13/03 – Weekly Fintech Recap
- 1 year 9 months ago
- Open Banking, Payments, Banking, FinTech StartUps, M&A Deals, People Moves
Partnerships Aevi Selects OvationCXM to Transform Digital Payment Customer Experience
Fintech Application Period Kicks Off for ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator
- 1 year 9 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) officially kicked off its application period for the initial 2023 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program, with a focus on deposit gathering and retention, and real-time/instant payment solutions. Interested fintechs are encouraged to apply by March 17.
Fintech Leaders to Debate Industry Future in Parliament
- 1 year 9 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Key figures from the fintech industry will gather to address parliament this month to discuss the future of the industry with MPs. The event, entitled The Future of Fintech is organised by the Parliament Street think tank and chaired by former business minister Dean Russell MP and will take place on 20th March 2023.
FinovateEurope to Host 35+ Live Demos Showcasing the Latest Fintech Solutions
- 1 year 9 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Informa PLC (“Informa”), a London-based events production, digital products and academic research services agency, will host
Lithuania’s Fintechs Defying Global Downturn with 80% Revenue Increase, Says New Report
- 1 year 10 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
The fintech sector remains buoyant in Lithuania, defying a global investment downturn, according to a new review of performance in 2022. The Fintech Landscape in Lithuania 2022-23 Report from Invest Lithuania notes an 80% increase in the income generated from all licensed Lithuanian fintechs’ banking activities in H1 2022 over the same period in 2021, reaching €375 million.
Government Launches National Hub to Turbocharge FinTech Growth
- 1 year 10 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
The government has announced the launch of a national hub for FinTech, named the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT), to drive the growth of the sector on a global scale. CFIT is supported by £5.5 million of Treasury and City of London Corporation funding and will boost growth and innovation, championing businesses and fostering job creation across the sector.
CleverTap's Fintech Benchmark Report: Only 1 in 5 Users that Install Fintech Apps Sign Up within Week One
- 1 year 10 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
CleverTap, the modern integrated retention cloud, released its Industry Benchmark Report for Fintech Apps 2022. As fintech apps continue to grow more popular, the number of players vying for market share has increased. This has subsequently reduced customer retention and "stickiness" for any one brand. Therefore, today more than ever, it is crucial that fintech companies find ways to drive customer "stickiness" by engaging users in effective... more
SEA&SA 83% Drop in Fintech Startups; Investors Opt for Risk-averse Strategies
- 1 year 10 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
In 2022, the countries of South & Southeast Asia saw a YoY decline of 83% in new fintechs, with only 349 startups emerging in the region. However, the volume of investments has not decreased so dramatically, with investors choosing less risky strategies, as revealed by the analytical centre of Robocash Group.
What’s in a Name? The Importance of Branding in Fintech
- 1 year 10 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
William Shakespeare's immortal line that starts with, “what's in a name," suggests that monikers we use don't really matter. That may have been true for Romeo and Juliet but, in business, names matter. If customers can't identify a brand, they're less likely to use it, which, in turn, is bad for business.
Fintech Yatra to Offer $100 Million Capital to FinTech Startups with 25 VCs
- 1 year 10 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
The Fintech Meetup’s 5th edition of the annual Fintech Yatra is set to flag off in Mumbai from today. At least 25 VCs have tied up with Fintech Yatra 2023, which will offer $100 million in capital and identify and explore investments in the most promising fintech startups. The team this year shall undertake a 12,000 km journey across 20 cities, interacting with an estimated 400+ fintech startups.
Green Fintech ekko to Now Offer its Services to Businesses and Banks
- 1 year 10 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
London-based, green fintech ekko is gearing up for a year of sustained growth. Today, the company revealed a series of unique product updates, and has opened up its service to employers, banks and payment providers for the first time. These exciting announcements come ahead of the imminent announcement of the company’s expert advisory board.
11:FS and Visa Partner to Spotlight Regional Fintech Excellence in New Podcast
- 1 year 10 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Challenger consultancy 11:FS has launched a new podcast, Fintech Insider: Focus, in partnership with Visa. Co-hosted by 11:FS Group CEO and Co-Founder David M. Brear alongside regional experts from Visa, the show dives into challenges, opportunities, and trends across key regions with deep insights coming from Visa’s regional co-hosts and local guests.
Highlights from iFX EXPO Dubai 2023 – Throwback to the Largest MENA Fintech Gathering
- 1 year 11 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
iFX EXPO Dubai 2023 was a resounding success in the financial and fintech space, attracting over 3500 attendees and over 120 industry-leading brands. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from the 16th to the 18th of January 2023, the event featured over 100 speakers and provided a platform for networking and learning from industry leaders. With an impressive list of sponsors and exhibitors, the event covered a wide range of services and products... more
Tracxn Releases its Fintech UK Report: Total Funding into Fintech Startups falls by 13% in 2022
- 1 year 11 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Tracxn, a leading global SaaS-based market intelligence platform, has released its Fintech UK Report. The report, based on Tracxn’s extensive database, provides insights into the UK’s Fintech space. The UK has been one of the top Fintech centres and has even been dubbed the global Fintech capital. In terms of startup funding, Fintech is the leading segment in the country.
InvestChile Publishes E-Book on New Fintech Law in Chile
- 1 year 11 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
From this year, Chile has had a new law to regulate and promote the Fintech industry. And so that the information is readily and quickly available to foreign investors, InvestChile has published its new e-book "Fintech Law: Keys to the new regulations for the sector in Chile."
