November 7, 2023 @ 9:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fingerprint Cards AB and IN Groupe through SPS, its globally-accessible unit focused on contactless and dual interface card manufacturing technologies, have come together to collaborate on IN Groupe’s Smart Packaging Solutions (SPS). The partnership supports global card manufacturers in “scaling up their production of contactless biometric… Read More

 Tagged banking, contactless, digital technology, fingerprint cards ab, michel roig, sps

November 7, 2023 @ 9:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ron Green has been named Mastercard Fellow in order “to drive innovation in security; Michael Lashlee will lead Corporate Security” As part of its ongoing commitment to cybersecurity innovation, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) announced Chief Security Officer Ron Green will “become a Mastercard Fellow, a newly… Read More

 Tagged ai, artificial intelligence, digital technology, digital transactions, digital transformation, digitalization, innovation, mastercard, new appointments, online security, Online Services, security

November 7, 2023 @ 4:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) wants to expand its portfolio of compliance by targeting big tech and the Fintech services they provide. According to a statement issued by the CFPB today, the agency is targeting digital wallets and payment apps, claiming they must comply… Read More

 Tagged Big Tech, cfpb, house financial services committee, patrick mchenry, payments, rohit chopra

November 7, 2023 @ 4:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) has posted Q3 earnings results, and the company reported net revenues of $467 million an increase of 29% when comparing the same period last year. At the same time, Robinhood booked a net loss of $85 million or an EPS of -$0.09,… Read More

 Tagged robinhood, vlad tenev

November 7, 2023 @ 2:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ledge, the automated finance operations OS, released a finance industry report with new benchmark data that shows that finance teams at tech companies are forced “to inefficiently scale their headcount to manage the heavy workload of their finance operations.” Ledge’s research found that “as businesses… Read More

 Tagged accountants, accounting, automation, data, finance, financial data, financial services, ledge, Research Report, tal kirschenbaum

November 7, 2023 @ 1:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stratyfy has joined the American Fintech Council (AFC), a trade association that represents Fintechs and other innovative financial services firms. Stratyfy is an AI and machine-learning Fintech that aims to support credit decisions while reducing fraud. The company is led by female entrepreneurs. Laura Kornhauser,… Read More

 Tagged american fintech council

November 7, 2023 @ 1:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nearly four in five wealthy families have had unplanned discussions about wealth with 26% later regretting it, according to a new study published by the Merrill Center for Family Wealth, a part of Merrill Private Wealth Management. The research found 33% of families “increased family… Read More

 Tagged bank of america, financial services, research, Research Report, Research Study, survey, united states, us, wealth, wealth management

November 7, 2023 @ 11:52 am By JD Alois  |  

Charlotte Crosswell, Chair of the Centre for Finance, Innovation, and Technology (CFIT), has shared a comment pertaining to the King’s Speech and policy included in the presentation. This is the first time that King Charles has presided over the King’s Speech since the passing of… Read More

 Tagged cfit, charlotte crosswell, kings speech, open banking, open finance

November 7, 2023 @ 9:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CBInsights has released the State of Venture in LatAm Report for Q3 2023. The comprehensive report from CBInsights includes data and analysis on dealmaking, funding, and exits by private market venture companies in Latin America. According to the update, there has been a 101% jump… Read More

 Tagged cb insights, cbinsights, latam, latin america, progress report, research, Research Report, Research Study, vc funding, venture capital

November 7, 2023 @ 9:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced the promotion of Archie Deskus to Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of PayPal, “effective immediately.” In this role, she will reportedly “oversee PayPal’s global technology, engineering, and information organizations.” In addition to enabling PayPal’s technology strategy, priorities,… Read More

 Tagged alex chriss, digital technology, engineering, fintech adoption, new appointments, payments, paypal, paypal holdings, women changing finance