Data analytics is the backbone of modern investing. Stock, bond, crypto and other investors have discovered the powerful advantages of data-driven analysis. We have talked about the benefits of big data in investing before. We felt it was time to delve into the topic in more depth. How Can You …
Nowadays, terms like ‘Data Analytics,’ ‘Data Visualization,’ and ‘Big Data’ have become quite popular. These terms are fundamentally tied predominantly to matters involving digital transformation as well as growth in companies. In this modern age, each business entity is driven by data. Data analytics are now very crucial whenever there …
Sept. 17, 2020, 9:29 p.m.
If you invest in the stock market, you’ve probably developed an array of strategies meant to support your financial well-being, and data surely figures in as a prominent part of that plan. Where do you get your data, though? Left to your own devices, it can take a great deal …
Around 20% of Britons are adopting the use of challenger banks such as Monzo and Tide, Smart Data Collective reports. Big data is changing the future of the banking industry in countless ways. Savvy banking executives are looking for new ways to utilize AI and other big data solutions to …
App-only challenger banks have risen to try and push incumbents off their financial perch, and in this battle, content marketing has been a valuable tool in their repertoires. Have you ever wondered how they do it? If you’ve never heard of Monzo, it’s a UK-based challenger bank that has grown …
Meta: Did you know that big data actually has an affect on business financing? Find out more about the influence of this here in this article as we explore. Big data is turning the financial services industry on its head. Markets and Markets found that financial companies are spending $9 …
SMEs are the unsung heroes of any economy- producing numerous jobs, the backbone to big corporates to scale up and still struggling to sustain themselves as they are unable to innovate as fast as younger companies and lack the funds. As we enter a new decade, over half (58%) of …
From the Cambridge Analytica scandal to GDPR and data breach headlines, the idea that consumers should know how their data is used is gaining traction with governments and consumer groups. What does this trend mean for companies that rely on consumer data for their business model? Right now, consumer data …
Traditionally, the world of investing was bland and exclusive. Investment vehicles were not very different from one another and minimum capital requirements meant that even this was reserved for the few who had the means. Most ordinary people had to settle for a savings account at their local bank while …
Sept. 26, 2019, 11:30 p.m.
With ecommerce sales skyrocketing, the options for online transactions are manifold. But what are the problems that come with these many choices to pay? Find out. Global e-commerce sales hit $29 trillion in 2017 according to data released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) early this …
Sept. 24, 2019, 1:41 p.m.
Big data is changing the financial industry in a truly astounding way. Countless financial professionals are looking towards machine learning and other new tools to improve the quality of the services that they offer to their customers. K. Hussain of Atos Spain published a white paper on the growing relevance …
Sept. 15, 2019, 6:45 p.m.
In an increasingly competitive market, how are fintech companies adapting to improve their decision making? In industries such as insurance, capital markets, cryptocurrency, wealth and asset management — alternative data is proving to be a valuable source of insight. Like a broken leaf to a hunter or a change of …
Tech startups face a substantial amount of competition for business financing. Thankfully, there are still some sources of funding that are available to owners of tech startups. Quick business loans can help you avoid the competitive process of finding venture capital. That way, you have access to the business startup …
CB Insights: Funding to VC-backed fintech companies grew 24% QoQ in Q2’19 and neared previously quarterly funding highs.
Banking as a Service (BaaS) is the democratisation of financial capabilities that have fiercely been protected, isolated and hidden in silos for hundreds of years by banks. The fact that BaaS opens up banks’ capabilities and essentially empowers anyone to be able to create their own financial products, goes against …
It is no longer a secret that Big Data has left a major footprint on the financial market and has changed the way we interact with financial institutions. However, its influence goes much farther. Trading, which is an field that welcomes change and adopts disruptive innovations early, now also benefits …
Fintech is opening floodgates of opportunity for ambitious startups that previously had no hopes of overcoming barriers to entry in the finance field. With the desire to innovate and succeed, however, gutsy startups are now promoting financial literacy and reaching previously underserved groups with brand-new retail banking and investment services. …
Fintech companies are set to take over – according to most pundits in the market. Startups in the fintech world have been popping up in the market at a faster rate than ever before. This market is thus highly valuable and the value keeps on increasing. Considering the huge support …
