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.

Ping An Looks To Take FinTech Unit Public

Ping An Looks To Take FinTech Unit Public
Ping An Looks To Take FinTech Unit Public
February 25, 2019  |  Investments

Though the Chinese economy is slowing, and stock markets may be viewed by at least some observers as lofty, reports surfaced Sunday (Feb. 24) and...

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FinTech’s New Face, And The Fight Against New Fraud
FinTech’s New Face, And The Fight Against New Fraud
February 22, 2019  |  Today In Data

Not all FinTech providers are FinTech firms — the reasons behind that help bring a deeper understanding of the modern digital economy. That said, digital technology...

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How Invisible Engines Drive FinServ Innovation
How Invisible Engines Drive FinServ Innovation
February 22, 2019  |  Digital Banking

Consumers take a somewhat binary view of the features and functions that come packaged as innovative: They either believe those innovations can solve problems and,...

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Why Not All FinTech Providers Are FinTech Firms
Why Not All FinTech Providers Are FinTech Firms
February 21, 2019  |  Fintech Investments

The distinction between firms that offer financial technology and FinTechs needs to be clearer, according to Provenir Managing Director Paul Thomas, and agility and forward-thinking...

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SMBs Cross The Chasm Of Accounting Innovation
SMBs Cross The Chasm Of Accounting Innovation
February 20, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Small business (SMB) adoption of technology can be a process filled with growing pains and friction points, thanks to the cost and disruption associated with...

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In UK, FinTech Fundraising Gathers Steam
In UK, FinTech Fundraising Gathers Steam
February 19, 2019  |  Fintech Investments

Brexit may dominate the headlines when it comes to the United Kingdom, but FinTech funding proceeds apace, and financial backers show a continued sanguine attitude...

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The State Of FI Innovation: Moving In Reverse
The State Of FI Innovation: Moving In Reverse
February 19, 2019  |  Innovation

Those who work in and around high tech and innovation are lulled into a narrative about progress being on a march ever forward, rarely slowing,...

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FinTech-As-A-Service Eyes Global Payments Simplification Makeover
FinTech-As-A-Service Eyes Global Payments Simplification Makeover
February 19, 2019  |  Payment Methods

To streamline FinTech, and to help consumers and businesses transact in the ways they desire, firms must move beyond the silo approach. FinTech still exists...

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SoftBank, Abu Dhabi Plan To Pump Money Into New European Tech
SoftBank, Abu Dhabi Plan To Pump Money Into New European Tech
February 18, 2019  |  Investments

European tech startups are getting a new source of funding thanks to a new $200 million investment from Japan-based SoftBank. The news comes as concern...

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