TECHNOLOGY FOR FINANCIAL INCLUSION

May 6, 2018

The nature of relationships between financial service providers (FSPs) with technology service providers (TSPs) and FinTechs has been continuously evolving over the past decade. This evolution can be categorized into three phases.1 Globally, the first phase was initiated in the wake of the Financial Crisis in 2008. The aftermath of the crisis resulted in newer regulations for traditional financial services. This made certain lines of business less profitable and created a void for technology enabled startups to enter this space.

Spotlight

Settle

Settle is an all-in-one payments solution tailored to the needs of growing e-commerce brands. By providing a single platform to pay bills, manage invoices, and apply for flexible financing solutions, we make it easier for founders and small business owners to spend time on building incredible businesses.

OTHER WHITEPAPERS
news image

test cloud whitepapaper

whitePaper | May 7, 2020

https://media7.io/Publisher/add-resourceshttps://media7.io/Publisher/add-resourceshttps://media7.io/Publisher/add-resourceshttps://media7.io/Publisher/add-resourceshttps://media7.io/Publisher/add-resourceshttps://media7.io/Publisher/add-resourceshttps://media7.io/Publisher/add-resourceshttps://media7.io/Publisher/add-resourceshttps://media7.io/Publisher/add-resourceshttps://media7.io/Publisher/add-resources

Read More
news image

Buy Now, Pay Later: Market trends and consumer impacts

whitePaper | September 15, 2022

Consumers have long used credit instruments to purchase goods and services. In recent years, a fast-growing alternative to credit cards has emerged in a number of developed economies around the world, including in the United States. This alternative is marketed as “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL).

Read More
news image

Review of 2019 Credit Trends

whitePaper | January 9, 2020

The United States played a starring role as the rest of the world watched the President become the third leader in history to be impeached by the House in December. Our chief protagonist kept investors guessing by prolonging the ongoing US-China trade wars while simultaneously applying a slew of tariffs across Europe, South America, and elsewhere in Asia.

Read More
news image

“No Regrets” Moves: How Midsize Banks Can Enhance Their Risk Capabilities

whitePaper | March 22, 2023

It’s been said that “history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” The adage certainly applies to banking crises in the US: every crisis, however unique the cause, has typically been followed by a new wave of regulations. This trend is likely to continue in the wake of the current crisis. In fact, reporting from the Wall Street Journal and other sources indicates that the Federal Reserve and other banking regulators are already in discussions about changes to the US regulatory regime, especially for midsize banks.

Read More
news image

Open Banking, Open Data and Financial-grade APIs

whitePaper | March 16, 2022

Data is often referred to as the “new oil” of the digital economy. It is a powerful asset used by companies to improve their services and to build artificial intelligence (AI) models. However data can often be used to “lock” consumers into a service. A move to consentdriven access to all user data can break that lock, make it easier for consumers to move between different service providers and unleash a wave of innovation. Open Banking can also help facilitate financial inclusion, better serving those on the margins of society by offering a bridge to the formal economy.

Read More
news image

Building a Greenfield Digital Bank in the Fintech Era

whitePaper | April 14, 2022

Gone are the days when customers would visit brick and mortar stores 3-5 times a week to complete their daily chores, buy luxury items or do banking. With the proliferation of mobile technology, social media, and internet banking, customer expectations shifted and evolved. Moreover, with the rise of on-demand and one-click mindset, induced by the likes of Netflix, Amazon and Uber, along with the need for hyper-personalisation, people were no longer willing to wait and watch for any of the businesses, and the case of financial services was no different. It is needless to mention that customer expectations and digital transformation have been evolving in parallel ever since.

Read More

Spotlight

Settle

Settle is an all-in-one payments solution tailored to the needs of growing e-commerce brands. By providing a single platform to pay bills, manage invoices, and apply for flexible financing solutions, we make it easier for founders and small business owners to spend time on building incredible businesses.

Events