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.

2018: The Year Of Evolution In Payments’ Revolution
2018: The Year Of Evolution In Payments’ Revolution
December 20, 2018  |  Commentary

In life, change is the only constant, so why should it be different for payments? From cash to digital, from plastic cards to mobile wallets,...

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How FinTech Startups Return To Their Roots With Developer Programs
How FinTech Startups Return To Their Roots With Developer Programs
December 19, 2018  |  Startup Check-In

Before Rachel Carpenter co-founded FinTech startup Intrinio, she faced a challenge when it came to building an app for the finance industry: She couldn’t afford...

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How FinTech Companies Tackle Forex Identity Verification Challenges
How FinTech Companies Tackle Forex Identity Verification Challenges
December 19, 2018  |  Startup Check-In

Regulatory changes, particularly those in Europe, are making it an interesting time for companies to be in the forex and money exchange businesses. “They’re dealing...

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The ERP Emerges As Top Target For AI Developers
The ERP Emerges As Top Target For AI Developers
December 19, 2018  |  B2B Payments

As far as B2B FinTech goes, much attention has been paid to empowering a range of processes, including accounts payable, expense management and financial analysis...

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Radius Bank Goes Mobile For Micro-Businesses
Radius Bank Goes Mobile For Micro-Businesses
December 18, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Virtual bank Radius Bank — which services small businesses (SMBs), micro-firms and consumers — is rolling out a revamped digital banking platform and a mobile banking app,...

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Kenya Gets Ready To Unveil Sandbox Policy
Kenya Gets Ready To Unveil Sandbox Policy
December 18, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Kenyan financial authorities are on the cusp of unveiling a FinTech sandbox that will initially focus on robo-advisors and consider blockchain. Across Europe, Revolut looks to...

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How Accountants-Turned-Advisors Can Manage The FinTech Deluge
How Accountants-Turned-Advisors Can Manage The FinTech Deluge
December 18, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Technology may be enabling automation in small business (SMB) accounting and financial management, but rather than cutting out the need for human accountants in the...

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London FinTech Raises $4M For ‘Social’ Bank
London FinTech Raises $4M For ‘Social’ Bank
December 17, 2018  |  Innovation

A financial technology company called B-Social has raised £3.2 million ($4 million) in funding from undisclosed but high net-worth entities, according to reports. The funds...

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How FinTech Companies Can Connect Buyers And Suppliers
How FinTech Companies Can Connect Buyers And Suppliers
December 17, 2018  |  Global Payments

Payments have been a pain point throughout the evolution of merchants. As commerce globalizes, merchants are left wondering whether they have the payment methods that...

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