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.

5 Things to Know About the Nigeria Startup Bill

5 Things to Know About the Nigeria Startup Bill
5 Things to Know About the Nigeria Startup Bill
August 07, 2022  |  Startups

In July, the Nigeria Startup Bill (NSB) passed through the country’s House of Representatives, a week after the Senate voted in favor of it. The...

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Kontempo Raises $30M to Expand BNPL for B2B Transactions in LatAm
Kontempo Raises $30M to Expand BNPL for B2B Transactions in LatAm
August 05, 2022  |  BNPL

Kontempo has raised $30 million in a seed round to continue expanding its buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution for B2B transactions in Latin America....

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FinTechs Build Critical Credit Capability With Secured Credit Cards
FinTechs Build Critical Credit Capability With Secured Credit Cards
August 05, 2022  |  Credit Cards

Roy Ng knows how difficult life can be when full economic access always seems just out of reach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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South Africa, the Startup Hub With a Record for Launching Global Businesses
South Africa, the Startup Hub With a Record for Launching Global Businesses
August 04, 2022  |  Startups

In April this year, South African startup TallOrder, a developer of cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), announced that it was...

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EMEA Daily: Wirex Credit Launches in UK and Expands Crypto Collateral Options; Insurance Claims Payments Go Digital in Emerging Markets   
EMEA Daily: Wirex Credit Launches in UK and Expands Crypto Collateral Options; Insurance Claims Payments...
August 04, 2022  |  Europe

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Wirex launches its credit solution in the U.K., healthcare startup Cera raises $320 million, and PYMNTS spoke...

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Vector.ai Adds AI Finance Tool to Platform for Freight Forwarders
Vector.ai Adds AI Finance Tool to Platform for Freight Forwarders
August 04, 2022  |  Supply Chain

 Vector.ai has announced the introduction of payment integrations to its productivity platform for freight forwarders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Social Commerce Unlocks Growth for Brands, FinTechs in Africa
Social Commerce Unlocks Growth for Brands, FinTechs in Africa
August 03, 2022  |  Social Commerce

From a socially oriented online phenomenon, Meta-owned platforms, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, have grown to become a critical medium for doing business in emerging markets...

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Revere Partners Invests in Healthcare FinTech FeatherPay
Revere Partners Invests in Healthcare FinTech FeatherPay
August 03, 2022  |  Investments

Healthcare venture capital fund Revere Partners has invested in FeatherPay, an Atlanta-based healthcare FinTech startup. The amount of the investment was not disclosed. Get the...

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