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Why Mexico’s SMBs Need A FinTech Operating System And Not Another Bank

PYMNTS

In an interview with Karen Webster, Vilash Poovala , founder and CEO of FinTech Oyster , said online financial platforms, powered by open banking, can serve as alternatives for business banking in a country where business banking seems an afterthought. The world needs a FinTech operating system.”.

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Modern Core Systems – It’s Time to Get a “Sidecar”

South State Correspondent

When banks talk about a “sidecar,” they speak about a modern, lightweight, real-time core system alongside a traditional core. In this article, we argue why banks should consider a modern core system in the form of a sidecar as part of their long-term strategy. This information is then pushed out to each ancillary system.

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The Bank-FinTech Collaboration Model Goes Global

PYMNTS

With more financial institutions (FIs) turning to external third-party FinTechs to strengthen their small- to medium-sized business (SMB) and corporate offerings, the collaboration model is proliferating across national borders. Reports said the bank’s digitization effort aims to enhance its SMB, corporate and retail operations.

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How 'Internet Of Systems' Can Drive SMB Finance Transparency

PYMNTS

“Instead of talking about connecting kitchen appliances, we can provide an online connected experience between companies — even if they have chosen different financial systems,” he told PYMNTS, noting that this approach is dubbed the “Internet of Systems.”. A Decade Of Disparate Technology. Bringing It All Together.

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Pakistan Launches Payment System To Boost Financial Inclusion

PYMNTS

Pakistan has debuted a government-run instant digital payment system to help with financial inclusion and government revenue, Reuters reports. The new system is called "Raast," or "direct way," and will be rolled out in three phases culminating in early 2022, according to the news outlet.

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Young Consumers Love to “Buy Now, Pay Later” – Here’s What to Know About the Explosive Fintech Trend

Perficient

Here are critical facts to know about some of the most popular BNPL service platforms: Afterpay: Afterpay was founded in Australia in 2014 but was acquired by fintech Square earlier this year. When deciding whether to use a BNPL service for a purchase, it is essential to read the fine print. According to Kristen E.

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Listen: Fintech chief operating officer shares 3 barriers to bank automation

BankInovation

Legacy systems are one of the financial industry’s top three barriers to automation. In this podcast, Charlie Newark French, chief operating officer for the automation fintech Hyperscience, discusses with Bank […].