Bank technology

Personal financial management tools have long relied on financial data aggregation. Now, aggregators are hoping traditional lenders will take a cue from alternative lenders and use the technology to quicken their underwriting decisions.

Quona Capital Management raised $141 million for the Accion Frontier Inclusion Fund, which will invest in companies that provide financial and other services to underserved customers in emerging markets.

Much like how Amazon went from selling books to selling cloud services, the online lenders that succeed well into the future will change how they do business, Scott Sanborn said.

Banks have signaled bullishness for blockchain tech. But some say ignorance is leading to ill-informed choices.

The Spanish bank said it will continue to be Atom’s main strategic investor and keep two seats on its board.

The San Carlos, Calif., firm is following a similar blueprint as other online lenders — launching with a particular loan product, refining its algorithms, and then seeking to expand into other corners of consumer finance.

Bank blockchain leaders say the technology is solid and privacy's been solved mostly. They’re focused now on integration, collaboration and saving money.

Problems with Amazon's cloud computing services caused major disruption across the Web on Tuesday, but Capital One says it cloud strategy kept things smooth there.

While much of artificial intelligence technology is about automating tasks, it also holds the possibility of enhancing bankers' ability to serve customers.

The acquisition of Cryptowatch is the most recent in a series of deals struck by Kraken in the last year.