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Why FinTech start-ups think they can beat the banks

Chris Skinner

They want to get to the nirvana of new technologies, but are stuck in a spaghetti of old systems. What we are seeing is many new companies launching capabilities built upon the latest internet-enabled technologies. These companies have names like Zopa, Smartypig, Nutmeg, etoro and have fun branding and cool offices.

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Mitek Upgrades Digital ID Verification With NFC Technology

PYMNTS

A major provider of financial technology to banks, Mitek Systems said its digital identity verification software will now incorporate near-field communication (NFC) technology as well. Mitek, a top developer of digital identity verification and mobile check deposit technology, announced on Thursday (Oct.

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Razer Fintech, Visa Pitch New Prepaid Card To Young Adults In Singapore

PYMNTS

Razer Fintech and Visa have unveiled a new prepaid card, dubbed the Razer Card, now in its test phase. The Singapore-based financial technology company said the move is part of its goal of establishing “the world’s first global youth bank.”.

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Aussie FinTech Douugh Introduces ‘Savings Jar’ With Mastercard Debit

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Australian consumer FinTech company Douugh is kicking off its visual “Savings Jar” feature as it widens the availability of its artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted bank account with a Mastercard debit card, Mastercard said in a press release on Thursday (Sept. Accelerate 2.0

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How do VCs See the Next Phase of the Fintech Revolution?

The Financial Brand

This article How do VCs See the Next Phase of the Fintech Revolution? appeared first on The Financial Brand. A new report from fintech investors explores the “immutable laws”, likely trends and potential disruptors shaping the future of financial technology through 2030 and beyond.

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Mexico Sets Its Sights On FinTechs To End Poverty

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Mexico’s new government, led by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, is setting its sights on financial technology to get the country out of poverty. The report noted that banking systems embedded on mobile phones are popular in emerging markets, including in China, India and Kenya , driven in part by private-sector FinTechs.

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The legacy clock is ticking

Chris Skinner

Further to my recent trip to Pakistan Business Recorder (their version of The Financial Times) interviewed me in depth about what is happening in FinTech. He is the Chair of the European networking forum: the Financial Services Club and sits on the advisory boards of numerous companies including Innovate Finance, Moven, and Meniga.