March 11, 2024
Via: The Fintech TimesMastercard and Nexi are joining forces to build an integrated digital payment ecosystem by advancing Mastercard Open Banking-powered solutions that offer secure, seamless payment experiences with more choices for consumers when shopping online. Bart Willaert, EVP of international open banking […]
February 26, 2024
Via: FinTech FuturesThe deal, which is due to be completed by the end of Q2 2024 for an undisclosed sum, marks Dunes’ first public move since its exit from stealth mode, as the firm readies to unveil its new platform combining cryptocurrency […]
February 21, 2024
Via: FinTech FuturesSpearheading the way is ThinkTrader, ThinkMarkets’ proprietary platform, embodying the seamless fusion of finance and tech to unlock new dimensions of trading efficiency and intelligence. As we delve deeper into the evolution of fintech, we unveil how ThinkMarkets not only […]
February 15, 2024
Via: Fintech NewsPayPal, a dominant force in online payments, has been a pioneer in digital transactions since its inception in 1998. With its innovative platform, PayPal facilitates online shopping, peer-to-peer transfers, and international transactions with ease and security. However, as the financial […]
February 9, 2024
Via: FinTech FuturesHowever, it was pointed out to me that I took something for granted, and in hindsight, it was a great observation. In today’s world, where we are used to online shopping and mobile payments, many are not only carrying less […]
February 2, 2024
Via: CointelegraphThere are several reasons to be optimistic about the approval of spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the near future. First, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has already shown a more favorable attitude toward cryptocurrencies in general, as […]
February 1, 2024
Via: Fintech NewsIn 2024, the fusion of AI and financial technology is not just a wave of the future – it’s a rapidly evolving present. Artificial Intelligence, especially the latest generation (Gen AI), is revolutionizing the FinTech sector, reshaping how we interact […]
February 1, 2024
Via: FinTech FuturesThis month, Philip takes an in-depth look at payments. It’s no secret that payments is my favourite aspect of fintech. Judging the PayTech Awards is one of the highlights of my year as I get an early glimpse at how […]
January 29, 2024
Via: Fintech NewsIn a world where tokenization becomes mainstream, with a wide variety of assets digitally represented on blockchains, these tokenized assets will replace money for everyday payments. That’s the intriguing argument recently made onForbes by David Birch, a veteran British expert […]
January 26, 2024
Via: FinTech FuturesThe partnership will see KIB implement the latest version of Azentio’s Islamic core banking platform iMAL, which the vendor says will enable the Erbil-headquartered bank to “launch new and innovative Sharia-compliant products at an accelerated pace” across finance, investments, deposits, […]
January 23, 2024
Via: The Fintech TimesThis partnership combines PayTabs payment orchestration infrastructure with Fintech Galaxy and its open banking capabilities to deliver solutions for SME’s and enterprises. These include streamlined account verification, swift payouts, and pioneering point-of-sale lending. Teaming up with PayTabs, the primary focus […]
January 23, 2024
Via: FinTech FuturesThe Gouda-headquartered payments provider says it will apply the funding to further the uptake of its BNPL solution among web-based sellers in the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium, as well as lay the groundwork for its eventual entry into the neighbouring […]
Banking Tech, Digital Lending and Credit
January 23, 2024
Via: FinTech FuturesThe expansion builds on an earlier $250 million ABS facility secured by the fintech in April 2022 through a deal that was led by Goldman Sachs as senior facility provider, and which also saw Integrated Alternative Credit Fund and Cypress […]
January 19, 2024
Via: The Fintech TimesThe importance of remittances and cross-border payments cannot be understated in Africa. According to the World Bank, remittance flows to sub-Saharan Africa are expected to have increased by about 1.9 per cent in 2023 to $54billion. Onafriq selected Alviere for […]
Banking Tech, Digital Lending and Credit
January 18, 2024
Via: Payments DiveDiscover said in November it was exploring a sale of its student loan portfolio and transferring servicing of that portfolio to a third-party servicer. The company, facing multiple compliance-related issues recently, has run into regulatory scrutiny over its student loan […]
January 18, 2024
Via: ThePaypersThe European Union has reached a provisional deal to improve how national authorities collaborate to combat money laundering. It’s worth noting that the new deal aims to combat money laundering in the cryptocurrency and luxury sectors. Following negotiations that concluded […]
January 17, 2024
Via: The Fintech Times“Today, AI is being utilised by both criminals – who are using it as new ways to defraud customers – and institutions, who are using it to stay ahead of fraudsters and defend their customers,” said Vatsa Narasimha, CEO of […]
January 16, 2024
Via: ThePaypersCloud-based retail solutions provider Tulip has announced the launch of Tulip Pay to support in-person retail transactions. Tulip Pay is a self-contained payment system powered by Stripe, a business financial infrastructure platform designed to be simple and quick to deploy, […]
January 16, 2024
Via: The Fintech Times“It’s telling that a significant proportion of fraudsters think retailers themselves enable the practice. “Retailers must strike a delicate balance between facilitating sales and minimising fraud risks, but it’s clear from our findings that many don’t get it right. One […]
January 11, 2024
Via: The Fintech TimesTraditional payment methods such as cash are declining in popularity among all age groups. emerchantpay’s Global Payments Outlook revealed Europeans are showing a growing interest in other payment methods. Several European countries are making promising strides towards digital payment adoption. […]