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.

Visa to Invest $1B in Africa’s Digital Transformation
Visa to Invest $1B in Africa’s Digital Transformation
December 14, 2022  |  Investments

Visa has pledged to invest $1 billion in Africa to accelerate digital transformation. The announcement was made during the U.S.-Africa Business Forum in Washington Wednesday...

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Logistics Companies Prioritize Automated Accounts Payables to Improve Supplier Relationships
Logistics Companies Prioritize Automated Accounts Payables to Improve Supplier Relationships
December 14, 2022  |  Accounts Payable

A new study shows that nearly half of transportation and logistics companies plan on innovating their AP platforms within three years. Transportation, shipping and logistics...

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Employers, Payers Have the Power to Deliver a Digital Healthcare Experience
Employers, Payers Have the Power to Deliver a Digital Healthcare Experience
December 14, 2022  |  Healthcare

Consumers have tasted the digital healthcare platform experience, and they want more of it. In an On the Agenda® panel discussion, PYMNTS’ Karen Webster welcomed...

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Platforms Give Nigerians Access to Less Volatile Foreign Investments
Platforms Give Nigerians Access to Less Volatile Foreign Investments
December 13, 2022  |  Investments

African FinTech platforms that connect investors to international markets are on the rise. Leading the charge are a handful of Nigerian startups that have built...

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Galileo Debuts Direct Deposit Tool
Galileo Debuts Direct Deposit Tool
December 13, 2022  |  Payroll

FinTech Galileo has launched the Galileo Direct Deposit Switch. Powered by payroll infrastructure company Atomic, the tool gives Galileo clients a way to offer faster...

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Golfpay Teams With Get Beyond to Expand Golf Payment Platform
Golfpay Teams With Get Beyond to Expand Golf Payment Platform
December 13, 2022  |  Partnerships

Golf course payment platform Golfpay hopes to expand its offering through a collaboration with Get Beyond. “Our partnership with Get Beyond adds an innovative ecosystem...

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Abu Dhabi Authorities Embrace AI, RegTech to Streamline Business Processes
Abu Dhabi Authorities Embrace AI, RegTech to Streamline Business Processes
December 11, 2022  |  artificial intelligence

Abu Dhabi regulators are embracing digital technologies to streamline doing business in the Emirate. Last month, for example, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development...

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Rising Interest Rates Threaten Non-Bank Lender Business Models
Rising Interest Rates Threaten Non-Bank Lender Business Models
December 11, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Finance companies have seen borrowing costs skyrocket this year as interest rates rise. That’s according to a report Sunday (Dec. 11) by The Wall Street...

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Canadian FinTech Everyday People to Buy General Credit Services
Canadian FinTech Everyday People to Buy General Credit Services
December 09, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Everyday People Financial is acquiring General Credit Services. The Canada-based FinTech and consumer financing company said in a Friday (Dec. 9) press release that it...

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