CB Insights

APRIL 21, 2017

Despite several recent and large deals to companies such as Instacart, Olacabs, and Airbnb, the on-demand category has continued to face strong headwinds in Q1’17 after a sluggish end to 2016. For the second quarter in a row, both deal … Continued.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

This week, TechWire reported on this trend, noting that the rise in on-demand services ushered in a new wave of investment for consumer-facing startups. But a funny thing happened along the way: Many on-demand companies realized that the big bucks lie not in serving consumers but in catering to businesses,” the publication wrote. “But

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2016

PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of…” eBook. Payments 2016: The Year Of Clarity For The Payments Sector. New payment experiences will continue to emerge and vary from merchant and issuer.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 18, 2017

In a reversal from the slowing investment trend witnessed over the last several quarters, on-demand companies saw a resurgence in both deals and dollar funding last quarter. Specifically, after only 67 and 69 deals in Q4’16 and Q1’17, respectively, on-demand companies rocketed up to 87 deals in Q2’17.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 14, 2024

We have already seen successful use cases on our Whale platform in areas such as instant tax refund services and SME cross-border payments, and we will continue working together with industry partners and leveraging blockchain technology to enable more open and inclusive cross-border payments.”

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Access to capital is a significant challenge for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), despite high demand. In 2016, the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) issued regulations for mobile financial services (MFS), creating a safe regulatory framework. The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on Myanmar’s economy.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2016

PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of…” eBook. Payments 2016: The Year Of The Emergence Of The Global Citizen. 2016 saw more people transacting across borders in larger sums than ever before.

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PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2016

According to AppRiver’s second quarter Global Security Report , between April 1, 2016 and June 30, 2016 the security firm recorded 4.2 Malware activity continued to expand in the second quarter.”. billion malicious emails and 3.35 billion spam emails. Take banking Trojans for one example.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2016

PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of…” eBook. Here is the response from Sarah Clark, general manager, identity, Mitek … Payments 2016: The Year Mobile, Biometrics And Trust Converged.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2016

PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of …” eBook. Payments 2016: The Year of Payment Innovation Via Predictive Analytics. This was the year for payment innovation through predictive analytics.

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FICO

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

In my fraud predictions for 2016 , I said that the meaning of “analytics” will continue to blur and get more confusing. Increased demand for analytics has given rise to a plethora of companies suddenly claiming they understand and can “do” them. We will see some bad analytics in 2016, no question about it. Here’s why.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2016

There are just five more days until we can leave 2016 behind for good. As 2016 becomes history, we should take special care not to forget it — lest we have to hear about being doomed to repeat it (there’s always that one person). If there’s one thing that’s for certain, 2016 showed us that the gig economy is here to stay.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The uptake of smartphones and the internet has consequently led to a greater demand for payment solutions. To meet this demand, the government launched its Digital Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy in 2020. The desire for more digital payment methods continued to grow in Uzbekistan. digital currencies like cryptocurrencies.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2016

” Innovation Project 2016 — where hundreds of leaders across the payments, commerce, tech and security ecosystems joined together under one roof with one mission: navigating the balance between the leading and the bleeding edge. We need to pull back from payments to talk and think about the benefit being delivered,” he continued.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 6, 2024

Much of the success of Thailand’s ecosystem can be attributed to government-led initiatives and market demand. Although not quite as big as other neighbouring countries such as Singapore, Thailand’s fintech sector continues to grow. The post Examining Thailand’s Fintech Landscape appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

But to fully realize the sector’s potential, stakeholders must focus on nurturing a robust ecosystem by enhancing capital access, attracting and retaining top talent and fostering a strong demand for payment solutions, a new report by Emerging Payments Association Asia (EPAA) says.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The resale online shopping company, which was started in 2016, usually works in the resale of merchandise such as footwear on its live marketplace. billion of consolidation arrangements announced in the last four months, as a pandemic-related mergers & acquisitions (M&A) pause concludes and coronavirus changes consumer demand.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The rise in digital-first, digital-only providers has introduced competition and fundamentally transformed customer expectations.The demand for seamless, secure, and personalised financial experiences is fierce. Orchestrate customer journeys The digital age demands customer journeys that are secure, seamless and intuitive.

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PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2016

As the online economy booms, many are rushing to make predictions about continued growth, The Economic Times reports. According to recent data from the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India, the country’s eCommerce economy will reach $38 billion in annual sales by the end of 2016. out of 100) and Vietnam (48.3).

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PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2016

And to make sure that everyone starts off 2016, Part II on the same footing, we thought we would bring you a few of the top trending stories, as well as hot data/research topics, that will give you a head start on that all-important planning for 2016 and beyond. Store Front Business Index: Main Street USA, A-OK? Are SMBs Ready For EMV?

Online and Mobile Banking 41

Online and Mobile Banking Demand Deposit Account (DDA) EMV Cross-Border 41

The Fintech Times

MAY 1, 2024

The current economic landscape across the UK continues to increase pressures on consumer pockets. According to the FCA, since 2016 H2, current accounts have remained the most complained about product. Continuing this trend, current accounts complaints rose by one per cent from 509,923 in 2023 H1 to 515,336 in 2023 H2.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2020

Retail demand has risen sharply for items like home cleaning supplies and groceries, while dropping off in other product categories, leaving companies to adjust to these shifting purchasing patterns. Supermarket companies are also working out new arrangements with their suppliers to be able to sate soaring customer demand.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 26, 2017

Transportation network companies (TNCs) enabling on-demand access to ride-hailing and ride-sharing services, though a well-known concept by … Continued. Want to receive a weekly deep dive into all things auto, transportation, & logistics? Click here to subscribe to our auto tech newsletter.

On-Demand 30

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

Lore joined Walmart after selling his startup Jet.com to the retail giant for $3 billion in 2016. 31 but will continue to serve as an advisor to Walmart through September to fulfill his 5-year contract, according to the K1 filing with the SEC. segment has been operating and continues to operate as an omnichannel business,” per filing.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Paywatch (Malaysia) Paywatch platform and illustration, Source: Paywatch Founded in 2020, Paywatch is a fintech company offering a debt-free earned wage access (EWA) solution, commonly known as on-demand pay. This solution allows workers to access a portion of their earned salary in real time, before the end of their payroll cycle.

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FinTech Cross-Border Payment APIs and Integration Credit Cards 109

Fintech News

APRIL 17, 2024

But with a growing user base comes increasing competition, and a digital investment platform that offers differentiated products but still solves client investment headaches is likely to be in demand. To help guide decision-making, here are 10 robo advisors presently operating, and what differentiates them in the Singapore market. #1

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

From a strictly retail perspective, however, the digital shift produced three major trends, presented here with quotes from executives that appeared on our pages: direct-to-consumer sales, the continued decline of malls and department stores and the accelerated growth of Amazon, Target and Walmart. The numbers speak for themselves.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

was raised in 2016 from £20 to £30, the overall volume of contactless payments tripled. While, for many industry spectators, the growth in volume of contactless payments equated to a correlating drop in cash use, the actual numbers reveal that despite a growth in competition from alternate payment forms, cash is continuing to hold its ground.

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Contactless Payments Alternative Payment Methods Online and Mobile Banking ATM 66

CoinRemitter

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

in 2016 and 2020 respectively. Because of reduced block rewards, miners are motivated to continue validating the ongoing crypto payments on the blockchain network and securing it for the sake of profitability. Introduction Bitcoin halving is an event, which plays an important role in shaping the Bitcoin network.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Fintech funding in Southeast Asia, Source: Fintech – SEA Annual Funding Report, Tracxn, Quarter 4, 2023, Jan 2024 Other nations including Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand also witnessed some noteworthy fintech VC rounds in 2023, paving the way for continued momentum in 2024 onwards. Soft Space – US$31.5

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FinTech Online and Mobile Banking Non-Bank On-Demand 98

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Small and medium-sized businesses can be fickle when it comes to adopting new technologies, for instance, or SMEs can feel hesitant to adopt emerging solutions, like on-demand services. The quarter-over-quarter increase is an all-time high for 2016 and follows a dip in confidence last quarter following the U.K. Brexit vote.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

ECommerce, which saw sales grow 15 percent over the previous year in the first quarter of 2016, is propelling a supply chain overhaul for retailers and wholesalers seeking to keep up with the demand for rapid delivery,” said Dwight Hotchkiss, a Colliers executive. Rents are accordingly up, with demand spurring a 13.1

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Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 3, 2024

trillion 2016 $3.1 trillion 2016 $3.1 With the increasing preference for cashless transactions , businesses are investing in advanced payment solutions to meet customer demands. The rise of e-commerce has further boosted credit card usage, with online retail sales surpassing $1.2 trillion in 2023. trillion 2014 $2.7

Credit Cards 84

Credit Cards Contactless Payments Payments Point-of-Sale (POS) 84

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

noted that a lack of demand on the secondary market for small business loan products means it will likely continue to take longer for sales to finalize. “At Funding Circle, we are committed to the best customer experience, which includes creating flexibility for our borrowers,” said Funding Circle U.S. Funding Circle U.K.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The trading debut of Booktopia , which has been in business for 16 years, follows failed attempts to go public in 2019 and 2016 and points to changing consumer taste and evolving lifestyles that have emerged as a result of the global pandemic. “We Booktopia currently has about a 6 percent share of Australian book sales, a $2.5

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On-Demand Audit Continuity Process 60

PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2018

While shipment volumes in China and the United States “continue to normalize,” contactless payment cards are more than 70 percent of shipments in “a growing number of territories,” the association said in an announcement. In addition, demand in South Asia “continued to surge ahead.”

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Fintech funding in Southeast Asia, Source: Fintech – SEA Annual Funding Report, Tracxn, Quarter 4, 2023, Jan 2024 Other nations including Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand also witnessed some noteworthy fintech VC rounds in 2023, paving the way for continued momentum in 2024 onwards. Soft Space – US$31.5

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FinTech Online and Mobile Banking Non-Bank On-Demand 81