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.

Bitcoin Daily: UnionBank Launches Bitcoin ATM; Coinbase Invests In Disappearing Blockchain Startup
Bitcoin Daily: UnionBank Launches Bitcoin ATM; Coinbase Invests In Disappearing Blockchain Startup
April 05, 2019  |  Bitcoin

People who want to use UnionBank of the Philippines‘s (UBP’s) new bitcoin ATM will need to have an account with the bank. According to The...

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WEX, Supply Chain Tech Financier Octet Pair On Virtual Cards
WEX, Supply Chain Tech Financier Octet Pair On Virtual Cards
April 04, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

FinTech provider WEX announced it has partnered with Sydney-based supply chain technology provider and financier Octet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Why FIs Must Be ‘Too Good To Fail’
Why FIs Must Be ‘Too Good To Fail’
April 04, 2019  |  Digital Banking

Financial institutions are flagging a bit when it comes to deployment of new technologies and financial products. One reason is infrastructure, where legacy systems hamper...

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Will The Consumer’s Next Bank Be Amazon, PayPal Or Walmart?
Will The Consumer’s Next Bank Be Amazon, PayPal Or Walmart?
April 04, 2019  |  Alternative Finances

FinTech firms may not be the only ones that traditional financial institutions (FIs) need to keep an eye on. About six in 10 consumers have said...

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The Uber-ization Impact Of Supply Chain Finance
The Uber-ization Impact Of Supply Chain Finance
April 01, 2019  |  B2B Payments

FinTech has revolutionized the way traditional banks can implement and roll out new products and services to their customers, with banks’ complex infrastructures positioning “out-of-the-box” solutions...

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For Credit Unions: Trust, But Innovate
For Credit Unions: Trust, But Innovate
April 01, 2019  |  Credit Unions

In some ways, the average credit union customer is very much like the average customer of any financial institution. They want to know their money...

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TransferWise Seeks To Raise Up To $300M
TransferWise Seeks To Raise Up To $300M
March 31, 2019  |  Fintech Investments

Cross-border money transfer startup TransferWise is looking to raise funds and will sell a stake in itself to do so, according to a report by...

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Grab Talks To Ant, PayPal About Spinning Out FinTech Unit
Grab Talks To Ant, PayPal About Spinning Out FinTech Unit
March 29, 2019  |  Fintech Investments

Grab, the ride-hailing startup, is in discussions with Ant Financial, the payment affiliate of Alibaba and PayPal, about spinning out Grab Financial Group. Get the...

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