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.

The Next Trillion Dollar BNPL Play Will Come From Untapped B2B Segment
The Next Trillion Dollar BNPL Play Will Come From Untapped B2B Segment
June 28, 2022  |  B2B Payments

As the huge consumer buy now, pay later (BNPL) market sorts itself out, many believe the larger opportunity lies in B2B sales, and 2022 is...

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Today in TechREG: EBA Recommends Standard API for Open Banking
Today in TechREG: EBA Recommends Standard API for Open Banking
June 28, 2022  |  Technology

Today in TechREG, the European Banking Authority (EBA) recommended the adoption of a standard API across Europe to boost the adoption of open banking. Also,...

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DIFC Selects Tarabut Gateway for MENA’s First Open Finance Lab Partner 
DIFC Selects Tarabut Gateway for MENA’s First Open Finance Lab Partner 
June 28, 2022  |  Banking

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has chosen the open banking platform Tarabut Gateway as the preferred technical platform partner for its new Open Finance...

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EU FinTechs, Central Bank of Ireland Take On IBAN Discrimination
EU FinTechs, Central Bank of Ireland Take On IBAN Discrimination
June 28, 2022  |  Digital Banking

The Central Bank of Ireland recently announced that it was writing to all Regulated Financial Service Providers in the country, as well as a range...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Tencent Invests in the Metaverse
Today in the Connected Economy: Tencent Invests in the Metaverse
June 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, China’s Tencent Holdings launches an extended reality unit in a bid to branch out into the metaverse. Also, Microsoft Qatar...

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Brazilian FinTech Unicorn CloudWalk Launches Blockchain
Brazilian FinTech Unicorn CloudWalk Launches Blockchain
June 27, 2022  |  Blockchain

CloudWalk, a Brazilian FinTech that manages payments for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced Monday (June 27) that it is launching a blockchain of its...

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Today in FinTech: Rent Without a Security Deposit; Kroo Granted UK Bank License; Great Tech Wreck Is Not Dotcom Crash
Today in FinTech: Rent Without a Security Deposit; Kroo Granted UK Bank License; Great Tech...
June 27, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

In today’s FinTech news, tenants can rent without a security deposit using a new solution from Obligo and Wells Fargo that offers landlords a letter...

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Obligo Partners With Wells Fargo for No-Deposit Product for Landlords, Tenants
Obligo Partners With Wells Fargo for No-Deposit Product for Landlords, Tenants
June 27, 2022  |  Partnerships

FinTech rental management platform Obligo is partnering with banking giant Wells Fargo to expand its product offerings and will now be the only security deposit...

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Kenya’s Nomanini Launches Supply Chain Finance App
Kenya’s Nomanini Launches Supply Chain Finance App
June 27, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Kenyan FinTech platform Nomanini has launched StockNow, a supply chain finance solution designed to connect fast-moving commercial goods (FMCG) and financial service providers, according to...

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