S&P Global to acquire AI & machine learning start-up Kensho

Financial information and analytics company S&P Global today announced that the company will acquire the Massachusetts-based artificial intelligence analytics start-up, Kensho. The size of the deal amounts to USD 550 million, comprised of an unspecified mix of cash and stock, net of cash acquired. The two companies previously partnered up after an investment from S&P […]

Artificial intelligence, key driver of regtech

Artificial intelligence is one of the key drivers behind regtech. Already widely discussed in financial institutions, application of AI in regtech has the ability to improve data governance, business risk and regulatory compliance. Steps beyond Robotic Process Automation (RPA) will lead to more tangible business benefits from regtech. But the investment in the new technology needs to […]

BNP Paribas rolls out fintech investment fund

The fund will acquire minority positions in pioneering fintech and insurtech start-ups. It will also indirectly invest using VC funds that prioritise innovative technologies like AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and data, mirroring the company’s business interests. The fund is managed by BNP Paribas Capital Partners. Additionally, the bank’s new fund is part of their Open Innovation […]

Member spotlight: NIBC Innovation Lab

This week’s Member Spotlight article covers NIBC and the bank’s Innovation Lab. Next to its well-known corporate and retail business lines, the bank has set up an Innovation Lab to stimulate the adoption of technological advancements within the bank as well as to enter strategic partnerships with innovative companies. NIBC and its origins In 1945, […]

Technologies: events to watch

Technologies like AI, deep learning, and blockchain are becoming a part of the financial landscape. The future is bright with the potential impact technology can have on finance, and the following events are just the few of the many events in conferences taking place in 2018.  The AI Congress, London, January 30-31  The congress centres […]

The Paypers’ Web Fraud Prevention & Online Authentication Market Guide 2017-2018

In their 6th edition of the Web Fraud Prevention & Online Authentication Market Guide, The Paypers shares an incisive compilation of insights, technologies and best practises in combating fraud from a variety of leading solution providers. The guide leverages the diversity and authority of its seasoned contributors to provide nuanced views from different aspects of […]

Tech savvy payments

Retailers are going on the offensive. Tech savvy payments are their weapon of choice. New technologies will change how people shop. One trend that is changing payments is prices that change by the hour. Making adjustments for markdowns or supply and demand with technology allows brick and mortar retailers to compete with online behemoths like eBay […]

Six of the biggest financial services technology trends for 2018

Synechron just released their list of the most important financial services technology trends for 2018. We’ve summarized it below. Innovation Both blockchain and AI have been in-demand technologies as of late, and in 2018 developments in both will mature from pilot to production. User Experience Design (UX) The power of UX will not only be […]

Fintech A.M.: 11-1-2018

A recent flurry of new-style financials solutions have come to market which have been well received. Mainly utilizing only advanced analytics, financial products could be better tailored to the wishes of clients. With several large players currently employing new solutions, competition is bound to force incumbents to follow suit. These innovations showcase two things which […]

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