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.

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? In an interview with...

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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. According to a report in Business Insider, Verdon...

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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. Through...

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AARP Report Finds People 50+ To Generate $83B For Fintech Over Next Five Years
AARP Report Finds People 50+ To Generate $83B For Fintech Over Next Five Years
April 21, 2017  |  Fintech Investments

New research released by the AARP shows the significant impact that people ages 50 and older will have on FinTech — generating $83 billion in revenue...

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Tech Center: Charlotte On The Edge of Tech Greatness
Tech Center: Charlotte On The Edge of Tech Greatness
April 20, 2017  |  Tech Center

Just west of the Research Triangle in North Carolina, Charlotte’s technology industry has been slowly growing over the past few years. As we reported about...

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Mizuho, Metaps, WiL And Mizuho Bank Rolling Out Digital Wallet Company
Mizuho, Metaps, WiL And Mizuho Bank Rolling Out Digital Wallet Company
April 20, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Mizuho Financial Group is teaming up with Mizuho Bank, Metaps and WiL to create a new service settlement using FinTech. According to a report, the four...

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