Digital Banks Seek Fin-TikTokers and Fin-Fluencers
Competition for new banking customers between large established traditional banks and the new 'challenger' (a/k/a digital banks) banks has taken a new twist. Challenger banks like Starling, Revolut, Chime and others have "attacked" the traditional banking industry with little or no fees, innovative services and products, easy to use apps and no branches
Purse Strings – An American Fintech For Women, By Women
One of the many fintechs we've encountered are matching wealthechs - pairing up potential customers with financial advisors, and one of the more interesting in this genre is Purse Strings, founded in 2015 by Dr. Barb Provost out of the Chicago area and positioned to women.
Is PayPal (and others) Creating a Bitcoin Shortage?
Over the last several months there has been a steady stream of reports that firms such as MicroStrategy, Square and others have moved to buy bitcoin to use for their cash reserves
Where Is the Fintech Industry Now?
Many ascribe the modern fintech movement to the passage of the JOBS Act of 2012, and it was important because it opened the door for the P2P and crowdfunding industries to rise up and evolve.
Is Warren Buffet Being Left Behind?
Far be it from me to even suggest "The Oracle of Omaha" (Warren Buffet) may be running a little bit behind the pack, but that just might be the case.
When is a Bank Not a Bank?
Most people think of a bank as one of those big, pillared buildings that you deposit your money in for safekeeping and have the FDIC insure its safety
ESG Investing and the New Fintechs Evaluating Sector Players
The interest and application of socially responsible investing continue to increase, rising to new levels in 2018-2019
Is There Already a Bitcoin ETF?
There has been speculation for years on when there will be a bitcoin ETF....
Traditional Banks are Struggling to Keep Up with Fintechs, But Cafes?
Santander Bank just opened its first Work Cafe (at least in the U.S.) in Brooklyn to offer anyone access to free amenities such as fully equipped private meeting rooms, abundant co-working spaces, plentiful charging outlets, fast Wi-Fi and 24/7 ATMs...
Big Traditional Banks FOMO on Digital Assets Is Picking Up Steam
The digital asset/cryptocurrency "explosion" has traditional global financial institutions (a/k/a banks) desperately rushing to play catch up to many fast growing recent startups...