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.

New FinTech Federation Takes Shape
New FinTech Federation Takes Shape
August 29, 2016  |  Innovation

A federation of FinTechs is taking shape, as tech groups from as many as 20 cities are planning to band together to create hubs in...

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JPMorgan Chase Getting Into The Car-Buying Business
JPMorgan Chase Getting Into The Car-Buying Business
August 26, 2016  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

JPMorgan Chase is getting into the car-buying business, gearing up to launch a digital offering that enables customers to shop for a car and get...

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USAA Taps Former Citi FinTech Executive For New Digital Role
USAA Taps Former Citi FinTech Executive For New Digital Role
August 15, 2016  |  Fintech Investments

Banks and financial firms are forging ahead in the FinTech market, with many either partnering with startups or creating their own businesses from scratch. One...

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For UK’s SME Lending, Looking Toward Tech For A Boost
For UK’s SME Lending, Looking Toward Tech For A Boost
August 12, 2016  |  International

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority has issued a report on the state of the banking industry, and some things need to change in order...

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FINO PayTech Eyes Bank Launch
FINO PayTech Eyes Bank Launch
August 02, 2016  |  International

FINO PayTech, the India-based alternative finance firm, wants to grab one more investing round before launching its payments bank in the next six months, NDTV...

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WePay Hails Britannia, Leaping Across the Payments Pond
WePay Hails Britannia, Leaping Across the Payments Pond
July 26, 2016  |  International

What Brexit? WePay sees opportunity across the Atlantic, announcing its move into the U.K. today. Bill Clerico, WePay’s CEO, explains the allure of the U.K....

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UK And Korea Create FinTech Bridge
UK And Korea Create FinTech Bridge
July 25, 2016  |  International

With FinTech startups exploding on the scene, U.K. and Korea want to make it easier for both companies to invest in the financial technology sector, creating...

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Why The FinTech Index Is On The Rise
Why The FinTech Index Is On The Rise
July 25, 2016  |  Fintech Investments

Investing in FinTech — there’s a new index for that. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said last week that it has struck a deal with stock...

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