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.

ZhongAn Creates ZhongAn Information And Technology Services Co.
ZhongAn Creates ZhongAn Information And Technology Services Co.
November 09, 2016  |  International

ZhongAn Online Property & Casualty Insurance Co., the first online insurance company in China, announced last week it has created a technology company dubbed ZhongAn...

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Switzerland Hopes To Relax FinTech Regulations, Boost Competition
Switzerland Hopes To Relax FinTech Regulations, Boost Competition
November 02, 2016  |  Regulation

Finextra reported that Switzerland’s Federal Council is attempting to ease regulations on FinTech firms by the beginning of next year. The council has introduced a...

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Ripple CEO Steps Aside
Ripple CEO Steps Aside
November 02, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The CEO of blockchain tech startup Ripple has decided to step aside for the firm’s current COO and president. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Why Vancouver Is A Magnet For Tech Talent
Why Vancouver Is A Magnet For Tech Talent
October 28, 2016  |  International

Vancouver may not be the largest city in Canada, but it packs a mighty startup punch. The city has earned top rankings for its startup...

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Deposit Solutions Surpasses €1 Billion In Savings Deposits
Deposit Solutions Surpasses €1 Billion In Savings Deposits
October 26, 2016  |  Banking

Deposit Solutions, the European FinTech company, announced Tuesday (Oct. 25) it has surpassed €1 billion in savings deposits transmitted via the company’s consumer-facing site, ZINSPILOT,...

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CFPB Aims To Work Closely With FinTechs To Evolve The Industry
CFPB Aims To Work Closely With FinTechs To Evolve The Industry
October 25, 2016  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report Monday (Oct. 24) showcasing several market developments that could help consumers. In its report, dubbed “Project...

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Spain’s FinTech Dark Horse Arrives
Spain’s FinTech Dark Horse Arrives
October 21, 2016  |  International

With a strong penetration of smartphones and mobile commerce, Spain is quickly gaining visibility in the FinTech world, and its capital city is leading the...

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FinTech Doing A Better Job, A New Survey Shows
FinTech Doing A Better Job, A New Survey Shows
October 19, 2016  |  Banking

Traditional financial services companies have something new to worry about: FinTech is increasingly encroaching on their turf and winning the hearts and minds of consumers. Get...

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Ontario Hub Helps FinTechs Navigate Regulatory Waters
Ontario Hub Helps FinTechs Navigate Regulatory Waters
October 18, 2016  |  International

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is supporting a new initiative aimed at helping to guide FinTech startups through the complexities of the regulatory framework and provide...

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