by BillMalloy | Apr 30, 2021 | Business, Communications, Investing, Technology
Mortgage and consumer loan fintech startup Blend Labs has announced its intention to go public. The process was initiated by its filing of Form S-1 with the SEC on April 15, 2021. There’s no news yet on what exchange it will be listed on, as the review process has...
by BillMalloy | Mar 3, 2021 | Business, Computing, Finance, Fintech, Investing, Technology
The new year may still be in its infancy, but 2021 has probably already experienced its most remarkable finance-related series of events, or at least its most unique. At the center of it are a struggling chain of video game and merchandising retailers, an online...
by BillMalloy | Feb 18, 2021 | Business, Communications, Fintech, Investing, Technology
It was announced last week that Walmart is launching its own fintech startup in partnership with Ribbit Capital. In the latest in a series of moves that diversify the retail giant away from its core business, the new venture will combine Walmart’s retail knowledge and...
by BillMalloy | Jan 21, 2021 | Computing, Finance, Fintech, Investing, Technology
The financial health crisis gripping millions of Americans cannot be solely blamed on the coronavirus pandemic. The economic consequences of the COVID outbreak have certainly played a part. However, more than anything, it has exposed and shed light on a worrying...
by BillMalloy | Jan 6, 2021 | Business, Fintech, Investing, Marketing, Technology
Affiliate marketing has become an immensely popular marketing strategy for companies and third parties alike for one simple reason: it works. Not only is it effective at helping companies expand their customer base, but it’s cost-efficient, too. Affiliate marketing is...
by BillMalloy | Dec 11, 2020 | Business, Finance, Fintech, Investing, Regulation, Technology
Lufax, one of the largest lending and wealth management firms in China, recently announced an American initial public offering (IPO) that would generate more than $2 billion. Backed by Ping An Group, Lufax is headquartered in Shanghai. The company plans to use money...
