Forget chatbots, here come AI personal assistants
Seems that every bank is working on chatbot technology nowadays. But let's not stop there. Who wouldn't want a
proactive personal assistant that helps not just pay bills but decide where I should spend my money?
Speaking of AI, it's
become table stakes for traders.
With credit tightening, Bizfi doubles down on platform
2016 has been a tough year for many online lenders. Bizfi seems to be rocking and rolling, though. The online lending platform originally started as a balance sheet lender. But a few years in, Bizfi is
finding success with its lending partners and a smart distribution and partnership strategy.
Blockchain isn't just for breakfast anymore
It's not just payments that will change dramatically in the face of distributed ledger technology. Here are
5 examples of blockchain applications for capital markets.
80 percent of industry professionals anticipate blockchain will be operational within 6 years. But it looks like their
expectations are too aggressive.
Traveling with invisible payments
One of the reasons taxi apps are so popular is that they're just so darn easy to use. Removing the payment process from the transaction plays a big role in that.
Other forms of transportation are now trying to get in on that experience, too. Coming soon to a train near you.
Credit scoring that's old and new
Online credit scoring doesn't have to be alternative to be innovative. While there seems to be room to change things up, some tech firms are trying to
improve existing scoring methodologies, instead of throwing the baby out with the bath water.