
Startup News—nripn—September 20, 2024
Tech Funding NewsAvid Ventures Closes $87M Fund II to Back Transformative Software and Fintech StartupsNew York-based Avid Ventures has launched its second seed fund, closing $87 million..7 hours ago

Startup News—nripn—September 20, 2024
Tech Funding NewsAvid Ventures Closes $87M Fund II to Back Transformative Software and Fintech StartupsNew York-based Avid Ventures has launched its second seed fund, closing $87 million..7 hours ago

AI in Finance—nripn—September 20, 2024
Ping An Group – meaning peace and security – is a Chinese financial services conglomerate founded in 1988. From humble beginnings in Shenzhen as China's first joint-stock insurance company, the company has diversified into asset management, finance and banking, and technology. The company is known for integrating technology into its services, using big data, artificial

Regulatory Updates—nripn—September 20, 2024
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced the Manual of Regulation of Payment Systems (MORPS), marking the first-ever comprehensive codification of payment systems regulations in the Philippines. According to ZaouiaBSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. stressed the importance of MORPS as a policy framework to support payment system reforms in line with global standards and

Startup News—nripn—September 20, 2024
Founded in 2020 by former employees of credit-scoring startup Clearscore, Yonder offers users a credit card with rewards like meals at high-end restaurants, event tickets, and points toward flights. The startup charges a monthly subscription fee of £15 (about $18.80). The startup initially focused on expats in the UK who didn't have a credit score,

Breaking News—nripn—September 20, 2024
Securities.ioBreaking news on disruptive technologies and FintechOffers the latest industry news and analysis on disruptive technologies, digital assets and digital securities..18 hours ago

AI in Finance—nripn—September 20, 2024
A new fund is using AI to replicate some of history's greatest investing minds in hopes of boosting clients' portfolios. The Intelligent Livermore exchange traded fund (LIVR), created by fintech startup Intelligent Alpha, uses OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude, and Google’s Gemini to create a collection of stocks, with a little human help. To build the

AI in Finance—nripn—September 20, 2024
Healthcare Financing NewsThe Potential of AI to Impact Patients and Healthcare DeliveryBecause there are barriers to adoption and trust, solutions must be useful, transparent about what information goes into performance….19 hours ago

Regulatory Updates—nripn—September 20, 2024
The UK government and the FCA have announced plans to review regulations on the disclosure of retail information to improve transparency and investor confidence. This initiative aims to replace the regulation on packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (PRIIPs) inherited from the EU with a tailor-made framework for consumer composite investments (CCIs). Expected to be

Startup News—nripn—September 20, 2024
Lettuce Financial Launches LettuceHead AI to Answer Individual Entrepreneurs’ Tax Questions 24/7 The announcement of funding and partnerships with industry leaders UpWork and NEXT Insurance comes less than six months after the launch SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Lettucethe automated accounting and tax solution for solopreneurs, announced that it has closed a

Jobs Market News—nripn—September 20, 2024
Kadin Groen '26, of Sioux Falls, is majoring in finance and fintech, as part of the Augustana University Fintech Program by Pathward™He is also a student-athlete in cross country and track and field and can often be found at Augustana’s Fintech Seminar Series. This summer, Groen interned at The Bancorp in Sioux Falls, a financial

Technology Innovations—nripn—September 19, 2024
We live in an era of constant opportunity and transformation, where innovations such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and cloud are revolutionizing the way people transact, work, travel and live. However, the fintech ecosystem is at the forefront of these transformative technologies, as evidenced by the exponential growth trajectory of the fintech industry, which is expected

AI in Finance—nripn—September 19, 2024
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up for the Artificial intelligence myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. BlackRock is preparing to launch a $30 billion-plus artificial intelligence investment fund with tech giant Microsoft to build data centers and energy projects to meet the growing demands of AI. The financial partnership, which BlackRock