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.

Today in FinTech: Flutterwave Enters Tanzania; Stilt Raises $114M
Today in FinTech: Flutterwave Enters Tanzania; Stilt Raises $114M
March 23, 2022  |  Technology

Today in FinTech news, Flutterwave is bringing digital payments to the East African country of Tanzania, while startup Stilt is earmarking its Series A capital to...

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Today in the FinTech Ukraine Daily: Coupon App Rakuten Launches Charity; Airbnb.org Partners With Save the Children Sweden
Today in the FinTech Ukraine Daily: Coupon App Rakuten Launches Charity; Airbnb.org Partners With Save...
March 23, 2022  |  International

Rakuten, an app to find coupons and earn cash back on purchases, has launched the Rakuten Clutch Special Charity Fund to assist humanitarian aid to...

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FIS Unveils Digital Spending Insights Tool for Banks
FIS Unveils Digital Spending Insights Tool for Banks
March 23, 2022  |  Digital Banking

Digital banking software company FIS has added a new tool to its financial wellness suite called Spending Insights, designed to give customers a better look...

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Mastercard Rolls Out New Payment Tools to Reduce Friction 
Mastercard Rolls Out New Payment Tools to Reduce Friction 
March 23, 2022  |  Payment Methods

Mastercard is introducing two new payment solutions to lower risks while improving costs, boosting speed, reducing friction and making payments smarter, according to a press...

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FinTech Flutterwave Debuts in Tanzania
FinTech Flutterwave Debuts in Tanzania
March 23, 2022  |  Digital Payments

African FinTech Flutterwave has won approval from the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) to launch its service in the East African nation, the San Francisco-headquartered company announced Wednesday...

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Mastercard, Global Processing Services Team on FinTech Payments Tech
Mastercard, Global Processing Services Team on FinTech Payments Tech
March 23, 2022  |  Partnerships

Global payment technology platform Global Processing Services (GPS) partnered with Mastercard to launch card programs for FinTechs in Europe and Asia-Pacific, including Revolut, Starling Bank...

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Today in the FinTech Ukraine Daily: Hospitality Network OYO Offers Ukrainian Refugees Free Accommodations
Today in the FinTech Ukraine Daily: Hospitality Network OYO Offers Ukrainian Refugees Free Accommodations
March 22, 2022  |  International

OYO, the India-based hospitality technology platform, announced it would offer free accommodation to Ukraine refugees, The Economic Times reported. The company said it has appealed...

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Today in FinTech: ChargeAfter Adds More Merchants; Opy Moves Into Automotive Industry
Today in FinTech: ChargeAfter Adds More Merchants; Opy Moves Into Automotive Industry
March 22, 2022  |  Technology

Today in FinTech news, buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup ChargeAfter looks to grow operations, and Opy gets into the car business. Plus, Jeeves raises...

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Today in B2B: Freight Brokerages Enter the Digital Age; Jeeves’ Valuation Hits $2.1B After Latest Fundraising Effort
Today in B2B: Freight Brokerages Enter the Digital Age; Jeeves’ Valuation Hits $2.1B After Latest...
March 22, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, FinTechs are bringing freight brokerages into the digital age, while Jeeves’ valuation is up to $2.1 billion after a $180 million...

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