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.

In Financial Services Innovation, Disruption Isn’t Everything
In Financial Services Innovation, Disruption Isn’t Everything
October 18, 2017  |  Payment Methods

In payments, innovation doesn’t always have to materialize in disruptive waves, but can come, rather, through incremental evolution.  In an interview with Karen Webster, i2c...

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Chase Acquires WePay
Chase Acquires WePay
October 17, 2017  |  News

Can big banks be nimble of foot when it comes to FinTech? One giant — JPMorgan Chase & Co. — is taking some definitive steps on that stage....

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London Is Still Top FinTech Dog — And The Industry Wants It To Stay That Way
London Is Still Top FinTech Dog — And The Industry Wants It To Stay That...
October 17, 2017  |  B2B Payments

For all of the commotion about Brexit, it appears as though London’s reign over the world of FinTech may be secure — even after the...

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FinTech Startup Is Toppling Cash King In South Africa With mPOS
FinTech Startup Is Toppling Cash King In South Africa With mPOS
October 16, 2017  |  Retail

In South Africa, where cash still reigns and there are few signs of merchants and consumers moving away from paper and coin payments, small- and medium-sized...

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Former Obama Advisor Eyes Google, Amazon For SMB Lending
Former Obama Advisor Eyes Google, Amazon For SMB Lending
October 16, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Google and Amazon are ready to shake up the small business lending world and place competitive pressure on traditional banks, according to Karen Mills, advisor...

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Just _______ Me: Venmo Launches New Branding Campaign
Just _______ Me: Venmo Launches New Branding Campaign
October 16, 2017  |  Digital Payments

Venmo has a new creative campaign, but if you like it, don’t rave about it — just _______ them. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Emailage Braces For Holiday Fraud Uptick
Emailage Braces For Holiday Fraud Uptick
October 13, 2017  |  Startup Check-In

It’s no surprise that the holidays mean increased eCommerce traffic – and therefore, increased instances of fraud. The fraudsters often get away with it, too,...

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Big-Name Backers Pump $324 Million Into B2B FinTech
Big-Name Backers Pump $324 Million Into B2B FinTech
October 13, 2017  |  B2B Payments

B2B FinTech saw one of its most stellar funding weeks in a while, led, of course, by the high-profile Bill.com investment. But that wasn’t the...

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Royal Bank of Canada, Wave Merge SMB Banking And Accounting Tools
Royal Bank of Canada, Wave Merge SMB Banking And Accounting Tools
October 13, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Traditional banks and FinTechs are increasingly partnering on an array of financial services, including those for small business lending. The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)...

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