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.

Qatar Boosts FinTech Focus
Qatar Boosts FinTech Focus
September 25, 2019  |  B2B Payments

With new rules and guidance, the Qatar Financial Center has expanded its FinTech focus. Elsewhere, in FinTech/FI pacts, U.S. Bank has made agreements with seven leading...

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Visa Partner Launch Eyes $17T Digital Payments Opportunity For FinTechs
Visa Partner Launch Eyes $17T Digital Payments Opportunity For FinTechs
September 25, 2019  |  Intelligence of Things

As the second decade of the 21st century heads into its last quarter, some might say that the world’s digital transformation is mostly complete —...

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JPMorgan Commits $25M For Altruistic FinTech Services
JPMorgan Commits $25M For Altruistic FinTech Services
September 24, 2019  |  Financial Inclusion

JPMorgan Chase is committing $25 million to its Financial Solutions Lab in an effort to help grow and develop FinTech solutions for people in underserved...

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FinTech Brex Teams With JetBlue On Rewards Points Transfer
FinTech Brex Teams With JetBlue On Rewards Points Transfer
September 24, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Silicon Valley credit card startup Brex has begun a points transfer partnership for its rewards program with JetBlue Airways, Brex announced in a press release...

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Zurich FinTech neon Closes $5M Round For Mobile Banking Expansion
Zurich FinTech neon Closes $5M Round For Mobile Banking Expansion
September 23, 2019  |  Investments

Zurich-based FinTech company neon announced it has closed a $5 million fundraising round led by Tamedia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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TRENDING: How Credit Unions Give Digital the Personal Touch
TRENDING: How Credit Unions Give Digital the Personal Touch
September 23, 2019  |  Credit Unions

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Deutsche Bank Takes Stake In Open Banking FinTech
Deutsche Bank Takes Stake In Open Banking FinTech
September 19, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Deutsche Bank has acquired a 4.9 percent stake in the German-based FinTech Deposit Solutions, according to a Deutsche Bank press release on Thursday (Sept. 19)....

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Stripe Raises $250M At $35B Valuation
Stripe Raises $250M At $35B Valuation
September 19, 2019  |  Investments

FinTech Stripe is raising $250 million in its latest funding round and has reached a pre-money valuation of $35 billion, according to a release on...

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