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.

RegTech, AI Fuel Strong B2B FinTech Numbers
RegTech, AI Fuel Strong B2B FinTech Numbers
April 28, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Good news emerged from the U.S. venture capital sphere this week: VC funding for FinTech startups in Q1 alone hit $1.2 billion, found a new...

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Aspiration Adds Feature That Tracks Spending Impact On Society
Aspiration Adds Feature That Tracks Spending Impact On Society
April 27, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Aspiration, the financial services startup, rolled out a new a feature in its mobile banking app that tracks the spending of its customers and provides...

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Lawsuit Filed Over OCC FinTech Charter Plans
Lawsuit Filed Over OCC FinTech Charter Plans
April 27, 2017  |  Legal

The Conference of Bank State Supervisors (CSBS), an organization and advocate for the legislative and regulatory interests of state banking, has just filed suit against...

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Financial Wellness, For Employees, And Their Employers Too
Financial Wellness, For Employees, And Their Employers Too
April 26, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Turnover in certain industries — think fast food firms and cleaning services — can reach a few hundred percent annually. And that can cost firms thousands...

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FinTech Could Be Hurt By Fight Between OCC And States
FinTech Could Be Hurt By Fight Between OCC And States
April 25, 2017  |  Banking

The FinTech industry’s future could depend on the outcome of a fight between the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and states, according...

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Banks/FinTech — The Long And Winding (Regulatory) Road
Banks/FinTech — The Long And Winding (Regulatory) Road
April 25, 2017  |  Fintech Investments

In an age where FinTech upstarts, payments companies and banks vie for the same customers, might regulations force them to collaborate? Get the Full Story...

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CurrencyCloud Founder Leaving To Focus On His Next Venture
CurrencyCloud Founder Leaving To Focus On His Next Venture
April 24, 2017  |  Fintech Investments

Currencycloud founder Nigel Verdon is reportedly leaving the company to focus on a new FinTech startup, RailsBank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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MBAs Flocking To FinTech (Instead Of Consulting Or Banking)
MBAs Flocking To FinTech (Instead Of Consulting Or Banking)
April 24, 2017  |  Fintech Investments

“Consulting was fantastic — however, I had to walk away from recommendations and not get to see them go live,” noted Wharton Grad Neha Goel...

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Today In Data: AARP’s Report On Seniors’ FinTech Contributions
Today In Data: AARP’s Report On Seniors’ FinTech Contributions
April 21, 2017  |  Today In Data

The FinTech industry is set to see a major boom in funds over the next five years from those in the 50+ age range. Get...

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