Cybersecurity is one of the biggest concerns that financial institutions have today, especially with increased digitization exposing them to greater risks from hackers. Here are the top cybersecurity risks for …
Read More »Cybersecurity and banking: 3 trends to watch in 2020
The threat of financial losses, regulatory consequences and reputational damage has spurred financial institutions to innovate and accelerate in the field of cybersecurity. However, the intersection of cybersecurity and banking …
Read More »How Gen Z will reshape digital banking
Generation Z (gen Z) presents a new breed of consumers for financial institutions. Technologically-savvy and highly-educated, they bring a new mindset and type of consumerism for financial institutions to grapple …
Read More »Digitalization levels in Kazakhstani financial institutions extremely low
Kazakhstan suffers from a lack of digitalization in the financial sector, as is evident by the fact that there is not a single full-fledged digital financial institution in the country. …
Read More »Moving past legacy systems
Competition in the banking industry is intensifying, with neo-banks winning more of the market share, FinTechs targeting ever more lucrative niches and BigTech players leveraging their large customer bases. These …
Read More »Video: Top FinTech trends for 2020
The advancement of technology has been a consistent driver of business development, and 2020 will be no different. Here’s a quick look at the top FinTech trends for the coming …
Read More »How Alfa Bank is turning Big Data into big profits
Understanding the importance of Big Data and other digital technologies in the modern world, Alfa Bank has developed a strong digital strategy and become a leader in Big Data. To …
Read More »Going digital increases financial service accessibility
One of the most pressing issues for financial institutions in Russia is how to make financial services available to those living in small towns and remote settlements. For much of …
Read More »Startup Cleo moves beyond simple banking application to financial advisor
A seemingly infinite number of startups and simple banking applications offer users the ability to easily track and view their spending habits. But English startup Cleo is taking this a …
Read More »Revolut launches stock trading platform
British FinTech firm Revolut is jumping into the online brokerage space with its own commission-free stock trading platform, which is being run in partnership with U.S. broker DriveWealth. The company …
Read More »Online foreign currency deposit options in Uzbekistan
With Uzbekistan’s national currency depreciating for 15 consecutive weeks and the United States dollar setting new records almost every 2 weeks, here is an overview of the 7 financial institutions …
Read More »Tinkoff to launch capital management company
Tinkoff Bank Group plans on launching the Tinkoff Capital Management company in the 4th quarter of this year. The company will offer clients exchange funds for investments, with an entry …
Read More »The difference between FinTech and TechFin
In 2019, FinTech is not a new concept, with most people having at least some understanding of it. But this is not the case for TechFin. What is it? And …
Read More »China’s TechFin giants
Chinese tech firms are moving into the banking sector in a much different way then their Western counterparts. Whereas Western BigTechs like Amazon and Google seem content in serving financial …
Read More »Tinkoff-Yandex merger: benefits for both
A proposed merger between Yandex and Tinkoff is being heralded by many as a move that will greatly benefit both sides. For Tinkoff, they will gain access to an expanded …
Read More »Commercial financial institutions embracing FinTech partnerships?
As commercial financial institutions strive to keep pace with consumer demands, many are looking to FinTech partners to help deliver improved service and value. In fact, a majority already use …
Read More »Top B2B FinTech Companies
B2B FinTech companies don’t often get the recognition of their B2C cousins; however, they play a key role in the future of financial services and deserve some acknowledgment. That being …
Read More »UniCredit teams with FinDynamic to enhance invoicing service
Italian banking group UniCredit has teamed with Italian FinTech company FinDynamic to enhance its working capital offering for corporate clients. The partnership will allow bank clients to offer suppliers early …
Read More »World’s fastest growing online-only SME bank to expand to the Middle East
Open, an online-only banking startup that offers business banking solutions for startups and SMEs, has announced its plans to expand into the Middle Eastern market. The Indian company is the …
Read More »5 ecosystem and B2B solutions for FinTech startups in Southeast Asia
The platform-based business model has taken hold in the digital economy, and the concept is quickly spreading to banking and financial services. This has resulted in companies springing up to …
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