Personalization has become an essential component of how fintechs bring value to customers. In a survey conducted by Twilio, 62% of consumers said they expect personalization from brands, and a further 49% stated they would become repeat buyers if it was offered. As the facility becomes even more integral to online experiences, hyper-personalization becomes the […]
Enjoying our podcasts? Don’t miss out on future episodes! Please hit that subscribe button on Apple, Spotify, Youtube, or your favorite podcast platform to stay updated with our latest content. Thank you for your support! Manu Smadja, Co-Founder & CEO of MPOWER Financing Much has been written about the student loan challenges for domestic students in this country. But […]
VC funding had already met a cold snap. In March 2023, when Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) met its demise, the start-up community had endured months of downrounds. Funding was scarce, and equity was expensive. Venture debt was seeing its fastest comparative growth in years. Then SVB collapsed, followed by Signature and First Republic, some of […]
Chicago, September 6th — Neofin, the no-code lending automation platform, launched its first US project, entering the market to power the transformative and sustainable consumer lending products. Neofin’s first live project in the US is Stately Credit – an inclusive lender that aims to provide a stress-free alternative to traditional lending options. Through its no-code technology […]
Hi guys, welcome to the Fintech Coffee Break. I’m your host, Isabelle Castro. This week, I sat down with Yaacov Martin, CEO and co-founder of Jifiti, an embedded lending platform offering embedded BNPL. Conditions for lending have become increasingly challenging as 2023 has rolled out. An uncertain economy and rate hikes have made lenders uneasy. […]
We are often told about the benefits of physical activity to health. Daily exercise can improve cardiovascular fitness, improve neuro function, and help you live longer. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it can also boost the economy. The organization’s 2020 guidelines estimated that 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week could contribute […]
Over the past year, Nubank has undergone a remarkable expansion in Mexico, growing beyond credit cards to offer a broader suite of financial services, including savings accounts, debit cards, and now, personal loans. Just a few months after launching savings accounts, digital bank Nubank is all set to introduce its brand-new product in Mexico. The […]
In the past decade, neobanks in Brazil have emerged as key players in advancing financial inclusion, putting banks’ tight grip to the test. However, after the boom in recent years, Latin America’s main digital banking economy is showing signs of reaching a plateau. According to a Bank of America survey, downloads of Brazilian online bank […]
Though self-service has become common in many areas of modern life (think shopping and banking), getting consumers on board when it comes to bill payment has been more of a challenge. In fact, 62% of U.S. adults have called customer service regarding a bill in the past 12 months. That number was even higher (68%) […]
Rodney Williams of SoLo Funds The first wave of fintech focused on helping those people who already had money. The bottom half of the population was mostly ignored, and those companies that did try failed to get traction. But in recent years, there has been a new breed of fintech company emerging squarely focused on […]