Competition from fintechs and consumer brands is compelling leading banks and technology providers to revise their strategies. These fintechs and brands are scaling and evolving rapidly on top of banking as a service (BaaS) and open banking infrastructure. We’ve spoken with executives at financial institutions, fintechs, and vendors about how to thrive in an ecosystem that’s reshaping financial services.

Global climate-related fintech funding surged in 2021 to hit $1.2 billion, according to a CommerzVentures report.

Spendesk is the latest expense management fintech to net funding—here’s why French fintechs are proving popular with investors this month.

The US mortgage debt balance will hit $14.412 trillion in 2022, as consumers continue to snap up homes at a pace not seen since before the Great Recession.

Indonesia-based Koinworks might follow the lead of larger global players and pursue a one-stop-shop model to drive revenue growth.

African fintechs raised nearly $3 billion in 2021—here’s how it’ll fuel the next wave of innovation on the continent.

Fintech companies worldwide raised $94.7 billion in funding over the first three quarters of 2021, almost as much as the two prior years combined.

Spurred by shifts in customer expectations, incumbents will race to personalize services and enhance distribution strategies. Fintechs will focus their attention on tapping opportunities that first emerged in 2021.

We spoke with Rodrigo Gouveia, CEO of Inter Marketplace at Banco Inter, to hear his thoughts on how fintech companies, like Banco Inter, are working to help close the divide between banked and unbanked consumers and democratize access to the digital economy for all.

Aspiration's rapid user growth underlines heightened consumer interest in green finance and contrasts with banks—which are missing the mark.

While the US will maintain its uncontested lead as the country with the most fintech unicorns, the next four biggest hubs will switch rankings. Here’s why.

Allegations of greenwashing threaten to derail the rapid growth of ESG investing strategies, but AI-powered fintech data solutions have the power to allay fears.

On today's episode, we discuss what a world with fewer bank branches means, what the new digital branch will look like, and how digital banking adoption is faring. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer vice president of content and head of financial services at Insider Intelligence Daniel Van Dyke.

Neobanks, the digital disruptors of the fintech world, will see the number of US account holders reach 20.2 million by the end of 2021, more than double the number just two years ago, according to our inaugural Insider Intelligence forecast for digital-only banks. Neobank Chime, which was founded in 2013, is well ahead of its competitors. It will hold steady as the industry leader, but there will be a shift this year for the No. 2 spot.

Kaszek’s latest fund will in part invest in fintech startups, indicating that the region’s ecosystem is maturing as LATAM adds an increasing number of VCs to its list of investors.

Wealthfront debuts customizable portfolios and crypto products to distinguish its offering in the crowded US robo-advisory market and tap into the growing popularity of self-directed and crypto investing.

Can a robot trade stocks?

Consumers’ growing willingness to get their financial services from non-FI providers is spurring consumer brands to embed financial elements in their products and services. But this new form of finance will mean dramatic changes for incumbent and startup FIs.