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.

TRENDING: Is Sharing Cybercrime Data Key To Fighting Fraud?
TRENDING: Is Sharing Cybercrime Data Key To Fighting Fraud?
October 18, 2018  |  Digital Banking

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Australia’s New Payments Platform Invites Startups Via API
Australia’s New Payments Platform Invites Startups Via API
October 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

New Payments Platform (NPP) Australia, the nation’s real-time payments service that went live earlier this year, is now seeking collaboration from FinTech firms and developers...

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Accenture Debuts Blockchain Procurement Solution In Thailand
Accenture Debuts Blockchain Procurement Solution In Thailand
October 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Business services conglomerate Accenture is expanding its blockchain solution offerings with the development of a procurement platform launched in Thailand. Get the Full Story Complete...

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AFP ‘Troubled’ Over Corporate Treasurers’ Lack Of FinTech Adoption
AFP ‘Troubled’ Over Corporate Treasurers’ Lack Of FinTech Adoption
October 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Corporate treasurers have said they’re interested in a slew of cutting-edge FinTech solutions that experts believe will disrupt financial business management. Yet, a new report...

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Deep Dive: How Prepaid Cards Can Ease Gig Workers’ Payment Pains
Deep Dive: How Prepaid Cards Can Ease Gig Workers’ Payment Pains
October 17, 2018  |  Spend Management

As companies increasingly turn to gig workers for short-term projects, and workers see the gig economy as more than a “side hustle,” faster payments are...

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Taking On Card Declines With Interoperability
Taking On Card Declines With Interoperability
October 16, 2018  |  Startup Check-In

Merchants are facing a sizable number of card declines, which are stubbornly averaging at around 15 percent. That challenge is not lost on FinTech startups....

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Singapore Eyes ‘Bringing Together’ Banks And FinTech Firms
Singapore Eyes ‘Bringing Together’ Banks And FinTech Firms
October 16, 2018  |  Regulation

FinTech and FI collaborative efforts are getting a leg up and support from regulatory bodies.  In Singapore, the goal is a balanced regulatory environment.  In...

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HSBC Enhances Business Banking With API Suite
HSBC Enhances Business Banking With API Suite
October 16, 2018  |  B2B Payments

HSBC is rolling out a suite of application programming interfaces (APIs) to support FinTech collaboration and enhance its corporate financial service offerings. In a press release...

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Land Gorilla On Pulling Lenders Into The Fold Of Construction Payments Friction
Land Gorilla On Pulling Lenders Into The Fold Of Construction Payments Friction
October 16, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Construction FinTech has evolved to target an array of financial friction points, with delayed payments, a mountain of paperwork and a crowded supply chain of...

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