FinTech

Kazakhstan and Central Asia are not obvious locations for FinTech, but they should also not be overlooked as they are filled with highly-skilled tech and science talent pools. Moreover, Central …

Blockchain-based solutions are primarily associated with cryptocurrencies; however, the decentralized and transparent nature of blockchain and its distributed yet unified recording system is capable of improving performance and security in …

Let’s be honest; banking isn’t working for modern couples. Thankfully, FinTech is coming to the rescue. Using data gathered from 3 years of tracking the ways couples share and manage …

KPMG has published the latest edition of its Pulse of FinTech report, highlighting how words became actions as the COVID-19 pandemic made digitalization a critical priority for businesses of every …

Open banking was once viewed by many incumbent financial institutions with much skepticism; however, as open bank hub initiatives continue to prove their value in giving consumers more (and increasingly …

A small-scale study of financial executives has found that 5% of companies intend to invest in bitcoin (BTC) as a corporate asset this year, with a further 11% stating they …

There used to be a time when being in the clouds was synonymous with having unrealistic ideas. Today however, commercial financial institutions are finding it increasingly necessary to migrate into …

We now live in a world where there is seemingly an app for everything. The financial world is no exception. With financial apps continuing to increase in popularity worldwide, markswebb …

5G’s faster speed, lower latency and ability to connect vastly higher numbers of devices has given us a glimpse of a more efficient and productive future. And as 5G’s adoption …

Oracle has published the results of a new study of more than 9,000 consumers and business leaders in 14 countries. The overall conclusions of the study are fascinating, to say …

While 2020 will likely be remembered as the year we, as a world, got knocked down, 2021 is likely to be remembered as the year we picked ourselves up and …

Last year, several changes occurred in the payment behavior of consumers. Most notably, the number of non-cash transactions jumped dramatically, and contactless payment methods (especially relevant with the ongoing pandemic) …

While market dynamics and financial infrastructure vary greatly by country and region, it is clear that changes across financial markets have 2 commonalities: digitization and cashlessness. Both of these inevitabilities …

Mobile-only financial institutions are revolutionizing personal banking, offering faster, cheaper, more secure and easier-to-use products and services via a simple Android or iOS app. Not to be confused with the …

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed consumers into using digital channels at a pace never imagined, with online banking use increasing 23% and mobile banking use increasing 30% during the pandemic. These …

BPC Banking Technologies, a company that offers smart digital solutions and works with banking institutions and neobanks, has analyzed global markets and determined that the following 4 trends will define …

he Bank for International Settlements (BIS) recently conducted a study on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), finding that 86% of central banks worldwide are exploring the benefits and drawbacks of …

Traditional financial institutions have worked tirelessly to develop their own unique methodologies for assessing the creditworthiness of clients, typically relying on data collected from private credit bureaus. While the ultimate …

Consumer-oriented financial institutions are traditionally known for having more personal relationships with their customers due to the intimacy of personal finances. But in 2020, many such financial institutions have found …

MINDSMITH, a technology think tank, recently carried out a semantic analysis of publications from 191 central banks around the world. Interestingly, they found that 74% of the world’s central banks …