Millennial-approved banking paves the way for dynamic industry shift
With millennials providing their seal of approval for on-the-go fintech solutions, the banking industry of the future is looking drastically different...
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Kazakhstan has come to understand the necessity for a diverse economy
Kazakhstan—the country, where entrepreneurship was unwelcomed, several years ago, is now reorienting its economy by streaming into cryptocurrency and fintech, as a measure to mitigate sinking oil prices...
Singapore a model nation for new-age technology management
New technologies bring about new security and regulatory challenges for governments and financial institutions. The Singapore’s example, however, shows it is also an opportunity to capitalise on the financial system’s strengths....
Square jumps 6% after Guggenheim names it ‘best idea’ in fintech
The global financial services and advisory firm raised its price target to $100 from $75 and called Square its “highest conviction name” in financial technology...
Google eyes a new $1 trillion payments market in India
The banks grant quick, pre-approved loans to customers “right within Google Pay in a matter of seconds"...
Manchester’s Thinksmart sells fintech in $12.8 mn deal
The AIM-listed financial technology firm sells its recently launched business to fast-growing Australian company...
Vestigo Ventures raises $58.9 million funding in first series
Vestigo Ventures has invested in eight companies including Digital Assets Data, LifeYield, Micronotes, Mirador, Netcapital, Student Loan Genius, TowerIQ and Vestmark...
UK tops US for fintech investment, according to KPMG study
A new report states that Britain represents a leading global presence in the market, surpassing the value of investment in US fintech by almost $2 bn...
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Creates Global Alliance for Fintech Innovation Collaboration
The global initiative was created to improve collaboration on fintech innovations – like blockchain – between regulators and companies...
Fintech firm Billon partners with FIS to explore blockchain tech solutions
The UK-based fintech firm has signed a letter of intent with international financial services tech provider Fidelity National Information Services Inc....