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.

The Future Of Compliance: Using Data Better

The Future Of Compliance: Using Data Better
The Future Of Compliance: Using Data Better
July 08, 2019  |  Authentication

In the pre-digital age of financial services, AML/KYC was a very slow process. The government would put out their lists of sanctioned entities – hostile...

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Revolut Brings On Ex-Goldman Exec As Board Member
Revolut Brings On Ex-Goldman Exec As Board Member
July 07, 2019  |  Personnel

A former Goldman Sachs executive is joining FinTech Revolut’s board. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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The FinTech Friction (And Opportunity) In Global Trade
The FinTech Friction (And Opportunity) In Global Trade
July 05, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Although business lending requires the aggregation of data from a multitude of sources, there is typically only one financial institution managing the process. Trade finance...

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InstaReM Launches Card Issuing Platform
InstaReM Launches Card Issuing Platform
July 05, 2019  |  Cross Border Commerce

Southeast Asian FinTech InstaReM, which specializes in digital cross-border money transfers and payments, has announced a new API-based digital platform that will enable startups, FinTech...

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PayU Acquires Red Dot To Move Into SE Asia
PayU Acquires Red Dot To Move Into SE Asia
July 05, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Naspers-owned FinTech PayU is pushing into Southeast Asia with a deal to acquire a majority stake in Singapore-based Red Dot Payment. Naspers specializes in developing...

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Bitcoin Daily: Cuba Considers Using Crypto To Boost Economy; France Sees Spike In Complaints From Crypto Investors
Bitcoin Daily: Cuba Considers Using Crypto To Boost Economy; France Sees Spike In Complaints From...
July 05, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has announced a plan to use cryptocurrencies to boost his country’s ailing economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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France’s Joko FinTech Gets €1.6M To Help Consumers Earn Credit Card Rewards
France’s Joko FinTech Gets €1.6M To Help Consumers Earn Credit Card Rewards
July 03, 2019  |  Investments

French startup Joko announced that it has raised €1.6 million from investors including Partech, Axeleo Capital, Lafayette Plug and Play and others to further develop...

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Japan-Based Challenger Bank Kyash Notches $14M To Expand
Japan-Based Challenger Bank Kyash Notches $14M To Expand
July 03, 2019  |  Investments

To continue its growth, FinTech firm Kyash has reportedly notched $14 million in funding. The investment was co-led by Mitsubishi UFJ Capital and Goodwater Capital,...

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Fundation Pulls Community Bank Into FinTech Collaboration
Fundation Pulls Community Bank Into FinTech Collaboration
July 03, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Large financial institutions (FIs) are increasingly turning to FinTech firms and alternative lenders to augment their small business (SMB) offerings, but community banks are beginning...

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