Top news of the week: 19.10.2021.
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The Rise And Fall Of Customer Experience In Banking
Banks' 20-year obsession with the âcustomer experienceâ has run its course. Today's imperative is product innovation.
Digital Banking Penetration Surpasses Use of Social Media
The integration of finance and digital technology has resulted in exponential growth of digital banking and fintech solutions.
Fintech đ§ Food - 17th Oct 2021 - Moonpay raises $400m, Bolt $389m and why open banking is bigger in the US than Europe
Hey everyone đ, thanks for coming back to Brainfood, where I take the week's biggest events and try to get under the skin of what's happening in Fintech. If you're reading this and haven't ...
What If Central Banks Issued Digital Currency?
The Chinese Central Bank has already begun experimenting with digital cash that could eliminate the need for paper money.
Walmart, With Eyes on Amazon, Tries to Build a Fintech Startup
Former Goldman executives look to marry their expertise with retailerâs consumers and data to offer financial services.
18 insurtech startups to watch, according to top VCs
In 2021, VCs have funded European insurtech startups to the tune of âŹ2.7bn, minting six unicorns in the process.
[Member Briefing] Africa: The next continent of world-class tech leadership
As startup and innovation culture deepens on the continent, the explosion of tech hubs across Africa has shown no signs of slowing down. Africaâs technology ecosystems have experienced ...
The (not so great?) American Super App-ening
Bitcoin ETF Nears Approval, Coinbase Wants 'Special' Regulator, Money2020 Preview