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FT Partners: Q1 Fintech Insights and Research

FT Partners | April 21, 2023 Executive Summary: FT Partners' data, analytics, and insights on FinTech stem from our deep domain knowledge and the Firm's proprietary database, which has been meticulously and methodically compiled. The FT Partners Research Team assembles and curates this information through primary research and it represents years of focus and diligence.


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How to Integrate a Payment Gateway in an App

April 21, 2023 Making purchases through a mobile application is one of the priority areas of development for many companies. After all, the number of users choosing mobile commerce is constantly growing. Confirmation of this can be found in Statista data. They point out that in the US, about 60% of shoppers buy through mobile


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Here's the best way to 'protect your money and your legacy,' advisor says

Estate planning can "protect your money and your legacy," according to CFP Lazetta Rainey Braxton, member of CNBC's FA Council. Here's what families need to know.

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SEC Asserts DeFi is Caught Under Securities Rules, Reopens Proposal to Widen Definition of Exchanges

Coindesk |Jesse Hamilton| Apr 17, 2023 Unless Congress legislates otherwise, U.S. oversight will hold most of the crypto world inside the SEC’s jurisdiction as the agency moves to make its reach increasingly explicit. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) warning shot last week that decentralized finance (DeFi) could be thrown into its expanding definition


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Why it's 'just no question' new investors should start by opening a Roth IRA, expert says

A Roth individual retirement account allows investors to set aside after-tax money up to a certain limit each year.

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Here are the top 3 reasons to fire a financial advisor, say experts

Goals-based planning, reasonable cost and good communication are key to a healthy relationship with your financial advisor, according to experts.

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Owe the IRS more in tax than expected? These are the next steps for business owners

Many small business owners face surprise tax bills. The IRS does not need to sink you or your business.

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Lawmakers scrutinize free IRS filing options. “The whole process needs to be improved,” commissioner says

As tax season ends, questions remain about the future of free filing options from the IRS. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

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Op-ed: Want a stronger economy? Start by teaching personal finance to teachers

There is evidence that training teachers in financial education matters can improve students' economic choices, which in turn influence broader economic trends.

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Savings account interest rates just hit a 15-year high, but fewer Americans are benefitting

The returns savers can get on their money are the highest they've been in 15 years, yet most people don't have their cash in a high-yield savings account.

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Coinbase Secures Bermuda License and Plans to launch Derivatives Exchange

Fortune | Jeff John Roberts | Apr 19, 2023 Coinbase's disclosure that it's received a license to operate in Bermuda comes at a time when the U.S. crypto industry is exploring offshore alternatives. The news follows a report by Bloomberg in March that Coinbase Global has been contacting institutional customers about a new offshore trading


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“Open banking” May Cause Deposit Outflows, Warns U.S. Regulator

FP | Hannah Lang  | Apr 19, 2023 The evolution of “open banking” in the U.S. could impact how regulators supervise banks, as seamless account portability between financial institutions could lead to increased deposit outflows, a top banking regulator said on Wednesday. See:  FinTech Executives Disappointed with Budget 2023’s Lack of Open Banking Update, Raising


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Fintech and Reverse Logistics: A Quick Guide

April 20, 2023 Since you’re here, it’s safe to say that you’re interested in how fintech and reverse logistics work together to help a company thrive. As more and more businesses turn to fintech to streamline their operations, understanding how it can be applied to reverse logistics is becoming increasingly important. So, why should you


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Citi Report: Blockchain’s Next Billion Users: Money, Tokens, Games

Citi | March 30, 2023 Billions in Adoption, Trillions in Value The report discusses the potential for blockchain and tokenization to be a disruptive innovation that transforms various industries, including finance, gaming, and social media. Although blockchain has not yet reached mass adoption, the authors believe that an inflection point is approaching, which will be


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This free online paycheck withholdings tool may help you avoid a tax bill for 2023, IRS says

If you had a surprise tax bill this filing season or your refund was smaller than expected, it may be a good time to review your paycheck withholdings.

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