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FHFA announces Office of Financial Technology

CFPB Monitor

On July 18, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) announced the launch of a new Office of Financial Technology with the goal of advancing effective risk management as it evaluates fintech developments in the housing finance space. It also solicits feedback on how to maximize stakeholder engagement.

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Hong Kong’s FinTech Strategy

Chris Skinner

It shows how important FinTech is when major financial centres vie for focus. London has been leading the charge to be the FinTech capital of the world, but many other cities are nipping at their toes. So I was intrigued to see Hong Kong issue their FinTech strategy today. Does this matter?

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GAO: FinTech Firms, FIs Seek Alternative Data Clarity In Lending

PYMNTS

The GAO said it had seen — through interviews with 11 FinTech firms — loan volume grow by sevenfold, while collaborative efforts with banks continued to grow from 2013 to 2017. According to the banks that have linked with FinTech firms, such guidelines would help relationships between the parties. Sandboxes, Gathering Steam.

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Finastra named a top global provider in IDC FinTech Rankings

Bobsguide

Finastra named a top global provider in IDC FinTech Rankings. IDC’s prestigious annual ranking highlights the leading companies in financial technology. London, UK – September 21, 2022 – Finastra is proud to be ranked one of the top providers in the 2022 IDC FinTech Rankings. Global Head of PR. T +44 (0)7917 613586.

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Small Biz FinTech Leads End-Of-Summer B2B VC

PYMNTS

million was placed with B2B FinTechs this week. landed on the board, too, as alternative lending, small business banking, back-office financial management and accounts receivable technology enticed backers. This information is aggregated over time, allowing business users to obtain trend analysis data on customer payment habits.

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Brexit vote has ‘chilling’ effect on FinTech investment

Chris Skinner

Innovate Finance, which represents 300 UK fintech companies, says venture capital investment fell from $1.2bn (£970m) in 2015, to $783m last year. There were 1,436 fintech deals globally, attracting $17.4bn in investment, Innovate Finance says, with China outpacing the US for the first time. But globally, investment rose 10.9%.

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Access Fintech Lands $17.5M From Global Banks To Expand Risk Trade Tech

PYMNTS

Israeli startup Access Fintech has received $17.5 million in venture capital funding from Goldman Sachs , JPMorgan Chase , Citigroup and Credit Suisse. The funding announcement comes as large banks are starting to collaborate with each other and young financial technology (FinTech) startups more often.

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