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.

Russian Banks Launch FinTech Lab Incubator
Russian Banks Launch FinTech Lab Incubator
May 30, 2017  |  International

Mastercard announced Monday (May 29) that Russian financial firms working within the collaborative FinTech acceleration program Fintech Lab has chosen 12 FinTech startups they plan to...

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Japan’s Mizuho Launching FinTech Venture
Japan’s Mizuho Launching FinTech Venture
May 26, 2017  |  Fintech Investments

Mizuho Financial Group, the Japanese financial company, is gearing up to launch a venture in June to create new businesses with FinTech. Get the Full...

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Online Insurer Fabric Launches In New York
Online Insurer Fabric Launches In New York
May 24, 2017  |  Startups

Fabric, the life insurance company, announced Tuesday (May 23) that it has launched its service in New York. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Plum Banks Future On Facebook Messenger
Plum Banks Future On Facebook Messenger
May 23, 2017  |  Facebook

Plum, a London-based FinTech startup using AI-driven or “smart” chatbots to help people manage their finances, is betting that Facebook Messenger will become the go-to...

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Equiniti Expands UK Footprint
Equiniti Expands UK Footprint
May 22, 2017  |  Fintech Investments

Equiniti Group PLC, a FTSE-listed FinTech and regulatory services business, announced the opening of its latest regional technology hub — Ada House. Get the Full...

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Tech Center: New Orleans’ Burgeoning Tech Sector
Tech Center: New Orleans’ Burgeoning Tech Sector
May 18, 2017  |  Tech Center

Laissez les bons temps rouler, indeed! Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Treasury Finds Itself At Home In FinTech
Treasury Finds Itself At Home In FinTech
May 18, 2017  |  B2B Payments

The rise in B2B FinTech has complicated the picture of treasury management, forcing it to rethink its position in the enterprise. The more payment, cash...

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Alt Lending Startup Neighborly Raises $25M To Tackle Public Finance
Alt Lending Startup Neighborly Raises $25M To Tackle Public Finance
May 17, 2017  |  Investments

Neighborly, a startup that runs a marketplace that connects cities and investors to bankroll civic projects like parks, bridges and schools, raised $25 million in venture funding....

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Wannacry? Why It’s Time To Come Down On Bitcoin
Wannacry? Why It’s Time To Come Down On Bitcoin
May 15, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

The massive “Wannacry” wave of crypto-ransomware cyberattacks now reported to have hit more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries shouldn’t be just another “look at...

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