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 Week In Payments: Challenger Banks, NFTs And The End Of Banks’ ‘FinTech Tourism’
The Week In Payments: Challenger Banks, NFTs And The End Of Banks’ ‘FinTech Tourism’
March 12, 2021  |  News

This week, the world celebrated the ignominious anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic period being declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. While it...

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From Wedding Planning To Cannabis, B2B FinTech Funders Go Niche
From Wedding Planning To Cannabis, B2B FinTech Funders Go Niche
March 12, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Once again, B2B FinTech investors are going after niche markets, with this week’s funding targets including startups operating in the wedding planning, cannabis and entertainment...

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Nigeria’s Flutterwave Raises $170 Million On $1 Billion Valuation
Nigeria’s Flutterwave Raises $170 Million On $1 Billion Valuation
March 11, 2021  |  Investments

African FinTech startup Flutterwave has raised $170 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its total fundraise to $225 million since its launch five...

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NTT DATA Offers Digital Platform To Help Banks Compete With FinTechs
NTT DATA Offers Digital Platform To Help Banks Compete With FinTechs
March 11, 2021  |  Digital Banking

NTT DATA, based in Tokyo, is offering a new digital banking platform that the company said will help established financial institutions (FIs) “address transformation challenges...

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Creating An ‘Intelligent Mailroom’ For AP Departments
Creating An ‘Intelligent Mailroom’ For AP Departments
March 11, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Smaller firms are generally thought of as having a disadvantage when it comes to embracing accounts payable (AP) automation. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Western Union: Banks Need To ‘Tech Up’ To Compete In The Global Remittance Market
Western Union: Banks Need To ‘Tech Up’ To Compete In The Global Remittance Market
March 11, 2021  |  Digital-First Banking

In a sort of financial “Scooby-Doo” moment, J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon ignited controversy in mid-January, telling managers of the global banking behemoth that...

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Trade Group Forms To Promote FinTech Development, Regs
Trade Group Forms To Promote FinTech Development, Regs
March 10, 2021  |  Regulation

A new trade group formed by FinTech leaders called the Financial Technology Association (FTA) launched Wednesday (March 10), according to a press release. Get the...

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Today In Payments: Venture Capitalists Rush To Back Tech Startups; SoFi Buys Golden Pacific Bank For $22.3 Million
Today In Payments: Venture Capitalists Rush To Back Tech Startups; SoFi Buys Golden Pacific Bank...
March 10, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, venture capitalists are swarming to back tech startups, and SoFi bought a San Francisco-based community bank for $22.3 million. Plus, J.P....

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Venture Capitalists Rush To Back Tech Startups
Venture Capitalists Rush To Back Tech Startups
March 10, 2021  |  Investments

Venture capitalists are rushing to back Silicon Valley technology startups at a dizzying pace, with increasing competition to fund the hottest new companies despite concerns...

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