Fintech Trends for 2021

Fintech Trends for 2021

Despite the uncertainty that marked 2020, the fintech (financial technology) industry saw demand for services and solutions rise sharply. In North America, for example, a survey by The Harris Poll and Plaid (a fintech firm) found that close to 60 percent of Americans...
Blockchain’s Impact on Fintech

Blockchain’s Impact on Fintech

Blockchain, the technology that underlies the bitcoin ecosystem, is steadily making advances in the financial industry. Conventionally, the financial world has been seen as ‘slow to the party’ when it comes to innovation, primarily because of its tight regulations....
Big Data’s Contribution to Fintech’s Growth

Big Data’s Contribution to Fintech’s Growth

The innovations and advancements made in the financial services industry have largely been fuelled by technology. From online transactions to fintech apps and internet banking, technology’s impact is undeniable. However, with the widespread adoption of...
Fintech Predictions for 2020

Fintech Predictions for 2020

The financial technology (fintech) sector has witnessed many advancements in areas such as wealth management, retail banking and payments. The latter, especially, has been the focus of upgrades and improvements by a host of established players and new entrants, mainly...