Fintech News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Furthermore, Visa expanded its partnership with Pharrell Williams to support his philanthropic ventures, Black Ambition and YELLOW, providing financial literacy resources to YELLOW students. said Jonathan Kolozsvary, Global Head of Small Business at Visa.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Fintech is playing a pivotal role in the economic growth of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. With advancements in payment systems, blockchain exploration, and digital currencies, these nations are harnessing technology to transform their financial landscapes and drive future development.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

But Li said that what sets Zogo apart is its realization that learning to be financially literate isn’t as immediately appealing as, say, learning to speak French. He said that while financial literacy will net one a lot of money over a lifetime in terms of dollars saved and optimized, that’s not a benefit that people feel immediately.

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Fintech Review

MARCH 25, 2025

In recent years, fintech apps have become pivotal in shaping financial literacy among Millennials and Gen Z. These innovative platforms, often mobile-first and user-friendly, simplify complex financial topics. Traditional methods of financial education often failed to engage younger audiences effectively.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 17, 2024

The American Fintech Council has endorsed Senator James Sanders Jr.’s ’s bill to establish the NY Financial Literacy Fund, highlighting the importance of financial literacy in fostering an inclusive financial system while applauding the senator’s leadership in promoting responsible financial practices.

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Fintech Review

MAY 20, 2025

India’s fintech sector is one of the fastest-growing in the world. Driven by mobile adoption, digital identity initiatives, and regulatory reforms, the Indian fintech ecosystem is reshaping financial services not only at home but increasingly abroad. Paytm No list of Indian fintechs would be complete without Paytm.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 17, 2025

FinTech Australia , the industry advocacy body, is calling for the Australian government to intervene after finding that many smaller fintech firms are struggling to get off the ground. While newer, smaller fintechs increasingly struggle to secure investment, the more established, larger firms are still able to do so.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A couple of years after its initial boom, artificial intelligence (AI) still remains a huge buzzword in the fintech industry, as every firm looks at a new way of integrating the tech into its infrastructure to gain a competitive edge. Customisation will make financial services more sticky and ultimately more valuable for the end user.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 23, 2025

We often explore how fintechs are changing the banking and payments landscapes, and sometimes look into how their solutions are supporting financial inclusion and helping people develop healthy financial habits. Sending cross-border payments, for example, often comes with heavy processing costs and conversion fees.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 12, 2025

Through three separate partnerships, Mastercard appears to be enhancing its focus on the UAE and surrounding Middle East region, with plans to simplify access to finance , enhance payment processes and bolster financial literacy.

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Finovate

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Financial literacy platform Doshi has teamed up with London-based TSB Bank. TSB bank will visit schools to encourage students to use Doshi’s financial literacy app. Gamified financial literacy platform Doshi has teamed up with London-based TSB Bank. bank,” Rose noted.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 24, 2025

” Improving financial literacy The report comes as 52 per cent of young adults are more worried about money now than they were a year ago. ” The post Brands Have a Responsibility to Educate Young Adults About Debt, Says CALM and MoneySuperMarket appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

New research has been released by Capital One Insights Center , the research facility for the America-based bank, revealing the extent of consumers’ digital and financial literacy. However, over 40 per cent of consumers lack basic financial knowledge, like how to manage debt or build credit.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Many fintechs and financial institutions often make big claims that they can enhance support to the previously underserved, positively impact the environment, or improve peoples lives in many other ways. To conclude our focus on fintech for good, The Fintech Times explores whether some firms are exploiting the concept.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 13, 2025

We often explore how fintechs are changing the banking and payments landscapes, and sometimes look into how their solutions are supporting financial inclusion and helping people develop healthy financial habits. “By aligning their services with societal needs, fintechs can tackle financial exclusion and inequality. .“Their

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This includes facilitating access to electronic payments, contactless enabled devices, and digital/financial literacy training to help their businesses to grow and thrive in the digital economy.

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Fintech Review

JULY 24, 2024

In emerging markets, fintech is profoundly transforming financial services. These markets, often characterised by underdeveloped financial infrastructure , benefit significantly from fintech innovations. This article delves into how fintech is reshaping financial services in these regions.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled the finalists for the 2024 Global Fintech Hackcelerator. The winners of the competition will be announced on 7 November 2024 during the SFF Fintech Excellence Awards. Here Are the 18 Finalists for Global Fintech Hackcelerator 2024 1.

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Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2025

These features supported growing demand for daily use cases such as payments, remittances, investing, and financial literacy. The post Revolut Posts US$1 Billion Profit for 2024, Singapore Marks Profitability Milestone appeared first on Fintech Singapore. Over 45% of all card payments in 2024 were made domestically.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 28, 2025

We often explore how fintechs are changing the banking and payments landscapes, and sometimes look into how their solutions are supporting financial inclusion and helping people develop healthy financial habits. Traditionally, fintechs are known for their agility, innovation and ability to disrupt traditional financial systems.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Uzum , the fintech and e-commerce ecosystem in Uzbekistan, is joining forces with payments giant Mastercard to launch a new education project to improve financial literacy across the country. This is one of the first initiatives aimed at increasing the popularity of digital payments and fintech in the region.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

That’s the thinking behind Mozper , a debit card and app focused on improving financial literacy in Latin America. As digital options grow in the region and kids’ spending habits move away from cash, Mozper has just closed a funding round in its quest to instill healthy financial habits. Focusing On Financial Inclusion .

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Throughout January, The Fintech Times has been exploring the theme of ‘fintech for good,’ focusing on how fintech solutions support financial inclusion. Scotlands financial and professional services sector contributesover 14billion annuallyto the UK economy and employs 160,000 people.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The app has partnered with university-based credit unions such as MSUFCU , banks like ZYNLO Bank (a division of PeoplesBank ) and fintechs Fundrise and Acorns to offer concrete financial knowledge to students and to connect traditional financial institutions with a younger demographic.

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Fintech News

APRIL 3, 2024

The report, titled “Her Fintech Edge: Market Insights for Inclusive Growth”, explores the representation of women within fintech portfolios and the factors influencing, and examines the performance of women customers compared to overall portfolios, considering loyalty, customer lifetime value (CLV), and default rates.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By leveraging Paynetics’ flexible financial framework, Woli embeds critical financial education seamlessly into the user experience, preparing the younger generation to confidently manage their finances amidst the complexities of today’s economic landscape.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We take a look at how fintech could play a role in facilitating this. Borrowing and access to credit is also expensive in the Maldives, while financial literacy is low there, particularly in rural areas. The post Can Fintech Bolster Economic Development in the Maldives as Climate Crisis Threatens Tourism Income?

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The fintech industry, having navigated through the turbulent waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, has demonstrated not only resilience but also a robust capacity for growth. Source: The Future of Global Fintech: Towards Resilient and Inclusive Growth. However, the fintech sector’s journey is not without its challenges.

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The Payments Association

JUNE 3, 2025

KYC and customer authentication innovation For most mainstream banks and fintechs, KYC (know your customer) and customer authentication are key steps in verification processes that allow customers to access products and services. million UK adults have poor financial literacy, and recent research by the FCA revealed that 14.6

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

These individuals, primarily in emerging economies, face significant challenges in accessing essential financial services due to geographical barriers, lack of formal identification, limited credit history, and insufficient financial literacy. The future of payments is not just about technologyits about empowerment.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 9, 2024

For people to ensure the best financial outcomes for themselves, and to minimise the dangers of getting into a hole they can’t get out of, financial literacy is critical. Financial literacy alone doesn’t always safeguard individuals from financial difficulties. ” The post Pay.UK

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2020

When you can start to map out what your financial picture looks like, that to us is the foundation of the financial literacy aspect of being able to begin to use these moments as teaching moments and talking moments for parents helping their kids about money,” MacDonald said. Rebuilding Accounts Around Families.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Despite facing funding challenges and navigating complex market conditions, the fintech sector in India continues to grow and evolve, with several emerging fintech trends in India poised to shape the future of the industry.

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Fintech Review

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Emerging markets have become a hub for fintech innovation. However, regulatory frameworks in these markets vary widely, influencing how fintech companies evolve and scale. Supportive Regulations: A Catalyst for Growth Supportive regulations can significantly enhance fintech growth.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 31, 2025

Sealing new partnerships The report comes at the same time as Capital.com , the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group whose trading volumes surpassed $1.7trillion in 2024, joins TheCityUK and UK Finance.

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Fintech News

APRIL 4, 2024

SC Ventures, the innovation, fintech investment, and ventures arm of Standard Chartered, and NEXT176, the venture arm of the Pan-African group Old Mutual, have announced the launch of a new wealth management platform. The post SC Ventures and NEXT176-Backed Fintech Firms Set to Merge by Mid-2024 appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Silicon Valley FinTech startup Step has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round, the company announced Wednesday (Dec. Founded in 2018 and launched in October, the all-in-one banking app has a half-million users and is geared toward teenagers and young adults to help them gain financial independence. “Gen

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