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.

PayPal Invests In Emerging Markets Lending App Tala
PayPal Invests In Emerging Markets Lending App Tala
October 22, 2018  |  Alternative Finances

Tala, the consumer lending app in emerging markets, announced Monday (Oct. 22) a strategic investment from PayPal. In a press release, Tala said the undisclosed...

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It’s Trust Over Tech For SMBs Choosing A Bank
It’s Trust Over Tech For SMBs Choosing A Bank
October 22, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Despite the rise of FinTech firms and challenger banks hoping to offer small businesses (SMBs) a better banking experience, large traditional financial institutions (FIs) continue...

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JPMorgan To Open FinTech Office In Silicon Valley
JPMorgan To Open FinTech Office In Silicon Valley
October 21, 2018  |  Fintech Investments

JPMorgan Chase is doubling down with its FinTech aspirations, gearing up to start development of a new FinTech corporate campus in the early part of...

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VCs Back Startups’ Solutions For Siloed Enterprise Data
VCs Back Startups’ Solutions For Siloed Enterprise Data
October 19, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Though B2B FinTech firms looking to disrupt small business (SMB) banking and expense management made some noise this week, the real focus for B2B venture...

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Bitcoin Daily: Gates Foundation Teams With Coil On Blockchain; SEC Opens For ICO Startups
Bitcoin Daily: Gates Foundation Teams With Coil On Blockchain; SEC Opens For ICO Startups
October 19, 2018  |  Bitcoin

A British man who reportedly threatened to sell the personal details of 319 million iCloud users has been charged in a London court with blackmail and...

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TRENDING: Is Sharing Cybercrime Data Key To Fighting Fraud?
TRENDING: Is Sharing Cybercrime Data Key To Fighting Fraud?
October 18, 2018  |  Digital Banking

In search of added convenience and simplicity, banking customers are migrating to online and mobile banking interfaces, leaving in-person visits to brick-and-mortar branches behind. While...

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Australia’s New Payments Platform Invites Startups Via API
Australia’s New Payments Platform Invites Startups Via API
October 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

New Payments Platform (NPP) Australia, the nation’s real-time payments service that went live earlier this year, is now seeking collaboration from FinTech firms and developers...

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Accenture Debuts Blockchain Procurement Solution In Thailand
Accenture Debuts Blockchain Procurement Solution In Thailand
October 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Business services conglomerate Accenture is expanding its blockchain solution offerings with the development of a procurement platform launched in Thailand. The company announced this week...

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AFP ‘Troubled’ Over Corporate Treasurers’ Lack Of FinTech Adoption
AFP ‘Troubled’ Over Corporate Treasurers’ Lack Of FinTech Adoption
October 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Corporate treasurers have said they’re interested in a slew of cutting-edge FinTech solutions that experts believe will disrupt financial business management. Yet, a new report...

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