FinTechs

Fed President Says Banks Too Vulnerable To FinTechs
Fed President Says Banks Too Vulnerable To FinTechs
October 13, 2017  |  Bank Regulation

The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, James Bullard, warned Thursday (Oct. 12) that banking regulators in the U.S. need to pick...

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ECB Could Require Fintechs To Have More Liquidity, Capital Buffers
ECB Could Require Fintechs To Have More Liquidity, Capital Buffers
September 22, 2017  |  Digital Banking

The European Central Bank (ECB) may start requiring bank startups that want to enter the FinTech zone to have more liquidity and capital buffers. According...

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For Banking’s Future, The Hub’s The Rub
For Banking’s Future, The Hub’s The Rub
September 21, 2017  |  Banking

To modernize payments is no small task. That’s especially true for banks. Cheryl Gurz, CGI’s payments solutions director, weighs in on what works when innovation...

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Regulatory Tracker: Cryptocurrency Dominates Amidst Controversy
Regulatory Tracker: Cryptocurrency Dominates Amidst Controversy
September 18, 2017  |  Blockchain

Countries are monitoring cryptocurrencies as a means of cutting down on money laundering incidents. Think the furor over cryptocurrencies will abate? Think again. In the...

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EU Finance Ministers To Meet To Find Ways To Lure FinTechs
EU Finance Ministers To Meet To Find Ways To Lure FinTechs
September 12, 2017  |  International

European Union (EU) finance ministers are gearing up to hold talks next week centered on finding ways to lure more FinTech companies their way, reported Reuters. Citing...

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China FinTechs Turn To Overseas IPOs To Raise Capital
China FinTechs Turn To Overseas IPOs To Raise Capital
September 07, 2017  |  International

With China tightening its regulations, some of the country’s largest FinTech startups are eyeing initial public offerings (IPOS) overseas. According to a report in Finextra,...

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EU May Loosen Software Bank Rules
EU May Loosen Software Bank Rules
September 06, 2017  |  Bank Regulation

With FinTechs eroding away traditional banks’ lead, rules governing investments in software in the European Union (EU) may loosen. According to a news report in...

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KeyBank Invests In Billtrust For AR Automation
KeyBank Invests In Billtrust For AR Automation
August 18, 2017  |  B2B Payments

KeyBank is working with accounts receivable company Billtrust to launch a new AR platform for its corporate clients. In a deal signifying increased focus on...

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FinTech And The Rx For Healthcare Payments
FinTech And The Rx For Healthcare Payments
August 15, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Healthcare can be a draining out-of-pocket expense in an age where premiums and deductibles are skyrocketing. Technology can help keep patients informed and timely in their...

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