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𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐌𝐁 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 🏢 💼 The fintech landscape is buzzing with innovation, and SMBs (Small and Medium Businesses) are at the heart of this revolution. From global partnerships to AI integrations, here’s what’s shaping up: ➀ Streamlining Payments for Growth ↳ Mastercard teams up with Fundbot to modernize B2B payment flows, while Network International partners with the National Bank of Fujairah to enhance digital payment options. The message is clear: seamless, integrated payment solutions are now a necessity for SMB success. ➁ Empowering Underserved Markets ↳ GXS Bank’s entry into Southeast Asia’s SMB banking space and albo’s payroll solutions in Mexico reflect a focus on inclusivity—signalling a deeper commitment to supporting emerging markets. ➂ Sustainability Meets Profitability ↳ Tide’s carbon calculator collaboration highlights growing SMB interest in aligning with green initiatives—a strategic edge in a climate-conscious market. ___________________ 🤿 Want to dive deeper into these trends and uncover more insights? Check out our latest infographic and gain access to exclusive analysis. Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates, and unlock in-depth reports and strategic playbooks with our membership plans here 👉: https://lnkd.in/gfQ9nDwW #fintech #digitalbanking #digitalfinance #payments #digitalpayments #SMEfinance

𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡: 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐌 𝐋𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐫 (𝟏𝟎 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯) 🌎 Latin American fintechs are scaling beyond traditional services, innovating through collaboration, and capitalizing on digital transformation to meet the demands of a fast-evolving, opportunity-rich region. 🔸 The rise of digital-only banking platforms highlights an effort to meet the growing demand for accessible, app-first financial solutions in underbanked populations. 🔸 Meanwhile, Brazil’s push for CBDCs in trade finance reflects how blockchain and digital currencies are evolving to real-world solutions for economic efficiency. 🔸 A strong shift toward ecosystem-driven growth is evident. Payment platforms are diversifying into hardware, partnerships, and acquisitions, proving that vertical integration is critical to staying competitive. The focus is squarely on creating end-to-end solutions—from real-time payments to integrated credit and collections systems—addressing inefficiencies across value chains. 🔸 At the same time, venture capital is fueling fintechs addressing employee wellness and SME finance, reflecting investor appetite for sustainable, scalable impact. _________________ 🤿 Want to dive deeper into these trends and uncover more insights? Check out our latest infographic and gain access to exclusive analysis. Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates, and unlock in-depth reports and strategic playbooks with our membership plans here 👉: https://lnkd.in/gjs3tQy2 #fintech #digitalpayments #realtimepayments #blockchain #CBDCs #LATAM

𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡: 𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 (𝟏𝟎 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬) 🔟 🌏 Southeast Asia’s fintech ecosystem is undergoing transformative shifts, driven by technological advancements, inclusivity, and evolving consumer needs. 🔑 Here are the key insights from the latest developments: 1️⃣ Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments ➥ Blockchain-powered solutions are cutting costs and speeding up international money transfers, catering to the region's high remittance demand. This creates a blueprint for fintechs seeking to disrupt traditional transfer systems. 2️⃣ Scaling Alternative Lending Models ➥ The surge in BNPL and digital credit facilities underscores increasing consumer demand for flexible financing options. This is a golden opportunity for fintechs to scale operations by addressing untapped credit markets. 3️⃣Sustainability-Driven Finance ➥ Loan products linked to ESG metrics are setting a new benchmark in aligning financial success with sustainability. Businesses that embrace ESG-focused practices can gain both competitive financial advantages and brand trust. ___________________ 🤿 Want to dive deeper into these trends and uncover more insights? Check out our latest infographic and gain access to exclusive analysis. Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates, and unlock in-depth reports and strategic playbooks with our membership plans here 👉: https://lnkd.in/g_JD6224 #fintech #embeddedfinance #digitalbanking #digitalpayments #crypto #AI #SoutheastAsia

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐐𝟑’𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦! 💥 🗞️ From embedded lending to embedded payments, and even insurance & cards unlocking new customer value, Embedded Finance in Q3 2024 proves to be the backbone of innovation across industries. In the latest #Finception by WhiteSight segment, featured in Couchonomics Crunch, we’re uncovering some of the biggest moves in the landscape: ▪️Seamless credit is becoming a norm across industries, from travel to e-commerce, breaking down traditional financial barriers and creating smoother customer journeys. ▪️Embedded payment solutions are also evolving rapidly, simplifying checkout processes while driving customer loyalty. ▪️ At the same time, co-branded and digital-first cards are creating new ways for businesses to extend financial services, build long-term customer relationships, and drive loyalty. All these trends go to show how Embedded Finance is fast becoming a business imperative. Companies embedding financial services into their offerings are unlocking new growth avenues, driving engagement, and redefining customer loyalty. __________________ 🚀 Want to stay ahead on everything fintech? 🛋️ The latest Couchonomics Crunch has it all—our Finception insights on Embedded Finance, plus cutting-edge updates on AI’s web takeover, Payments evolution, Open Finance breakthroughs, and more! Be the one in the know—click here to explore it now! 👉: https://lnkd.in/gnB65u2M #fintech #embeddedfinance #payments #embeddedlending #AI #Web3

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐱 𝐃𝐰𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐥.𝐀𝐩𝐩’𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭, 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐱 𝐉.𝐏. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐗 𝐆𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐱 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢’𝐬 𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐆𝐚𝐩 All served in Edition #143 of the Weekly Fintech Brew! ☕ Fintech innovations are driving transformation across SME financing, B2B payment ecosystems, and consumer-centric financial services, with a strong focus on embedded finance, automation, and accessibility. 👌 Take a sip through the #Top3 fintech trends that made for a brew-tiful concoction: 1️⃣ Growth of BNPL and Consumer Payment Flexibility Travl.app AIUG’s Visa and Dwolla Integration, as well as Lenovo's collaboration with Klarna, demonstrate how BNPL solutions are evolving into broader financial enablers, integrating into diverse sectors and fostering more personalised, consumer-centric payment journeys. 2️⃣ Innovation in B2B Payment Ecosystems Mastercard's partnership with both Fundbot and J.P. Morgan showcases the evolution of B2B payment infrastructure being heavily focused on automation, transparency, and speed, driven by partnerships between established financial giants and tech innovators. These developments are likely to unlock growth opportunities for businesses reliant on global trade and large supplier networks. 3️⃣ Expansion of Embedded Financial Services and SME Support Tarabut's partnership with geidea, and Spendesk's alliance with Adyen show how embedded finance and fintech innovations are becoming key tools for SMEs globally, particularly in regions where traditional financial institutions have struggled to close funding gaps. This trend reflects a broader push toward democratising access to financial tools and fostering economic inclusion. 📰 More names that are keeping this edition brimming with fintech highlights: Revolut, 10x Banking, Alloy, Franklin Templeton, Sui Foundation, FinMont Global, Payit™, ClearScore, albo, Backbase, IBC Bank, Zircuit... and many more! 🔗𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠! Dive into exclusive resources curated just for you at the end, featuring: Convera, Arkwright Consulting, Worldpay, Simon Taylor via Fintech Brainfood, and the latest in-house curations from WhiteSight! _________________ 𝐍𝐨 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬? 𝐖𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭! 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭. 🗞️ 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭: Quick reads that keep you informed. Discover the newest names and trends shaping the fintech landscape. Understand the key themes ecosystem players are leveraging to stay ahead. Get a steaming cuppa brewed directly to your inbox, every week! 👉: https://lnkd.in/gdGuEVX8 #fintech #newsletter #embeddedfinance #openfinance #digitalfinance #infrastructurefinance #DeFi

𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡: 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 🔟 The latest wave 🌊 of embedded insurance partnerships signals a transformative trend: risk protection is becoming an integrated part of everyday business ecosystems. Here’s what’s happening: 1️⃣ Vertical Integration at Its Best ↪️ From APOLLO Insurance & Townline’s seamless tenant insurance solution to Stere & EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants’ digital offerings for small businesses, embedded insurance is becoming an indispensable value-add across diverse customer journeys. 2️⃣ Convenience Meets Assurance in Travel ↪️ Protect Group & Blink Parametric enhance real-time travel disruption responses, while YAS embeds safety directly into bus ticketing between Hong Kong and China, illustrating how seamless integration adds immediate value for travellers. 3️⃣ Harnessing Tech to Scale with Accuracy ↪️ bolt’s Salesforce integration automates insurance quoting, enabling brokers to deliver real-time, customized options. Similarly, DigitalOwl & ExamOne, a Quest Diagnostics Company's AI underwriting slashes manual delays, proving that operational efficiency is now table stakes for competitive differentiation. ____________________ 🤿 Want to dive deeper into these trends and uncover more insights? Check out our latest infographic and gain access to exclusive analysis. Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates, and unlock in-depth reports and strategic playbooks with our membership plans here 👉: https://lnkd.in/gGWiBW2s #fintech #embeddedfinance #embeddedinsurance #insurance #futureoffintech

𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡: 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 (𝟏𝟎 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬) 🔟 🌍 The latest developments in MENA’s fintech space highlight targeted innovations and partnerships shaping the region’s financial future. Here’s what stands out: ➊ Consumer-Centric Payment Evolution 💳 ↳ Visa’s partnership with Affirm and Liv Digital Bank in the UAE introduces flexible credential solutions, enabling consumers to switch between credit, rewards points, BNPL, and debit. This is next-level financial personalization, signalling an opportunity for businesses to embed flexibility as a core product feature. ➋ Infrastructure Scaling Through Capital 💰 ↳ Lean Technologies’ $67.5M Series B funding underscores a growing demand for open banking solutions across MENA. As regulators push for more transparency, companies investing in this space can gain a first-mover advantage in a compliant, data-driven ecosystem. ➌ Cross-Border Remittance Revolution 💱 ↳ Careem Pay’s expansion into Europe and India signals an untapped corridor for SME remittances and seamless international payments, setting the stage for targeted growth in underserved remittance markets. __________________ 🤿 Want to dive deeper into these trends and uncover more insights? Check out our latest infographic and gain access to exclusive analysis. Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates, and unlock in-depth reports and strategic playbooks with our membership plans here 👉: https://lnkd.in/gFKzibnv #fintech #payments #digitalpayments #digitalfinance #BNPL #remittance

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐐𝟑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒) 📃 Q3 saw Open Finance driving profound shifts across payments, lending, and personal finance: 1️⃣ Real-Time Payments Taking Over ↳ Systems like India’s UPI and Brazil’s Pix are more than just payment tools—they’re becoming essential financial infrastructures, enabling seamless cross-border and in-app transactions, instant refunds, and even automated recurring payments. 2️⃣ Revolutionizing Credit and Lending ↳ Open banking is transforming credit underwriting through real-time financial data and AI-driven risk models. Platforms are now offering tailored repayment plans, boosting credit access while ensuring financial inclusion. 3️⃣ Empowering Users with Financial Control ↳ Open finance-powered personal finance tools now provide highly accurate spend tracking, cash flow analysis, and unified views across accounts. These tools are fostering financial literacy and well-being for millions globally. 4️⃣ A Regulatory-Led Innovation Surge ↳ Regulatory sandboxes, open API mandates, and frameworks are fostering safe experimentation while fast-tracking innovations like contactless payments, instant credit access, and secure data sharing. _________________ Access the full report for detailed use cases, regional trends, and actionable strategies to make these insights work for you. Download the Full Report here 👉: https://lnkd.in/g6sGwUPV #fintech #openbanking #openfinance #payments #credit #PFM

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚'𝐬 𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐥-𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐒 & 𝐔𝐀𝐄, 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧'𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐀𝐈 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐩 All served in Edition #142 of the Weekly Fintech Brew! ☕ 🌐 Last week's developments reflect a clear trend of global fintech convergence where consumer-centric innovations (flexible payments, BNPL), regulatory advances, and technological enablers (AI, blockchain, Open Banking) are shaping the future of finance. Collaboration among traditional banks, fintechs, and tech giants underscores the urgency to innovate and meet the rising demands of a digital-first economy. 👌 Take a sip through the #Top3 fintech moves that captured our attention: 1️⃣ Visa x Affirm and Liv Digital Bank: The 'flexible credential' card that toggles between debit and BNPL payments in the US and UAE represents a pivotal moment in payments innovation, catering to the rise of millennials and Gen Z consumers who prioritise financial flexibility. This hybrid solution effectively blends traditional banking convenience with the fast-growing BNPL market. 2️⃣ Griffin’s Full Bank Launch: Regulatory approval from the PRA and FCA, alongside $24M in funding, allows Griffin to position itself as a pivotal infrastructure player in the UK’s fintech ecosystem. By supporting fintechs with compliance-ready banking services, Griffin is addressing a critical gap for fintech companies scaling their offerings. 3️⃣ Grasshopper Bank x EnFi, Inc: Automating credit analysis and risk monitoring through AI represents a shift from manual, siloed decision-making to predictive, real-time risk management. It exemplifies how challenger banks focus on operational efficiency to compete with traditional institutions. 📰 More names that are keeping this edition brimming with fintech highlights: Equifax UK, Cake by VPBank - Digital Bank, SEB Embedded, Thought Machine, Zand, Alibaba Cloud, Ant Group, Accesstage, Banco Bmg, Coinbase, Utopia Labs, Tether.io, Adyen, Mastercard, Uber, Lean Technologies, GoCardless, Nubank, Starling Bank, Alkami Technology, MoonPay... and many more! 🔗𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠! Dive into exclusive resources curated just for you at the end, featuring: FreedomPay, Forrester X Brex, Paymentology, Volt.io, and the latest in-house curations from WhiteSight! ________________ 𝐍𝐨 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬? 𝐖𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭! 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭. 🗞️ 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭: Quick reads that keep you informed. Discover the newest names and trends shaping the fintech landscape. Understand the key themes ecosystem players are leveraging to stay ahead. Get a steaming cuppa brewed directly to your inbox, every week! 👉: https://lnkd.in/gG54dfe3 #fintech #newsletter #embeddedfinance #openfinance #digitalfinance #DeFi #infrastructurefinance

🚨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! 🚨 🗞️ India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a revolution going global. Our latest #Finception by WhiteSight segment, featured in the Couchonomics Crunch newsletter, dives into UPI's global expansion - unpacking what it means for players riding the wave of digital payments transformation! 🌐 UPI’s cross-border ambitions involve a collaborative model that blends government-led innovation with private-sector agility. Explore the strategic manoeuvres behind UPI’s international journey—from cross-border partnerships to the boost of real-time remittances—illustrating how India’s payments innovation is setting new standards globally. 🔓 As UPI unlocks new avenues for seamless transactions, businesses are positioned to capitalize on accelerated payment flows and enhanced market access in real-time. _______________ 🛋️ But this is just the beginning! This Couchonomics edition is a treasure trove of insights, covering: 🔹 The rise of crypto and its implications for the financial ecosystem 🔹 Key updates in Open Finance and Embedded Finance 🔹 Highlights from Payments innovations shaping tomorrow. Dive into the full newsletter here 👉: https://lnkd.in/giC73kdq #fintech #payments #digitalpayments #UPI #digitalassets #crypto