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.

FinTech IPO Index Breaks Even Despite Volatile Trading Week
FinTech IPO Index Breaks Even Despite Volatile Trading Week
September 13, 2024  |  IPO

Economic data remained the key driving force behind stocks this past week, and the FinTech IPO Index was no exception. But despite volatile trading action...

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85% Of Gen Z Prefers Digital Payments to Cash
85% Of Gen Z Prefers Digital Payments to Cash
September 13, 2024  |  Digital Payments

The financial sector is at a pivotal moment, driven by a shift in consumer preferences and technological advancements. A PYMNTS Intelligence report “Tapping Into the...

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Taking Control of Costs: New Tech Makes Business Spend Management Easier
Taking Control of Costs: New Tech Makes Business Spend Management Easier
September 12, 2024  |  B2B Payments

For corporates, the goal, especially in the current inflationary environment, is to squeeze margins higher. There are two levers to pull, ideally working simultaneously: increasing...

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Neobank Bunq Aims to Expand Headcount by 72%
Neobank Bunq Aims to Expand Headcount by 72%
September 12, 2024  |  Digital Banking

Dutch neobank Bunq is reportedly launching a hiring spree as it aims to expand. The company’s chief executive told CNBC in a report posted Thursday (Sept. 13)...

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Ingo Payments’ Edwards: Bank on Changing BaaS Regulations
Ingo Payments’ Edwards: Bank on Changing BaaS Regulations
September 12, 2024  |  Opinion

How BaaS firms navigate elevated regulatory scrutiny will determine whether it becomes a headwind or a tailwind, Ingo Payments CEO Drew Edwards writes in a...

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KeyBank Invests In AI-Based Zentist Software For Dental Support Organizations
KeyBank Invests In AI-Based Zentist Software For Dental Support Organizations
September 11, 2024  |  Partnerships

Cleveland-based KeyCorp, the parent company of KeyBank, has announced a strategic relationship and minority investment with Zentist, a provider of cloud-based insurance revenue cycle management...

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Revolut Sees Jump in Scam Complaints as APP Fraud Grows
Revolut Sees Jump in Scam Complaints as APP Fraud Grows
September 11, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Revolut enjoys the distinction of being the most valuable FinTech in Europe. But as a report Wednesday (Sept. 11) by Bloomberg News points out, the company has...

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Banking-as-a-Service Focus Turns to Managing Financial Crime Risks
Banking-as-a-Service Focus Turns to Managing Financial Crime Risks
September 11, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

If you’re tracking year-to-date news stories, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) has been in the hot seat. The situation surrounding the Synapse bankruptcy and the limited ripple effect...

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Capital Costs vs. Economic Growth: The Fed’s Balancing Act on Bank Lending
Capital Costs vs. Economic Growth: The Fed’s Balancing Act on Bank Lending
September 10, 2024  |  Loans

Regulators have scaled back capital requirements for banks, reducing the holdings that must be on the books to buffer against economic and other shocks. But...

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