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 Launches FinTech Fund Backed by Mastercard and Barclays
UK Launches FinTech Fund Backed by Mastercard and Barclays
August 16, 2023  |  Startups

The United Kingdom has taken a significant step to bolster its position as a global FinTech investment hub by launching a £1 billion investment fund,...

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Tencent Announces Plans for AI-Powered Services
Tencent Announces Plans for AI-Powered Services
August 16, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Tencent, one of China’s leading internet companies, has announced its intention to release a proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) model later this year. The company believes...

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Credit Sesame Launches Credit-Building Debit Card
Credit Sesame Launches Credit-Building Debit Card
August 16, 2023  |  Personal Finance

Credit Sesame has unveiled a new product that aims to help individuals build and enhance their credit scores through their everyday debit purchases. The new...

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SVB Financial Pushes To Escrow $2B in Seized FDIC Funds
SVB Financial Pushes To Escrow $2B in Seized FDIC Funds
August 15, 2023  |  Legal

Embattled lender SVB Financial, which is embroiled in a dispute with the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC), says it is losing $8.5 million a...

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MTN Group CEO: Open to Selling Up to 30% of FinTech Business
MTN Group CEO: Open to Selling Up to 30% of FinTech Business
August 15, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

African telecommunications company MTN Group Ltd. is seeking to include up to three more strategic investors in its telecom unit, said MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita....

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Matera Acquires Cinnecta to Combine AI and Instant Payments
Matera Acquires Cinnecta to Combine AI and Instant Payments
August 15, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Brazilian payments FinTech Matera has acquired artificial intelligence (AI)-powered customer retention firm Cinnecta. “By aligning forces, Matera and Cinnecta will enable clients to enhance their...

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Mastercard Investment Values MTN’s FinTech Group at $5.2 Billion
Mastercard Investment Values MTN’s FinTech Group at $5.2 Billion
August 14, 2023  |  Investments

South African telecom MTN now counts Mastercard among its investors. The company announced Monday (Aug. 14) that the payments giant had agreed to a minority investment in its FinTech group, valuing...

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One-Third of Credit Union Members Would Leave for Better Credit Products
One-Third of Credit Union Members Would Leave for Better Credit Products
August 14, 2023  |  Credit Unions

Consumers in the United States rely less on their primary financial institution (FI) for major credit products than they used to. Many are shopping around...

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Starling Bank to Expand into Asia-Pacific
Starling Bank to Expand into Asia-Pacific
August 11, 2023  |  Digital Banking

Starling Bank plans to make its first expansion outside of Europe, moving into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The British neobank has been in talks with an...

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