Mirroring client operations with Archipelago
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According to Hemant Shah, Archipelago’s CEO and Co-Founder, the need for commercial property risk-management solutions is threefold.
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Fintech News Stories
Regulation and the path to green finance
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Despite its promise, if not its necessity, the green fintech space is still just a fraction of the larger banking and financial ecosystem. This partially stems from the need to innovate and market an entirely new kind of finance, but it’s also the result of government inaction—and, sometimes, deliberate sabotage.
Read MoreThree fintech innovations for fighting climate change
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In anticipation of political assistance to meet decarbonization goals, three fintech products are establishing their place in the market, and demonstrating the potential for products that solve for wealth and ecology.
Read MoreThree partnerships that could change the future of finance
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Across fintech, major players are committing to tie-ups that could drastically alter power dynamics and product offerings. But regulators are paying attention, and may scrutinize—or even void—major deals before they’re executed.
Read MoreThree operations questions to ask before entering a partnership
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Execs and deal brokers may be in alignment when signing on the dotted line and engaging in high-level thinking, but it’s ultimately up to HR and Operations teams to execute a partnership that is successful for internal and external stakeholders alike.
Read MoreMortgage operations in volatile times with Brace
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To Jose Morin, VP of Servicing at Brace, the company’s solutions are designed to build and sustain generational wealth, including through more volatile times.
Read MoreCompliance as a branding strategy with Hometap
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Since its product is a nascent investment form whose alternative—in the form of debt and loans—has a considerable advantage in its size, age, and recognition, Hometap sees an especial need to be transparent and compliant, often going above federal requirements to establish homeowner trust.
Read MoreSolving for cybersecurity operations with AuthID
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AuthID’s CEO, Tom Thimot, says a move to Human Factor Authentication is rooted in security needs. Eighty-two percent of data breaches are rooted in passwords, Thimot says, which validates a need for more rigorous and secure protection measures.
Read MoreRussian sanctions and compliance in 2022 with Payoneer
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Micheal Sheehy, Chief Compliance Officer at Payoneer, framed the company’s decision to remain in Ukraine in both pragmatic and moral terms. The payments giant has a significant presence with employees in the country, and, as a major freelance hub, Ukraine is a key market.
Read MoreThree political concerns shaping payments today
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From internecine conflict on European soil to pernicious public health crises, a range of uncertainties affect how money flows across the globe, determining national and international politics in the process.
Read MoreFinancing reproductive rights with Future Family
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Amanda Devlin, Vice President of Enterprise at Future Family, explains the massive financing gap affecting reproductive care, outlines the company’s sales strategy in light of changing laws, and describes businesses’ response to Future Family’s entry into the market.
Read MoreExtending education capital with MPOWER Financing
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Emmanuel Smadja, CEO and Co-Founder of MPOWER Financing, explains the lender’s origin story, describes the UI needs of international students, and outlines the social impact of MPOWER’s work.
Read MoreCommunity banks partnering with fintech creates more access to capital
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In an OpEd, Michael T. Pugh, President and CEO of Carver Federal Savings Bank, argues that the role of Community Banks and CDFIs partnering with fintech platforms has never been more important in helping small businesses and entrepreneurs gain certainty with access to capital.
Read MoreMaking payroll digital with The Clearing House
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In 2017, The Clearing House launched Real Time Payments (RTP), which immediately processes funds at any hour. Notably, RTP permits earned-wage access (EWA) capabilities, meaning payroll companies can allow workers to withdraw their earnings at any time, not just at traditional payroll increments.
Read MoreThree regulatory questions shaping the future of debt
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Lending and debt are far from novel concepts, but many of the technologies distributing and structuring them are. New tools like alternative data and AI have permitted capital to be given to more people, and, at least in theory, at lower costs. But, without the right boundaries in place, these debt-related products may lead to greater defaults, exploited consumers, and market collapses.
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