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.

The Three Things FIs Need To Know About Payments Innovation
The Three Things FIs Need To Know About Payments Innovation
December 14, 2017  |  Innovation

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How FIs Compete In The ‘API Economy’
How FIs Compete In The ‘API Economy’
December 14, 2017  |  API

APIs are more than an easy way for developers to access web services — they are the connective tissue that brings banks and FinTechs together....

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TRENDING: IBM On The New Rules Of The ‘API Economy’
TRENDING: IBM On The New Rules Of The ‘API Economy’
December 13, 2017  |  API

The emergence of APIs is doing more than just changing the way banks and FinTechs operate. It’s forcing them to create new marketplaces and ecosystems...

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Revolut To Enable Cryptocurrency Trading
Revolut To Enable Cryptocurrency Trading
December 06, 2017  |  Fintech Investments

Revolut, the mobile banking startup, announced Tuesday at TechCrunch’s Disrupt Berlin event that it is combining its traditional banking business with cryptocurrency to enable customers...

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Affirm Said To Eye $150M Capital Raise On $1.5B Valuation
Affirm Said To Eye $150M Capital Raise On $1.5B Valuation
December 05, 2017  |  Investments

Affirm Inc., an online lender, is reportedly in late-stage talks to land a new round of financing that would propel it to unicorn startup status....

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EU Tightens Online, Offline Shopping Security Standards
EU Tightens Online, Offline Shopping Security Standards
November 28, 2017  |  Banking

The European Commission has signed off on new rules that they say will make it more secure for consumers purchasing goods and services from European...

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RBC, Vouchr Collaborate To Launch North America’s First Social, Personalized Cash Gifting Service
RBC, Vouchr Collaborate To Launch North America’s First Social, Personalized Cash Gifting Service
November 27, 2017  |  Startups

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Chinese Online Lender’s IPO On Shaky Ground
Chinese Online Lender’s IPO On Shaky Ground
November 27, 2017  |  International

LexinFintech Holdings Ltd., operator of China’s leading online lender Fenqile, was slated to meet with advisers over the weekend to decide if it will go...

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China’s CITIC, Baidu Team Up On Direct Bank
China’s CITIC, Baidu Team Up On Direct Bank
November 20, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

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