Remove Advisors Remove FinTech Remove Non-Bank
article thumbnail

Fintech Poised for Greater Innovation and Consolidation in 2024

Fintech News

2024 is expected to be a year of innovation for the fintech industry, marked by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cross-border and real-time payments, cryptocurrency and blockchain, and bundled software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings. In 2022, funding to climate fintech companies reached a new high, totaling US$2.9

article thumbnail

7 Fast-Growing Fintech Startups in Thailand

Fintech News

Fintech startups in Thailand are poised for success with real-time transactions are being adopted at a faster than anywhere else in Southeast Asia, cashless payments have reached ubiquity and digital lending is emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional lenders for rural populations, a 2023 report by Wing Vasiksiri and Ravenry reveals.

FinTech 109
article thumbnail

American Fintech Council Supports CAFE Fintech Accelerator Programme

The Fintech Times

The American Fintech Council (AFC), the industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, is joining forces with the Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE), which has selected the first cohort of companies in its new fintech accelerator programme.

FinTech 64
article thumbnail

SFF 2024 Awards Highlights Fintech Innovation with Updated Categories, New AI Focus

Fintech News

The Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) has announced the finalists for its 2024 Fintech Excellence Awards, organised in partnership with the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) and supported by PwC Singapore. Integrated with bank accounts and digital wallets in Pakistan, Hakeem provides customers with easy disbursement options.

AI 99
article thumbnail

Qatar Boosts FinTech Focus

PYMNTS

In the continued drive for collaboration between the FI and FinTech, between governments and financial services providers, efforts this past week focused on the Middle East and support for new initiatives. Bank builds up its new U.S. Bank Developer Portal. Bank account information, as directed by the customer.”

FinTech 63
article thumbnail

Industry Reacts as OCC Reveals Concerns About Impact of Fintech-Bank Partnerships

The Fintech Times

The regulatory tides may be changing in the US, as the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) suggests banks should be doing more to manage risks related to partnering with fintech firms.

OCC 69
article thumbnail

This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 30/08

The Fintech Times

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Thursday 30 August 2024. ” Business bank Allica has acquired bridging lender Tuscan Capital from Quilam Capital, representing Allica’s first foray into the bridging finance market.

FinTech 59