FinTech

Financial technology, often shortened to fintech, is the technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. It is an emerging industry that uses technology to improve activities in finance.

Affirm Said To Eye $150M Capital Raise On $1.5B Valuation
Affirm Said To Eye $150M Capital Raise On $1.5B Valuation
December 05, 2017  |  Investments

Affirm Inc., an online lender, is reportedly in late-stage talks to land a new round of financing that would propel it to unicorn startup status....

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EU Tightens Online, Offline Shopping Security Standards
EU Tightens Online, Offline Shopping Security Standards
November 28, 2017  |  Banking

The European Commission has signed off on new rules that they say will make it more secure for consumers purchasing goods and services from European...

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RBC, Vouchr Collaborate To Launch North America’s First Social, Personalized Cash Gifting Service
RBC, Vouchr Collaborate To Launch North America’s First Social, Personalized Cash Gifting Service
November 27, 2017  |  Startups

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Chinese Online Lender’s IPO On Shaky Ground
Chinese Online Lender’s IPO On Shaky Ground
November 27, 2017  |  International

LexinFintech Holdings Ltd., operator of China’s leading online lender Fenqile, was slated to meet with advisers over the weekend to decide if it will go...

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China’s CITIC, Baidu Team Up On Direct Bank
China’s CITIC, Baidu Team Up On Direct Bank
November 20, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

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Blockchain B2B FinTechs Score With Investors
Blockchain B2B FinTechs Score With Investors
November 17, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Blockchain is by no means a technology guaranteed to positively disrupt the financial services market. That hasn’t stopped companies large and small from banking on...

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Big Banks Join Forces To Vet FinTech Partners
Big Banks Join Forces To Vet FinTech Partners
November 15, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America are reportedly teaming up to create a group that will help them manage risks associated with FinTech partnerships. Get...

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Ally Bank Takes Banking To Alexa
Ally Bank Takes Banking To Alexa
November 15, 2017  |  Innovation

Ally Bank announced Tuesday (Nov. 14) that it is launching a new service that enables customers to conduct banking activities via voice. Get the Full...

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Top Corporate Treasurers Already Switching FIs To Gain FinTech Tools
Top Corporate Treasurers Already Switching FIs To Gain FinTech Tools
November 14, 2017  |  B2B Payments

A new report by business banking market research and analysis firm East & Partners suggests corporations aren’t opposed to changing banks as a direct result...

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