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.

Moving Past The Myths Of Payments Innovation
Moving Past The Myths Of Payments Innovation
August 16, 2018  |  Innovation

All you need is a hot idea and some funding. All you have to do is listen to what consumers say they want. The big...

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What B2B Payments Providers Get Right — And What Still Needs Work
What B2B Payments Providers Get Right — And What Still Needs Work
August 15, 2018  |  B2B Payments

B2B payments continues to enjoy its moment in the innovation spotlight, but the industry still has a long way to go if it’s going to...

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FinTechs Wary Of US Bank Charter Plan
FinTechs Wary Of US Bank Charter Plan
August 15, 2018  |  Banking

Despite having the chance to apply for banking licenses with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, many online lenders are proceeding with caution....

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Alexa Voice Banking Comes To Canada
Alexa Voice Banking Comes To Canada
August 15, 2018  |  Alexa

Central 1 Credit Union (CU) announced in a press release that it has launched “Canada’s first-ever, authenticated voice banking service using Amazon Alexa.” The CU’s clients, Innovation...

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NEW REPORT: US Bank On Fraud-Fighting AI
NEW REPORT: US Bank On Fraud-Fighting AI
August 15, 2018  |  Digital Banking

Businesses in nearly every industry need to worry about risks, especially when it comes to fraud and security. But those dangers are even more pressing...

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In FinTech, The Race for Patents (And More)
In FinTech, The Race for Patents (And More)
August 14, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Patents are the lifeblood of innovation, innovation the lifeblood of FinTech. In the race for FinTech-related patents, it seems tech firms are leading banks. Elsewhere,...

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Bitcoin Daily: India Considers Crypto For Financial Transactions; Bitcoin Makes Up Half Of Crypto Market
Bitcoin Daily: India Considers Crypto For Financial Transactions; Bitcoin Makes Up Half Of Crypto Market
August 14, 2018  |  Bitcoin

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in China is seeking to double down on its efforts to make a fertile environment for blockchain...

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Framing The FinTech Build Vs. Buy Debate
Framing The FinTech Build Vs. Buy Debate
August 14, 2018  |  Regulation

Build vs. buy. The eternal debate. No, not just in homeownership, but in business, too – and especially when it comes to upstart FinTech firms...

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FinCEN Eyes Cryptocurrency Amid 1,500 Monthly Complaints
FinCEN Eyes Cryptocurrency Amid 1,500 Monthly Complaints
August 13, 2018  |  Regulation

1,500 complaints about suspicious activity per month. That’s the tally that FinCEN Director Kenneth A. Blanco told a conference last week that FinCEN, which operates as...

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