Senior executives see blockchain in everyday use in financial services industry by 2026: Survey
Feb 10, 2017 05:15 am UTC| Fintech
In a recent survey, Synechron, a global consulting and technology organization, found that majority of senior executives believe that blockchain technology will be in everyday use in the financial services industry within...
Eight new startups join DCU Fintech Innovation Center for 2017 cohort
Feb 09, 2017 08:22 am UTC| Fintech
The DCU FinTech Innovation Center, a leading sponsor for fintech in Boston area, has announced eight new seed-stage fintech ventures for the centers 2017 cohort. The selected startups will work, learn and collaborate in...
Iosco report calls for international cooperation to face regulatory challenges posed by FinTech
Feb 09, 2017 07:24 am UTC| Fintech
International Organization of Securities Commissions (Iosco) has released a new report that says that changes resulting from fintech are substantial and in certain cases leading to disintermediation and reintermediation,...
UK-based Caxton implements blockchain technology to improve payment processes
Feb 09, 2017 05:10 am UTC| Fintech
Caxton, a UK-based provider of foreign exchange, international payments and prepaid card services, has announced the launch of blockchain technology, which will provide its clients cheaper, faster and more secure payments...
Feb 08, 2017 08:47 am UTC| Fintech
Financial Technology or FinTech is the latest iteration of changes in the financial system, going on for a few decades now, said Patrick T. Harker, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of...
Barchart brings FinTech Exchange 2017 event on April 27
Feb 08, 2017 07:56 am UTC| Fintech
Fintech firm Barchart announced their annual event FinTech Exchange 2017 that focuses on technology within financial markets and trading, to be held on April 27, 2017 in Chicago. The event will see more than 20...
Finnish fintech startup Enterpay closes investment from Swedish VC firm NFT Ventures
Feb 07, 2017 11:02 am UTC| Fintech
Finland-based fintech company Enterpay announced that it has closed an investment from Swedish venture capital company NFT Ventures. As an investor, NFT is ideal for us, as it can support our international growth not...
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