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The Financial Technologies SMEs Aren’t Using

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sought external financing in 2016 , suggesting these firms simply aren’t interested in lending technologies or accessing, for instance, a loan from an alternative finance provider. 24 percent of SMEs don’t use social media for their businesses , found the latest analysis from B2B ratings and reviews company Clutch.

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Fintech Deals to Watch: Back to School

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Thankfully, there was still a smartphone and social media to commiserate. Lending Tech With Almost Steady Grades (Even With Rough Semesters). Then, bad grades came in right as summer party season kicked off, mom and dad took away the car and credit card, and the Venmo transfers came to a screeching halt.

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Singapore’s Hong Leong Eyes SMBs In Virtual Banking Pursuit

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Partnering with a financial technology company could enable Hong Leong to access new data sets, such as real-time information on company invoices, or individuals’ credit card records and social media posts. The FinTechs have one advantage: they lend against data,” Ang said.

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10 Top Banking Podcasts You Should be Listening to

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Others are hosted by former regulatory officials and current financial institution executives who have a knack for finding interesting guests to interview or well-timed topics to discuss. It also examines how community banks are different than other types of financial institutions, along with strategies for optimal operations.

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By the Numbers: 90% of lenders to invest in AI within 5 years

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banks, credit unions and financial technology providers conducted this year by Brighterion, a unit of MasterCard, and […]. Loan origination systems driven by artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming table stakes among U.S.

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INV Fintech Launches New Monthly Podcast

Bank Innovation

INV Fintech, the sister accelerator to this site, is pleased to announce its inaugural episode of INV Unfiltered — a new monthly podcast series, which will cover current trends and intriguing topics in financial technology and beyond.

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Meet Our 2023 FICO Decisions Awards Judges

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Neeti Aggarwal manages the financial technology and innovation research at The Asian Banker. With over 19 years’ experience, she specializes in banking, technology and fintech developments across Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa. Neeti Aggarwal, CFA senior research manager, The Asian Banker.

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