Issue 259 · Mar 12, 2020 Weekly edition · 3 min read

Fintech News

It's time again for your weekly droning on Fintech articles. This week you will find articles about the coronavirus and its positive and negative influence on Fintech. We also have an interesting article about 4 hurdles

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Visa partners with Paga on payments and fintech for Africa and abroad

Visa has entered a partnership with Nigeria based startup Paga on payments and technology.

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In this issue · 13 items

Globalization of Fintech and Banking in the Age of Disruption The Financial Brand — The marketplace is in a state of confusion and disruption as the coronavirus outbreak impacts the banking ecosystem and all industries worldwide. Changing valuations and funding options for legacy and non-traditional financial firms are creating the need for new business models as well as opportunities for partnerships and the platform for new government regulations. Open story ↗ How Financial Technology can help the Healthcare Industry FinTech Weekly — Regardless of your occupation, country of origin or lifestyle choices, healthcare is something we should all keep at the back of our minds at all times. Open story ↗ How the coronavirus could positively and negatively affect fintechs Business Insider — This story was delivered to Business Insider Intelligence Fintech Pro subscribers earlier this morning. Open story ↗ Cannabis Payments Are Ripe For Fintech Innovation Forbes — It is undeniable that cannabis is more than just a budding industry — it is big business. Open story ↗ 4 Hurdles Every Fintech Startup Must Overcome Entrepreneur — Fintech, or financial technology, refers to the application of innovative technology solutions within the financial-services industry. Open story ↗ Why Customers Won’t Set Foot In Banks In The Future Forbes — Many people today are avoiding public places due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and it begs the question of allowing employees and customers to do everything they would do in-person, virtually. Open story ↗ The confluence of Wealth Management and Technology Medium — I have heard multiple times that technology is not for Wealth Management, this is a sector driven by advisors. I both agree and disagree. Open story ↗ New Tech Platforms Hold the Key to Retail Banking’s Future The Financial Brand — Banks and credit unions can wave goodbye to 'bank-in-a-box' solutions. Open story ↗ Budget 2020: Government to issue UK fintech sector review City A.M. — Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced the government will carry out a review of the UK’s burgeoning fintech sector, as part of its goal to champion Britain’s leading tech talent. Open story ↗ Amazon and payment apps may hurt banks more than retailers Payments Source — Sweeping changes to the financial services industry are underway and will accelerate dramatically in the coming years. In fact, the financial services industry should get ready to experience its very own “Amazonification” in the next year or two. Open story ↗ The Future of Banking: How Banks Improve Operating Efficiency And Increase Sustainability Hedge Think — Banking is set to change in the coming decade, and it is up to institutions to choose a path in transforming their operations. Open story ↗ COVID-19 is a catalyst for business innovation Daily Fintech — Psychological Safety and Emotional Intelligence are hot topics these days in the corporate world that feels the pain of COVID-19 and has chosen to call it a `Black Swan`. Open story ↗ How Will Coronavirus Outbreak Impact The Banking Ecosystem? The Financial Brand — The banking industry has enjoyed over a decade of growth and relative prosperity. Open story ↗

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