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For SMB Underwriting, Exploring A More Reliable Kind Of Alternative Data

PYMNTS

But SMB loan underwriting at traditional FIs has, for the most part, remained unchanged, even as alternative lenders began exploring the role of alternative data in the risk mitigation process. Michael Carter, CEO and president of BizEquity , has another vision in mind: lenders using the value of a small business to underwrite SMB loans.

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How to Address Portfolio Risk Volatility Through Economic Uncertainty - Part 2

FICO

If we think of a lending portfolio as a night club, its underwriting policy acts as the doorperson, checking IDs and making sure anyone trying to enter meets documented criteria. FICO® Scores, often an important contributor to underwriting strategies, are designed to provide valuable risk rank-ordering through all economic cycles.

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7 Fast-Growing Fintech Startups in Thailand

Fintech News

Originally established as Omise in Thailand in 2015, Opn has since expanded its footprint to encompass Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and the US. With the acquisitions, Roojai became a full digital insurance company with the license to underwrite general insurance products in Thailand.

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Canadian Fintech Market Map

CB Insights

The startups selected for inclusion in the market map below are all Canada-headquartered, VC-backed fintech companies that have at least US $1M in equity funding, and have obtained equity funding since the start of 2015. Included startups also have a CB Insights Mosaic score of at least 300. Wealth management.

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Six Digital Myths Hampering Banks' 2015 Strategic Planning

Fintech Labs Insights

I''ve got another installment or two in the pipeline, but since it''s already starting to feel like we are making our final descent into 2015, I wanted to take a step back and explain WHY those projects rose to the top. But in today interconnected "API" world, that is not the case.

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Analyzing The Private Market Investment Strategies of P&C Insurers

CB Insights

The 12 firms, which include Ping An Insurance, Hiscox Holdings, and XL Group among others, have made over 100 investments in aggregate since the start of 2015. AXA formally launched its €230M ($244M) venture fund, AXA Strategic Ventures, in February 2015 and has since disclosed investments in 22 companies. Allianz Ventures.

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Fintech Fundings: 22 Companies Raise $590 Million Week Ending Oct 9

Fintech Labs Insights

Here are the deals from Oct 2 through Oct 9, 2015, listed by size: FangDD. Consumer credit underwriting. Marketplace for financial advisors and other professional services. Tags: Security, enterprise, FinDEVr 2015 alum. That brings the total raised YTD to more than $15 billion. Consumer real estate platform. ZestFinance.

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