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.

PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Wellington’s 20%
PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Wellington’s 20%
January 16, 2017  |  Daily Data Dive

Wellington, New Zealand, has become a hub for successful tech-based startups and social enterprises due to its 20 percent advantage. It is 20 percent easier to...

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Avoiding Bad (Bank) Luck, With Agile Processing
Avoiding Bad (Bank) Luck, With Agile Processing
January 16, 2017  |  PYMNTS Topic TBD

Friday the 13th, the date of our latest Topic TBD, brings images of bad luck — from black cats to ladders you shouldn’t walk under. But...

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Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Launches VC Fund To Invest In FinTechs
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Launches VC Fund To Invest In FinTechs
January 13, 2017  |  Investments

In an effort to expand its digital offerings, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance has reportedly created a $50 million corporate venture capital fund designed to back...

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iZettle CEO Talks Growth, Pop-Ups, Consolidation
iZettle CEO Talks Growth, Pop-Ups, Consolidation
January 11, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Small business mPOS provider iZettle recently raised €60 million ($63.1 million) in a Series D extension made up of equity from existing investors, as well...

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A Kinder, Gentler Debt Collector?
A Kinder, Gentler Debt Collector?
January 10, 2017  |  Innovation

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Indonesian FinTechs Face New Regulations
Indonesian FinTechs Face New Regulations
January 04, 2017  |  International

FinTech firms operating in Indonesia and running peer-to-peer lending businesses may face new regulations from the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK). Get the Full Story...

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FinTechs In Canada Getting Lots Of VC Love
FinTechs In Canada Getting Lots Of VC Love
January 04, 2017  |  Investments

Canadian financial technology companies backed by venture capitalists reached a level not seen in nearly two decades, despite a slowdown of investment dollars flowing into...

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The Traditional Payments Player Role In The FinTech World
The Traditional Payments Player Role In The FinTech World
January 02, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

As the payments ecosystem continues to evolve, FinTechs are leading the charge in transforming everything from operational efficiencies to business models, and especially the customer...

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Getting Ready For 2017? Not Before You Read This
Getting Ready For 2017? Not Before You Read This
January 02, 2017  |  Karen Webster

Every Monday, this column space is dedicated to the musings of Karen Webster and her take on all things payments, commerce and retail. The goal:...

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