Study finds discrimination against Black small business loan applicants
Of the groups studied, Black women received worse treatment in 59% of cases.
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How fintech is transforming financial management capabilities for small businesses
Most business-facing fintech tools have adopted usability conventions from consumer-facing apps.
Banks must deploy AI with urgency to save SMEs
Projects that would normally take months need to be delivered in days.
Designing the digital services that US SMBs deserve
They’re also intrinsically linked to the powerful notions of freedom and the American Dream.
Reaping the real benefits of data sharing
Data sharing enables banks to more effectively serve customers across the lifecycle.
Stripe adds Bacs Direct Debit to compete with UK rivals
Stripe will directly compete with UK home market player GoCardless.
Six fintech innovations that bank lenders must embrace – and fast
Here’s a review of cutting edge tech.
How UK fintechs can help SMEs accelerate payments digitalisation
There are a number of issues for SMEs when it comes to cash transactions.
Webinar: Digitising the commercial lending process in times of crisis
How to support business clients now, when they need it the most, with an expedited digital lending process.
Why the virus that stopped the world, opens a door for tech start-ups
During these difficult times the survival of many companies will depend on their ability to adjust to a new reality.
COVID-19: Highlight of the week
This week, we focus one particular coronavirus news item affecting the fintech industry.
What the Fintech? Episode 3 | Digital disruption: Bitcoin and stable coins
Tune in to hear what Gemini’s MD for Europe, Julian Sawyer, thinks about digital currencies.
PayTech Awards deadline extended! Submit your entry by 30 April
We have received more requests for extensions than ever before, so we are extending the entry deadline again until the end of April.
COVID-19: Weekly wrap
FinTech Futures’ weekly coronavirus news wrap.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 10 April 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
App-based payment solutions to delight merchants and their customers
The world of commerce is abuzz with the need to delight customers by providing a digitally enhanced shopping experience.
Visa pours $210m into the coronavirus effort to help SMEs
Visa will split the money between NGOs and investment partners.
Banking Technology April 2020 issue out now
All things equal: Closing the gender gap in fintech.
PayTech Awards deadline extended! Submit your entry by 10 April
Premier awards for banks, financial, payment & e-commerce institutions, paytech vendors, individuals & teams!
FCA sets out guidance for mortgage providers & lenders on COVID-19-related loan scheme
This supports the announcements made by the Chancellor last week.
Disrupting small business banking
I think what we (business owners) really want is an experience driven bank.
Citadele Bank invests €10m in SME Finance
The partnership will offer factoring and banking services.
What the Fintech? A new podcast from FinTech Futures | Episode 1
Trending topics, useful insights, strong opinions, and a fintech jailhouse – all in our brand new podcast!
SpotOn raises $50 million in Series B featuring former Twitter CEO
Payments firm plans to extend product development.
SME challenger bank NorthOne raises $21m Series A
New York-based challenger plans to splash the cash on customer acquisition.
Banking Technology March 2020 issue out now
Keep calm and carry on: Where does COVID-19 leave the Chinese fintech market?
CreditEnable announces $2m pre-Series A investment round
The investment will allow it to develop and launch a second-generation product.
Aspiring neobank EasyEuro raises $4m in pre-A round
The fintech is targeting cross-border trade between Europe and Asia.
Banking Technology February 2020 issue out now
Top dogs: The challenger bank success stories of 2019.
The future of trade finance
We speak to Mastercard, NatWest and Marco Polo senior executives about their partnership.
Why start-up boards are here to stay
Start-up boards are often overlooked and underappreciated.
Banking Technology December 2019 / January 2020 issue out now
A year in review.
The 20th Banking Technology Awards winners have been announced
It was a brilliant celebration of excellence and innovation in the banking industry.
AI: A force for good?
The last of the two part series by Nadia Sood, CEO at CreditEnable.
Accessible and international SME banking
Options available to SMEs vary dramatically yet rarely fit the bill.
Banking Technology October 2019 issue out now
Lessons from Africa.
20th Banking Technology Awards: showcase your brand to decision-makers at banks
Get your brand seen by the brightest and most innovative decision-makers in the industry and network with them at a spectacular gala ceremony!
Sibos 2019: Final wrap-up of talks, interviews and daily news
See our final wrap-up of the London-hosted four day event!
Sibos 2019 video: Mishal Ruparel, general manager at Banking Circle
He speaks about his top trends and challenges highlighted at Sibos and throughout the year.
Daily News at Sibos 2019: Day Four
Download your copy of the day four edition today!
