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.

Ayala To Launch Fund Focused On FinTech, eCommerce, Healthcare
Ayala To Launch Fund Focused On FinTech, eCommerce, Healthcare
April 29, 2019  |  Investments

Ayala, the Philippines-based conglomerate, is raising money for a new capital fund that will invest in technology companies. As reported in Deal Street Asia, Ayala...

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Most FIs Don’t Consider FinTech Firms As Competitors, But Maybe They Should
Most FIs Don’t Consider FinTech Firms As Competitors, But Maybe They Should
April 29, 2019  |  Innovation

Along with digital transformation, innovation has been a buzzword for some time. These may seem like abstract concepts, but innovation has had concrete results in...

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Citigroup Ramps Up Payments Tech With New Tools
Citigroup Ramps Up Payments Tech With New Tools
April 26, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Citigroup’s Global Head of Payments and Receivables Manish Kohli is relying on technology to increase its payment business. “Our strategy has to be very simple,”...

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CUs Face A Generational Innovation Divide
CUs Face A Generational Innovation Divide
April 24, 2019  |  Credit Unions

Like many other financial institutions (FIs), credit unions (CUs) need responsive websites and mobile apps to address their members’ needs. It’s through these channels that...

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How FinTech Helps SMBs Get A Grip On The Numbers
How FinTech Helps SMBs Get A Grip On The Numbers
April 23, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Financial management is mission-critical to the health and vitality of small business (SMB), but it’s also one of the most difficult tasks for entrepreneurs and...

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Revolut Refines Its Culture As It Seeks Expansion
Revolut Refines Its Culture As It Seeks Expansion
April 23, 2019  |  Digital Banking

Revolut is making some changes to its business practices and company culture as the company aims to move from a startup to a global bank....

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Trade Finance Rejection Rates Accelerate
Trade Finance Rejection Rates Accelerate
April 22, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The massive global trade finance gap is the topic of conversation for many banks and FinTech firms looking to strengthen their position in the market....

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Bitcoin Daily: Chilean Gov’t Calls For More Regs On Crypto, FinTech; British Virgin Islands Partner With Blockchain Co
Bitcoin Daily: Chilean Gov’t Calls For More Regs On Crypto, FinTech; British Virgin Islands Partner...
April 22, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The Chilean government has revealed that it is looking to implement tougher regulations on cryptocurrencies and FinTech. According to Cointelegraph, Chile’s Minister of Finance Felipe...

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Prosper Fined $3M By SEC For Overstating Returns
Prosper Fined $3M By SEC For Overstating Returns
April 21, 2019  |  Alternative Finances

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced late last week that Prosper, the online lender, has agreed to pay a $3 million fine for misleading retail...

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