Fintech News Issue #239 October 17th, 2019
Podcasts & Videos
11:YEARS - The Rise of UK Fintech is a documentary that explores how the UK created a thriving fintech ecosystem from the ashes of the 2008 financial crisis.
Top Stories
Is Revolut leading a FinTech revolution … or destroying it?
— via The FinanserWe are regularly being bombarded with unicorn news. Some rise and some fail.
Banks Use AI to Detect if It’s Really You
— via WSJ AIRoyal Bank of Scotland prevented a fraudulent transaction thanks to a BioCatch tool that flagged a different person was using the account
4 Payment Trends Putting Legacy Banking Providers at Risk
— via The Financial BrandWhat do Apple Card, Libra, Amazon Go and Chase Bank's pullback of its payment app have in common?
Top Events
Save $200 at the AI in Fintech track at AI World in Boston with the discount code 1968-FTW. Hear from Capital One, Citi, Fannie Mae, JP Morgan, Mastercard, Nasdaq, Wells Fargo, and many more.
FinTech Articles
10 Key Issues For Fintech Startup Companies
— via ForbesInvestment in financial technology (“Fintech”) companies is growing dramatically.
How open banking and bank APIs are boosting fintech growth
— via Business InsiderFintechs are making waves in the finance services and banking industries, and open banking will be a key factor propelling them to the forefront.
Bank/Fintech Partnerships: The Fad Is Over
— via Forbes“Bank/fintech partnerships are crucial to the future of banking” has become a widely accepted meme in the industry.
Report: 5G Technology Will Significantly Impact Banking and Smart City Development
— via Crowdfund Insider5G (fifth generation cellular network technology) is expected to significantly improve several key sectors of society.
What The Most Innovative Leaders in Banking Have in Common
— via The Financial BrandWhat do the most innovative leaders in banking have in common?
The shift towards mobile-first activity has affected practically all sectors and the financial and banking sector is no exception.
Santander Follows Goldman Sachs With Bet on Berlin Fintechs
— via Yahoo FinanceBerlin-based fintech firm CrossLend has found a new prominent investor in Banco Santander SA.
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