Fintech News Issue #43 November 24th, 2015
Podcasts & Videos
Breaking Banks – Startupbootcamp FinTech
— by Brett KingAs FinTech booms, differentiating yourself and getting attention is key. Many startups do this by applying to an accelerator program, and the most successful accelerator program in FinTech has been Startupbootcamp.Today we are highlighting Startupbootcamp London who just had demo day for their nine fintech startups last week.
This week, Brian, Faisal and Mike discuss a wide variety of topics, and in between these, we talk about Apple Car, Edward Snowden, Strangulation by Regulation, Wall Street pressure, Jack Ma of Alibaba to Jack Mama!
Top Stories
I recently attended Mondo’s second Hackathon, and it was incredibly insightful. My first hackathon, and moreover, my first time working with a RESTful API.
Duena Blomstrom says blockchain doesn’t matter nearly as much as cultural transformation.
FinTech Articles
Wall Street executives are increasingly filling the CFO seats at financial technology firms.
Fintech Threatens Small Banks More than Crisis Ever Did
— by Steven L. AntonakesI have witnessed two banking crises, the passage of numerous banking laws and significant industry consolidation. But the rapid growth of competition from financial technology firms may be the greatest threat to the traditional banking industry that I have seen in my career.
FinTech for the Win: How Virtual Reality & Finance Join Forces to Boost the Finance Industry
— by Brett ChatzThe FinTech arena is a bustling hive of activity that showcases as many futuristic attractions as it does startup trends that have tremendous practical value in a world driven by innovation.
Regulated financial companies, including those I follow (residential mortgage lenders) must keep records for government examinations and investigations...
4 Themes Powering the Fintech Revolution
— by Philip BrittanThe intersection of finance and technology is a place alive with innovation. Over 2015, the focus on this area has sharpened with politicians and business leaders alike championing the fintech revolution set to transform the financial services industry and bring it into the digital age.
Financial technology, from peer to peer networks through crowdfunding, is transforming the industry.
One definition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everything a computer can't do yet – because as soon as it can do it, we call it normal.
10 Branch Banking Innovation Strategies for 2016
— by Chad DavisTo meet the needs of the increasingly digital consumer, the banking industry needs to leverage many of the technologies and innovations already commonplace in other industries to upgrade branch facilities.
KBW report cuts through the hype and predicts what the future looks like for banks
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