Finovate Alumni News

On Finovate.com Finablr Takes Majority Stake in Digital Gifting Innovator Swych. Simple Appoints Former Amazon Exec as CEO. Around the web Analyst Ian McKenna highlights six Finovate alums – Access Softek, Bucket Technologies, Systelos, BlueRush, Tinkoff, and Golden – in his roundup of “fintech innovators making waves.” Marketing Technology Insights interviews CallVU CEO Ori Faran. Hydrogen, Read more…

Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World

As Finovate goes increasingly global, so does our coverage of financial technology. Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World is our weekly look at fintech innovation in developing economies in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. Central and Eastern Europe Tinkoff Bank launches its Tinkoff Mortgage mobile application for its mortgage customers Read more…

Swych Powers WeChat’s Travelex Pay Service

Digital gifting platform Swych partnered with WeChat and Travelex this week, announcing that its blockchain-based gift card technology will power Travelex’s Travelex Pay, a cashless spending tool hosted within messaging app WeChat. Travelex Pay will enable Chinese travelers visiting the U.S. to use digital gift cards on the Swych platform to make purchases at U.S. Read more…

Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World

As Finovate goes increasingly global, so does our coverage of financial technology. Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World is our weekly look at fintech innovation in developing economies in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. Sub-Saharan Africa Nigerian online accounting services specialist Accounteer announces plans to open new Read more…

FinovateAsia Sneak Peek: Think Analytics

A look at the companies demoing live at FinovateAsia on October 29 and 30, 2018 in Hong Kong. Register today and save your spot. Think Analytics is a five-year old leading analytics startup in India, with the core team having a combined experience of 50+ years. The company works with several non-banking financial companies, leading fintechs, banks, Read more…

Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World

As Finovate goes increasingly global, so does our coverage of financial technology. Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World is our weekly look at fintech innovation in developing economies in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. Asia-Pacific MoneyTap, DLT-based payment app developed by SBI and Ripple goes live in Read more…

Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World

As Finovate goes increasingly global, so does our coverage of financial technology. Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World is our weekly look at fintech innovation in developing economies in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. Latin America and the Caribbean Banco Fassil is the first Bolivian company to Read more…

Gro Solutions Helps Vermont FCU Deliver Better Banking Experiences

Members of Vermont Federal Credit Union have something to look forward to when 2019 rolls around: the $500 million asset institution has signed a deal with Gro Solutions to enhance its digital offerings, including streamlined online deposit and loan account opening. “Our goal is to create a world-class digital experience for our members with products Read more…

Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World

As Finovate goes increasingly global, so does our coverage of financial technology. Finovate Global: Fintech News from Around the World is our weekly look at fintech innovation in developing economies in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. Central and South Asia InstaREM reports facilitating no-fee money transfers of almost $2 Read more…

Onfido to Help Crowdfunding Platform Indiegogo Fight Fraud 

Indiegogo has turned to identity verification specialist Onfido to help keep its crowdfunding platform fraud-free. Onfido’s technology leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to verify new users when they sign up, making it easy for Indiegogo to quickly onboard new campaigners to its platform. “Building trust in our community is a top priority at Indiegogo, Read more…