FinTechs

FCA Calls For International Regulatory Framework For Fintechs
FCA Calls For International Regulatory Framework For Fintechs
April 12, 2017  |  Regulation

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is calling for the creation of an international regulatory framework for FinTech startups to prevent a so-called “Wild West”...

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Dream Payments Raises $10M In Series A Round Of Funding
Dream Payments Raises $10M In Series A Round Of Funding
March 09, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Dream Payments, the FinTech based in Toronto, has raised more funding with Fairfax Financial Holdings, investing $5 million in a $10 million Series A round...

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ABA Endorses Akouba As Online Lending Partner For Small Banks
ABA Endorses Akouba As Online Lending Partner For Small Banks
February 14, 2017  |  Alternative Finances

Akouba, the Chicago startup, has been endorsed by the American Bankers Association (ABA) as a technology provider to help its members offer online lending to...

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Fed Governor Warns FinTechs Against Social Media Underwriting
Fed Governor Warns FinTechs Against Social Media Underwriting
December 06, 2016  |  Regulation

FinTechs that want to use data from social media for credit underwriting got a warning from Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard, who said they could run...

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OCC Wants To Give FinTechs A National Charter
OCC Wants To Give FinTechs A National Charter
December 05, 2016  |  Banking

FinTech companies are getting support from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the main banking regulator, which wants to give FinTechs a charter....

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