"As banks close branches, tech giants open physical stores."

[https://m.timesofindia.com/business/india-business/it-employees-wooed-with-bonuses-bikes/amp_articleshow/84992370.cms](https://m.timesofindia.com/business/india-business/it-employees-wooed-with-bonuses-bikes/amp_articleshow/84992370.cms)

[https://amp.theguardian.com/business/2021/jul/20/uk-fintech-sector-hits-multi-billion-pound-peak-of-investor-interest](https://amp.theguardian.com/business/2021/jul/20/uk-fintech-sector-hits-multi-billion-pound-peak-of-investor-interest) >"Banking app Revolut has been valued at £24bn while Wise, the forex transfer business, has listed at nearly £9bn"

>"The pandemic proved banks need to rethink their methods and start using real-time data to avoid lending mistakes in turbulent times"

>"Ant Group Co. and Chinese regulators have agreed on a restructuring plan that will turn Jack Ma’s _...Read More_

"These are the fintech ideas and themes that defined the year, based on 50 of our most-used words in 2020."