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KPMG takes stake in credit scorer AdviceRobo
KPMG says it will add AI-based predictive behavioural models to its services for lenders.
State supervisor keeps on fighting against US fintech charter
Conference of State Bank Supervisors will renew its litigation against OCC.
Yolt cosies up to Anorak’s life insurance advice
Anorak follows in the path of Runpath and Moneytis.
Global Digital Banking Conference – Europe 2018: cash is being murdered
The future of payments gets some attention at RFi Group’s London event.
Banco Sabadell and Mutua Madrileña support Spanish VC Antai
They participated in a $20m funding round.
Hydrogen and TD Bank in their element for DIY financial planning
Bank’s clients will have new tools to build their own financial plans and portfolios.
Top fintech stories this week – 14 September 2018
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Interview: Yves Tyrode, BPCE – journey to the centre of tech
Yves Tyrode, chief digital officer at BPCE, is on a mission to deploy a whole new digital strategy.
What supply chain finance tells us about Liam Fox’s post-Brexit export strategy
The launch of the UK Government’s Export Strategy to boost British business is very welcome.
Dwolla shuts last branded product Transfer
Dwolla will now focus on its white-label business money transfer product.
White paper: The state of IT incident response in financial services
The financial services sector is beset by ever more high-profile IT failures.
Mexico’s Fintech Law now published and live
Setting fintech standards for Central and South America.
US blockchain start-ups launch Blockchain Association
The crypto force assembles!
Learning to dance: the trick in life, politics and organisational reform is there is no trick
Conversation is an art that takes practice, commitment and presence – it’s like learning to dance.
SoftBank trials blockchain-based mobile payments
Teams with Synchronoss and TBCASoft for proof of concept.
Infographic: 11 of the biggest ICO ROIs of 2018
“All the following tokens and currencies were merely a blip on the radar last year.”
Sociable payments start-up B-Social boots up in UK
“Avoid those awkward moments with just a few taps.”
Indra keeps tech up at Argentina’s Wilobank
A newly-launched fully mobile bank in Argentina.
UK mobile money manager Zeux thunders into view
The sky parts as a new firm aspires to be a fintech god.
R3 and Ripple reach settlement over legal dispute
“Both sides look forward to putting these disputes behind them.”
Sovereign Capital takes control of Asset Control
UK private equity firm invests in financial data management solutions provider.
Fintech W.UP gets new president and investor
Former chief digital officer of Finastra will help “international banks get ahead of digital-native rivals”.
A beginner’s guide to developing a successful fintech app
How to avoid the common pitfalls and obstacles in developing a winning fintech application.
Monese enables Google Pay with PrePay Solutions
About time for a mobile-only bank.
Fintech Valley Vizag and Bizofit launch $1m start-up challenge
Roadshows planned in seven cities across the globe.
Bank of China US ups compliance with Fenergo
Welcome to the world of acronyms: KYC, AML and CDD.
Paxos makes im-PAX with new stablecoin
Paxos Standard is “the world’s first regulated crypto asset”.
Fraud detector Ravelin reels in £8m funding
Series B round led by BlackFin Capital Partners.
Quelle surprise! Europe’s banks continue branch cull
Latest figures from European Banking Federation reveal cuts and more.
Fiserv gives voice to First Hawaiian Bank with Alexa
As more and more customers use voice-enabled features.
Abu Dhabi regulator tightens up funding rules
ADGM also teams with Beijing-based firm for Belt and Road initiative.
Makers Academy: training the coders of the future
Championing a holistic approach to learning.
Chain and Lightyear leap into Interstellar blockchain space
Crypto ledger company finally acquired by blockchain tech firm.
SS&C to acquire fintech data provider Intralinks for $1.5bn
Acquisition brings cloud-based virtual data rooms for banking clients.
More fintech words enter the dictionary
Neologisms include alcotoll, enterpainer and quizdain.
Case study: Live Oak Bank and Finxact – riding the second wave
The US, in particular, is in urgent need of new core offerings to support next generation digital banking.
The power of the crowd: why blockchain could be the answer to the broken VC model
While VC funding may be slowing, ICOs and equity crowdfunding platforms harnessing blockchain have risen dramatically.
Goldman Sachs hasn’t dropped crypto trading desk plans
Well… this story has been updated.
Top fintech stories this week – 7 September 2018
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