investors

An investor is any person or other entity (such as a firm or mutual fund) who commits capital with the expectation of receiving financial returns. Investors utilize investments in order to grow their money and/or provide an income during retirement, such as with an annuity.

Source: investopedia.com

Visa Launches Omni Loyalty Platform; Alibaba Kicks Off ‘Malaysia Week’
Visa Launches Omni Loyalty Platform; Alibaba Kicks Off ‘Malaysia Week’
July 11, 2018  |  Global Payments

Consumers in Sweden and Norway are more likely to take out a loan this summer than borrowers in Finland, according to a press release from Tieto....

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JD Finance Raises $2B, Doubles Valuation Pre-IPO
JD Finance Raises $2B, Doubles Valuation Pre-IPO
July 11, 2018  |  Investments

JD.com’s finance unit has raised $1.96 billion in a new round of funding. Reuters, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter, reported that with...

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Health Services Firm higi Scoops Up $21.3 Million For Modern Healthcare Systems
Health Services Firm higi Scoops Up $21.3 Million For Modern Healthcare Systems
July 10, 2018  |  Healthcare

The Chicago-based population health services firm higi – which focuses on consumer-centric, data-driven engagement solutions for providers, payers, retailers and self-insured employers – has announced its...

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All About The Bots – And Valuations, Too
All About The Bots – And Valuations, Too
July 09, 2018  |  Artificial Intelligence

In the land of startups, and valuations of startups, it’s all about the Benjamins. And the bots. And the Benjamins that can be made from...

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Payments’ Ever-Increasing Tempo
Payments’ Ever-Increasing Tempo
July 05, 2018  |  Today In Data

A decade ago, when Britain first launched its Faster Payments Scheme, buzz had barely begun on the topic. Ten years and 9.1 billion payments later,...

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PaySend Raises $20M In Venture Funding To Fuel Expansion
PaySend Raises $20M In Venture Funding To Fuel Expansion
July 04, 2018  |  Investments

PaySend, the global payments company, announced on Tuesday (July 3) that it closed a $20 million funding round. In a press release, PaySend said the latest...

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IPOs Make Comeback With $35.2B So Far In 2018
IPOs Make Comeback With $35.2B So Far In 2018
July 03, 2018  |  Market Conditions

With 120 companies using initial public offerings (IPOs) to raise more than $35 billion on U.S. exchanges, companies are raising capital through the markets at...

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Bank Of America Accused Of Aiding $102M Ponzi Scheme
Bank Of America Accused Of Aiding $102M Ponzi Scheme
June 27, 2018  |  Legal

Bank of America has been accused in a lawsuit of providing more than 100 accounts, used to carry out a $102 million Ponzi scheme. According...

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MetLife Charged With Misleading Investors By Mass. Securities Regulator
MetLife Charged With Misleading Investors By Mass. Securities Regulator
June 25, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

MetLife was charged with making false statements to investors on Monday (June 25) by the securities regulator in Massachusetts. According to news from Reuters, citing Massachusetts...

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