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.

Varo Money Raises $45M On Quest To Become A Bank
Varo Money Raises $45M On Quest To Become A Bank
January 19, 2018  |  Banking

Mobile banking FinTech Varo Money has raised $45 million in Series B funding as it strives to become a mobile-only regulated bank. According to American...

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Banks Say FinTech Innovation, Not Regulation, Is Now Their Fiercest Market Pressure
Banks Say FinTech Innovation, Not Regulation, Is Now Their Fiercest Market Pressure
January 18, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The regulatory pressures on banks is not only fierce, it’s also continually changing, forcing financial institutions (FIs) to invest vast resources to stay on top...

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Grab Grabs Digital Payment Startup iKaaz
Grab Grabs Digital Payment Startup iKaaz
January 18, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Grab, the Southeast Asia ridesharing company, has inked a deal to acquire iKaaz, the mobile payment startup hailing from India. According to news from TechCrunch, under...

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UK FCA Braces For ‘Slow Burn’ Of PSD2
UK FCA Braces For ‘Slow Burn’ Of PSD2
January 12, 2018  |  B2B Payments

As the European Union (EU) moves forward with new regulations that have broad implications for the payments sector, regulators in the region say the market...

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Variety Of B2B FinTech Funding — Not Value — Showcases Investor Excitement
Variety Of B2B FinTech Funding — Not Value — Showcases Investor Excitement
January 12, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Investor interest in the B2B FinTech space is certainly off to a bright start this year. While venture capital (VC) investment rounds this week were...

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FIs: The Makings Of A Top Payments Innovator
FIs: The Makings Of A Top Payments Innovator
January 12, 2018  |  Innovation

In what way is payments innovation like football? For starters, both are strategic endeavors that require a good coach, a good team and tactical investments....

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Trade Finance Awaits A Boost From FinTech
Trade Finance Awaits A Boost From FinTech
January 11, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Lenders in the U.S. overwhelmingly plan to expand financing activity this year. According to new research from Magilla Loans, which offers an anonymous search engine...

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Petal Launches No-Fee Credit Card For Those With No Credit Score
Petal Launches No-Fee Credit Card For Those With No Credit Score
January 11, 2018  |  Fintech Investments

In a new financing round led by Valar Ventures, Petal raised $13 million in its mission to make credit cards accessible to those without a good...

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Digital Banking Startup Alkami Secures Series D Funding
Digital Banking Startup Alkami Secures Series D Funding
January 10, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Alkami Technology, a startup providing banks and credit unions with digital banking technologies, has announced new funding. The firm said Tuesday (Jan. 9) that General...

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