Innovation is essential to ensure payments keep pace with consumer demand and to enable merchants to find new ways to engage and serve customers. However, to ensure that innovative new payment methods are introduced and their benefits are realized by both consumers and businesses, payment decision-makers are reluctant to take the plunge and adopt new
With two consecutive quarters of negative growth, we are by definition in a recession. The next question is, will it be light or heavy? While signs are currently pointing to a mild recession and a “light landing,” which is the ideal outcome, the advertising industry has taken a hit. Regardless of what we’re going through,
In terms of innovation, consumer-to-business (C2B) and consumer-to-consumer (C2C) payment technologies are currently leading the way against business-to-business (B2B) alternatives. For example, PayPal payments can be made in real-time, while business-to-business payments can take days or even weeks. While protracted payments mostly occur when steps are taken to ensure the safety of all parties, many
As we all know, integrated finance refers to the integration of financial services into non-financial products and services, such as retail websites, mobile apps, and even physical products. In other words, it is making financial services more accessible and convenient for consumers by integrating them with the products and services they already use. Over the
It has been an eventful year. Fintech is far from reaching the peak of 2021, and while 2022 is largely about resetting the funding environment, 2023 will be a year of recalibration for fintech companies. The good news is that large and midsize companies are more concerned than ever about the impact on their bottom
What is IoT? A digital network of Internet-connected “things” that continuously share data and generate actions. It will have and is already beginning to have, a disruptive impact on the world around us through smart home technology. These “things” are everyday household items such as kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and ovens, car dashboards, smart
Introduction to Fintech as a Service (FaaS) Fintech as a Service (FaaS) is a business model that allows companies to outsource financial technology (fintech) services to third-party providers. This model provides companies with a more flexible and cost-effective way to access fintech services and improve their financial performance. Let’s explore Fintech as a Service and
Many communications today, such as e-mail, calls, or text messages, are done wirelessly. But any business in the financial industry knows that efficiently receiving and processing physical packages is crucial to keeping your business running smoothly. Over 35 million packages are shipped every day and this number is only going to grow. In today’s world
As the fintech landscape continues to evolve rapidly, a number of emerging trends are likely to shape the future of the industry in 2023. From financial health and digital banking to blockchain technology, there’s a lot to come. exciting opportunities that have the potential to revolutionize the fintech industry. Top FinTech Trends to Watch in
FinTech describes technology that drives innovation in financial services. It drives automation and enhances online business, giving consumers control and management of their accounts. Consumers and businesses can use FinTech every day through automated financial transactions and other technological breakthroughs. We’ll explore how FinTech is modernizing and revolutionizing corporate and consumer financing. What is financial
The payments industry was once dominated by a handful of giants, but now sees near-constant market entry by fintech companies, each offering disruptive thinking and technology. new technology in this field. This means an innovative mindset must become the norm for any brand looking to influence payments. As we’ve seen in retail, media and banking,
Ongoing economic uncertainty and inflated valuations are having a dramatic impact on the fintech funding cycle. Last year’s numbers paint a bleak picture – according to CB Insights, fintech companies raised $20.4 billion in Q2 2022, almost half the amount raised in the quarter. 2 years in 2021. With fintech valuations and start-up capital plummeting
