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Financial Technology

Financial technology, also known as Fintech, is a rapidly developing industry in which traditional banking, investing, and money management is moving to digital platforms.

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Financial Technology – FintechDefinition

Fintech, a portmanteau of 'financial technology,' is used describe new tech that seeks to improve and automate the delivery and use of finan...
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