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.

Looking Beyond Alternative Lenders For Startup Financing

Looking Beyond Alternative Lenders For Startup Financing
Looking Beyond Alternative Lenders For Startup Financing
June 07, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Post-financial crisis, FinTech shed light on the plight of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking capital, often shunned by banks — thanks to a lower...

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Newly Funded B2B Startups Tap The Power Of Data
Newly Funded B2B Startups Tap The Power Of Data
June 07, 2019  |  B2B Payments

This week’s B2B Venture Capital roundup is all about data. With a total of $388 million raised this week, newly funded startups are deploying an...

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LINE Pay, Visa Partner For Digital Payment Offerings
LINE Pay, Visa Partner For Digital Payment Offerings
June 06, 2019  |  Digital Payments

LINE Pay, the operator of digital wallet and FinTech services on the LINE messaging app, announced on Thursday (June 6) that it has inked a...

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Lighter Capital Broadens AltFin Products For Startups
Lighter Capital Broadens AltFin Products For Startups
June 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Lighter Capital, an alternative lender targeting the startup community, is adding new financing products to its offering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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SoFi Loses Three Top Execs
SoFi Loses Three Top Execs
June 05, 2019  |  Personnel

Social Finance, the online lender that goes by SoFi, was dealt another blow after three top executives said they are gearing up to leave the...

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Card Giants Step Up FinTech Support Efforts Across EU
Card Giants Step Up FinTech Support Efforts Across EU
June 04, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Visa and Mastercard are ramping up efforts to help FinTech firms develop new financial products and services, with new announcements of FinTech accelerators and other...

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Mastercard Launches Open Banking Platform To Further API Standards
Mastercard Launches Open Banking Platform To Further API Standards
June 04, 2019  |  Mastercard

Lead, follow or get out of the way — that seems to apply to the rise of Open Banking, which promises more financial services innovation, along...

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Visa Launches b.yond To Fast-Track EU Digital Payments Innovation
Visa Launches b.yond To Fast-Track EU Digital Payments Innovation
June 03, 2019  |  VISA

To let businesses quickly deploy digital payment services, a consortium of major companies is rolling out a new financial innovation platform called b.yond. Global Processing...

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China UnionPay Launches Debit, Credit Cards In Europe
China UnionPay Launches Debit, Credit Cards In Europe
June 03, 2019  |  Payment Methods

China UnionPay, the credit card issuer, is expanding in Europe, rolling out debit and credit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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