Stax

AUGUST 20, 2024

And it’s all thanks to embedded finance and embedded fintech. Embedded finance isn’t entirely a new concept. Airline credit cards, payment plans for costly items, and car rental insurance are forms of embedded finance that have been around for a while. Everything is done under one platform.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 30, 2024

This April, The Fintech Times is focusing on all things embedded finance, the integration of financial services into non-financial products and services. As the space rapidly develops, we look to highlight the latest developments, initiatives and challenges embedded finance has to offer and overcome across the globe.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Amid the ongoing digital revolution and shifting customer preferences, embedded finance is reshaping the financial industry. Banking has transcended its traditional confines, forging innovative partnerships that prioritise convenience and accessibility. Customer loyalty is the bedrock of any business.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The European Central Bank (ECB) and Norges Bank signed an agreement for Norway to join the Eurosystem’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service. Norway is the first non-European Union country of the European Economic Area to join one of the Eurosystem’s TARGET Services.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 12, 2024

These trends include ecosystem banking, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and embedded finance, a new report by PwC India and ASSOCHAM says. Generative AI driving banking and fintech trends in India Generative is one of India’s biggest fintech trends highlighted in the report.

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The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s competitive market, embedded finance is no longer a passing trend; it’s a fundamental game changer. Corporate-embedded finance radically reshapes businesses, offering new revenue opportunities and redefining customer relationships. The case for B2B embedded finance in sales and end-customer distribution is compelling.

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Finovate

MAY 9, 2024

FIS unveiled its embedded finance platform, Atelio by FIS, this week. Atelio by FIS , launched this week , is one of the first banking-as-a-service offerings from a major core provider. FIS’ latest offering comes at a time when growth in embedded finance is expected to soar. Stephanie Ferris is CEO and President.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 9, 2024

This April, The Fintech Times is focusing on all things embedded finance, the integration of financial services into non-financial products and services. As the space rapidly develops, we look to highlight the latest developments, initiatives and challenges embedded finance has to offer and overcome across the globe.

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Financial Inclusion Underserved Non-Bank Embedded Finance 121

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Japan’s Mizuho Bank has announced an investment of up to INR 12 billion (US$ 144.43 million) for a 15% equity stake in credit card issuer Credit Saison’s Indian subsidiary, Kisetsu Saison Finance (India).

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Challenger processors outperforming incumbents According to the report, new card processing models, driven by technological innovation and the growing influence of non-bank entities like retailers and gig economy platforms, are gaining significant momentum. in 2021 to 4.0%

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform that enables embedded finance solutions for the world’s innovators, today announced it has signed a five-year deal with Varo Bank , N.A., Varo is the first bank to receive a de novo national bank charter as a consumer techbank in the U.S.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Lee Wai Fai This strategic move aims to maintain the bank’s cost-to-income ratio at 40% by 2026, according to Group Chief Financial Officer Lee Wai Fai. The bank anticipates non-interest income contributing 37% of overall income by 2026, driven by growth in wealth management, trade finance, and customer treasury services.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 16, 2024

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published today, for public consultation, its proposed recommendations to promote greater alignment in data frameworks related to cross-border payments and consistency in the regulation and supervision of bank and non-bank payment service providers.

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Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Consulting Regulations 98

The Fintech Times

MAY 26, 2024

A key part of open banking is regulated third-party providers (TPP). They act as intermediaries between the bank and the customer. Open banking’s growth has got to a point now that more TPPs are able to offer their services outside of their domestic markets. A similar trend is reported for payment services growth.

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Cross-Border Non-Bank Regulations Payments 129

Open Banking Excellence

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It has been almost six years since the Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) came into force and laid the foundations for Open Banking in the EU and UK. Together, these new rules will enable Europe to push forward into Open Finance – the next stage of Open Banking.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has made a substantial equity investment of up to US$23.8 million (THB 844 million) in Thai Credit Bank Public Company Limited to boost small business financing in the country with a particular focus on women-owned or led firms.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 23, 2024

UK consumers are leading the charge on digital financial services adoption amid rising demand for more innovation and convenience in payments and banking, according to a study from Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform powering some of today’s most innovative embedded finance solutions.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

New research from Economist Impact supported by Temenos has revealed that almost half of European banks are investing in fintech start-ups while 36 per cent are building their own greenfield digital bank or fintech company. It set out to understand emerging trends in the banking industry.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Sibstar , the UK’s leading debit card and app for people living with dementia, has today announced the appointment of GoHenry co-founder and CEO, Louise Hill, as a Non-Executive Director. The post Sibstar Appoints GoHenry Co-Founder and CEO Louise Hill as Non-Executive Director appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Debit Card Financial Literacy Non-Bank Financial Inclusion 98

Open Banking Excellence

MAY 23, 2024

Following this announcement, the Konsentus Q1 2024 TPP tracker has revealed an overall growth in the European third parties that are regulated to provide Open Banking services around their domestic market, as well as an overall increase in TPPs authorised to initiate payments and transactions on an account holder’s behalf.

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Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Non-Bank Regulations 130

Fintech News

MAY 20, 2024

Additionally, the event will provide a forward-looking perspective on the future of BNPL and its potential to reshape consumer finance and the wider payments industry. The event will explore cybersecurity careers within the banking, finance, and fintech sectors, particularly in response to the increasing frequency of cyber attacks.

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Fintech News

MAY 13, 2024

Embedded insurance refers to the integration of insurance products into non-insurance platforms or experiences, such as e-commerce, travel or healthcare. These figures suggest that embedded finance is set to account for A$35.3 billion in GWP in 2024. Convenience was named as the primary driver for their interest, stated by 55%.

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Embedded Finance Non-Bank Consulting Finance 106

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Global Finance & Technology Network ( GFTN ) announced its Board of Directors and International Advisory Board today. Established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to promote innovation in finance, GFTN has assembled a team of prominent figures from public and private sectors worldwide.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Key to achieving this goal is data integration, yet in markets where open banking frameworks aren't as advanced as jurisdictions like the U.K., In Brazil, open banking regulations are in the works, but payments innovation is advancing so quickly that many in the ecosystem cannot afford to wait for the government to catch up.

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Payment APIs and Integration Non-Bank Debit Card Push-to-Card 126

Finovate

DECEMBER 4, 2023

” Here is how the AI responded: Predicting the exact trends for 2024 is speculative, but here are potential emerging trends in fintech: Embedded Finance : Further integration of financial services into non-financial platforms like e-commerce, SaaS, and marketplaces. Embedded finance ChatGPT was spot on.

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Finextra

AUGUST 15, 2024

Leading fintech company AND Global’s subsidiary, AND Solutions, has today announced a new partnership with Esquire Financing Inc., a Philippines-based non-bank financial institution that specializes in providing business loans to SMEs.

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Finance Non-Bank Process AI 59

Fintech News

MAY 23, 2024

Confronted by shifting factors such as tech advancements, generative AI, high interest rates, increased institutional oversight, and evolving customer expectations — the best banks must adapt their business and operating models in 2024, including in Asia. CHINA #1 China Merchants Bank China Merchants Bank Co.,

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Online and Mobile Banking Treasury Non-Bank Finance 132

Fintech News

MAY 7, 2024

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, discussed the potential expansion of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) anti-money laundering platform, COSMIC, to non-banking sectors in a recent response to a parliamentary question.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In 2021, e-money accounts surpassed bank accounts as the most commonly held financial accounts in the country. By contrast, the growth of traditional bank accounts was more modest, rising from 12% to 23% during the same period. Convenience (56%) and speed (46%) are the main drivers of interest.

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Financial Inclusion Embedded Finance Payments Push-to-Card 142

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Merchant Information, a solution within Tink’s Consumer Engagement offering, means banking app transactions are shown with a clear brand name, logo, location, and merchant contact details – reducing the need for consumers to contact their bank to enquire about transactions they don’t recognise.

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Transactions Consumer Non-Bank Fraud Prevention 98

Finezza

AUGUST 25, 2024

The traditional banking setup has seen a complete overhaul with increasing technological advancements. All this has been made possible by embedded finance, which allows the integration of financial services into non-financial services. It may seem like a new world, from loans in 59 minutes to digital wallets.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 21, 2024

Non-fungible tokens ( NFTs ) took the world by storm in 2020 and 2021, as seemingly everyone discussed the relatively new concept, and some spent significant amounts to become sole owners of NFT art. . It has manoeuvred into a ‘token’ and tokenisation along with spot BTC ETF are now over the line into banking institutions.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The CaaS model will provide banks, non-financial institutions, universities and fintechs with a comprehensive suite of digital payments services. Meanwhile, consumers will enjoy easy access to tailored digital financial products, such as youth and family banking.

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Visa Non-Bank Payments Financial Inclusion 105

The Fintech Times

MARCH 28, 2024

Paymob, a provider of financial services in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENAP), has teamed up with MID Takseet, a consumer finance company, to enhance access to consumer finance solutions in Egypt. MID Takseet offers advanced non-banking financial solutions, fostering growth for businesses and customers.

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Finance Point-of-Sale (POS) Consumer Online and Mobile Banking 64

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The rise of non-card payment methods — such as digital wallets, bank transfers, and QR-based payments — underscores the need for businesses to adopt flexible, low-cost solutions to stay competitive. As non-card payment methods gain rapid traction, over 50% of digital commerce volumes in APAC now come from non-card methods.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 17, 2024

Mastercard and Thought Machine , a cloud-native banking technology company, are advancing their partnership to deliver high-quality payments and core banking (critical back-end technology for product and account management and the customer ledger) capabilities to financial institutions looking to modernise their technology stack.

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Visa Non-Bank Debit Card Payments 105

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks has already invested in Qist Bazaar, leading the seed round. ” Strategic Backing from Industry Leaders Qist Bazaar has benefitted from an early equity partnership with Bank Alfalah, which led their seed round. billion in assets under management (AUM).

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