The Rise of ‘Smart’ Authentication
It’s the 21st century marketing mantra: Never underestimate the power of ‘smart.’ We have ‘smart’ phones, ‘smart TVs’, a ‘smart’...
Risk & Security
Too Many Fintechs, Too Little Time for OCC
The Office of Comptroller of the Currency, which held office hours through its Office of Innovation in New York last...
ICOs Get Another Outlet in Blackmoon
Another company is jumping into facilitating ICOs. Blackmoon Financial Group, which current operates a marketplace lending platform, today launched a...
Which Regulator is Next after SEC Eyes ICOs?
Now that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established that it will keep an eye on ICOs, the question...
Roboadvisors Need to Find the Right Amount of Automation for Consumers
Does your roboadvisor have too little automation, too much, or just enough to satisfy consumers? That’s the question robodavisory services...
More Consumers Are Concerned About Card Fraud, But Less Are Experiencing It
Customer fears about card security and fraud is increasing, but as it turns out, fewer consumers are actually experiencing that...
Virtual Payments Are Needed to Keep Up with Gig Economy Workers, AmEx Says
Plastic cards just aren’t going to cut it anymore for workers in the “gig economy,” and businesses have to be...
Invest in Data Management to Fight Regulatory Challenges, Survey Says
Financial service executives are still concerned about regulatory changes, but the best response is to improve data aggregation and management...
RegTech and Insurance Remain Hot with Seed-Stage VCs
Compliance, insurance, and workflow solutions: these are the most interesting areas for a seed-stage fintech investor right now. Chris Fortunato, principal...
Ant Financial, MoneyGram Deal Has Hit a (Permanent) RoadBlock
Ant Financial’s acquisition of MoneyGram is in trouble. For those which might have missed the beginning of this saga, Ant...
