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.

Klarna, Swedish FinTech Startup, Buys Bankrupt German Startup Cookies
Klarna, Swedish FinTech Startup, Buys Bankrupt German Startup Cookies
November 23, 2016  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Klarna, the Swedish payment service provider, is taking over Cookies, the Berlin FinTech startup that ran out of money. According to a report, the idea behind...

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PwC Launches Vulcan, Its FinTech Offering
PwC Launches Vulcan, Its FinTech Offering
November 15, 2016  |  Blockchain

PwC announced Monday (Nov. 14) the launch of a new FinTech offering dubbed Vulcan Digital Asset Services. The service enables digital assets to be used...

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Can Moscow Overcome A Tarnished Tech Reputation?
Can Moscow Overcome A Tarnished Tech Reputation?
November 11, 2016  |  International

Innovation and ease of business aren’t necessarily the first concepts that come to mind when thinking about the tech environment in the Russian market. But...

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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. Reports Tuesday (Nov. 1) said Chris Larsen...

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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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