PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

Quona Capital, a venture capital firm based in Washington and Bengaluru, has closed its second fund with $203 million in commitments, according to a report by Deal Street Asia. The fund will set its sights on FinTechs and financial organizations in Africa, Latin America, India and Southeast Asia.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that it will host a public forum in Washington, D.C. on November 14, 2016 to discuss financial technology innovation in the financial services industry. The forum will be open to the public and webcast live on the SEC’s website.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 11, 2018

At the Online Lending Policy Institute’s (OLPI) annual summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this week, the OCC’s recent decision to accept applications from non-depository financial technology firms for a special purpose national bank (SPNB) charter was the focus of considerable discussion.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 18, 2016

In his April 2016 appearance before the Senate Banking Committee, Director Cordray made clear that FinTech companies are on the CFPB’s radar screen. On June 23, 2016, the OCC will hold a forum in Washington, D.C. on “Supporting Responsible Innovation in the Federal Banking System.”

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Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 6, 2016

Fintech deals by size from May 7 to 13, 2016: Avant (AvantCredit UK). Payments technology. Bridge Financial Technology. Back-office platform for financial advisors . Financial & time management service for freelancers. Tags: Consumer, collectibiles, investing, asset based lending, artwork.

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CB Insights

MAY 15, 2019

As fintech plays a larger role in the financial ecosystem, companies are looking for ways to use tech to solve problems and find new opportunities in the space. One popular approach: in-house financial innovation labs. Partnership Fund for New York City and Accenture — FinTech Innovation Lab. Get the entire 43-page PDF.

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