Fintech

News and insights for IT executives about the evolving financial world driven by fintech that increasingly includes digital payment technology, financial inclusivity, cryptocurrency, online banking, and more. Examines innovations that can emerge from startups yet may signal changes to incumbent financial institutions. This can include adoption of digital currencies, decentralized finance systems that can eliminate intermediaries, and the introduction of new regulatory policies in response.

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Cyber Resilience

Lessons from Banking on the Role of the Chief Risk Officer Lessons from Banking on the Role of the Chief Risk Officer

By using cutting-edge data, analytics, and AI technology, chief risk officers can help their organization drive more effective risk-management strategies.

byDan Higgins, Chief Product Officer, Quantexa

Nov 29, 2024

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Cyber Resilience

Next Steps to Secure Open Banking Beyond Regulatory Compliance Next Steps to Secure Open Banking Beyond Regulatory Compliance

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth

Nov 11, 2024

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Machine Learning & AI

Fintech Reckoning: Will Incumbents Pick In-House AI over Startups?Fintech Reckoning: Will Incumbents Pick In-House AI over Startups?

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth

Oct 7, 2024

Pedestrian walks by NFT vending machine.

What Lawyers Want You to Know About NFTs What Lawyers Want You to Know About NFTs

Sep 20, 2024

1 Min Read

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The Battle for Payment Data: Who Owns Your Transactions?The Battle for Payment Data: Who Owns Your Transactions?

byAjinkya Mahadeo Ghadge

Jul 26, 2024

1 Min Read

Maria Gotsch speaks at the 2023 Fintech Innovation Lab Demo Day in New York.

Fintech Innovation Lab Startup Grads Grab Hold of AI Boom Fintech Innovation Lab Startup Grads Grab Hold of AI Boom

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth

Jul 10, 2024

1 Min Read

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AI and Quantum Computing: High Risks or Big Boons to Fintech?

AI and Quantum Computing: High Risks or Big Boons to Fintech?

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Editor

Anthony Scaramucci, with SkyBridge Capital, and Danielle Nicholson, with Builderbloc, at the New York Fintech Conference.

AI, Bitcoin, and Distilled Spirits at New York Fintech Week

AI, Bitcoin, and Distilled Spirits at New York Fintech Week

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Editor

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IT Infrastructure

Why Enterprises Must Tap FinOps to Regain Control over Cloud Spend

Why Enterprises Must Tap FinOps to Regain Control over Cloud Spend

byBill Lobig , Vice President, Product Management

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Machine Learning & AI

Financial Services Explores GenAI in Interesting Ways

Financial Services Explores GenAI in Interesting Ways

byDennis Gada, Global Head for Financial Services

Sandhya Sridharan, global head of engineer’s platform and experience at JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase’s Sandhya Sridharan Talks Empowering Engineers

JPMorgan Chase’s Sandhya Sridharan Talks Empowering Engineers

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Editor

Does a Central Bank Digital Currency Make Sense?

Does a Central Bank Digital Currency Make Sense?

byJohn Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author

Pioneering Applications: The Potential of Embedded Finance

Pioneering Applications: The Potential of Embedded Finance

byIlam Padmanabhan, FinTech Professional and Consultant

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CFO Priorities This Year: Rethinking the Finance Function

CFO Priorities This Year: Rethinking the Finance Function

byNathan Eddy, Freelance Writer

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Cloud Adoption in Financial Services: Risks and Opportunities

Cloud Adoption in Financial Services: Risks and Opportunities

byNathan Eddy, Freelance Writer

Digital Transformation Is a Must Have in Financial Markets

Digital Transformation Is a Must Have in Financial Markets

byJay Calavas, Head of Vertical Products, Tealium

Payment Trends to Watch in 2023

Payment Trends to Watch in 2023

byPhilip Benton, Senior Analyst, Financial Services Technology, Omdia

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My G.I. Joes Can Whup Your Bored Apes: Risks of NFTs & Comics

My G.I. Joes Can Whup Your Bored Apes: Risks of NFTs & Comics

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Editor

APIs, Automation, and Activism: 3 Trends to Watch in Retail Banking in 2023

APIs, Automation, and Activism: 3 Trends to Watch in Retail Banking in 2023

byOuliana Smith, Senior Research Analyst, Omdia

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Hackers and Phishing, Oh My! Easing Fintech Security Concerns

Hackers and Phishing, Oh My! Easing Fintech Security Concerns

byCullen Zandstra, CTO and Co-Founder, FloQast

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Why to Rethink and Update Approaches to Payment Security Management

Why to Rethink and Update Approaches to Payment Security Management

byNathan Eddy, Freelance Writer

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Q&A: The Failed Binance -- FTX Deal and the Crypto Winter

Q&A: The Failed Binance -- FTX Deal and the Crypto Winter

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Editor

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IT and Finance/Marketing/Engineering: Let's Just Get Along

IT and Finance/Marketing/Engineering: Let's Just Get Along

byMary E. Shacklett, President of Transworld Data

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BaaS, Social Payment Apps Gain Traction

BaaS, Social Payment Apps Gain Traction

byNathan Eddy, Freelance Writer

Where is Blockchain Headed?

Where is Blockchain Headed?

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Editor

Helping CIOs Close Skills Gaps Amid Digital Transformation in Financial Services

Helping CIOs Close Skills Gaps Amid Digital Transformation in Financial Services

byLarry Albin, Director of Financial/Professional Services, Emeritus

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DC Fintech Week Explores Risks and Opportunity in Crypto Winter

DC Fintech Week Explores Risks and Opportunity in Crypto Winter

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Editor

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FinovateFall: Innovation, Partnerships and Community Banking 2.0

FinovateFall: Innovation, Partnerships and Community Banking 2.0

byPhilip Benton, Senior Analyst, Financial Services Technology, Omdia

Sam Rad Talks Tech’s Social Impact at the Women in IT Summit

Sam Rad Talks Tech’s Social Impact at the Women in IT Summit

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Editor

Capital One’s Marty Andolino Discusses Tech Productivity

Capital One’s Marty Andolino Discusses Tech Productivity

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Editor

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Forrester and Finovate Conferences Continue Diversity Dialogues

Forrester and Finovate Conferences Continue Diversity Dialogues

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Editor

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Quick Study: Emerging Fintech

Quick Study: Emerging Fintech

byJames M. Connolly, Contributing Editor and Writer

Speakers Sarah Hinkfuss, Julia Huang, Alexa von Tobel, and Peggy Mangot at FinovateFall.

VC and Analyst Notes from FinovateFall on the Future of Fintech

VC and Analyst Notes from FinovateFall on the Future of Fintech

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Editor

How to Prepare for New PCI DSS 4.0 Requirements

How to Prepare for New PCI DSS 4.0 Requirements

byNathan Eddy, Freelance Writer

Fintech Tools, Security Concerns Top of Mind for Gen-Z Banking

Fintech Tools, Security Concerns Top of Mind for Gen-Z Banking

byNathan Eddy, Freelance Writer

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