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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.

VC-Backed FinTech Doubled In 2015 — Despite Q4 Slump
VC-Backed FinTech Doubled In 2015 — Despite Q4 Slump
March 10, 2016  |  Fintech Investments

The FinTech world can be divided between public and private companies. Publicly traded companies have had a tough time the last several months. Key fallen stars...

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BBVA Deepens FinTech Pockets With Online-Only Bank Buy
BBVA Deepens FinTech Pockets With Online-Only Bank Buy
March 08, 2016  |  Acquiring

Spanish banking firm BBVA announced Monday (March 7) the acquisition of Finnish banking startup Holvi to help expand its digital business footprint. The Helsinki-based online...

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IdentityMind Launches Platform To Fight CNP Fraud
IdentityMind Launches Platform To Fight CNP Fraud
March 04, 2016  |  Risk Management

IdentityMind Global, an on-demand provider of identity-based payments, risk management, fraud prevention and anti-money laundering services, announced Thursday (March 3) the launch of a new...

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Onboarding New Customers Without The Fraud Risk
Onboarding New Customers Without The Fraud Risk
March 02, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Offering online services comes with the challenge of ensuring one's customers are precisely who they say they are. The process of verifying and validating individuals’...

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Do Consumers Really Care About FinTech?
Do Consumers Really Care About FinTech?
February 10, 2016  |  Consumer Finance

An increasing number of Americans are moving towards relying on FinTech services to improve their financial well-being, research has found. With as many as 60...

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Does The Future Of Faster Bank Payments Require Sexy Solutions?
Does The Future Of Faster Bank Payments Require Sexy Solutions?
February 04, 2016  |  Faster Payments

With the majority of Americans keeping their money in depository accounts, are typically risk-averse banks paying too much attention to FinTech innovations like the blockchain?...

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Has The Race To Faster Payments Come Off The Rails?
Has The Race To Faster Payments Come Off The Rails?
February 03, 2016  |  Faster Payments

With the majority of Americans keeping their money in depository accounts, are typically risk-averse banks paying too much attention to FinTech innovations like the blockchain?...

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