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.

Korean Regulators Grapple With Next Steps as Techs Firms Expand Into Finance

Korean Regulators Grapple With Next Steps as Techs Firms Expand Into Finance
Korean Regulators Grapple With Next Steps as Techs Firms Expand Into Finance
January 05, 2022  |  Regulation

Naver and Kakao, two of the largest online service providers in South Korea, are taking steps into financial services, pushing financial institutions (FIs) to better...

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LendingClub Reorganizes to Focus on ‘Everyday’ Americans
LendingClub Reorganizes to Focus on ‘Everyday’ Americans
January 04, 2022  |  Banking

LendingClub won’t be going forward with several business operations in 2022, including its yacht loan business, according to CEO Scott Sanborn. Get the Full Story...

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B4B Payments Joins Mastercard Fintech Express Program
B4B Payments Joins Mastercard Fintech Express Program
January 04, 2022  |  Partnerships

Global payments provider B4B Payments is joining the Mastercard FinTech Express program to become licensed to issue Mastercard prepaid, debit and credit cards either directly...

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FinTech Automation Partners with Finicity to Use Open Banking Data on Infrastructure-as-a-Service Offering
FinTech Automation Partners with Finicity to Use Open Banking Data on Infrastructure-as-a-Service Offering
January 04, 2022  |  Partnerships

Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform FinTech Automation (FTA) signed an agreement with Mastercard company Finicity on Tuesday (Jan. 4) to access consumer information for secure account validation and...

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US Dreams Dashed But UK and EU Neobanks Brim With Potential in 2022
US Dreams Dashed But UK and EU Neobanks Brim With Potential in 2022
January 03, 2022  |  Digital Banking

Despite legal and pandemic-related business challenges, the challenger bank space in the United Kingdom and European Union is brimming with potential, buoyed by growing investor...

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US FinTech Stripe Preps for Roll Out in Israel
US FinTech Stripe Preps for Roll Out in Israel
January 03, 2022  |  Digital Payments

U.S. FinTech Stripe is getting ready for its launch in Israel with the opening of sales and support operations ahead of research and development, CTech...

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FinTech Dave Inc Announces Nasdaq Debut Following SPAC Merger
FinTech Dave Inc Announces Nasdaq Debut Following SPAC Merger
January 03, 2022  |  SPAC

FinTech Dave Inc. merged with the publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings III Inc. and will go public on Nasdaq...

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High Street Bank Lloyds Acquires Stake in FinTech Loyalty App Bink
High Street Bank Lloyds Acquires Stake in FinTech Loyalty App Bink
January 03, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Lloyds Banking Group, the U.K.’s largest high street lender, has acquired a minority stake in the loyalty app startup Bink for an undisclosed amount that...

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The 100 Unicorns Born in EMEA in 2021
The 100 Unicorns Born in EMEA in 2021
December 31, 2021  |  International

Startup scenes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are buzzing with activity, attracting major venture capital investment this year that has led to...

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