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.

Bank Of America Investing $1.5M In Fintech Hub Efforts In Charlotte, NC
Bank Of America Investing $1.5M In Fintech Hub Efforts In Charlotte, NC
March 31, 2017  |  Investments

Bank of America is gearing up to invest $1.5 million in a Charlotte, North Carolina, initiative to build a FinTech hub in the city. According...

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Brexit Is Here And Stocks, Banks, FinTechs Yearn For Clarity
Brexit Is Here And Stocks, Banks, FinTechs Yearn For Clarity
March 29, 2017  |  Brexit

Stock markets in Europe were mixed as the formal process of Brexit began this week. Reuters noted Wednesday (March 29) that British Prime Minister Theresa...

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Clarity Money Raises $11M In VC Dollars To Hire, Add Features
Clarity Money Raises $11M In VC Dollars To Hire, Add Features
March 24, 2017  |  Mobile Commerce

Clarity Money, the personal finance app, has reportedly raised $11 million in venture capital funding, which it will use to expand its team and offerings....

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Synechron Launches 14 AI Accelerators For Financial Services Mkt
Synechron Launches 14 AI Accelerators For Financial Services Mkt
March 24, 2017  |  Artificial Intelligence

Synechron, the global financial services consulting and technology company, announced Thursday (March 23) the launch of “Neo,” a set of artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools for...

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Revolut Plans New Venture Crowdfund, Switches Platforms
Revolut Plans New Venture Crowdfund, Switches Platforms
March 24, 2017  |  News

FinTech startup Revolut just announced new plans to crowdfund £4 million ($5.01 million) in a venture capital via the U.K.’s Seedrs crowdfunding platform at some...

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Smart Sizzles, Dodd-Frank Fizzles And Sears Might Be Signing Off?
Smart Sizzles, Dodd-Frank Fizzles And Sears Might Be Signing Off?
March 24, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Live by the fickle consumer, and, if you’re a (very) aging retailer, possibly die by the fickle consumer. In commerce, history only goes so far,...

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European Commission FinTech Task Force Seeks Public Consultation
European Commission FinTech Task Force Seeks Public Consultation
March 23, 2017  |  International

The European Commission is hoping to consult with the public concerning the growing market of financial technology as the agency looks to manage policies in the sector....

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Deutsche Bank Joins Competitors To Open NYC Innovation Hub
Deutsche Bank Joins Competitors To Open NYC Innovation Hub
March 22, 2017  |  Fintech Investments

Deutsche Bank, the Wall Street investment firm, announced Tuesday (March 21) the launch of an innovation lab in New York City. According to a report...

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For SMEs, FinTech Is Valuable And Perhaps Mysterious
For SMEs, FinTech Is Valuable And Perhaps Mysterious
March 22, 2017  |  B2B Payments

In a survey spanning 500 SMEs, World First found that FinTech has challenges and opportunity ahead, when it comes to gaining visibility (and payments) from...

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