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In Latin America, Fintech is Driving Banking Innovation and Improving Financial Inclusion
The rise of fintech in Latin America (LatAm) over the past decade has shaken up the region’s financial landscape, driving innovation in the banking sector, boosting competition and helping increase inclusion, a new paper by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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Airwallex Rolls Out Its Global Payments Services in Canada
Airwallex has announced the launch of its global payments services in Canada, enabling local businesses to access its key offerings. This includes local currency accounts in over 12 currencies, a multi currency wallet in 44 currencies and payouts to 150
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Apple Card’s Savings Account With High Interest Is Now Available Only for U.S. Users
Apple has announced that its card users in the U.S. can now set up a savings account from Goldman Sachs which offers an APY of 4.15 percent. This is more than 10 times the national average according to the FDIC.
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Twitter Ties up With eToro to Enable Users to View Real-Time Stocks, Crypto Prices
Multi-asset investment company eToro has partnered with Twitter to enable the social media platform’s users to instantly see real-time prices for a wider range of stocks, crypto and other assets when using the new $Cashtags feature. Twitter added pricing data
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Digital Identity Network ID.me Raises $132 Million Series D Funding
ID.me, an USA-based digital identity network announced on April 11, the appointment of Samantha Greenberg as Chief Financial Officer. Greenberg brings to ID.me over 20 years of experience leading financial operations, analyzing private and public technology and consumer companies, and
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Altruist Raises $112M Series D to Compete Schwab and Fidelity on Investment Advisors
Altruist, a modern custodian built exclusively for RIAs, announced a new $112 million series D round of funding led by Insight Partners, new investor Adams Street Partners, and continued support from existing investors. Notable industry leaders Bill McNabb, Ron Carson,
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