Recent Fintech News
Vesta Appoints Former Equifax Leader as Chief Product Officer
Hrishi Talwar will lead the global product and marketing functions at Vesta
Technology Association of Georgia Announces Cohort for 2022 Innovation Challenge
Seven Georgia startups have been selected to the 2022 Innovation Challenge cohort as part of awards and recognition next week’s Fintech South conference.
Save the Date! FBI Cybersecurity Briefing for Atlanta Businesses at The Capital Grille – Hosted by Snap Tech IT
Amazing opportunity for Atlanta area businesses! It’s your chance to hear the unique perspective of an FBI Cybersecurity Investigations Agent, learn how to protect your business from cyber-attacks & enjoy an amazing lunch on us with local colleagues!
Recent Fintech blog posts
Recent FinTech Week in Review blog posts
The week in review – April 20
Each week TAG FinTech Steering Committee member Ali Raza compiles a list of newsworthy events impacting the payments ecosystem. He has graciously agreed to allow us to report his thoughts going forward. This week’s headlines include:
– Leaked pics reveal Google smart debit card to rival Apple’s
– Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency gets revamp in response to backlash
– PayPal Approved to Provide Access to Paycheck Protection Program Loans
– Student lender SoFi to acquire Galileo Financial Technologies for $1.2 billion
The week in review – March 30
Each week TAG FinTech Steering Committee member Ali Raza compiles a list of newsworthy events impacting the payments ecosystem. He has graciously agreed to allow us to report his thoughts going forward. This week’s headlines include:
– Revolut launches its neobank in the US
– Startup Funding Dwindles Due to Coronavirus Slowdown
– Regulators Issue Inter-agency Statement on Loan Modifications, Banks Urged to Issue More Small-Dollar Loans in Response to Outbreak
– Cash usage in Britain drops by half
The week in review – March 23
Each week TAG FinTech Steering Committee member Ali Raza compiles a list of newsworthy events impacting the payments ecosystem. He has graciously agreed to allow us to report his thoughts going forward. This week’s headlines include:
– ICE’s Bakkt raises $300 million for consumer market push
– Kabbage launches platform enabling consumers to buy gift certificates supporting small businesses during the COVID crisis
– Fiserv acquires Bypass Mobile to enhance its omni-commerce offering
– Square receives conditional Industrial Loan Company (ILC) charter approval, looks to offer small-business loans to Square merchants by 2021
