Responsible subprime auto lending through AI
This math is at the root of a very basic truth: opportunity is not distributed equally in America.
FinTech
After divorce comes engagement for banks
For a bank to engage with a customer, they need to go beyond the initial request.
Financial comparison marketplace Crediverso to launch in US for Latinos
Currently in beta, the 2019-founded start-up is yet to go live.
Financial Plus Credit Union goes live with MDT’s Banno Digital Platform
The credit union wants to boost its digital capabilities.
A gift of shoes
Having walked in each other’s shoes you are both a little better at your job now.
Money20/20 finally calls off Europe and US shows
It specifically cites the friction with regards to travel and COVID-19 developments.
Galileo integrates with Plaid to simplify ACH transfers
The integration will streamline the initiation of ACH transfers.
Google Pay to launch bank accounts in 2021 with flurry of partners
The US Big Tech announces another six of its banking partners.
How can fintech rise to the new D&I challenge?
If they don’t believe they are part of the problem, nothing will really change.
Thought Machine taps US market with North America MD job search
Cloud adoption in North America amongst major banks is still in its infancy.
Varo receives US national bank charter
Varo Bank will serve as the firm’s new banking arm, with Varo Money becoming its holding company.
New US challenger bank Simba plans to support migrant communities
Simba is built for those “who came to the US seeking financial freedom”.
Four lessons we can learn from the biggest financial technology scandals
From Wirecard and Enron to Bernie Madoff and Parmalat.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 31 July 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
Enova International acquires struggling lender OnDeck in $90m deal
OnDeck has suffered in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Smart guide: How voice technology can protect your bank
To remain compliant and mitigate risk, voice tech should represent a core component of financial institutions’ regtech stack.
An executive’s guide to real-world AI – lessons from the front lines of business
The real-life stories in this guide, including from Capital One and Discover, demonstrate that AI is within reach of all businesses.
True Link lands $35m in Series B investment
The fintech’s valuation sits at around $115 million.
Venture capital firm Ribbit plans $600m fintech Spac
Bow Capital Management is also aiming to raise $350m for a tech focused Spac.
Lessons for my younger self
Careers and lives barely work to plan. Even if you have one.
What the Fintech? Episode 10 | Diversity & inclusion: AI bias
Theodora Lau, founder of Unconventional Ventures provides her take on artificial intelligence.
Sezzle signs partnership deal with Plaid
Buy now, pay later fintech joins Plaid network.
Stock trading apps are booming, but what about the education gap?
Are fintechs just “paying lip service” to education?
Talk like an Egyptian: a brief history of data encryption
Can today’s PKI encryption techniques fill the promise of inherently secure data?
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 24 July 2020
FinTech Futures’ weekly news round-up.
Carta faces gender discrimination lawsuit
Paying her less than her male peers and subjecting her to other forms of gender discrimination.
Max Levchin’s Affirm lands Shopify buy now, pay later deal
Affirm will power instalment payments for ‘Shop Pay’.
Webinar: Empowering your SME customers for the new digital normal with APIs and microservices
Real-life examples from Tide and THIS of how APIs and microservices have fuelled business transformation.
Deposit grower Mantl raises $19m in extended Series A
The fresh capital adds to an extended $11 million Series A raise.
White paper: Crypto-of-things for securing identity
The latest in key security innovation and the possibilities for enterprises looking to go passwordless hassle-free.
Morgan Stanley publishes greenhouse gas emissions on loans & investments
The bank is joining the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials.
Almost soup
Optimism might get you out of your chair and striving for a better tomorrow, but it isn’t optimism that gets you there.
CCAF, World Bank and World Economic Forum call on industry to take part in COVID-19 fintech study
Working in fintech? Take part in the survey and share your views!
Robinhood scraps UK expansion plans
The fintech landed its licence last August.
A search for calmer waters
Businesses across all industry sectors will face three stages over the coming months.
The roaring 20s: when the asset manager becomes a data manager
Failure to adapt won’t just impact your existing client base’s investments.
MoneyLion launches RoarMoney with MetaBank & Mastercard
RoarMoney is priced at $1.00 a month.
Finsie to launch US price comparison service
The fintech launched its beta in July.
Disposable card issuer Privacy.com lands $10.2m
The start-up has issued around five million virtual card numbers.
How fintech is transforming financial management capabilities for small businesses
Most business-facing fintech tools have adopted usability conventions from consumer-facing apps.
