Fintech News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Thailand is moving closer to welcoming its first virtual banks, with the Bank of Thailand (BOT) currently accepting applications for the virtual banking license. With the deadline looming on the 19th of September 2024, speculations are rife for Thailand’s virtual banking license applicants.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 5, 2021

In the past few years, the burgeoning popularity of digital banks has only underscored the severity of these problems, with upstarts like Chime and SoFi offering cheaper, faster, and more convenient banking experiences. . get the state of challenger banks report. First name. First name. Company Name. Phone number. Source: PwC.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 29, 2025

With the launch of a new payment system, the platform now automates the collection of funds into integrated business bank accounts—aiming to double its transaction volume via SEPA Instant. “At YowPay, our mission is to simplify SEPA transfers for merchants across Europe.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Virtual bank Radius Bank — which services small businesses (SMBs), micro-firms and consumers — is rolling out a revamped digital banking platform and a mobile banking app, the company said on Monday (Dec. The platforms have added new digital solutions for financial budgeting and tracking as well.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

As businesses and consumers become more comfortable using credit cards online, the proportion of US commerce that takes place online has steadily increased over the last 20 years. Stripe really did come about because we were really appalled by how hard it was to charge for things online.” — John Collison.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2024

Lloyds Banking Group is shutting down its mobile van banking service this year and closing 123 branches, sparking concern over reduced access to essential financial services, particularly in rural and underserved areas. is unhappy with Lloyds’ decision to stop its mobile van banking service.

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Electronic Transactions Association

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The report, Advancing Economic Inclusion—Empowering Underserved Communities with Fintech , highlights the innovative products and services revolutionizing the way commerce is conducted through safe, secure, convenient, and rewarding solutions.

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Fintech News

JULY 23, 2024

The list, produced by CNBC in collaboration with market research firm Statista, highlights the world’s top 250 fintech companies across eight market categories: payments, wealthtech, business process solutions, neobanking, alternative finance, financial planning, digital assets and banking solutions. billion (US$4.4

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Finovate

JANUARY 30, 2024

Trucking industry software platform Trucker Path announced this week it has tapped online lending marketplace Lendio to embed small business lending tools within its mobile app. Trucking businesses can access Lendio’s financing tool within the Trucker Path mobile app.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Traditional banking products, including checking, credit, and savings accounts, are under threat from a new crop of digital-first startups. Many of these startups are launching products without a bank charter and targeting a very specific customer base. DOWNLOAD THE 61-PAGE consumer banking REPORT. savings accounts.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

At a high level, SoftPOS – short for software point of sale – lets merchants take contactless payments across their own mobile devices and tablets. And retailers across any range of settings are finding value in offering buy online, pickup in store ( BOPIS ) offerings.

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Contactless Payments Online and Mobile Banking Push-to-Card Underserved 95

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

challenger bank Coconut, which launched only weeks ago to provide banking services for freelancers, has landed a new partner. 7) said PrePay Solutions (PPS) is working with the company to provide Coconut its banking infrastructure and prepaid card technology. Reports Wednesday (Feb.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2016

Small business owners are considered followers of consumer trends in terms of payments technologies; entrepreneurs use digital financial services in their personal lives, so that will naturally carry over into when they are managing the finances of their companies. “Banks have a window right now to take advantage of that.”

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Small business banking provider BlueVine announced Tuesday (Nov. California-based BlueVine offers a suite of products for business owners including BlueVine Business Checking, Line of Credit, Term Loan, and Invoice Factoring. 19) it has raised $102.5 million in a Series F round of equity financing.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It enables financial institutions, especially those without core banking systems or with systems lacking API integration, to manage bulk transactions. Integrated with bank accounts and digital wallets in Pakistan, Hakeem provides customers with easy disbursement options. ThitsaWorks Pte. To date, the solution has disbursed $16.5

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PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2016

It may not be the year of mobile payments — yet — but it is certainly the year mobile payments players are laying the groundwork for what they know is inevitable. This week, PYMNTS dug into the week of mobile pay news to bring you the latest from the ecosystem. Early Warning Boosts Big Banks’ P2P Power.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2018

Solopreneur, independent contractor, freelancer, gig worker – regardless of the name, micro-business owners can largely agree that, when it comes to traditional banking, they’re often left out in the cold. “I think we can all agree that small businesses are at the epicenter of our economy. .

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The Fintech Times

JULY 24, 2024

Nicky Senyard, CEO and founder of Fintel Connect “Developing countries are actually great places for new ideas because they often don’t have traditional banks. This shift has led to a bunch of great advancements in mobile banking and money apps, making it possible for financial services to reach even the most remote areas.

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Fintech News

APRIL 10, 2025

From bustling megacities to remote villages, digital finance is breaking down barriers, giving millions access to banking, credit, and investment opportunities for the first time. It claims to run on a tech platform for mutual fund distribution, with an instant online registration process.

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Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Bank of America launched the BankAmericard in 1958, widely considered the first credit card available to consumers, which eventually evolved into Visa. In 1966, a group of California banks formed the Interbank Card Association (ICA), later known as Master Charge and then Mastercard.

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Fintech News

MARCH 26, 2024

The World Bank flagged in October 2023 that the region’s burgeoning economies would decelerate to 4.5% 1 SafeGold (India) SafeGold operates a digital gold platform, allowing customers to buy, sell, gift, and redeem gold online. 3 SafexPay (India) SafexPay provides a comprehensive payment solution for businesses globally.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 7, 2024

Federico Balige, LatAm CEO of PayU GPO PayU GPO stands at the forefront of online payment services across more than 50 high-growth markets, including Latin America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Recognising the pivotal role these businesses play, we introduced a payment gateway solution designed specifically for SMEs.

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Digital Payments Online and Mobile Banking Financial Inclusion Payments 64

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

To improve the financial lives of millions of Americans, speed matters — especially for FinTechs seeking to bring new products to market digitally and to target consumers underserved by traditional banking models. As Choubey told Webster, the FinTech traces its roots to providing financial access to 90 million Americans.

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Visa Consumer Financial Inclusion Underserved 61

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Digital and mobile payments have become the predominant payment methods, leading many to believe that cash is on the verge of extinction. This shift will have a massive impact on businesses, which must embrace the latest payment technologies to survive in this new cashless society.

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 21, 2014

Small business debt crowdfunding __ While commercial lending in the United States is up this year, the small business segment is still vastly underserved. And while there are good reasons why banks choose to avoid riskier SMBs, none of the reasons make a lick of sense to any business owner.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 30, 2018

When myPOS launched in 2014, cash was still mostly king among small businesses. Today’s consumers are much less tolerant of not being able to access a card or mobile-backed payment when they want one, and the expectation of carrying cash is becoming increasingly foreign. and Europe, Byrne noted, was just simple access.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2016

The B2B venture capital roundup this week is flush with startups providing services to other corporates that, in one way or another, impact the business’ bottom line. Expensya provides expense management and accounting solutions for corporates to manage their online, mobile and cloud-based data. Konfio is one of them.

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Online and Mobile Banking B2B Payment APIs and Integration Credential 40

Nanonets

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Quickbooks Online QuickBooks Online tends to be the “go-to” name in AP automation across a wide field of BILL competitors, mostly by virtue of its size and overall brand penetration across a range of finance and accounting functions. This tier allows up to ten users.

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Fintech Labs Insights

MAY 25, 2017

There may or may not be a special place in heaven for those entrepreneurs and developers burning the midnight oil in a quest to build a better banking solution for small businesses. This year at FinovateEurope, Antwerp, Belgium-based banqUP tossed its hat into the ring with a preview of its small business banking platform.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 28, 2016

The cost associated with check processing and the lose-lose business model for check clearing imposed on banks by the Fed is one of reasons that checks are such a drag on the financial system. In fact, my bank loses the use of those funds the minute that the check is presented, regardless of when Bryan uses the money.

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CB Insights

JUNE 17, 2020

As NYU Stern School of Business professor and digital transformation researcher Arun Sundararajan notes: “Crisis can be… a catalyst or can speed up changes that are on the way — it almost can serve as an accelerant.”. In the wake of the outbreak, everything from doctors appointments to schooling to workouts went online.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 26, 2021

SoftBank has backed a slew of edtech startups in 2021, from AI tutor Riiid to online education platform Unacademy to employee upskilling company Go1. . Konfio , for instance, provides business credit and lending. Human Interest offers affordable and transparent 401K plans for small- and medium-sized business (SMB) employers.

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PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2016

The edge mid-sized and community banks have historically had on the big guys is that they put a face to banking. For small and medium-sized business owners, that personal touch may be the factor that leads them to choose their local branch over a major, multinational financial institution. Carter pointed to a recent J.D.

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Small Business Online and Mobile Banking Community Banks Credit Union 42

CB Insights

AUGUST 20, 2017

However, there are many startups in the CB Insights database who are targeting underserved populations, providing healthcare, financial, or energy services tailored to these consumers’ specific needs. Consumers with poor or no credit can apply for and receive small short-term loans. Endless mobile. Select Investors: N/A.

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Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Across emerging markets , millions of people lack access to essential banking services. Traditional banks, often limited by infrastructure costs, struggle to reach remote populations. In response, fintech companies are stepping up, using digital innovation to provide banking solutions to the unbanked and underbanked.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The digital banking landscape in Singapore has undergone a rapid transformation, with four players gaining approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Last Updated: 11 February 2025 What Are Digital Banks? Consumer demand for more convenient, cost-effective banking solutions has driven this shift towards digital banking.

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Lending Front

JUNE 16, 2025

In 2025, that means meeting them online. If your bank is relying solely on branch access and manual processes to serve small businesses—especially in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities—you’re not just falling behind the competition. You may be falling short of your Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) obligations.

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