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.

FinTech Firms Show Banks The ‘Art Of The Possible’ In SMB Lending
FinTech Firms Show Banks The ‘Art Of The Possible’ In SMB Lending
November 27, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The metaphor has been repeated countless times: Small businesses (SMBs) are the backbone of the economy. So, access to capital isn’t just essential for these...

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PayPal-iZettle Deal Probed By UK Antitrust Watchdog
PayPal-iZettle Deal Probed By UK Antitrust Watchdog
November 27, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The U.K. antitrust watchdog is looking into PayPal‘s acquisition of European startup iZettle, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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As March Looms, Brexit Impact On Financial World Still Uncertain
As March Looms, Brexit Impact On Financial World Still Uncertain
November 22, 2018  |  Brexit

Brexit is still being hammered out. Much remains to be done, and amid political wrangling, the future of what financial services will look like after...

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Financial Authorities Press Collaboration To Improve Global Corporate Payments
Financial Authorities Press Collaboration To Improve Global Corporate Payments
November 21, 2018  |  B2B Payments

With FinTech driving innovation and competition in the cross-border payments space, governments can no longer afford to ignore changing and heightening demands for greater speed,...

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Marcus Exceeds Goldman’s UK Expectations
Marcus Exceeds Goldman’s UK Expectations
November 21, 2018  |  Digital Banking

Goldman Sachs’ online retail bank Marcus is enjoying a strong debut internationally — the company says the rollout of Marcus in the U.K. has “exceeded...

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In The Age Of Algorithms, Will Banks Ever Graduate To True AI?
In The Age Of Algorithms, Will Banks Ever Graduate To True AI?
November 21, 2018  |  Artificial Intelligence

It’s the age of algorithms, but not all algorithms are the same — and not all of them constitute true AI. A new PYMNTS report...

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Plastiq Lands Funding For Tool Broadening SMBs’ Use Of Cards
Plastiq Lands Funding For Tool Broadening SMBs’ Use Of Cards
November 20, 2018  |  B2B Payments

FinTech startup Plastiq has announced a $27 million venture capital funding round for its solution that lets businesses and consumers make payments with their payment cards,...

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Robotics Process Automation Rakes In The VC Cash
Robotics Process Automation Rakes In The VC Cash
November 16, 2018  |  B2B Payments

In a week of multiple nine-figure venture capital funding rounds, B2B FinTech has proved it plans to end the year on a high note. The...

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CEOs, Finance Staff On Opposite Sides Of The Accounts Payable Fence
CEOs, Finance Staff On Opposite Sides Of The Accounts Payable Fence
November 15, 2018  |  B2B Payments

B2B FinTech solution providers are currently working on reducing the friction associated with implementing their solutions into enterprise back offices. As they do this, there...

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