Banks are killing the password, and they can thank the iPhone
Many distinct entities are looking to kill the password, or replace it with better, more secure ways of logging into several online services. Banks are among them, and it’s easy to understand why. Read More: bgr.com
Robinhood confirms $1.3bn valuation after $110m round, hits two million users
Stock trading app Robinhood is confirming its $1.3bn valuation and announcing a $110m Series C round. The company has also passed two million users globally. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Top 3 P2P property lending platforms named
Matthew Howard released his very own assessment on the top three property P2P lending platforms are in the UK. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Silicon Valley accelerator looks for insurance startups
Plug and Play Tech Center, a Silicon Valley global technology accelerator and venture fund, announced on Thursday a call for applications from startups in its insurance platform. Read more: www.canadianunderwriter.ca
The standoff between insurance and technology continues
Insurers must awaken consumers to the benefits of smart technology use in the home, says Thomas McCourtie. Read more: banknxt.com
Slice Labs gets backing from Munich Re
Slice Labs is getting the thumbs up from German insurance heavyweight Munich Re with the firm’s venture arm investing in the InsurTech startup. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Watch out for RegTech, Chatbots and India in 2017
PwC's newly appointed FinTech and RegTech Leader for China & Hong Kong, has put forward some predictions for FinTech in Asia. Read more: www.econotimes.com
Much-hyped ‘Lemonade’ is off to a roaring start
Three weeks after its New York launch, P2P insurtech Lemonade has released figures relating to its first 48 hours of business. Read more: www.insurtechnews.com
Monzo banks £19.5m, looks to crowdfund £2.5m more
The app-only bank has already closed £19.5m in a Series B round led by Thrive Capital and plans to raise a further £2.5m through crowdfunding. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
3 InsurTech forces driving core system strategies
InsurTech startups are leveraging the latest advances to drive fundamental changes to the insurance value chain. Read more: www.iireporter.com