Tag: Accenture

Investor Interest in Fintech Continues to Rise Globally; Payments Take the Lead

Investor interest in the fintech space remains strong, with an increase in fundraising in most markets during 2019, according to an Accenture analysis of CB Insights data.

As Fintechs Like Square and Stripe Threaten Bank Revenue, Banks Turn to Competitors for Help

It’s obvious to many observers that the rising competition from fintech companies including the likes of payment facilitators Square and Stripe is having an impact on banks.

PFs Attract Investment Dollars with Faster Onboarding, Better Client Experience

An analysis released by Accenture last week indicates that 2017 was a record year for global investment in financial technology, which rose 18 percent to a total of US$27.4 billion. In the U.S., the firm said, most of the investment went to lending and payments startups – collectively accounting for 60 percent of the country’s total.