Monthly Archives: December 2016

Your Thumb Is Your Bank Now- The New Indian Express

The newly launched BHIM app, based on Aadhaar, will soon enable payment authentication through fingerprint. Source: Your thumb is your bank now- The New Indian Express

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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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The Nigerian Fintech Landscape – A Growing Opportunity 

The Nigerian Fintech Landscape is rapidly growing and has the potential to become one of the most significant leaders in Africa’s fintech innovation. Source: The Nigerian Fintech Lanscape – A Growing Opprtunity

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Africa’s FinTech Leaders to Converge in Lagos over Future of Finance – Footprint to Africa

Lagos the commercial capital of Nigeria is set to host a convergence of Finance and Technology industry leaders from over 40 African countries for the 2017 CashlessAfrica Expo, to deliberate on “The future of finance” at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, … Continue reading

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Branch Banking Takes On A New Fragrance For 2017 – BBC News

Even though UK banks are set to close hundreds of branches in 2017, the banks are investing millions in new formats, including buildings with pleasant aromas. Source: Branch banking takes on a new fragrance for 2017 – BBC News

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The Future of Financial Services is Mobile and Instant | Let’s Talk Payments

In this article, Let’s Talk Payments provides insights on the increasing importance of mobile-focused and instant service delivery in the financial world. Source: The Future of Financial Services is Mobile and Instant | Let’s Talk Payments

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Why 2017 Will Be The Year You’ll Finally Ditch Your Bank

Online banks can offer better returns on savings by cutting overheads, and in 2017 they’ll be taking on other financial services Source: Why 2017 will be the year you’ll finally ditch your bank

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Peer-to-Peer Lenders Morph into Traditional Banking

Source: Peer-to-peer lenders morph into traditional banking

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