman
September 16, 2022  |  Loans

Mission-driven FinTech and digital banking platform Oportun Financial Corporation closed a $150 million senior secured term loan from funds managed or sub-advised by Neuberger Berman Specialty Finance. Get the...

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This Week in Payments: Walmart Bets on Banking, the CFPB Warns of Overdoing BNPL and Consumers Are Forced to Get Thriftier
This Week in Payments: Walmart Bets on Banking, the CFPB Warns of Overdoing BNPL and...
September 16, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

This was the week when the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its awaited buy now, pay later (BNPL) report — it’s uneasy to say the...

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FinTechs Take on Healthcare Payments’ Most Glaring Inefficiencies
FinTechs Take on Healthcare Payments’ Most Glaring Inefficiencies
September 16, 2022  |  Healthcare

Healthcare data workflows are notoriously disconnected and inefficient, injecting cost, time and anxiety into already-fraught medical situations. It’s ripe for disruption, and still surprisingly behind...

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Biden Increases Screening of Foreign Investment for Security Risks
Biden Increases Screening of Foreign Investment for Security Risks
September 15, 2022  |  Regulation

The Biden administration is ordering the Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS) to add more scrutiny on deals that might give China access to critical tech...

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Trust Software Debuts B2B Checkout Platform ‘Market’
Trust Software Debuts B2B Checkout Platform ‘Market’
September 15, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Marketing payment FinTech Trust Software has rolled out a new B2B checkout platform for the marketing ecosystem called Market, according to a Thursday (Sept. 15)...

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Ratio Secures $411M to Grow BNPL, Financing Platform for SaaS Firms
Ratio Secures $411M to Grow BNPL, Financing Platform for SaaS Firms
September 15, 2022  |  Investments

B2B FinTech company Ratio has emerged from stealth and announced it has secured $411 million to grow its buy now, pay later (BNPL) and financing...

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FinTech IPO Index Sheds 2% as Slumping Tech Stocks Offset nCino, 9F Gains
FinTech IPO Index Sheds 2% as Slumping Tech Stocks Offset nCino, 9F Gains
September 15, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

The market routs continue, pretty much everywhere one looks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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