“De-Dollarization” Is (Has Been) Underway
"De-Dollarization." What does that mean? In blunt terms, it means 'we don't want your U.S. dollars anymore.' This is not new news. The move...
Fintech Firms Helping Lift the Burden of Student Loans
The cost of higher education has been increasing the past 20 years faster than the rate of inflation, with the average total...
How ETF Innovation And Mainstreaming Of Fintech Converged Last Week
The development and maturation of fintech continues to accelerate, but it was a particularly eventful week in the universe of fintech-related ETFs and funds.
Fintech Job Market Holds Steady, with Shortages of Mid-and Senior-Level Talent
London-based Computerweekly.com is reporting that fintech- and payment-sector related jobs bounced back significantly after a brief drop-off after the initial Covid 19 lockdowns.
A Quick Synopsis on How and Why Bitcoin is in the News
Bitcoin IS in the news and probably everyone knows roughly where the price is, too (the ones that don't probably DO know all Tom Brady's career statistics, though).
Biggest IPO Ever for Fintech Ant Group Delayed
The Ant Group IPO was on target to become the largest stock debut in history with $34B USD already lined up throughout the globe...
Well Blimey! Bloody Cool, J.P. Morgan
Better late than never. Looks like that's the thinking over at JPMorgan. For the very first time in its 222 year history, the banking giant has decided to open its first international expansion. So with a big jump "across the pond," JPM is set to launch its new digital bank...... Chase..... in the UK next week. The official announcement is expected next Tuesday (28th).
The End of News Anchors? At Least Live Ones
China’s national Xinhua news agency, in conjunction with search engine Sogou, have created a "vocational avatar" that uses Artificial Intelligence.
AI In Finance, Part 4: Using AI In Portfolio Construction
We continue with part 4 of our five-part series, exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) enhances the client experience by creating an end-to-end digital experience...
Latin America is Becoming Central Banker’s Worst Nightmare. No Laser Eyes at The Fed.
Global central bankers, already extremely anxious about losing monetary control to the likes of Bitcoin, are going to have some very sleepless nights ahead. Nightmare type sleepless nights. Last week El Salvador's President, Nayib Bukele, signed into law legislation declaring Bitcoin to be legal tender in the country.