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.

Tech Center: New Orleans’ Burgeoning Tech Sector
Tech Center: New Orleans’ Burgeoning Tech Sector
May 18, 2017  |  Tech Center

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Treasury Finds Itself At Home In FinTech
Treasury Finds Itself At Home In FinTech
May 18, 2017  |  B2B Payments

The rise in B2B FinTech has complicated the picture of treasury management, forcing it to rethink its position in the enterprise. The more payment, cash...

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Alt Lending Startup Neighborly Raises $25M To Tackle Public Finance
Alt Lending Startup Neighborly Raises $25M To Tackle Public Finance
May 17, 2017  |  Investments

Neighborly, a startup that runs a marketplace that connects cities and investors to bankroll civic projects like parks, bridges and schools, raised $25 million in venture funding....

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Wannacry? Why It’s Time To Come Down On Bitcoin
Wannacry? Why It’s Time To Come Down On Bitcoin
May 15, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

The massive “Wannacry” wave of crypto-ransomware cyberattacks now reported to have hit more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries shouldn’t be just another “look at...

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Banks And FinTech Startups: At Odds No More?
Banks And FinTech Startups: At Odds No More?
May 15, 2017  |  Banking

Until very recently, the tenor of the relationship between financial services startups and mainstream banking was contentious at best and adversarial at worst. The primary...

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AEVI Announces New CEO
AEVI Announces New CEO
May 12, 2017  |  Personnel

AEVI announced in a press release that Nelson Holzner has been named its new CEO. In his new role, which started on May 1, Nelson will...

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Even Fleet Saw Some Action From B2B FinTech Investors
Even Fleet Saw Some Action From B2B FinTech Investors
May 12, 2017  |  B2B Payments

B2B FinTech startups across the U.S., U.K., Europe, Asia and the Middle East landed some more money in their pockets thanks to investors. Funding was...

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Using The Blockchain To Bring Banking To Everyone
Using The Blockchain To Bring Banking To Everyone
May 10, 2017  |  Ecosystems

Refugees are among the most unique groups of people for whom to enable mobile payments and other financial services. Clearly an acute need is there,...

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Apexx Organizes Merchant Solutions Marketplace
Apexx Organizes Merchant Solutions Marketplace
April 28, 2017  |  Startups

Apexx, a FinTech startup, is reportedly launching in London, aiming to create a transparent marketplace in which merchants can browse and plug into competing services for...

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