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.

MercadoLibre Sees Growth in Commerce and Financial Services in Latin America
MercadoLibre Sees Growth in Commerce and Financial Services in Latin America
May 03, 2023  |  eCommerce

MercadoLibre says it’s taking advantage of growth opportunities in Latin America. The Latin American eCommerce giant saw its net revenues rise 58% year over year...

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Tarabut Gateway Raises $32 Million to Expand Saudi Open Banking
Tarabut Gateway Raises $32 Million to Expand Saudi Open Banking
May 03, 2023  |  Investments

Open banking platform Tarabut Gateway hopes to expand in Saudi Arabia after raising $32 million. The company announced the Series A funding round Wednesday (May...

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Why SocGen’s B2B Marketplaces Strategy Needed FinTech
Why SocGen’s B2B Marketplaces Strategy Needed FinTech
May 03, 2023  |  Banking

Online business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces are fast growing in popularity, helping to accelerate digital payment innovation in the business space. According to a research study by...

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New Digital Business Banking Models Blend Banking and Finance for Startups
New Digital Business Banking Models Blend Banking and Finance for Startups
May 02, 2023  |  SMBs

Nothing is more rewarding than being a small business owner — and nothing is more challenging. That’s because being your own boss brings with it...

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UK APP Fraud Rules Will Keep Faster Payments Safer Long Term, Experts Say
UK APP Fraud Rules Will Keep Faster Payments Safer Long Term, Experts Say
May 02, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K. has been experiencing a widespread payments fraud epidemic in recent years. And to stem the tide, U.K. regulators are preparing to mandate that...

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SoFi’s Membership Rosters Surge 46% Year on Year
SoFi’s Membership Rosters Surge 46% Year on Year
May 01, 2023  |  Earnings

SoFi’s latest quarterly results underscore a continued demand for personal loans — and a platform model that supports a continuum of spending, saving and direct...

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Report: JPMorgan and PNC Among Bidders for First Republic
Report: JPMorgan and PNC Among Bidders for First Republic
April 30, 2023  |  Banking

PNC and JPMorgan Chase were reportedly among the bidders vying to own First Republic Bank. U.S. regulators auctioned off the struggling bank Sunday (April 30), according to a report by Reuters....

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FDIC Sends Cease and Desist Order to Cross River Over Lending Practices
FDIC Sends Cease and Desist Order to Cross River Over Lending Practices
April 30, 2023  |  Digital Banking

Federal regulators have cited Crypto and FinTech-focused lender Cross River Bank. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) issued a cease-and-desist order against the New Jersey-based bank due to its...

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FinTechs See Opportunity to Teach Credit Marginalized Consumers Financial Literacy
FinTechs See Opportunity to Teach Credit Marginalized Consumers Financial Literacy
April 28, 2023  |  Financial Inclusion

Personalized assistance could help the credit marginalized from slipping further behind. Having good credit is a near necessity for U.S. consumers. Maintaining a good score...

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