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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.

Brexit Stirs Doubts Among Hi-Tech Financial Firms
Brexit Stirs Doubts Among Hi-Tech Financial Firms
February 27, 2017  |  Brexit

Has the Bre-xodus begun? The movement of FinTech firms away from what has traditionally been the FinTech capital, which would be London, has indeed started...

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Voice-Activated Tracker: Let’s Talk About Banks
Voice-Activated Tracker: Let’s Talk About Banks
February 24, 2017  |  Voice Activation

This week’s voice-activated tracker is all about the banks, baby. In recent weeks, a number of financial institutions and FinTech providers have begun testing, introducing...

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UK Auto Financing Startup Grows 1000%
UK Auto Financing Startup Grows 1000%
February 24, 2017  |  Fintech Investments

One of the more onerous tasks in adult life is servicing your car. Motoring costs, such as replacement tires or timing belts can create sudden, unexpected...

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Hiatus App Tracks Subscriptions, Scores $1.2M Seed
Hiatus App Tracks Subscriptions, Scores $1.2M Seed
February 24, 2017  |  Investments

The subscription model has taken off across commerce categories in recent years. It’s a versatile business model being used by merchants across segments to both...

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D3 Banking Says Hello To Alexa
D3 Banking Says Hello To Alexa
February 23, 2017  |  Banking

FinTech startup and digital banking solutions provider D3 Banking recently unveiled an intelligent voice banking interface using Amazon’s Alexa. The new voice interface will enable...

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The Brits And Canadians Loosen FinTech Regulations
The Brits And Canadians Loosen FinTech Regulations
February 23, 2017  |  Fintech Investments

Startups in the financial technology space have typically had a long and arduous process for getting their businesses off the ground, due to restrictive finance...

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Alt-Lender Prospa Lands Australia’s Largest FinTech Funding
Alt-Lender Prospa Lands Australia’s Largest FinTech Funding
February 23, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Alternative lender Prospa has raised new venture capital that comes with a prestigious label for the company. Reports Wednesday (Feb. 22) said Prospa secured A$25...

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Blockchain’s Future Depends On FinTech-Bank Communication
Blockchain’s Future Depends On FinTech-Bank Communication
February 23, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Banks and FinTechs are going in on blockchain technology, as two separate reports released earlier this month conclude. Analysis from Corporate Insight and Infosys Finacle say...

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Brazilian FinTech Creditas Raises $19M In VC
Brazilian FinTech Creditas Raises $19M In VC
February 22, 2017  |  Fintech Investments

Creditas Soluções Financeiras, a Brazilian FinTech firm focused on low-interest secured consumer loans, has obtained $19 million in funding that will allow it to provide...

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