Walmart and the Future of Fintech
Neobanks that crave capital remain wary of losing control in an acquisition with a big corporation. They remember Simple and Azlo.
Fintech Banking
The latest news on fintech banking trends, how banks partner with fintechs, how fintechs disrupt payments, and how fintechs redefine the future of banking.
How One Fintech Is Building a Sustainable Empire
With over five million customers and a focus on sustainable finance, Aspiration's strategy couldn't be more different from its competitors.
9 Misunderstood Fintech Trends Affecting the Future of Banking
What the heck is "DeFi" and "Baas"? Few in banking would admit they don't really understand many of these new buzzworthy trends.
SoFi Gets Approval to Become a Bank – Should Legacy Banks Care?
A charter is a plus for the fintech, but the impact for traditional institutions may depend on the status of their digital transformation.
Intuit Is Drilling Even Deeper into Small Business Banking
Free business checking offered with Green Dot Bank serves as a tie-in for firms using QuickBooks and as part of a 'starter kit' for future subscribers.
Why Chime Should Keep Bankers Up at Night in 2022
The offering of fee-free deposits at close to 9,000 locations by Chime is the latest in a battle for consumers previously ignored by banks.
Will New P2P Startup ‘Chuck’ Edge Out Venmo, Square and Zelle?
A consortium of community financial institutions uses 'open' approach to give their customers a 'one-stop-' approach to mobile payments.
Banks Are All Fintechs Now (or Soon Will Be), But Do They Have the Right Talent?
A new report flags the skills gap financial institutions face as the industry becomes more tech driven. Altering hiring criteria is crucial.
How Square is Building a Small Business Banking Powerhouse
The big fintech is building digital bridges connecting consumer and seller users into a growing ecosystem under the newly named parent, Block.
3 Ways Any Financial Institution Can Move with Fintech Speed
Hands down, speed is the biggest competitive advantage a bank or credit union can have. Here's why, and what it takes to dial it up.
Fintech Apps Can Make Shared Financial Relationships Work Better
Fintechs have stolen a march on financial institutions via apps to manage joint accounts and other shared finance. But Forrester says banks have an ace.
Traditional Bank Borrows from Amazon to Build an App Rivaling Neobanks
A bank that's 100+ years old doesn't have to be 'out of date.' As part of a sweeping tech upgrade, FNB brings retail savvy to banking.
Millennials Now Trust Fintechs as Much as Banks
Skyrocketing adoption of fintech is not only changing the way consumers bank, it’s changing how they live, think, and interact with money.
Why Neobank N26 Is Abandoning the U.S. Market (And 500,000 Customers)
The mobile bank is the second European challenger within a few weeks to bow out. Fintech experts weigh in on what it means for banking.
How Amazon’s Alliance With Venmo Will Disrupt The Payments Space Forever
Amazon gives consumers a new way to pay, and sets Venmo's parent PayPal up to siphon even more payments away from credit card providers.
Fintech 2.0: Is Your Bank Ready for the ‘Great Rebundling’?
Having achieved wide adoption, fintechs are now building a holistic ecosystem. Banks have much to gain in this process if they move quickly.
DIY Banking: Why Consumers Love Mix-and-Match Patchwork of Financial Providers
Consumers increasingly are willing to try new providers, looking for the best fit. Can banks and credit unions outpace neobanks and fintechs?
Will Regulators Stuff the Fintech Genie Back into the Bottle?
'Synthetic banking' as practiced by fintechs and banking as a service users is targeted by the acting national bank regulator.
The 68 Million Consumers Financial Institutions Are Overlooking
Independent contractors represent a fast-growing market, and millions of them need bank accounts. The right digital features are key.
Competitive Pressure Forcing More Bank+Fintech Partnerships
Combinations multiply as financial institutions face increased demand for digital services and fintechs need a more stable business model.
Plaid’s Payment Invasion Could Radically Alter Card-Based Transactions
The data aggregator launched an accounts-based payments ecosystem with the potential to sharply impact both bank revenues and card networks.
4 Real-World Lessons from Banks Wrestling with Digital Transformation
Creating a seamless experience while keeping everything running may feel impossible for many institutions. Here's how you can pull it off.
