Fintech News Issue #242 November 7th, 2019
Top Stories
14 Fintech Trends To Watch For In 2020
— via ForbesAutomation and technology aimed at improving financial services—fintech—has garnered a lot of attention lately.
From open banking to blockchain, the retail banking industry is opening its doors — but with caution.
Google Pay comes to Curve, the banking platform that consolidates all your cards into one
— via Tech CrunchHot on the heels of adding support for Samsung Pay, Curve, the London-based “over-the-top” banking platform that lets you consolidate all of your bank cards into a single card, has added support for Google Pay.
FinTech Articles
Immo Investment Technologies, a London-based fintech startup that purchase homes on behalf of buy-to-let investors, has closed €11M in Series A funding.
TD Bank to embed AI in mobile app
— via FinextraTD Bank is to port artificial intelligence technology into its mobile app, providing users with more personalised, contextual information on their finances.
Why the future of fintech is ‘networked learning’
— via The next WebFintech can learn a thing or two from the crypto community
Even Facebook’s Libra can’t escape the fintech establishment
— via Fast CompanyDespite Facebook’s reach, IMD professor Howard Yu and research fellow Jialu Shan break down how its Libra digital currency is no match for legacy financial institutions.
Why It Should Be 'Financial Web', Not 'Fintech'
— via Entrepreneur AsiaThe case for financial services as a foundational layer
Open Banking Fintech Partnerships Required For Better CX
— via The Financial BrandTraditional banks and credit unions continue having a difficult time meeting the level of experience that today's consumers expect.
Digital technologies won’t kill banking, but they will eliminate the need for bank branches, making room for other business outlets to take their place in the real estate space they currently occupy.
Startups Weekly: Understanding Uber’s latest fintech play
— via Tech CrunchThe sheer number of startup players moving into banking services is staggering[…]
What Will Be The Biggest Fintech Trends In 2020?
— via Inc42Fintech market in India is likely to expand to $31 Bn in 2020
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