Fintech might face ups and downs, but its evolution is thrilling.September 28, 2023Fintech is dynamically evolving, influenced by innovation's pace, changing regulations, and shifting global perspectives. In this issue, we delve into a sector that is more than just financial technology. We observe how all-in-one applications are becoming entwined with the rising significance of AI-enhanced banking and how countries are positioning themselves as leaders in the fintech realm. Witness Singapore's notable prominence in the East and the UK's enthusiastic adoption of cryptocurrency in the West. This isn't just about individual successes; it's about a collective momentum driving the industry forward. Pioneers like Mastercard and Google are not on the sidelines; they're in the thick of it, indicating their aspirations for finance's future trajectory. This and much more in this number of FinTech Weekly – discover top fintech news and events and stay ahead of the competition! |
 Are “everything apps” the future of fintech?The co-founder of Outward VC, Devin Kohli, shares his thoughts about the evolution of fintech and the rise of “everything apps”. |
 CDAO Fall OctoberJoin your data & analytics peers from leading brands across North America as you discover the latest trends and challenges facing your role. |
FinextraTV: Transforming Banking with Artificial IntelligenceFinextraTV hosts Richard Kalas and Simon Thompson to discuss recent developments in fintech, from GFT’s Banking Disruption Index to the next evolution of AI in banking. |
Ripple Co-Founder Hails UK as FinTech HubChris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple, praises the UK for being one of the most crypto-friendly countries, endorses its fintech innovations, and supports the tweet from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt – who labeled the UK as “Europe’s Silicon Valley”. |
Emerging Trends to Incorporate Into Your Fintech BlueprintCredit Union Times analyzes some trends that should be incorporated into fintech blueprints. Among them, open banking and the use of API, embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS). |
Google’s cloud-computing business expands crypto push with 11 more blockchainsGoogle further supports the crypto space by adding data from 11 blockchains to its BigQuery program: with this move, Google seems to see a bright future for the crypto ecosystem. |
Singapore named Asia’s top fintech hub, fourth globallySingapore currently attracts the highest level of fintech investments, especially thanks to the regulatory stability it offers. The Savills 2023 Tech Cities Index named Singapore the top fintech hub in Asia, and the fourth globally. |
German fintech Solaris struggles to raise funds to execute major contractThe difficulties experienced by Solaris might be a sign of the current troubles faced by the fintech industry in Europe. The German fintech startup is struggling to find the €100 million it needs to execute the credit card contract for ADAC, the Munich-based motor association – the association is currently approaching new potential partners. |
Mastercard presents study on Malta’s fintech sector at FinanceMalta conferenceMastercard participated in the Annual Conference organized by FinanceMalta, sharing insights on the Maltese fintech landscape and a set of strategic actions to support the growth of fintech in the country. |
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