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Realestatetech VC Fifth Wall Launches with $212M AUM

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(5/3/17) FintekNews is reporting on the launch of new realestatetech-oriented venture firm Fifth Wall that has launched with $212M in AUM

NC's Live Oak Bank Establishes Fintech Venture Arm

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(5/3/17) FintekNews is reporting that Wilmington, NC-based Live Oak Bank has established a new $10M VC to attract fintechs that can "solve problems"

GOP Prepares To Beat Back Dem Effort To Save Fiduciary Rule

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The House financial services committee reflected a bitter division between the parties over the DOL's rule.

Calvert Foundation Launches ESG Private Debt Marketplace

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The Calvert Foundation is creating a private, ESG-oriented fixed-income business line.

Putnam Hires ESG Expert In Push Toward Sustainable Investing

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In a move to expand its ESG capabilities, Putnam has hired Katherine Collins as head of sustainable investing.

What Is Washington Doing To The 401(k) Tax Break?

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The prospect of an upheaval is making a lot of employers who offer retirement plans—and aspiring retirees—nervous.

Analysis: Slowing Dodd-Frank Among New SEC Chief's Top Priorities

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Attorney Jay Clayton didn't reveal much in his confirmation hearings, but he's made it clear he wants to declaw Dodd-Frank.

Most U.S. Homes Are Worth Less Than Before the Crash

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Just one in three homes are worth more now than they were at their peak—with many of the losers getting trounced.

U.S. Public Pensions Post Best Quarter Since 2013 As Stocks Rise

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Improving economic conditions and a weakening U.S. dollar helped boost international equities.

Market Averages Rise Slightly in Sleepy Day; Nasdaq KFTX Fintech Index (5/2/17)

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(5/2/17) FintekNews publishes a daily update of the KBW Nasdaq KFTX Fintech Index along with a market overview and commentary

Investors Focus On Earnings As Political Optimism Fades

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Political optimism over the prospects of progrowth policies in the United States is fading.

Why Is The Stock Market's Biggest Tightwad Buying?

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As long-duration common stock owners, we believe in owning stocks all the way through market declines.

SEC Chief Confirmed In Boost For Trump's Wall Street Agenda

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Attorney Jay Clayton becomes President Trump's first major Wall Street regulator to take office.

BITCOIN Is Golden, Gold Is Broken

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(5/2/17) FintekNews does a daily analysis of Bitcoin vs Gold, using the CME bitcoin indexes as references, and also compares other market indices

VC Deal of the Day - Orbital Insight Raises $50M Series C

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(5/2/17) FintekNews is reporting on an interplanetary venture capital deal! Orbital Insight has raised a $50M Series C Round...

LGBT Investing Enters Wealth Management Sector

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(5/2/17) FintekNews is reporting on a new trend in wealth management to invest in LGBT-centric firms and a new market entrant - Equality Capital

Tencent to Open AI Research Facility in Seattle

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(5/2/17) FintekNews is reporting that Asian mega-company Tencent is planning on opening an AI research facility in Seattle

Asian WeInvest & LA-Based InvestCloud Partner on Robo-Advisory Offering

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(5/2/17) FintekNews is publishing an update from WeInvest and InvestCloud on a new partnership offering robo-advisory services

Femtech Marches Forward With New Boston VC

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(5/2/17) FintekNews is reporting on the launch of a new tech-based VC in Boston led by two female industry veterans with major investing experience

Google Commercializing Artificial Intelligence

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(5/2/17) FintekNews is reporting that Google is further advancing in the "medtech" area by developing Artificial Intelligence to help detect disease