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.

B2B Insurtech Takes The Venture Capital Lead
B2B Insurtech Takes The Venture Capital Lead
October 05, 2018  |  B2B Payments

InsurTech has a lot of room to innovate, from payout friction to risk analysis. The startup community has delivered a strong response to market gaps,...

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In Digital Transactions Consumers (Must) Trust
In Digital Transactions Consumers (Must) Trust
October 04, 2018  |  Digital Payments

It’s not about the transaction. Not really. Any financial institution, retailer or service provider can (one hopes) give consumers efficient ways to manage, move and...

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FDIC Says Banks’ SMB Lending May Be Significantly Underestimated
FDIC Says Banks’ SMB Lending May Be Significantly Underestimated
October 03, 2018  |  B2B Payments

A new Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) report suggests banks’ contribution to small business (SMB) lending is significantly underestimated. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Startup Roundup: New Options For Loyalty Programs, Bank Offerings
Startup Roundup: New Options For Loyalty Programs, Bank Offerings
October 02, 2018  |  Startup Check-In

When driving innovation and taking new approaches to payments, FinTech startups can increase choice for banks, retailers and consumers. Last month, startups such as Modo...

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In Philippines, Supply Chain Financing Via FinTech
In Philippines, Supply Chain Financing Via FinTech
October 02, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Governments are partnering with FinTechs to boost competitiveness in lending, borne out by one recent announcement in the Philippines.  Elsewhere, FinTech find a voice on...

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Survey Shows EU Treasurers Find PSD2 Irrelevant
Survey Shows EU Treasurers Find PSD2 Irrelevant
October 02, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The European Union’s (EU’s) updated Payment Services Directive (PSD2) and Open Banking regulations have been hailed as having widespread impacts on the region’s financial services...

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Tech’s Greatest Impact: Money Management
Tech’s Greatest Impact: Money Management
October 02, 2018  |  Banking

TD Ameritrade’s new research report, “The Tech Effect: How the Digital Age is Changing Investing,” surveyed 1,000 U.S. investors between the ages of 18 and...

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Vocalink On The Grim Facts Behind Financial Crime’s $1.4T Toll
Vocalink On The Grim Facts Behind Financial Crime’s $1.4T Toll
October 02, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Halloween comes early this year as we delve into a slew of grisly facts about financial crime in our latest Data Drivers. Losses amount to...

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Tide Wants FinTech Firms To Have A Bigger Share Of RBS Funds
Tide Wants FinTech Firms To Have A Bigger Share Of RBS Funds
October 01, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Challenger bank Tide wants the U.K. to allow eMoney non-bank institutions to be able to compete for Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) bail out funds,...

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