PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

As evidence that sandboxes are ever-increasingly a global phenomenon, Kuwait’s central bank put forth guidelines this week that are geared toward companies seeking to meld financial technology (FinTech) and financial services (FinServ). FinTech Efforts In Africa. The sandbox, Reuters reported, has four phases.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2020

Below, PYMNTS looks at some of the other payments and financial technology companies that are either innovating on top of existing rails or looking to bypass those legacy networks altogether with entirely new solutions. Sila Raises Funding to Nix ACH. The company has rolled out its service in the U.K. and Sweden, it noted.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

In China, the central bank has said that it will offer up a three-year development plan for the domestic FinTech sector. The reports state that the FinTech firms in that country “should take the approach of [Chinese president] Xi Jinping’s socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era as the guide.”

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In a move that bolsters its financial technology presence in India, Uber has put an Uber Money team into place in Hyderabad. Uber Money in India would be reportedly based on Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the real-time payment system of the National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI).

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2018

Getting bogged down in a maze or taking unnecessary risks — the current climate for FinTech in the United States often leaves players with only those two stark choices, according to Bruce Parker, founder and CEO of Modo , which describes itself as a “cloud-based utility” that enables payment system interoperability. FinTech Improvements.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 30, 2016

Singapore is preparing for a FinTech revolution. The small nation is making a big push in support of FinTech innovation by reforming its payment laws. “It would also give MAS the flexibility to address emerging risks, such as cybersecurity, interoperability, technology and money laundering and terrorism financing. .”

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2018

If money is a vote of confidence, via investments, then confidence is strong in the tech sector, and specifically for FinTechs. Unlike the broader VC market, early-stage FinTech companies have continued to attract a solid flow of capital in the U.S., national co-lead partner, venture capital practice. “At The way it will go?

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

million was placed with B2B FinTechs this week. landed on the board, too, as alternative lending, small business banking, back-office financial management and accounts receivable technology enticed backers. Also operating in India, supply chain financing FinTech Cashflo revealed $3.3 Aspire Financial Technologies.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 30, 2016

Singapore is preparing for a FinTech revolution. The small nation is making a big push in support of FinTech innovation by reforming its payment laws. “It would also give MAS the flexibility to address emerging risks such as cyber security, interoperability, technology, and money laundering and terrorism financing. .”

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The governor of the Bank of England said he doesn’t think new financial technologies (FinTechs) will cause central banks to be obsolete. The Swiss National Bank is also looking into digital currencies.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2020

It’s all hands on deck as companies across industries take measures to aid the national and global response to the coronavirus pandemic. While Bottomline found a way to develop a new solution to help SMBs and banks during this time, the FinTech has also found itself in a position to aid companies with the technology it already has.

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BankInovation

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Fidelity National Information Services Inc. has so far eliminated 2,600 staffers as new Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Ferris continues her strategic review of the financial-technology giant’s business.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The Task Force on Financial Technology of the House Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing entitled “ Banking on Your Data: The Role of Big Data in Financial Services ” on November 21, 2019. Lauren Saunders, Associate Director, National Consumer Law Center. The scheduled witnesses include: Ms.

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TheGuardian

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Watering-down stock market rules might sound outrageous, but the success of these companies matters to the market Financial technology, or fintech, firms like to present themselves collectively as the very model of a 21st-century industry: slick, disruptive, growing rapidly and vital for national prosperity.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Major cities in Europe may not be the only ones after London’s FinTech crown. A new reported from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) stated that Singapore’s fast-growing and lucrative FinTech sector is standing out as many larger rivals around the world are impacted by regulatory challenges and political turmoil.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

On September 12th, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) announced that it would again pursue litigation in opposition to the OCC’s recent decision to accept applications from non-depository financial technology firms for a special purpose national bank (SPNB) charter. On April 30, 2018, a D.C.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Globe Fintech Innovations has landed $175 million in additional venture funding, while Airtel has teamed with Amazon to launch a mobile-only video entertainment platform. Globe Fintech, which is called Mynt, said Bow Wave Capital Management and existing investors took part in the fundraise.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Consolidation of this kind has been sweeping the financial technology sector as of late, with Intuit’s deal just the latest example. The deal lays bare the growing need for financial services groups to accumulate data. billion to acquire Plaid, which helps fintech companies connect with customers’ bank accounts.

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Payments Source

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has gotten the ball rolling for financial technology firms trying to operate a national platform, but the FDIC and Federal Reserve should act to remove other policy roadblocks.

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Bobsguide

APRIL 30, 2018

National and regional interests have helped to determine the shape of financial regulations in recent years, but politicians and regulators have acknowledged the need to consider the global nature of markets when constructing them. It could be good news for financial technology providers.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

Singapore FinTech Grab Mulling US IPO Of Up To $2 Billion. Grab, the Singapore-based financial technology firm, is reportedly considering a U.S. Western Union allows for cross-currency, international transfers in 200 nations and territories. IMF Head Calls For Resources To Help Indebted Countries.

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William Mills

MARCH 8, 2018

Metro Atlanta has established itself as a major hub for the fintech (financial technology) industry. Here are three reasons why the fintech industry is thriving in Atlanta: Incubators and accelerators. Technology sector talent. So how did we get here in such a short amount of time?

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2021

The purchase is said to be in line with Sea’s aim to expand its position as a FinTech trailblazer throughout the region. Since then, PSCU has migrated from being a transaction processing service reseller to a FinTech provider helping credit unions (CUs) and their members. and PT Danadipa Artha Indonesia. billion transactions annually.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Analysts say easing startups’ access to venture capital follows efforts to ease companies’ access to innovative financial technologies. According to reports, the nation hosts 153 venture capital firms, citing data from Preqin, which have provided $3.5 “Nobody makes any money from these mid-term marks.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

CEO Anthony Noto told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” that the FinTech company’s investing platform has seen a significant uptick in user numbers since January. The company said the account is secure and offers rewards for savers with higher interest relative to the national average of transactional accounts. It will be available to U.S.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 8, 2018

JPMorgan is setting up a financial inclusion lab in India through a partnership with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad’s (IIMA) Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE). According to FinTech Futures , the $9.5

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Pivoting from concerns and risks around financial technology innovation in the banking system, the U.S. Comptroller Thomas Curry, speaking at an industry conference, said the agency may grant limited charters to FinTech companies.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2020

Germany-based FinTech services firm Wirecard is partnering with the Union Bank of the Philippines to improve banking services for corporate customers, Wirecard announced on Friday (Feb. Fajardo added that the partnership will empower businesses by offering financial services that will help them create a positive economic impact. “As

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

The Clearing House's real-time payments offering, the RTP ® network, continues to gather steam with financial institutions (FIs), FinTechs and their business customers in this week's Payment Rail Innovation roundup. The technology will facilitate instant payments for merchants, businesses, FinTechs, government entities and individuals.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

government seems to be accepting the positive impact that digital currencies and blockchain could have on legacy financial systems, according to Business Insider. House of Representatives, asking the government to establish a national policy for technology. A non-binding resolution was passed on Monday (Sept. 12) by the U.S.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Banking Transformed Banking Transformed by the Financial Brand’s Jim Marous has new episodes several times a month and features executives from financial institutions, financial technology firms, authors, consultants, and other experts in the banking industry. keep me informed.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Jeremy Allaire , CEO of financial technology firm Circle , told PYMNTS that digital currencies are ready to transition from speculation to become more broadly adopted in everyday commerce. . At a high level, that means helping crypto companies and FinTechs come to market with crypto payments across the Visa rails.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2019

The People’s Bank of China announced that it will certify 11 types of financial technology hardware and software used for digital payment and blockchain services.

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The Paypers

OCTOBER 31, 2016

(The Paypers) The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released a framework for how it would approach financial technology regulation, ahead of the decision to issue or not a national charter for fintech firms.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2019

FinTech service provider WEX signed on with Phillips 66 to handle exclusive private label and universal fleet card services, Verdict reported on Wednesday (Aug. WEX focuses on delivering financial technology services across multiple industries including fleet, travel and healthcare.

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Urs Bolt

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Fintech to facilitate inclusive financial system establishment in China, say experts. Leveraged by tremendous customer data, Chinese Fintech companies have an edge over their Western counterparts in innovation applications.”. China could improve its regulatory technologies. Financial Services. Blockchain.

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Payments Source

APRIL 6, 2017

Big banks may have scoffed when a gaggle of financial technology upstarts promised to reinvent their business. Now they want to buy them.

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