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Industry Convergence In Financial Services Is Accelerating | TechCrunch

Old but excellent article on sector convergence as it relates to the financial services sector. “Large retailers are launching their own consumer banks, payment services and credit cards based on customer data, brand loyalty and capital reserves in mature markets. … Continue reading

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The Nigerian FinTech Landscape – A Growing Opportunity- Irrational Innovations

Nigeria`s FinTech landscape is clearly growing. The country`s financial services sector is not constrained by legacy banking applications like what obtains in western nations. I foresee further growth and investments in 2017 especially in the mobile payments space.  The Nigerian … Continue reading

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Baidu Follows Alibaba And Tencent To Enter China’s Banking Sector – China Money Network

The largest Internet firms in China now own digital banks as subsidiaries! The leaders in one sector of the economy trying to take over another sector!!Chinese search engine and Internet company Baidu Inc. said it had obtained regulatory approval to … Continue reading

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Paytm, India’s Top Mobile Payments Firm, Gets Approval To Launch Its Own Digital Bank | TechCrunch

First Airtel then Paytm! The diversification of Telcos, Mobile Payments firms and Internet based firms (like Alibaba) into digital banking and other financial services is great for financial inclusion in emerging economies. Other emerging economies should take a cueIndia leading … Continue reading

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Investing In Digital Innovation | News and insight | HSBC Holdings plc

This is clear evidence that the key to success in responding to disruption in the financial services sector is via partnerships with Fintech firms and government agencies. HSBC is working with the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute … Continue reading

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Top Ten Digital Bank Initiatives in 2016 » Banking Technology

2016 was a great year for digital-only/challenger banks. Some interesting stories about startups in the article. Source: Top ten digital bank initiatives in 2016 » Banking Technology

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Nigeria Strengthening Fintech Space With Investments in Mobile Payments | Finance Magnates

Mobile is clearly the future of financial services in Nigeria. It is faster to drive financial inclusion and a cashless policy via mobile payments An increasing reliance on mobile payment technology is helping propagate start ups and investment in Nigeria. … Continue reading

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China Going Cashless Thanks to FinTech Boom | Asia Times

The surge of fintech services is a growing headache for traditional banks which have been left far behind Source: China going cashless thanks to fintech boom | Asia Times

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Another Chinese Tech Giant is Launching an Online Bank

Source: Xiaomi is launching an online bank

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Issues and Challenges in UK Fintech Market | TechBullion

In 2015, professional services firm EY described the UK as the most fintech-friendly country, with industry employing over 61,000 people and generating £6.6bn in revenues. This year, the UK fintech sector is still disruptive and determined as ever before. But … Continue reading

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