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.

Circumstances Might Change, but Opportunities Persist in the Global Digital Economy

Circumstances Might Change, but Opportunities Persist in the Global Digital Economy
Circumstances Might Change, but Opportunities Persist in the Global Digital Economy
July 19, 2022  |  Opinion

Robert Clarkson, chief revenue officer at Payoneer, writes in the PYMNTS eBook “Baseline 2022: What the Next Six Months Holds” that FinTechs are giving small...

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Payment Tech’s New Mantra: ‘Stay Scared but Calm’
Payment Tech’s New Mantra: ‘Stay Scared but Calm’
July 19, 2022  |  Business

“Stay scared — but stay calm,” too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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African FinTechs ‘Least Hit’ by Global Tech Funding Winter, but for How Long?
African FinTechs ‘Least Hit’ by Global Tech Funding Winter, but for How Long?
July 18, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

The dreaded word — recession — is increasingly being bandied about as economists sound the alarm of tough times ahead. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Tribal Credit Offers Expense Management for MSMEs
Tribal Credit Offers Expense Management for MSMEs
July 18, 2022  |  Technology

Global FinTech firm Tribal Credit has debuted its expense management platform, giving micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Middle East and North Africa...

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Payments FinTech Wizz to Acquire UAE Exchange
Payments FinTech Wizz to Acquire UAE Exchange
July 18, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Payments solutions FinTech Wizz Financial is preparing to rebrand after getting the approval of the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to acquire UAE Exchange...

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Mastercard Teams with D-Wave to Advance Quantum-Hybrid Solutions
Mastercard Teams with D-Wave to Advance Quantum-Hybrid Solutions
July 18, 2022  |  Partnerships

Mastercard and D-Wave Systems are collaborating to accelerate the adoption of quantum computing solutions and are working to develop quantum-hybrid applications across numerous areas in...

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PagoNxt CEO: Blurring of Bank, FinTech Lines Will Drive EU Payments Growth
PagoNxt CEO: Blurring of Bank, FinTech Lines Will Drive EU Payments Growth
July 18, 2022  |  B2B Payments

If there was ever a time traditional banks have felt the intense pressure to abandon legacy infrastructure and embrace digital innovation, it has been in...

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PYMNTS GCC Series: Still in Its Infancy, Oman FinTech Hub Shows Huge Potential for Growth
PYMNTS GCC Series: Still in Its Infancy, Oman FinTech Hub Shows Huge Potential for Growth
July 15, 2022  |  emea

Often referred to as rentier states due to their dependence on oil revenue, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,...

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$150M in Funding Makes Mexico’s FinTech Lender Stori a Unicorn
$150M in Funding Makes Mexico’s FinTech Lender Stori a Unicorn
July 15, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

Mexican FinTech Stori has achieved “unicorn” status following a $150 million Series C round that brought the company’s valuation to $1.2 billion. Get the Full...

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