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.

Africa’s FinTech Startups Are Booming … Except in Morocco

Africa’s FinTech Startups Are Booming … Except in Morocco
Africa’s FinTech Startups Are Booming … Except in Morocco
December 27, 2021  |  International

While Africa’s FinTech startup industry is booming, one country — Morocco — seems to be lagging behind, according to a report Monday (Dec. 27) by...

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FactSet Acquires CUSIP Global Services for $1.9B 
FactSet Acquires CUSIP Global Services for $1.9B 
December 27, 2021  |  Acquisitions

The financial information and analysis provider FactSet announced Monday (Dec. 27) in a press release it will acquire CUSIP Global Services (CGS) from S&P Global...

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FinTech Oportun Completes Acquisition of Banking Platform Digit
FinTech Oportun Completes Acquisition of Banking Platform Digit
December 22, 2021  |  Acquisitions

Fintech Oportun has acquired neobanking platform Digit, which provides automated savings, investing and banking tools, the companies announced Wednesday (Dec. 22). Get the Full Story...

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Dubai FinTech iBLOXX Granted License to Trade Crypto
Dubai FinTech iBLOXX Granted License to Trade Crypto
December 22, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

FinTech firm iBLOXX was granted a license for proprietary trading in cryptocurrency commodities by the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC), according to a press release...

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DigniFi CEO: Embedded Finance the Cornerstone of Auto Industry Innovation
DigniFi CEO: Embedded Finance the Cornerstone of Auto Industry Innovation
December 22, 2021  |  Payment Methods

The shift to digitization and embedded finance is transforming every industry, and the auto business is no different. The newfound ability to offer financing at...

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Cross-Border FinTech Startup TapTap Send Raises $65M
Cross-Border FinTech Startup TapTap Send Raises $65M
December 21, 2021  |  Startups

Cross-border FinTech platform Taptap Send announced Monday (Dec. 20) that it has raised $65 million in a Series B funding round led by Spark Capital....

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SEPA Cyber Technologies Becomes Certified Visa Ready Partner
SEPA Cyber Technologies Becomes Certified Visa Ready Partner
December 21, 2021  |  Digital Payments

IT solutions provider SEPA Cyber Technologies has joined the Visa Ready for Fintech Enablement program, according to a Tuesday (Dec. 21) press release. As part...

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Team8, Deloitte Partner to Bolster FinTech Innovation
Team8, Deloitte Partner to Bolster FinTech Innovation
December 21, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Team8, an Israeli creator of cybersecurity startups, is partnering with Deloitte, an auditing, consulting, tax and advisory services provider to develop and implement cutting-edge technologies...

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Vietnamese FinTech App MoMo Reaches $2B Valuation with Mizuho Investment
Vietnamese FinTech App MoMo Reaches $2B Valuation with Mizuho Investment
December 21, 2021  |  Investments

Mizuho Bank led a group that invested about $200 million through a Series E funding round in Vietnam’s M_Service JSC, which operates Warburg Pincus LLC-backed...

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