Companies
Canada’s Mogo Helps Consumers Practice Eco-Friendly Spending
Canadian FinTech Mogo is bringing eco-friendly spending to a whole new level, as it helps consumers achieve zero debt and a zero-carbon footprint. Mogo users can sign up for a free account within three minutes, then access the company’s advice on financial health as well as products that can help them reach their financial goals while also having a positive impact on the planet...
Capital
Moneybox Simplifies Investing For Millennials
Investing can be a confusing and daunting process for many—especially if you’re just starting out and don’t have a ton of extra funds at your disposal. U.K.-based Moneybox was founded in 2015 to make it easier for millennials to save and invest their hard-earned money...
Leaders
CEO Moynihan Leads BofA To Its “Former Glory”
Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan knows a thing or two about leading under pressure. A graduate of Brown University and the University of Notre Dame Law School, Moynihan joined FleetBoston in April 1993 as Deputy General Counsel, and came to Bank of America following its acquisition of FleetBoston...
Features
FinTechs Could Save SMEs In Southeast Asia
As many micro, small, and medium enterprises in Southeast Asia find it increasingly difficult to secure financing from traditional banks, FinTech companies are expanding to fill the void. According to the SME Finance Forum, 41 percent of SMEs in emerging markets have difficulty meeting their financial needs—and in Southeast Asia, this gap amounts to almost $300 billion...
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The Top 25 InsurTech Executives of 2019
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Mobile Fintech Entrepreneur Bassim Haidar Found His Motivation in His Family’s Past
Entrepreneur Bassim Haidar is currently one of Africa's most prominent billionaires--but this hasn't always been the case. Haidar, a Lebanese national, was born in Nigeria and lived there until he was 10. After his family moved to Lebanon, he finished school and attended Beirut University College. What motivated him to start his first business at age 20, however, was quite simple: he was looking to restore his family's lost fortune, a task he has now completed many times over...
Payment Tech Giant Wex Makes Billions, Hires Thousands
Portland-based payment technology firm Wex announced that its revenue increased by 15 percent to $1.72 billion in 2018. The Company also had a strong fourth quarter, with total revenue rising to $440 million from $381.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2018. "2019 was another record year for WEX, capped off by an impressive fourth quarter driven by double-digit top-line growth and strong operating leverage,” Melissa Smith, WEX’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer, said in a statement...
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