India: A Thriving Fintech Hub, Says WEF Study
TLDR: India has been identified as one of the most vibrant fintech hubs, according to a study from the World Economic Forum (WEF). The report showed that fintechs are expanding operations across
Billink: The Benelux’s Trusted Online Payment Method, Secures €29.5 Million
A Dutch Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) payment solution called Billink has secured €29.5 million in funding from German bank Varengold. The fintech company plans to use the funding to expand its
Hong Kong fuels green tech might with a thriving start-up culture.
TLDR: The FinTech Association of Hong Kong believes that Hong Kong has the potential to become a leading green tech and green finance hub by focusing on supporting start-ups and leveraging China’s
No bonds for California’s delta tunnel: judge declares state’s finance unfit.
A California judge has ruled that the state cannot issue bonds to finance the controversial Delta Conveyance Project, which involves the construction of a massive water tunnel under the Sacramento-San Joaquin River
Banking made easy: Your guide to picking the perfect bank.
TLDR: Choosing the right bank can seem overwhelming with so many options available, but there are several key factors to consider. Different types of banks include traditional banks, online banks, credit unions,
Regional banks: trading low, paying high, book value dividends.
In the article titled “Regional Banks Trading Below Book Value And Paying Dividends,” the author discusses the potential value of regional banks that are still recovering from the effects of the collapse
Partnership merges finance data, fuels academic research collaboration.
The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy’s Center for Municipal Finance has partnered with Investortools to provide more data on the municipal finance sector to academics. The partnership will connect
Davos 2024: Climate finance snub?
TLDR: Climate finance is not taking central stage at the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos, despite the risks posed by climate change and extreme weather events, according to Nina Seega,
Visa’s $1.2B move unlocks banking’s new frontier.
TLDR: Visa has completed its acquisition of cloud-based fintech startup Pismo for $1.2 billion. Pismo’s technology enables banks and financial institutions to build and launch digital banking products. Visa has finalized its
Creating future’s digital banks
TLDR: Carlton Hopper, UK Managing Director of GFT, and Sam Everington, CEO of Engine by Starling, discuss the impact of new banking platforms and strategies for successful bank modernization. They highlight the