A decade of covering the evolution of themes in digital payments and assets that indicate the future of money and banking This month, we mark our 10th anniversary. I’ll be taking a look back at the last 10 years of FinTech and the evolution of digital payments and assets, following the idea that looking back at history gives clues to predict the future. One of the … [Read more...] about 10 Years of FinTech Rising
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FinTech Rising Weekly: Legal and Regulatory Challenges
The business of payments and digital transactions is getting shaken up by some major legal battles and regulatory challenges. From Visa facing accusations of monopolizing the debit card market to Apple being challenged over its App Store practices, the Department of Justice is taking a hard look at how big players are using their power. Meanwhile, Illinois' bold move to ban … [Read more...] about FinTech Rising Weekly: Legal and Regulatory Challenges
Business and Technology Partnership Powers Financial Products
The FinTech revolution has transitioned to a product-development revolution for traditional financial institutions. What I heard at the MoneyLive North America conference, held September 16-17 in Chicago, sounded more like product- and software-development, not FinTech disruption. Conference speakers and presentations that covered both the business and technology sides of … [Read more...] about Business and Technology Partnership Powers Financial Products
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