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.

Remittance Firms Jostle for Dominance in Competitive UK-Nigeria Corridor

Remittance Firms Jostle for Dominance in Competitive UK-Nigeria Corridor
Remittance Firms Jostle for Dominance in Competitive UK-Nigeria Corridor
November 14, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

Nigerians living in the U.K., — approximately 178,000 as of last year per the Office for National Statistics — have consistently ranked among the top...

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Staack Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Cannabis Industry Solutions
Staack Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Cannabis Industry Solutions
November 14, 2022  |  B2B Payments

FinTech Staack has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help it build a solution that will provide digital payments and access to business financing to cannabis...

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Real-Time Reporting at the Forefront of KYC Innovation
Real-Time Reporting at the Forefront of KYC Innovation
November 14, 2022  |  Europe

For any online business onboarding new customers, juggling the ever-growing stack of authentication tools required to remain compliant with the relevant know your customer (KYC)...

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Abu Dhabi, Dubai Shine as Crypto Adoption Continues to Accelerate in MENA
Abu Dhabi, Dubai Shine as Crypto Adoption Continues to Accelerate in MENA
November 13, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Home to two of the largest financial centers in the Gulf region — the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Dubai International Financial Center...

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UK Launches New FinTech Innovation Center
UK Launches New FinTech Innovation Center
November 11, 2022  |  Innovation

A new private sector-led body has been launched in the United Kingdom to nurture the country’s FinTech ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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October’s VC-Backed Funding Rounds Value Was Lowest of the Year
October’s VC-Backed Funding Rounds Value Was Lowest of the Year
November 11, 2022  |  Investments

The total value of the venture capital (VC)-backed funding rounds completed around the world in October was the lowest of any month so far this...

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FTX Blowup May Force Banks and VC to Retreat from Crypto Plans
FTX Blowup May Force Banks and VC to Retreat from Crypto Plans
November 11, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The FTX blowup and bankruptcy will reshape the crypto industry. That much is certain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FinTech IPO Index Leaps 8.9% Thursday but Upstart Signals Tough Times Ahead
FinTech IPO Index Leaps 8.9% Thursday but Upstart Signals Tough Times Ahead
November 11, 2022  |  Investments

As impressive as Thursday’s (Nov. 10) historic market advance was — including the 8.9% jump in the FinTech IPO Index — a one-day rally does...

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