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.

Microlending Platform Mambu Scores Funds For Expansion
Microlending Platform Mambu Scores Funds For Expansion
January 12, 2016  |  Fintech Investments

Germany-based software as a service (SaaS) banking platform provider Mambu has its eye on global expansion with the news of its latest funding round. The...

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‘Frenemies’ May Become A FinTech/Big Bank Trend
‘Frenemies’ May Become A FinTech/Big Bank Trend
January 11, 2016  |  Mobile Commerce

In FinTech, as in politics, circumstances can make for some strange bedfellows. Consider the evolving relationship between big banks and FinTech firms. Not long ago...

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For FinTech Startup Survival, Devil’s In The Details
For FinTech Startup Survival, Devil’s In The Details
January 06, 2016  |  News

If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, in FinTech, the road to the startup graveyard is paved with innovation without engagement –...

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Unicorns’ Bumpy 2016 Road
Unicorns’ Bumpy 2016 Road
January 06, 2016  |  News

The FinTech industry had a good run in 2015, but as ever, the rearview mirror is nice for sentiment, while the key question remains what...

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Speeding SMB Loans Through The Cloud
Speeding SMB Loans Through The Cloud
January 04, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Technology can do much to streamline backend processes at banks large and small. Here’s how nCino CEO Pierre Naudé sees the cloud bridging the gaps...

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Japanese Banks Eye Post-Regulation FinTech Future
Japanese Banks Eye Post-Regulation FinTech Future
December 31, 2015  |  International

One of the biggest banks in Japan, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, wants to boost the level of investments in financial technology firms once it is...

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