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.

DATA: How FI’s Innovation Gap Is Big Tech’s Big Opportunity
DATA: How FI’s Innovation Gap Is Big Tech’s Big Opportunity
March 02, 2020  |  Merchant Innovation

If we had to pick a favorite highly quoted Jeff Bezos aphorism, “your margin is my opportunity” would almost certainly be a contender for the...

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FinTech Niyo Eyes Financial Inclusion With India Payroll Tech
FinTech Niyo Eyes Financial Inclusion With India Payroll Tech
March 02, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Neobank Niyo has partnered with the National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI) to advance financial inclusion and introduce financial services to more than five million blue-collar...

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Afterpay Now Has More Customers In US Than Down Under
Afterpay Now Has More Customers In US Than Down Under
February 28, 2020  |  International

In its half-yearly financial results, Australian FinTech firm Afterpay Limited reported more customers in the United States than in Australia. The company said it had 3.6 million...

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Southeast Asia Tips The B2B FinTech Funding Scales
Southeast Asia Tips The B2B FinTech Funding Scales
February 28, 2020  |  B2B Payments

With more than $1 billion raised — and more to come — this week became the most lucrative for B2B FinTech venture capital funding. Get...

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AP Automation Braces For Open Banking, Globalization
AP Automation Braces For Open Banking, Globalization
February 28, 2020  |  B2B Payments

As B2B FinTech firms continue working to break down silos, and ease the numerous friction points of the B2B payments process for both buyer and...

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How Bookkeeping Capitalizes On Young, Digital-First SMBs
How Bookkeeping Capitalizes On Young, Digital-First SMBs
February 28, 2020  |  B2B Payments

An entrepreneur who opens a coffee shop or launches a FinTech startup isn’t in business to crunch numbers and file taxes. Yet, the burden of...

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How One Nevada Credit Union Secures Its Self-Service Innovations
How One Nevada Credit Union Secures Its Self-Service Innovations
February 27, 2020  |  Credit Unions

Credit union members are increasingly placing emphasis on self-services like mobile and online banking for their seamlessness and convenience. And while many CUs are undergoing...

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African Financial Startup JUMO Notches $55M
African Financial Startup JUMO Notches $55M
February 26, 2020  |  Investments

FinTech upstart JUMO has notched $55 million in equity and debt funding. The newest investment round had participation from current investors, with the inclusion of Odey Asset...

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Open Banking FinTech Enfuce Fights Fraud With Featurespace
Open Banking FinTech Enfuce Fights Fraud With Featurespace
February 26, 2020  |  B2B Payments

U.K. fraud prevention firm Featurespace announced on Wednesday (Feb. 26) that Enfuce — Finland’s largest FinTech startup — is implementing the Featurespace ARIC Risk Hub to...

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