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June’s Strong Finish And HourlyNerd’s Strong Series C

June’s Strong Finish And HourlyNerd’s Strong Series C
June’s Strong Finish And HourlyNerd’s Strong Series C
July 06, 2016  |  Investments

The changing workforce has been something of an obsession since the rise of Uber and its many imitators. While 1099 contractors were not a new...

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The Authentication Crack In Bureau Data
The Authentication Crack In Bureau Data
July 05, 2016  |  Cybersecurity

Canada just said that it was OK for FIs to use “non-traditional” data sources to validate a consumer’s identity. It’s seen as a big victory...

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Avant’s Sailing Troubled Waters
Avant’s Sailing Troubled Waters
July 05, 2016  |  Alternative Credit

Whether or not Lending Club managed to get a month or so jump on the Fourth of July with its interpretation of fireworks, 2016 was...

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Around The World In FinTech Innovation
Around The World In FinTech Innovation
July 04, 2016  |  Cross-border Payments

Just two months ago PYMNTS launched its Weekly Tech Center Roundup to get an up close and personal look at some of the most influential...

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MasterCard On Turning Urban Hubs Into Smart Cities
MasterCard On Turning Urban Hubs Into Smart Cities
July 01, 2016  |  Innovation

More than half the world’s population lives in cities. And by the year 2050, that figure is expected to be closer to 70 percent. Get...

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