This week, we round up reports on AI, realtime and crypto payments in the U.S, and Chicago startups making a mark in payments and quantum computing. AI Makes Software Developers More Productive while Reality Sets in for Enterprises The current AI value proposition comes down to increasing human productivity, whether to better use our skills or reduce the number of us working. … [Read more...] about FinTech Rising Weekly: New Tech News Roundup
The Global FinTech Landscape: Insights from Emmanuel Daniel
In an interview with Collin Canright, Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker and author of The Great Transition: The Personalization of Finance is Here, shares his insights on the evolving FinTech industry. We discuss the significant trends shaping the future of finance, focusing particularly on the challenges and opportunities in the sector. The State of FinTech … [Read more...] about The Global FinTech Landscape: Insights from Emmanuel Daniel
The Capital One-Discover Merger and Its Implications
This week, we turn our attention to the unfolding Capital One-Discover merger, a potential game-changer in the credit card landscape. As this deal progresses, it promises to reshape competition, regulation, and the broader fintech ecosystem. Here’s a breakdown of the key insights: Competitive Dynamics in Play The merger is poised to disrupt the Visa-MasterCard duopoly by … [Read more...] about The Capital One-Discover Merger and Its Implications
The 1871 FinTech Innovation Lab is Accepting Applications
The 1871 FinTech Innovation Lab is Now Accepting Applications: Accelerate Your Startup’s Growth! Are you a post-revenue startup looking to scale in the financial services industry? The 1871 FinTech Innovation Lab is the perfect opportunity to propel your business forward. Applications are now open, and startups have until September 2, 2024, to apply for this unique … [Read more...] about The 1871 FinTech Innovation Lab is Accepting Applications
FinTech Rising Interview: Emmanuel Daniel
A global perspective on FinTech innovation through a Southeast Asian lens. Let’s face it. We, the people of the United States, tend to look at the rest of the world and its economies from one perspective: our own, especially in an election year. Yet our decisions in finance, technology, and regulation have global consequences for the future of money and the technologies that … [Read more...] about FinTech Rising Interview: Emmanuel Daniel
Fintech Rising Weekly: Payment Processing and Financial Regulations
Payment processing and financial regulations can hit home. From Illinois' groundbreaking but contentious swipe fee law to the growing popularity of Same Day ACH in the B2B world, there are plenty of shifts happening in the financial landscape. Consumers are demanding more payment options and flexibility, while businesses are exploring new ways to streamline transactions and … [Read more...] about Fintech Rising Weekly: Payment Processing and Financial Regulations