Fintech critics call it predatory lending
A bill that would give Americans more access to lending power in the exploding financial technology, or “fintech,” market is winding its way through Congress with a possible committee vote on Tuesday....
View ArticleHow One FinTech Startup Reduces Default & Interest Rates Through Electronic...
“There is no market in which we find that interest has not been reduced by our platform,” said Álvaro Amorim, CEO of Brazilian FinTech firm SalaryFits in Spain, and responsible for the company’s...
View ArticleSingapore’s central bank to pour $20m into AI and data as it pushes fintech...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) continues bringing finance and technology closer together, making sure that Singapore’s financial industry doesn’t miss the fintech train. One in three...
View ArticleOnline Lending And A Tale Of Two Fed Studies
When the Philly and Chicago Fed released the results of their marketplace lending study in July, they reported very different results. “[Online lender] technology platforms and their ability to use...
View ArticleWatch this creepy robo-dog and try not to fear the robot apocalypse
It trots into the frame on spindly legs, stops, and then swoops its head around, seemingly on the prowl. Meet the new SpotMini, a four-legged robot made by Boston Dynamics. The Waltham,...
View ArticleWorldwide Healthcare AI – Market Market Size and Forecasts (2017 – 2022)
The Healthcare AI report provides an in-depth analysis of the market size, forecasts, and opportunities of Healthcare AI catering to the ten key segments – Lifestyle Management and Monitoring, Data and...
View ArticleDental Implants Market Worldwide Breath-Taking Revenue by Top Key Players...
The World Dental Implants Market report explores the worldwide growth and immense revenue generation opportunities potential that market is currently demonstrating is in turn attracting several new...
View ArticleTwitter removes verifications on some users
Twitter began removing the verified check mark of some of its users on Wednesday. The company announced new guidelines for the verification program, and will remove verification from accounts that fall...
View ArticleLinkedIn launches Career Advice to connect you with a professional mentor
LinkedIn is expanding its efforts across the Economic Graph to help its more than 530 million members maximize their professional relationships. Today, the company announced a peer-to-peer mentorship...
View ArticleSyapse Lands $30M to Expand Precision Oncology to More Healthcare Providers
Participants include existing investors Ascension Ventures, GE Ventures, Intermountain Healthcare Innovation Fund … programs by uniting a world-class group of healthcare, oncology, technology, and life...
View ArticleKiakia launches alternative credit scoring, virtual lending platform
Aside its numerous products that are void of the usual financial bureaucracy and also offer easy access capital to SMEs and individuals, KiaKia, a licensed online peer to peer and direct lending...
View ArticleTURF WARS – CONSUMER ATTITUDES TOWARDS ETSBALISHED AND ALTERNATIVE LENDERS
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Challenger banks are doing what their name suggests, and research indicates they are gaining ground. For established lenders, replicating the...
View ArticleThis Democrat Is About To Give Payday Lenders A Big Boost
LendingClub, Prosper, LendUp and other FinTech companies have been billing themselves as hip, savvy alternatives to payday loans or pricey credit cards. They typically partner with a bank to avoid...
View ArticleKIAKIA LAUNCHES ALTERNATIVE CREDIT SCORING
KiaKia, a licensed online peer-to-peer and direct lending platform, has introduced Mr.K; an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning powered alternative credit scoring, customer service,...
View ArticleFCC approves TV technology that gives better pictures but less privacy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. regulators on Thursday approved the use of new technology that will improve picture quality on mobile phones, tablets and television, but also raises significant privacy...
View ArticleHealthcare Facilities & Services
Nov 16 (Reuters) – Almost Family Inc :Almost family-if deal terminated under certain circumstances, co may have to pay LHC Group, or LHC may have to pay co, a fee of $30 million – SEC filing . Nov 16...
View ArticleNew Intro Engineering Course Engages Students In Underwater Robotics
At Harvey Mudd, women make up nearly half the students who major in computer science, engineering and physics, the three STEM fields where nationally women are least represented. One of the ways we’ve...
View ArticleDistinctive Dentistry
Careful selection of an oral surgeon for this expensive and specialized procedure is important. A dental implant is held in place with a small screw that extends into the jaw bone. A Sedation Dentist...
View ArticleBoston Dynamics is trying to make its robots less terrifying – but is it...
Boston Dynamics has given its robot dog an upgrade. In a 25-second YouTube clip, the company unveiled the new SpotMini, a four-legged bot housed in a sleek yellow casing. “Coming soon,” the video...
View ArticleComcast in talks to acquire parts of 21 Century Fox
Comcast, the owner of NBCUniversal, is in talks to buy some of the assets of 21st Century Fox, people familiar with the discussions told NBC News on Thursday. The sources said the talks were ongoing...
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