A Big Funding Week for Insurtech

 A Big Funding Week for Insurtech

We took note of some interesting insurtech funding developments this week. (And yes, since we’re not living under a rock, we had our own, “Well, well, well, would you look at that?” moment about the Charles Schwab/TD Ameritrade news.)

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Would You Want a Bank to Remote into Your Computer?

Would You Want a Bank to Remote into Your Computer?

Anyone who has ever worked from home, or for a company with multiple locations, has likely experienced the scenario of giving someone remote access to their computer. One bank is offering customers a similar experience if they’re having trouble with online banking.

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Google’s Tangled Data Web

Google’s Tangled Data Web

After news broke recently of a “data partnership” between Google and Ascension Health, a large Catholic healthcare system, many were outraged (but probably not surprised).

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RIAs in for a Fight over Forthcoming Trillions

RIAs in for a Fight over Forthcoming Trillions

Consolidation continues to rise in the RIA industry. And further consolidation means trillions of dollars up for grabs.

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The Week in Fintech Financing

The Week in Fintech Financing

Here are five recent deals that caught our attention.

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Banks’ Digital Transformation Marches On...

Banks’ Digital Transformation Marches On...

We’re about a decade into the so-called “digital transformation” in the banking industry. And while we have seen some areas of digital innovation, many things still remain the same.

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Apple Card Battles Bias Blasts

Apple Card Battles Bias Blasts

These days, “big tech” is held in about as much esteem by the general public as lawyers, members of Congress, and the colleague who empties the coffee but doesn’t make a new pot. But one name that seemed to stay above the fray was Apple.

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Rob Frohwein on the Growth of Kabbage, from Lending to Payments

Rob Frohwein on the Growth of Kabbage, from Lending to Payments

The co-founder and Kabbagehead (seriously — just swing by his LinkedIn profile) chats about how the company’s technology platform provides solutions for small businesses.

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Goldman Bets on “Card-As-A-Service” & Real Estate Tech Heats Up

Goldman Bets on “Card-As-A-Service” & Real Estate Tech Heats Up

We saw some big deal-making this week. Here’s a roundup of a few.

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Good Returns for Socially Responsible Investing

Good Returns for Socially Responsible Investing

We’ve heard a lot about socially responsible investing in recent years. The big question has been: Will socially responsible investing generate the same returns as a traditional investment portfolio?

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Artificial Intelligence Comes to — Wait for It — the Post Office

Artificial Intelligence Comes to — Wait for It — the Post Office

When you think of innovative organizations, the U.S. Postal Service is probably not at the top of your list.

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The Big Kahuna of Fintech Events

The Big Kahuna of Fintech Events

We found Money20/20 to be abuzz with business and learnings. Here are a few takeaways.

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