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

PYMNTS

Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that financial regulators should look more closely at the role of non-bank tech companies in the small business (SMB) lending and consumer lending markets. Such alternative data, said the GAO, could pose risk to such lending decisions. Sandboxes, Gathering Steam.

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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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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. Also operating in India, supply chain financing FinTech Cashflo revealed $3.3 Aspire Financial Technologies.

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Why Micro-Lending Is Branching Out In 2018

PYMNTS

Financial technology seems to be leading the startup charge, representing 40 percent of the largest 10 deals of the year so far, collectively worth $100 million. What Branch does have, however, is some direct experience in the world of micro-lending. So why the boom? Pay a bill, get an electronic alert?

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Bottomline CEO: How FinTech Gets Creative To Extend Coronavirus Relief

PYMNTS

While some firms are adjusting the assembly lines of their manufacturing warehouses to produce much needed personal protective equipment, FinTechs have found themselves in a different position to provide valuable assistance. Both categories stand to gain from automated financial technologies. Easing The PPP Loan Burden.

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