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FHFA announces Office of Financial Technology

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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.

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BIS Debuts Innovation Hub To Help Central Banks Collaborate

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The Bank for International Settlements ( BIS ) has announced the launch of a BIS Innovation Hub to enable central banks around the world to collaborate on financial technology solutions and innovation. The IT revolution knows no borders and therefore has repercussions in multiple locations simultaneously.

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Young Consumers Love to “Buy Now, Pay Later” – Here’s What to Know About the Explosive Fintech Trend

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However, some speakers at the hearing had many positive things to say about the BNPL model and the benefits of innovative new Fintech products in general, crediting them for increasing inclusion in the financial services industry for underserved and low/no credit individuals. According to Kristen E.

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WEX CEO: Why Being Agile Is As Important As Being Innovative

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Innovation is good, but flexibility and agility count, too — as does striking while it’s hot. DBI) , an employee benefits administrator, by financial technology services company WEX. Those are the trends that are happening the background.” Future Trends.

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SoftBank Reportedly Tapping Into Online Used Car Trend

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Among the ongoing trends in retail is the funding for online used car platforms, and the ongoing rise of eCommerce and digital payments in Latin America. Used Vehicle Trends. What’s not guesswork is that innovation has been steadily increasing in this space. The latest evidence of that comes via Japan-based SoftBank.

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Reconciliation Solution Emerges From Disruptive Innovation Lab

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The innovators at SmartStream Technologies have introduced the first solution from its SmartLabs innovation center, and it’s a tool for financial services companies to streamline the reconciliation process.

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Celent Model Bank Awards 2017: Banking Products Innovation

Celent Banking

This is the next article in a weekly series highlighting trends and themes from Celent’s Model Bank submission process. Product Innovation — for demonstrating the ability to launch multiple innovative products. Join us for the 10 th annual Innovation and Insight Day on April 4 th in Boston.