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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.

Chime: No Comment on Report That Morgan Stanley Will Lead IPO
Chime: No Comment on Report That Morgan Stanley Will Lead IPO
September 26, 2024  |  IPO

Chime Financial reportedly selected Morgan Stanley to lead its initial public offering (IPO). The FinTech company aims to go public in 2025, Bloomberg reported Thursday...

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Yellen: 2023 Bank Runs Highlight Need for ‘Thoughtful Regulation’
Yellen: 2023 Bank Runs Highlight Need for ‘Thoughtful Regulation’
September 26, 2024  |  Regulation

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday (Sept. 26) that it takes continuous work to build and maintain a resilient financial system. In remarks prepared for...

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Galileo Targets Underbanked Consumers With Secured Credit Options
Galileo Targets Underbanked Consumers With Secured Credit Options
September 25, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Galileo Financial Technologies introduced a credit offering aimed at underbanked/underserved consumers. Secured Credit with Dynamic Funding is designed to simplify the secured credit process, making...

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CFPB’s Chopra: Consumers Need More Disclosure on Nonbank Risks
CFPB’s Chopra: Consumers Need More Disclosure on Nonbank Risks
September 25, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (FDIC) recent proposal on recordkeeping for bank deposits received from third-party, nonbank companies is a step in the right direction....

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36% of Gen Z Pick FinTechs Over Banks for Online Payments
36% of Gen Z Pick FinTechs Over Banks for Online Payments
September 25, 2024  |  Banking

As digital solutions become more widely adopted, traditional financial institutions (FIs) face an escalating challenge from agile FinTech competitors. Younger consumers gravitate toward personalized financial...

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PayMate Expands Into Indonesia With $400 Million DigiAsia Deal
PayMate Expands Into Indonesia With $400 Million DigiAsia Deal
September 24, 2024  |  Acquisitions

B2B payments firm PayMate says it plans to acquire Indonesian FinTech-as-a-Service (FaaS) company DigiAsia. The $400 million transaction, announced Tuesday (Sept. 24), will mark Mumbai-based PayMate’s launch in Indonesia, with...

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Nuvei Adds Split Payments to Its Platforms Offering
Nuvei Adds Split Payments to Its Platforms Offering
September 24, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Nuvei has unveiled several new features and enhancements for its Nuvei for Platforms product. “Nuvei for Platforms is designed to accelerate growth and drive revenue for...

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Cross River and Forward Team on Embedded Payments for SaaS Firms
Cross River and Forward Team on Embedded Payments for SaaS Firms
September 24, 2024  |  Partnerships

Cross River Bank has formed a partnership with embedded payments company Forward. The collaboration is designed to use embedded payments to address payment challenges the companies say are...

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Bahrain’s AI Push in Middle East Could Serve as Model for Region, Experts Say
Bahrain’s AI Push in Middle East Could Serve as Model for Region, Experts Say
September 23, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Bahrain, an archipelago nation of 1.5 million people, is emerging as an unlikely leader in the artificial intelligence race in the Middle East. Bahrain’s push...

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