Strategy & Digital Transformation
Successful fintech companies rely on robust strategy and digital transformation initiatives. Fintech Review analyses growth strategies, operational scaling, digital adoption, and the transformation journeys reshaping finance and technology in the new digital economy.
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Fintech Conference Boom: Where Innovation Meets Influence
Attending or speaking at a fintech conference is no longer just about visibility. It is a strategic decision. A chance to learn, network, and align with key players. Whether focused on payments, blockchain, regtech, or embedded finance, each event offers a unique view into what the industry values and where it is headed. Fintech conferences…
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How to Create a Fintech App That Works
Knowing how to create a fintech app is not just about building software. It is about solving a real financial problem in a secure, scalable, and user-friendly way. Whether you are launching a budgeting tool, a digital bank, or a credit platform, your success depends on strategy, compliance, and continuous learning. Fintech users expect trust,…
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Banks and the Power They Hold
Banks have long stood at the centre of the financial system. Their influence goes beyond balance sheets and branch networks. The real power of banks lies in how they shape credit, control infrastructure, influence regulation, and determine who gets access to financial tools and capital. Despite the rise of fintech, banks still play a central…
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Regulation and Compliance in Fintech: Navigating the New Financial Frontier
Fintech has always been about innovation, speed, and accessibility. Yet, as digital financial services scale globally… Regulation and compliance have become just as important as product design and user experience. No matter how disruptive a fintech platform is, it must operate within legal frameworks that are evolving rapidly. Understanding regulation and compliance is now a…
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What the Trade War Means for Global Fintech
The intensifying trade tensions between major economies, particularly the United States and China, are reshaping industries far beyond manufacturing and commodities. Financial services, and fintech specifically, are increasingly caught in the crossfire. As the trade war expands into technology, data, and finance, global fintech finds itself facing new challenges, regulatory pressures, and unexpected openings. Understanding…
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How to Start a Fintech Company
Fintech is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors in the global economy. By blending financial services with modern technology, it creates opportunities to reimagine how people save, spend, borrow, and invest. From neobanks and robo-advisors to payments infrastructure and credit platforms, fintech innovation has exploded. Now is a great time to start a…
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PayPal Review: From Digital Wallet Pioneer to Fintech Powerhouse
Few names are as closely associated with the evolution of digital payments as PayPal. But people still ask… Is PayPal fintech? Once a startup disrupting the online auction scene, it has grown into a global fintech giant, handling over a trillion dollars in annual payment volume. It has become synonymous with sending money online, offering…
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Understanding Cross-Chain Interoperability
The blockchain ecosystem has rapidly grown from a handful of networks to hundreds of chains, each with its own specialisation. While this diversity fuels innovation, it also creates fragmentation. Understanding cross-chain interoperability is essential to navigating this new landscape, where users and developers need seamless connections between blockchains. In short, cross-chain interoperability enables communication and…
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Cybertech: Securing the Foundations of Finance
In today’s financial ecosystem, technology drives nearly every transaction. However, as services become more digitised, the risks multiply. This is where cybertech comes in, the application of advanced cybersecurity technologies to protect digital finance. Cybertech sits at the intersection of cybersecurity and fintech. It covers the tools, platforms, and strategies that defend against data breaches,…
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SaaS Fintech: What’s Next for the Most Powerful Pairing in Finance?
We previously explored why the convergence of SaaS and fintech is so compelling. Cloud-native design, scalability, and recurring revenue models made the model attractive for both users and investors. The ability to deploy financial services at scale, through intuitive software interfaces, opened new possibilities for user experience and cost-efficiency. Now, as fintech matures and SaaS…
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Payoneer Review: The Digital Backbone of Cross-Border Payments
Payoneer has quietly built one of the most robust and widely used financial platforms for cross-border payments. Founded in 2005, the company now serves over five million users in more than 190 countries, facilitating transactions in over 150 currencies. In this Payoneer review, we take a detailed look at how the platform has grown into…
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Fintech: Ultimate Guide
Welcome to our complete guide, our definitive source for everything fintech. Over the years, we’ve covered a broad range of fintech topics, from digital banking to decentralised finance, regtech, green fintech, and more. Through interviews, opinion pieces, and sector-specific deep dives, we’ve helped readers understand where fintech is today and where it’s going. This guide…
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Revolut Review: From Startup to Global Giant
Since launching in 2015, Revolut has rapidly become a leading global fintech player. From humble beginnings as a prepaid card offering, it quickly grew into a fully-fledged financial powerhouse. Revolut’s story exemplifies strategic execution and product innovation in the fintech sector. The company now offers services including foreign exchange, stock trading, cryptocurrency, budgeting tools, and…
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The Inefficiencies of Traditional Cross-Border Payments and Why Change Is Needed
Cross-border payments remain one of the most outdated areas of financial services. While fintech has transformed many aspects of banking, international money transfers still rely on slow, expensive, and inefficient systems. Banks process these payments through multiple intermediaries, increasing costs and delays. With growing demand for faster, cheaper alternatives, fintech firms and blockchain solutions are…
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What Role Does Crowdfunding Play in SME Financing?
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economies worldwide, driving innovation, employment, and economic growth. However, one of their most significant challenges remains securing adequate funding to support operations and expansion. Traditional financing methods, such as bank loans and venture capital, often impose strict requirements, leaving many SMEs without the resources they need…
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Empowering Financial Institutions: An Interview with the CEO of Almond FinTech
In this exclusive Fintech Review interview, Adam Swartzbaugh, CEO of Almond FinTech, discusses transformative cross-border payment technology. Almond’s blockchain-driven Settlement Optimization Engine (SOE) addresses critical speed, transparency, and cost challenges in cross-border payments. The SOE optimises transaction routes and provides near-instantaneous settlement for financial institutions globally. Almond standardises cross-border communication and leverages AI to streamline…
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The Role of Partnerships Between Fintechs and Traditional Banks: A New Era of Collaboration
In the past decade, the financial services sector has witnessed an exciting shift. Fintech companies and traditional banks are increasingly working together. This wave of collaboration marks a significant evolution in the industry. Historically seen as competitors, fintechs and banks now find common ground to enhance services and reach broader audiences. We explore successful models,…
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BPO in Fintech: The Fusion of Human Empathy with Cutting-Edge Tech
By the Cybergy BPO team. In the fast-paced world of fintech, where innovation drives growth and customer expectations evolve rapidly, the need for superior customer experience (CX) has never been more critical. Fintech companies face immense pressure to balance technological advancements with seamless, empathetic customer service. In this environment, outsourcing emerges as a strategic advantage,…
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The Digitalization of Trade Documents: Electronic Bill of Lading
By Simon Šinigoj, Digital Marketing Specialist at CargoX. In today’s interconnected world, digitalizing trade documents is transforming international trade in significant ways. The Electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) is a key aspect of this revolution. The eBL has gained significant attention and endorsement from various industries for its efficiency. This article explores the implications and…
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Why Hedge Fund Admin Software is Crucial to Your Back Office
By Repool staff. In the fast-paced world of hedge funds, emerging fund managers focus on big-picture strategy and day-to-day investment moves. However, what is often overlooked or regarded with disdain is the amount of compliance and account reconciliations needed in back-office operations. While it’s not glamorous work, it is essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability…
