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 Innovative Payment Solutions, TV’s Mario Lopez Sign Endorsement Deal
FinTech Innovative Payment Solutions, TV’s Mario Lopez Sign Endorsement Deal
July 11, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc. (IPSI) has teamed with Mario Lopez, a TV personality who has appeared on “Access Hollywood” and “Saved by the Bell,” to...

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BlackFin Closes €350M Fund for European FinTechs, InsurTechs
BlackFin Closes €350M Fund for European FinTechs, InsurTechs
July 11, 2022  |  Investments

BlackFin Capital Partners has announced Monday (July 11) a second closing, for €350 million ($351 million), of its Tech 2 fund, which is dedicated to...

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PYMNTS GCC Series: High Smartphone Penetration, Govt Support Boosts UAE’s FinTech Growth
PYMNTS GCC Series: High Smartphone Penetration, Govt Support Boosts UAE’s FinTech Growth
July 11, 2022  |  Technology

Although not all countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — are...

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Tough Rental Market Sees More Digital Payments, Cash Back, Discounts
Tough Rental Market Sees More Digital Payments, Cash Back, Discounts
July 11, 2022  |  Real Estate

A convergence of economic factors is creating the toughest market for renters — both residential and small business — in at least 20 years, and...

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Community Loans Plug Funding Hole for Africa’s Mobile Money Agents
Community Loans Plug Funding Hole for Africa’s Mobile Money Agents
July 11, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

Whether it’s offering bill payments, airtime recharge, funds transfer or remittance services to customers, mobile money agents play a pivotal role in providing access to...

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Today in FinTech: Banking Circle to Add USDC; Tillable Expands Farm Loans
Today in FinTech: Banking Circle to Add USDC; Tillable Expands Farm Loans
July 08, 2022  |  Technology

In today’s FinTech news, Banking Circle is adopting USD Coin (USDC), while farming loan platform Tillable is growing its lending program. Plus, decentralized finance (DeFi)...

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Today in B2B: Golf Genius, RepSpark Integrate eCommerce Platform
Today in B2B: Golf Genius, RepSpark Integrate eCommerce Platform
July 08, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, Zwilling offers supply chain financing through partnership with Traxpay, and PYMNTS offers five key questions to help you asses your risk...

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EMEA Daily: Flutterwave Denies Kenyan Regulator’s AML Claims; UAE Government Employees Offered Year Paid Leave to Start Businesses
EMEA Daily: Flutterwave Denies Kenyan Regulator’s AML Claims; UAE Government Employees Offered Year Paid Leave...
July 08, 2022  |  emea

In today’s top news from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), AML software firm Lucinity has raises $17 million, Flutterwave denies wrongdoing and Airbnb...

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Open Banking Weekly: Europe Gives Glimpse Into the Future of Open Finance
Open Banking Weekly: Europe Gives Glimpse Into the Future of Open Finance
July 08, 2022  |  Banking

The phrase open finance refers to a broadening of the original remit of open banking to include a greater range of services. In the context...

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