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
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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 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
Fintech Rising Weekly: Emerging Markets Set for 2024 FinTech Boom
Emerging markets stand on the brink of a transformative year in 2024, propelled by remarkable strides in financial technology, according to a series of recent reports on emerging markets payments and Fintech. These regions – increasingly embracing digital banking, alternative lending, and blockchain innovations – are anticipated to see a significant uptick in FinTech … [Read more...] about Fintech Rising Weekly: Emerging Markets Set for 2024 FinTech Boom
Fintech Rising Weekly: Focus on Payments Growth
This week, we dive into the Federal Reserve's 2023 Diary of Consumer Payment Choice, highlighting the continued dominance of credit cards and the stabilization of cash usage. Additionally, we cover Apple's concessions in the EU Tap-to-Pay dispute, growth in both U.S. realtime payments networks, and new guidelines from China on payment services for foreigners, and more insights … [Read more...] about Fintech Rising Weekly: Focus on Payments Growth