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.

Affirm, Upstart Help FinTech IPO Index Beat Sagging Retailers, Markets

Affirm, Upstart Help FinTech IPO Index Beat Sagging Retailers, Markets
Affirm, Upstart Help FinTech IPO Index Beat Sagging Retailers, Markets
May 19, 2022  |  IPO

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Klarna Eyes Fresh Capital at Reduced Valuation
Klarna Eyes Fresh Capital at Reduced Valuation
May 19, 2022  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant Klarna is eyeing a new fundraise that could put the Swedish FinTech’s valuation close to an estimated one-third below...

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OPay, Mastercard Tie-Up Drives Financial Inclusion in Middle East, Africa  
OPay, Mastercard Tie-Up Drives Financial Inclusion in Middle East, Africa  
May 19, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

OPay and Mastercard are collaborating to drive financial inclusion across the Middle East and Africa by partnering to open up digital commerce in the region,...

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Singapore’s MAS-Backed Elevandi Launches FinTech Advisory Committee
Singapore’s MAS-Backed Elevandi Launches FinTech Advisory Committee
May 19, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

Elevandi, a company established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to promote FinTech in the digital economy, has formed its advisory committee. Get the...

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Deutsche Bank Backs MarketFinance’s Efforts to Lend $125M to UK SMBs
Deutsche Bank Backs MarketFinance’s Efforts to Lend $125M to UK SMBs
May 19, 2022  |  SMBs

London-based FinTech MarketFinance has raised debt from Deutsche Bank that will allow the company to fund part of a 100 million British pound (about $125...

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BaaS Firm Unit Valued at $1.2B After Series C
BaaS Firm Unit Valued at $1.2B After Series C
May 19, 2022  |  Investments

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Nium Announces Real-time Payments, Expanded License, in Malaysia
Nium Announces Real-time Payments, Expanded License, in Malaysia
May 19, 2022  |  Digital Payments

Nium can now process real-time payments in Malaysia, the digital payments startup announced in a news release Thursday (May 19). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Legacy Banks Must Step up Real-Time Data Analytics
Legacy Banks Must Step up Real-Time Data Analytics
May 19, 2022  |  Banking

In today’s fast-paced digital world, traditional financial institutions have a problem on their hands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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