Nasdaq’s automated quotes in the mid-1970s and online shopping in the mid-1980s were disruptive technologies for the financial industry. The latest disruptive fintech innovation, cryptocurrency, is gaining popularity with consumers, businesses, and government agencies. Large corporations and governments are particularly interested in the underlying technology of cryptocurrencies known as the blockchain. In fact, many organizations
Today at Sibos 2022 in Amsterdam, Finastra announced a strategic collaboration to integrate its Fusion Trade Innovation software with Contour, the global digital trade finance network, providing banks and corporates with a streamlined end-to-end back-office workflow. Users may access their data through either platform, providing banks with increased efficiency and faster turnaround times when processing Letter of Credit
People increasingly look forward to paying various suppliers thanks to the use of mobile phones and numerous applications. Integrating a payment gateway is crucial if you want to create financial eCommerce software that will increase sales and enhance user experience. According to statistics, 73% of all mobile phone users have made a transaction and paid
HSBC has launched HSBC Trade Solutions (HTS) to customers in its two largest markets – the UK and Hong Kong. Whilst making trade simpler, faster, and safer for customers through integrated digital journeys, HTS will power commerce that is rapidly evolving across different platforms and ecosystems. Developed in partnership with CGI, the new platform allows customers
PwC brought in $50.3 billion in global revenue for the year ending June 30, up 13.4% in local currency terms and 11.4% in U.S. dollars, the firm said on Oct. 4. Last year PwC achieved revenue of $45.3 billion globally. “In a year of rapid change and numerous challenges globally, our talented people used their
Open banking has opened up new possibilities for financial services and technology, allowing businesses to tap into consumer data like never before. For example, third-party service providers can now access customer bank account information, account balances, financial history, and more. through the bank link and the consent of the customer. Growth and enhancement through in-depth
UK digital challenger Zopa is in talks to raise $100 million in what could be its final funding round before going public, according to Sky News. The raise, which would value the bank somewhat higher than its £750 million valuation from a £220 million round last October, is currently being discussed by the bank with both new
MoneyGram International, Inc., a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, and Jingle Pay, a financial super-app based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), today announced a partnership to enable convenient and fast global money transfers through the Jingle Pay app. Consumers in the UAE can use the Jingle Pay app – powered
Lemonade, the insurance company powered by AI and social impact, today launched in the United Kingdom. Residents across the UK can now get Lemonade Contents insurance instantly, from anywhere, on any device, as well as file claims and get paid in seconds. Today’s launch follows Lemonade’s previous launches in France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Founded
Smart money app Plum and fintech unicorn Bitpanda have joined forces to make crypto investing available to Plum’s rapidly growing European customer base. The development underlines the growing demand from investors in Europe for easy access to safe cryptocurrency trading that allows them to diversify their investment holdings. Plum’s specialized financial services app is now completely linked with Bitpanda’s
Square launched Tap to Pay on iPhone to its millions of sellers across the U.S. Available within the Square Point of Sale iOS app, Tap to Pay on iPhone lets sellers of all sizes accept contactless payments directly from their iPhone, with no additional hardware required and at no additional cost to the seller. With Tap
Nova Credit, the world’s leading consumer-permission credit bureau, today announced that it has partnered with HSBC to provide the bank with global access to its cross-border credit data product, Credit Passport, creating more opportunities for credit access to cross-border customers across the globe. Through this partnership, HSBC will have the authorization to access the translated
