In conversation with Assure Hedge at FTT Embedded Finance & Super Apps
Tuesday 24 May 2022
We recently brought together a community of innovators and industry leaders, including retailers, manufacturers, financial institutions, insurers, telcos, fintechs and tech providers at FTT Embedded Finance & Super Apps. We gathered to delve into the technologies, innovations and trends that are re-defining the future of how financial services are crafted and distributed. Lisa Moyle, VC
Who are the enablers behind Walmart Financial Services?
Tuesday 10 May 2022
Connecting Underserved Communities to New Financial Technologies
Tuesday 03 May 2022
Underserved communities have historically had a tepid relationship with financial institutions, but emerging technologies in fintech has opened new doors – and opportunities – for this demographic. Data from the FDIC in 2019 revealed approximately 7.1 million U.S. households were unbanked, meaning they did not have a checking or savings account in a bank or
In conversation with Velexa at FTT Embedded Finance & Super Apps 2022
Tuesday 03 May 2022
On 26th April our community of innovators and industry leaders, including retailers, manufacturers, financial institutions, insurers, telcos, fintechs and tech providers gathered at FTT Embedded Finance & Super Apps, where we delved into the technologies, innovations and trends that are defining the future of how financial services are devised and distributed. During the day, our
10 Things we love about FTT Embedded Finance & Super Apps
Tuesday 03 May 2022
Technology changes, coupled with the boom of e-commerce rapidly increased the ability to provide financial products and services directly to small businesses or consumers, at point of demand. No wonder embedded finance is currently the hottest topic in fintech: The industry is taking financial services everywhere. Last Tuesday, our community of innovators and industry change makers,
What can UK credit unions learn from the US?
Tuesday 31 August 2021
What can UK credit unions learn from the US? There’s no question, the role of credit unions has shifted dramatically in recent decades. From the move to online banking and the growth of digital platforms, leading building societies have placed innovation at the center of their vision for the future. But as customer reliance on physical branches falls, all
- Published in Building Societies 'Thank you' Pages, Fintech, Inclusion
The door to financial inclusion remains closed: Could Digital ID be the key?
Tuesday 31 August 2021
The door to financial inclusion remains closed: Could Digital ID be the key? Despite decades of financial inclusion efforts, barriers preventing access to financial services continue to exist across the globe. One such critical barrier, is the lack of an official, foundational form of identification. An estimated one billion people worldwide remain unable to prove their identity, while millions
Driving Financial Inclusion with Embedded Finance
Tuesday 24 August 2021
This summer, we experienced first-hand a demonstration of what inclusion in the sports world looks like through the Tokyo Olympics 2021. The global event introduced new sports like skateboarding to the masses, and reintroduced events like softball and karate into the list of competitions. Given its massive platform, the Olympics draws awareness of these lesser-known
- Published in Diversity, Embedded Finance, FTT Embedded Finance "Thank you" Page, Inclusion, Payments
Looking outside your network
Tuesday 08 June 2021
In my day job, developing Fintech partnerships at a big bank, I meet and connect with many Fintechs on an ongoing basis. However, I often notice that only a small proportion of the Fintechs we meet are female-founded. If you are not part of the industry, you might be surprised to hear that a big
All are welcomed in the Fintech Big Tent
Tuesday 01 June 2021
At least once a week I hear the reply: ‘Oh, I’m not Fintech’. These people usually work at a large bank or a technology company that was established before 2008. Further discussion reveals that they are involved in projects to update business models, introduce new technology, or to find someplace to introduce digital processes in
- Published in Blog, Community, Content, Featured, Fintech, FinTECHTalents, Inclusion, Innovation, Opinion, Start-ups