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The Rise Of Facebank – Why Social Banking Is Here To Stay | The Huffington Post

Posted on 20/12/2016 by admin

Source: The Rise Of Facebank – Why Social Banking Is Here To Stay | The Huffington Post

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6 Fintech Players Changing the Face of Global Payments

Posted on 19/12/2016 by admin

The onset of the digital revolution has facilitated diversification, fragmentation and personalisation of spaces as diverse as media, travel and communications. Through the emergence and popularizati…

Source: 6 Fintech Players Changing the Face of Global Payments

Posted in Digital Banking, Entrepreneur, Innovation, Payments | Tagged alternative finance, bitcoin, Cashless, Contactless, cryptocurrency, Digital Banking, Fintech, innovation, mobile banking | Leave a comment

African Banks’ Silicon Valley Moment – WSJ

Posted on 18/12/2016 by admin

To lure the continent’s growing consumer class and differentiate themselves from mobile money and each other, Africa’s biggest banks are investing billions in digital banking technology.

Source: African Banks’ Silicon Valley Moment – WSJ

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THE FUTURE OF BANKING: Growth of innovative banking fintech services – Business Insider

Posted on 18/12/2016 by admin

Source: THE FUTURE OF BANKING: Growth of innovative banking fintech services – Business Insider

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Technology trends in retail banking to look out for in 2017

Posted on 18/12/2016 by admin

Source: Technology trends in retail banking to look out for in 2017

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Forbes FinTech 50 2016 – pg.1

Posted on 17/12/2016 by admin

Reported by Samantha Sharf, Antoine Gara, Lauren Gensler, Maggie McGrath and Laura ShinSee our complete coverage of fintech and our latest list. Fintech 50 2016: The Future Of Your Money – pg.1

Source: Forbes FinTech 50 2016 – pg.1

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TalkBank lets you chat with your bank | TechCrunch

Posted on 16/12/2016 by admin

As a fan of banks – I like the lollipops they give out – I’m slightly disturbed by services like TalkBank. This Russian company replaces one-on-one teller..

Source: TalkBank lets you chat with your bank | TechCrunch

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Pull a fast one: London bar installs world’s first tap-and-pay beer pump | Life and style | The Guardian

Posted on 16/12/2016 by admin

Technology devised by Barclaycard aims to reduce queueing times by letting customers serve and pay for their own drinks

Source: Pull a fast one: London bar installs world’s first tap-and-pay beer pump | Life and style | The Guardian

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THE FINTECH REPORT 2016: Financial industry trends and investment – Business Insider

Posted on 15/12/2016 by admin

The explosive growth of the financial tech industry continues in 2016. Stay up to date with the latest fintech industry trends and investments report.