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.

Japanese Banks Eye Post-Regulation FinTech Future
Japanese Banks Eye Post-Regulation FinTech Future
December 31, 2015  |  International

One of the biggest banks in Japan, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, wants to boost the level of investments in financial technology firms once it is...

READ MORE >
How China Is Setting The Tone For FinTech Innovation
How China Is Setting The Tone For FinTech Innovation
December 29, 2015  |  International

As the FinTech industry heats up in the U.S., there’s one particular country that’s setting the pace for the financial tech world: China and its...

READ MORE >
Why Major Tech Investments Will Cool In 2016
Why Major Tech Investments Will Cool In 2016
December 28, 2015  |  International

The Chinese technology sector was wary of supersonic growth not all that long ago, but as The Wall Street Journal reported late last week, “it’s been...

READ MORE >
Bridging The Gap Between Suppliers And Cards
Bridging The Gap Between Suppliers And Cards
December 28, 2015  |  B2B Payments

Citi is pushing into the APAC region with a new B2B program that helps get suppliers paid who traditionally don’t accept credit cards. Here’s how...

READ MORE >
For Unicorns, Valuations (Eventually) Trump Hope and Hype
For Unicorns, Valuations (Eventually) Trump Hope and Hype
December 23, 2015  |  In Depth

If 2015 was the year of the unicorn, 2016 may be the year the wings come off the horse. Here’s why private firms may stay...

READ MORE >
Mobile-Only Bank NUMBER26 Goes Contactless With MasterCard
Mobile-Only Bank NUMBER26 Goes Contactless With MasterCard
December 18, 2015  |  Alternative Finances

Mobile-only banking startup NUMBER26 announced Thursday (Dec. 17) the launch of a new addition to its contactless payment card offerings. NUMBER26 customers can now order...

READ MORE >
Should Banks Build, Buy Or Borrow Innovation?
Should Banks Build, Buy Or Borrow Innovation?
December 16, 2015  |  In Depth

Bricks and mortar KeyBank sees value in partnering up in order to shore up its flanks against FinTech disruption.

READ MORE >
Banking Without Borders’ Expands In Europe
Banking Without Borders’ Expands In Europe
December 04, 2015  |  Alternative Finances

NUMBER26, the Berlin-based mobile-only banking system, announced yesterday (Dec. 3) that it will bring its banking without borders concept to six more European countries. The...

READ MORE >