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.

South Korea FinTech Gets Initial Approval For Online Bank

South Korea FinTech Gets Initial Approval For Online Bank
South Korea FinTech Gets Initial Approval For Online Bank
December 16, 2019  |  Banking

South Korean FinTech startup Viva Republica, creator of the financial services platform Toss, was granted preliminary approval for a digital banking license from the Financial...

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Klarna Looks To Roll Out In Australia, Other Markets Next Year
Klarna Looks To Roll Out In Australia, Other Markets Next Year
December 16, 2019  |  Retail

Following a formidable start for its “buy now, pay later” service in the United States, Klarna intends to roll out in Australia and other markets next...

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How B2B Payments Balances Compliance With A Better User Experience
How B2B Payments Balances Compliance With A Better User Experience
December 16, 2019  |  B2B Payments

With the U.K. one of the largest FinTech hubs of the world today, initiatives like Open Banking demonstrate the opportunity for regulatory mandates to encourage...

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PNC Blocks Venmo, Tells Users To Switch To Zelle
PNC Blocks Venmo, Tells Users To Switch To Zelle
December 16, 2019  |  Mobile Payments

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Alternative SMB Finance Leads B2B VC Roundup
Alternative SMB Finance Leads B2B VC Roundup
December 13, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Venture capital (VC) is far from the only funding source for B2B FinTechs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Doing Battle With Holiday Fraudsters At The ATM
Doing Battle With Holiday Fraudsters At The ATM
December 13, 2019  |  Cybersecurity

The holiday season is in full swing. That means opening up wallets and purses at the point of sale, which often means paying with cash...

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Inside N26’s Strategy to Win US Customers
Inside N26’s Strategy to Win US Customers
December 13, 2019  |  Banking

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SoftBank-Backed OneConnect Takes A 50 Pct Valuation Hit
SoftBank-Backed OneConnect Takes A 50 Pct Valuation Hit
December 12, 2019  |  Investments

China’s cloud-based FinTech platform OneConnect reduced its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday (Dec. 12) by nearly 50 percent, the Financial Times (FT) reported....

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