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.

As Macro Headwinds Mount, UK Neobanks Revisit the Profit vs Growth Debate

As Macro Headwinds Mount, UK Neobanks Revisit the Profit vs Growth Debate
As Macro Headwinds Mount, UK Neobanks Revisit the Profit vs Growth Debate
July 31, 2022  |  Banking

The U.K. is home to popular digital-first challenger banks valued at over $1 billion such as Monzo, Revolut and Starling. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Kenyan Central Bank Blocks FinTechs Flutterwave, Chipper
Kenyan Central Bank Blocks FinTechs Flutterwave, Chipper
July 29, 2022  |  Europe

The Central Bank of Kenya issued a letter on Friday (July 29) directing banking and mortgage CEOs to cease transactions with Kenyan FinTechs Flutterwave Payments...

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Female Entrepreneurs Poised for Boost From New Tech, Regulation, Interest in ESG
Female Entrepreneurs Poised for Boost From New Tech, Regulation, Interest in ESG
July 29, 2022  |  Startups

Female-led companies made meaningful gains in 2021, but the work of using digital technology to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs is just starting...

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Today in B2B Payments: Dick’s Sporting Goods Offers Accelerated Payments; PropelAuth Raises $2.6M for B2B Authentication
Today in B2B Payments: Dick’s Sporting Goods Offers Accelerated Payments; PropelAuth Raises $2.6M for B2B...
July 28, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, SESAMi launches an eFinancing marketplace with its banking partners, while FinLync teams up with Workday Ventures and joins its software partner...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Mastercard Names New BNPL Partners
Today in the Connected Economy: Mastercard Names New BNPL Partners
July 28, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Mastercard names a number of new partners to its buy now, pay later program, Mastercard Installments. Get the Full Story...

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FinTech IPO Index Sinks 3.3% as Economic Concerns Overshadow Earnings Season
FinTech IPO Index Sinks 3.3% as Economic Concerns Overshadow Earnings Season
July 28, 2022  |  IPO

The investing world is parsing the slew of earnings that are continuing to come from banks, from the payments networks. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Portage Hopes to Raise $1B For Late-Stage FinTechs
Portage Hopes to Raise $1B For Late-Stage FinTechs
July 28, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

FinTech fund Portage is putting together a structured equity fund focusing on backing late-stage financial technology startups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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How Payment Methods, Regulatory Regimes Are Shaping Italy’s FinTech Ecosystem
How Payment Methods, Regulatory Regimes Are Shaping Italy’s FinTech Ecosystem
July 28, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

After taking applications between November 2021 and January 2022, this month saw the official opening of Italy’s regulatory sandbox for FinTech innovation. Get the Full...

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