As the U.S. and global economies continue to expand and recover from the Great Recession of 2007-2009, the consumer, a key driver of the U.S. economy, is spending again and tapping into different types of credit. The rapid growth of online lenders, expansion of digitally enabled lending technologies (e.g. point of sale solutions at the home or online), and growth in lending to subprime borrowers are all catalysts for the rise in demand.
The recent data breach at Equifax, which is believed to have impacted over 143 million U.S. consumers, set off a firestorm of discussion about how to keep credit reporting data secure. There is no simple or one-size-fits-all solution because regulatory standards and data management vary greatly throughout the world.
November 01, 2017
An event geared toward fintech growth companies to accelerate startups, provide corporate-startup private deal flow, and create world-class networking opportunities.
October 31, 2017
The Blockchain Economic Forum chose Alex Koles to discuss the importance of structuring new ventures and raising capital through ICOs with an eye on future M&A events (i.e. exits). The panel also discussed what investors are looking for in blockchain startups.
October 2, 2017
InsureTech Connect is the world’s largest insurtech event bringing together a comprehensive gathering of tech entrepreneurs, investors and insurance industry incumbents.
Evolve Capital Partners’ finance and technology coverage of the alternative lending sector recognizes PACE assets as the fastest growing sub-sector of the ABS market in the U.S. Strong origination and underwriting platforms, like CleanFund, are in high demand and investor appetite is increasing. As the sole advisor on the transaction, Evolve Capital Partners ran a thorough process using its extensive relationships with investment funds that are dedicated to opportunities in the specialty finance sector.
September 28, 2017
The Benzinga Fintech Summit gathered those interested in exploring the companies and topics at the forefront of innovation in finance and entrepreneurship. Demonstrations were given of the newest A.I., Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Blockchain tools being used to automate and revolutionize the world.
Rapid changes are occurring in the wealth management space and the level of disruption in how advice and capital are managed is only beginning. Wealth management is a monumental industry. The players in the space run the gamut from gigantic hedge funds to individuals who manage their own investments. This changing wealth management landscape is driving a significant uptick in transactions.
September 13, 2017
Finnovate events bring together decision-makers from across the financial services spectrum, execs and founders of fintech and general technology companies, VC, corporate, private equity and angel investors interested in funding fintech companies and influential research analysts, press and consultants from large financial services practices.