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.

UK, Australia Sign Stronger FinTech Innovation Pact
UK, Australia Sign Stronger FinTech Innovation Pact
March 26, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The U.K. and Australia are strengthening an existing collaborative agreement to promote FinTech innovation, according to reports in Mondo Visione. The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority...

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Entrepreneurs Know What’s Holding Them Back – And What They Need To Succeed
Entrepreneurs Know What’s Holding Them Back – And What They Need To Succeed
March 26, 2018  |  B2B Payments

A lack of access to capital. The red tape of regulation. The burden of administrative tasks. These are all common reasons why a small business...

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Watchdog Eyes Brazil’s Credit Card Industry On Nubank Complaint
Watchdog Eyes Brazil’s Credit Card Industry On Nubank Complaint
March 23, 2018  |  International

In Brazil, the antitrust watchdog, Cade, is looking into the credit card industry, with an eye on possible anticompetitive practices. The investigation comes, Reuters reports,...

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Blockchain And Banking Grab $226 Million In Investments
Blockchain And Banking Grab $226 Million In Investments
March 23, 2018  |  B2B Payments

B2B startups haven’t seen an investment week this busy in some time. Funders had a range of startup targets in mind, but blockchain and small...

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Tide Founder Departs One Year After Launching SMB Services
Tide Founder Departs One Year After Launching SMB Services
March 23, 2018  |  B2B Payments

About a year after U.K. FinTech Tide officially launched, its CEO and founder is stepping down. Reports in TechCrunch on Thursday (March 22) said George...

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How Wells Fargo Works To Meet Customers’ Changing (Digital) Expectations
How Wells Fargo Works To Meet Customers’ Changing (Digital) Expectations
March 23, 2018  |  Digital Banking

Seven out of every 10 Americans use banking apps at least once per week, but nearly as many say they are frustrated by banks’ digital...

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UK To Create Crypto Task Force As Part Of FinTech Initiative
UK To Create Crypto Task Force As Part Of FinTech Initiative
March 22, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.K. is gearing up to delve more into the world of cryptocurrencies by announcing a new task force that will look at the benefits...

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NEW REPORT: Wells Fargo On Leveling Up Its Digital Banking Game
NEW REPORT: Wells Fargo On Leveling Up Its Digital Banking Game
March 22, 2018  |  Digital Banking

Online and mobile banking interfaces have become must-have features for financial institutions in the digital age. Fifty-five percent of Americans have a full-service banking app...

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Global Regulators Work Together On Blueprint For FinTech ‘Sandbox’
Global Regulators Work Together On Blueprint For FinTech ‘Sandbox’
March 20, 2018  |  Financial Inclusion

Regulators from around the world are teaming up to create a blueprint for a global FinTech “sandbox.” According to Reuters, Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)...

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