Fintech News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Who are the top funded fintech startups in Indonesia as of early 2024? In 2022, the country was home to 993 active fintech companies, representing about 25% of all fintech ventures operating across the ASEAN region, data from a 2022 report by the United Overseas Bank (UOB), PwC Singapore and the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) reveal.

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Payment Savvy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This junction of finance and technology is often called “fintech.” ” But what is fintech? The following post will define fintech, discuss the types of companies involved, and comment on how this new industry fundamentally changes the face of banking, investment, and doing business.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 9, 2024

NOW Money , one of the leading inclusive digital payroll and banking platform for migrant workers, today announced its new strategic partnership with Mastercard , a global technology company in the payments industry. Customers can handle payments, transfers, and other financial operations directly from their mobile phones.

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Fintech News

MARCH 6, 2024

In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day on 8 March, the Fintech News Network is unveiling its selection of ten of the most influential female fintech leaders in Asia Pacific (APAC). These trailblazers are elevating the industry, demonstrating resilience and leadership in the ever-evolving fintech landscape.

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Neopay

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

New research from Economist Impact supported by Temenos finds that European banks are fighting back against competition from platform players, neobanks and payment providers. European banks are also migrating core banking systems to public cloud and SaaS in greater numbers than their counterparts in other regions.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Virtual bank Radius Bank — which services small businesses (SMBs), micro-firms and consumers — is rolling out a revamped digital banking platform and a mobile banking app, the company said on Monday (Dec. The platforms have added new digital solutions for financial budgeting and tracking as well.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Across Southeast Asia, Indonesia is rapidly emerging as a prominent fintech hub, a burgeoning industry that’s been growing on the back of economic growth, increased technology adoption and government support for fintech development. Indonesia’s billion-dollar fintech startups are worth a cumulative value of US$5.13

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The Fintech Times

JULY 24, 2024

Now encapsulating a focus on societal impact and the environment, the term ‘fintech for good’ has evolved from its initial meaning of charity. This July, we are on the hunt to find out how the fintech industry is doing ‘good’ for local communities and the world, revealing current and future plans to make change.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 16, 2024

Cooperative Bank of Oromia and Mastercard have unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with the launch of the Coopbank Prepaid Mastercard and the introduction of the Community Pass technology in Ethiopia. Transactions will be effortless through a dedicated mobile application, providing efficient card management capabilities.

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Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Cash Usage Decline : The World Bank reported that cash usage in advanced economies declined by nearly 50% during the pandemic, with consumers opting for digital and contactless payment methods instead. Consumers quickly embraced mobile wallets and tap-to-pay cards, driven by the desire to minimize physical contact during transactions.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Asia Pacific point-of-sale payment methods – Select markets, Source: Beyond Payments: Digitalization Trends in the Cross-Border Checkout Revolution, Deloitte, Jul 2024 Payment interoperability The growth of digital payment innovations in APAC has emphasized the need for connectivity and interoperability in both online and offline transactions.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 9, 2024

This revolutionary service provides over 5 million Lebanese citizens with the ability to manage their payments securely and transparently for local and international purchases without needing a bank account. Through Wink Pay, we can simplify and digitize customer onboarding, as well as facilitate online payments.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 5, 2021

In the past few years, the burgeoning popularity of digital banks has only underscored the severity of these problems, with upstarts like Chime and SoFi offering cheaper, faster, and more convenient banking experiences. . get the state of challenger banks report. First name. First name. Company Name. Phone number. Source: PwC.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2020

Grab , Razer , AirAsia , Axiata and CIMB join other companies that are considering applying for digital banking licenses in Malaysia, sources told Reuters on Wednesday (Jan. Some are in discussions with consultants for guidance as they ponder a move into digital banking, according to the sources, who are familiar with the matter.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Payments are arguably the face of fintech. Jeremy Baber, CEO of Lanistar “Established markets are dominated by traditional banking meaning the opportunities for newer fintechs to deliver significant change are much more restricted. There simply isn’t as much room to upset traditional players and carve a path.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2020

In late June, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) sent a ripple through the global financial services ecosystem with the announcement of its intention to issue five digital bank licenses to eligible applicants. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. and United Overseas Bank Ltd. billion ($1.1 Grab + Singtel .

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

As businesses and consumers become more comfortable using credit cards online, the proportion of US commerce that takes place online has steadily increased over the last 20 years. Specifically, the Collisons aimed to more seamlessly connect online businesses and payment processors, allowing more businesses to accept online payments.

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Center for Payments

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Technology can help more people use financial services and it’s important to understand how changes in the financial technology (fintech) industry are affecting these efforts. With the rise of mobile banking, digital wallets, and online lending platforms, individuals now have access to financial services at their fingertips.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Digital and mobile payments have become the predominant payment methods, leading many to believe that cash is on the verge of extinction. The integration of digital payment options, such as mobile, contactless and online payments, has become a cornerstone of modern commerce.

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Faster Payments Council

MARCH 15, 2023

Some banks may not be able to connect to both. The panel will explore some of these initiatives including the New York Fed's CBDC pilot program with major banks, the recently concluded Boston Fed's Project Hamilton and other global CBDC projects. 100B/yr US alone – sticky, underserved, corporate/gov't load (no consumer).

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Traditional banking products, including checking, credit, and savings accounts, are under threat from a new crop of digital-first startups. Many of these startups are launching products without a bank charter and targeting a very specific customer base. DOWNLOAD THE 61-PAGE consumer banking REPORT. savings accounts.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2018

Solopreneur, independent contractor, freelancer, gig worker – regardless of the name, micro-business owners can largely agree that, when it comes to traditional banking, they’re often left out in the cold. They make the engine run,” said Mike Butler, CEO of community FI Radius Bank. “We tend to overthink it.”

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Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Bank of America launched the BankAmericard in 1958, widely considered the first credit card available to consumers, which eventually evolved into Visa. In 1966, a group of California banks formed the Interbank Card Association (ICA), later known as Master Charge and then Mastercard.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2016

SMEs aren’t getting the banking services that fit their needs now that they’re demanding online and mobile solutions, however. “Banks have a window right now to take advantage of that.” “Banks have a window right now to take advantage of that.”

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PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2016

The edge mid-sized and community banks have historically had on the big guys is that they put a face to banking. Today, though, FinTech has changed the game, and new customer demands could be taking away community banks’ leg-up on their largest peers. Power report on retail banking in the U.S.,

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Fintech News

JULY 23, 2024

13 fintech companies from Southeast Asia have been named among this year’s top 250 fintech companies worldwide, recognized for their growth and significant impact on the global fintech landscape. These companies are featured on the World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

To improve the financial lives of millions of Americans, speed matters — especially for FinTechs seeking to bring new products to market digitally and to target consumers underserved by traditional banking models. As Choubey told Webster, the FinTech traces its roots to providing financial access to 90 million Americans.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The technology is already there, they just need the content to learn online bill pay and to be brought into the digital economy.". SHRM recently launched a payroll tool designed to take advantage of the ubiquity of the mobile phone. The goal isn't to keep people out of the banking system. Embracing Existing Technology.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Customers can add cash to the card to spend at any merchant, online and offline, where Mastercard is accepted around the world. The companies noted that by issuing Mastercard prepaid cards, Grab’s mobile payments platform, GrabPay , will become the first eWallet from Southeast Asia that is accepted around the world.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 26, 2021

SoftBank has backed a slew of edtech startups in 2021, from AI tutor Riiid to online education platform Unacademy to employee upskilling company Go1. . The fintech sector represents the second-most frequent investment target for SoftBank in 2021, with 26 fintech companies garnering deals. . Digital banking. Enterprise.

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Faster Payments Council

MARCH 30, 2022

Speakers: Marisa Parella, Federal Reserve; Mark Ranta, Alacriti; Sherri Reagin, North Salem State Bank; Elspeth Bloodgood, Jack Henry & Associates 1:40pm-2:20pmCT: Panel Session – Fin+Tech = Unlocking Limitless Potential (Louisiana Ballroom) Fintech solutions are not a one-size-fits-all approach.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Advanced technology is increasingly raising the stakes of how CUs should operate, with members coming to expect the instant payments and slick mobile interfaces that large banks and FinTechs have made standard. CUs are expanding their reach to previously underserved marketplaces, too, thanks to a relaxation of hemp-related laws.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 28, 2024

Now encapsulating a focus on societal impact and the environment, the term ‘fintech for good’ has evolved from its initial meaning of charity. This July, we are on the hunt to find out how the fintech industry is doing ‘good’ for local communities and the world, revealing current and future plans to make change.

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Fintech News

MARCH 26, 2024

In the sixth annual compendium of 500 burgeoning companies across the Asia Pacific (APAC) by the Financial Times and Statista , technology enterprises constitute nearly a third of the 2024 roster, with 8% of the APAC’s fastest-growing entities being fintech companies.

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Fintech Labs Insights

MAY 13, 2015

But after two days of great demonstrations of the latest in fintech innovation from companies near and far, the votes are in, and we want to be among the first to congratulate those startups and industry veterans whose technologies wowed our record-setting crowd at the City National Civic in San Jose this week.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 22, 2016

The rise of technology has given rise to online networks, which of course has given rise to individuals sharing all manner of information, from selfies to more serious fodder. Within the digital community across B2B, said Williams, such data shared most effectively, vis real-time processes, is “underserved.” Consumerization.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 8, 2016

December: Named one of the top 50 Emerging Stars in the KPMG and H2 Ventures global Fintech 100 report. October: Named FinTech Forward 2015 Company to Watch. December: Introduces bank account deposits using POLi online payment service. May: Begins powering mobile app for Millennium Bank in Poland.

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