PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Globe Telecom’s financial technology division, Globe Fintech Innovations of the Philippines, notched $175 million in additional venture funding in January. Globe Fintech, which is called Mynt, is said to be now looking for more funding — and aiming to get a valuation in excess of $1 billion.

Policies 149

Policies Payments Groups Bitcoin 149

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Major cities in Europe may not be the only ones after London’s FinTech crown. A new reported from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) stated that Singapore’s fast-growing and lucrative FinTech sector is standing out as many larger rivals around the world are impacted by regulatory challenges and political turmoil.

Fintech 100

Fintech Regional Policies System 100

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.

Policies 60

Policies Lending Data Online 60

PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2020

To offer businesses a simple way for supervising expenditures, digital financial technology firm Wirecard is teaming with Payhawk to roll out a new Visa card, according to an announcement. Payhawk, which was started in 2018, triumphed at the Paris FinTech Forum’s Startup Challenge last year, according to the announcement.

Cards 207

Cards Fintech Maine Management 207

CFPB Monitor

JULY 25, 2019

Linda Lacewell, the recently confirmed Superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services , detailed in a recent interview that she will prioritize fintech and consumer protection. These changes indicate that NYDFS will compete with the FTC and the CFPB to be the leading regulator in the fintech space.

Innovation 60

Innovation Fintech New York Policies 60

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The FinTech industry is changing quickly, and the European Commission knows it. By creating a financial technology task force, the Commission said it is responding to the effects of digital innovations changing the banking industry.

Fintech 100

Fintech Innovation Policies Industry 100

Payments Source

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has gotten the ball rolling for financial technology firms trying to operate a national platform, but the FDIC and Federal Reserve should act to remove other policy roadblocks.

FDIC 62

FDIC Regulation Fintech Policies 62

CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 9, 2020

The CFPB announced ACFIN’s creation last September, in conjunction with finalizing revisions to its trial disclosures and no-action letter policies and its proposal to create a new fintech sandbox policy. The joint office hours will be held on January 30, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Utah 78

Utah South Carolina Tennessee Arizona 78

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The CFPB announced ACFIN’ s creation last year, in conjunction with finalizing revisions to its trial disclosures and no-action letter policies and its proposal to create a new fintech sandbox policy. Kraninger and Colorado AG Philip Weiser will participate in this event. .

Colorado 78

Colorado South Carolina Tennessee Utah 78

TheGuardian

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Watering-down stock market rules might sound outrageous, but the success of these companies matters to the market Financial technology, or fintech, firms like to present themselves collectively as the very model of a 21st-century industry: slick, disruptive, growing rapidly and vital for national prosperity.

Fintech 68

Fintech Financial Technology National Marketing 68

The Paypers

JUNE 2, 2016

(The Paypers) Bank Negara Malaysia has established a Financial Technology Enabler Group which will formulate and enhance regulatory policies to facilitate the adoption of technological innovations.

Policies 28

Policies Groups Fintech Financial Technology 28

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Apple is about to face opposition from a group of Seoul-based financial technology firms that are gearing up to file a complaint with the Korean Fair Trade Commission. According to a report , the financial technology firms are upset about Apple’s closed policy for the near-field communication functions of its iPhones.

Apple 100

Apple Policies Financial Technology Samsung 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2017

In this week’s Tech Center tracker, we take a look at how Dubai is giving FinTech hubs around the world a run for their money. The city is able to attract investors due to its low logistical and operational costs and excellent infrastructure, international outlook and liberal government policies. FinTech Hive Generates Buzz.

Fintech 100

Fintech Regional Innovation Leadership 100

Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Podcasts for Bank & Credit Union Execs & Staff Are Plentiful; Here Are 10 Good Ones These banking podcasts discuss current events, strategic and policy issues, competition, digitalization advice, and more. Weekly episodes highlight innovators and industry players driving innovation in the financial services industry.

Community 195

Community Lending Maine Resources 195

CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 3, 2019

Paul formerly worked in the Arizona Attorney General’s office where he was in charge of fintech initiatives and led the state’s successful efforts to create the first “regulatory sandbox” in the United States which allows new financial technologies and products to be tested in a controlled environment with reduced regulatory risk.

Arizona 60

Arizona Innovation Policies United States 60

PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2020

Anthony Richards, head of payments policy at RBA, said at a Parliament meeting that bitcoin “hasn’t become a mainstream payment option. Responses from the FinTech industry, as surveyed by EY, ranked digital sovereign currency as “least effective” among 14 policy options explored.

Retail 219

Retail Payments Bitcoin Policies 219

PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2019

Financial technology (FinTech) company Numerated , which links financial institutions (FIs) with digital business lending and sales solutions, has announced a partnership with PayNet to integrate risk analytics into its offering. In a press release issued on Tuesday (Jan.

Analytics 144

Analytics Lending Tools Community Bank 144

CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

The notices indicate that each of the groups “will discuss policy issues related to financial technology and other trends and themes in consumer finance.”. All of the meetings are scheduled to take place at the same time, thus suggesting that the groups will hold a combined meeting.

Meeting 68

Meeting Groups Washington Community Bank 68

CFPB Monitor

JULY 11, 2016

Tomorrow, July 11, the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit will hold a hearing titled: “Examining the Opportunities and Challenges with Financial Technology (“FinTech”): The Development of Online Marketplace Lending.”

Lending 60

Lending Policies Financial Technology Fintech 60

Urs Bolt

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Fintech to facilitate inclusive financial system establishment in China, say experts. Leveraged by tremendous customer data, Chinese Fintech companies have an edge over their Western counterparts in innovation applications.”. China could improve its regulatory technologies. Financial Services. Blockchain.

System 28

System Fintech blockchain Innovation 28

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

government seems to be accepting the positive impact that digital currencies and blockchain could have on legacy financial systems, according to Business Insider. House of Representatives, asking the government to establish a national policy for technology. A non-binding resolution was passed on Monday (Sept. 12) by the U.S.

blockchain 100

blockchain US Regulation National 100

CFPB Monitor

JULY 15, 2021

The Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC have released proposed guidance for banking organizations on managing risks associated with third-party relationships, including relationships with financial technology-focused entities such as bank/fintech sponsorship arrangements.

Risk Management 78

Risk Management Management FDIC Compliance 78

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2018

driven by economic strength, government policy and continued efforts among the financial technology (FinTech) and financial services (FinServ) communities to introduce new tools for entrepreneurs — to make running their businesses easier, more efficient and more profitable. .

America 125

America social media National Policies 125

Jessica Ellerm

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

On Wednesday Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison jointly announced the launch of a new fintech advisory panel, bringing together bankers and fintech leaders alike, and tasking its members with the job of making Australia the leading force in financial technology within the APAC region.

Fintech 40

Fintech Lending US Policies 40

PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2020

Anthony Richards, head of payments policy at RBA, said at a Parliament meeting that bitcoin “hasn’t become a mainstream payment option. Responses from the FinTech industry, as surveyed by EY, ranked digital sovereign currency as “least effective” among 14 policy options explored.

Retail 100

Retail Payments Bitcoin Policies 100

CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

However, like the FTC’s letters on its 2014 and 2015 ECOA activities, the letter on 2016 activities does not describe any 2016 FTC ECOA enforcement activity and only contains information about the FTC’s research and policy development efforts and educational initiatives. Fintech forum.

Report 68

Report Big Data Lending Survey 68

CFPB Monitor

JULY 13, 2016

While the CFPB has not yet held a public event devoted to FinTech or financial innovation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently held a Forum On Supporting Financial Innovation in the Federal Banking System to discuss the agency’s approach to FinTech and other innovative products.

Innovation 60

Innovation Fintech Customer Experience Policies 60

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

A renewed focus has been placed on researching and testing blockchain applications, as well as pushing the development of information and financial technology within the country, The CoinTelegraph reported. “It s recent exit from the EU, Moscow may throw its hat into the race to replace London as the FinTech capital of the world.

blockchain 165

blockchain Innovation Marketing Technology 165

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Attorneys’ Offices, state attorneys general, and state banking regulators and drafted sections of the Office of Enforcement’s internal policies and procedures. Also while at the CFPB, James helped manage relationships with U.S.

New York 60

New York Resources Cards Policies 60

PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2017

The European Commission is hoping to consult with the public concerning the growing market of financial technology as the agency looks to manage policies in the sector. Last year, the commission setup its financial technology task force in response to the effects of digital innovations changing the banking industry.

Fintech 187

Fintech Policies Innovation Financial Technology 187

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2019

Goldman Sachs as FinTech player? Call it FinTech for the masses, done with higher rates on savings than might be seen elsewhere, and where those rates are going higher by several basis points, starting, well … now. The digital age is upon us, though, and the bank is proving nimbler than perhaps some might think. and the U.K.,

Strategy 185

Strategy Fintech US Management 185

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

This will include entities that are not currently subject to DBO oversight, and who previously were not subject to oversight by a primary regulator, notably debt collectors, credit reporting agencies, certain fintech companies – including some who offer point-of-sale financing – and some merchants who extend credit directly to consumers.

California 78

California Innovation Regulation Report 78

PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2016

The virtual card FinTech company commissioned a study this month to explore how companies are managing their expense policies and procedures. It’s become almost a mantra for the corporate world that often struggles to adopt more sophisticated financial technologies. concluded Conferma. The Struggle To Change.

America 100

America Mobile Payments Cards 100

Banking 2020

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Financial services organisations in China are expected to shine a light for the rest of the world when it comes to innovation in the banking sector in the coming years, with the primary drivers being non-traditional companies that are looking to develop new payment solutions and platforms. ”

Innovation 40

Innovation Payments Lending Financial Technology 40

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

That Order directed the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a report assessing how the entry of large technology firms and other non-banks into consumer finance markets has affected competition.

Fintech 78

Fintech Report Data Lending 78

CB Insights

JULY 16, 2017

Attune currently provides a tech analytics platform for brokers to streamline the Business Owner’s Policy quoting and binding process using data from public and private sources and has plans to add Excess and Worker’s Comp to its platform by 2018. Allianz Ventures. Number of investments: 7. XL Innovate. Number of investments: 7.

Strategy 28

Strategy Marketing Analytics Innovation 28

CB Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2017

In addition, Allianz-backed Simplesurance , which offers point-of-sale insurance policies via online retailers’ websites, partnered with Munich Re Digital Partners in October 2016 to jointly develop new insurance products. American Family Ventures. Number of investments: 20. AXA Strategic Ventures. Number of investments: 22. 13 in 2015.

Strategy 28

Strategy Marketing Analytics Innovation 28