Northern Trust and IBM Team Up to Bring Blockchain to the Financial Sector

In the first commercial implementation of blockchain technology for the private equity market, Northern Trust has collaborated with IBM to solve the problem of increasing transparency, efficiency and security in private equity administration.

H&R Block and IBM Watson Team Up to Take On Tax Season

From healthcare to education, IBM Watson is helping to shape the future of many data-rich industries. Now, in partnership with H&R Block, the cloud-based cognitive computing system will bring its capabilities to a process that affects almost everyone—the tax preparation process.

A “Global First Approach” For Growth Potential in Fintech

Dinaro Ly, Director of the MaRS FinTech cluster in Toronto, connects rising fintech companies with financial industry stalwarts. TechPORTFOLIO recently spoke to Dinaro about the potential that smart startups tap into by incorporating cross-border planning and setting their sights on the world market.

Payment Rails Pushes Fintech Beyond Borders

The international vision of Toronto-based company Payment Rails has placed company founders Tim Nixon and Ferhan Patel at the cusp of a new movement: fintech startups who see the opportunity in a worldwide customer base. TechPORTFOLIO spoke to co-founder and CEO Tim Nixon about matching vision with execution on the world fintech stage.

Massive Global Market Leads to High Valuation for Stripe

The Way Forward: Tech and Developer Stories That Defined 2016 and Will Shape 2017

2016 was a banner year in tech and dev, and 2017 promises to be even more exciting.

IBM Facilitates Serverless Computing With OpenWhisk

IBM has made significant investments in OpenWhisk, an open-source, event-driven FaaS platform. OpenWhisk is now generally available via Bluemix, IBM’s cloud platform.

The Practical Age of Monetized Data Has Finally Arrived

Major companies like Uber and Under Armour are putting data to work, and the emerging partnerships and new app developments are having a bottom-line impact.

IBM Brings New Depth to Blockchain Ecosystem For Developers

IBM’s recently launched Blockchain Ecosystem is an open source, openly governed, cross-industry effort to advance the Linux Foundation blockchain technology known as The Hyperledger Project.

Three Startups That Raised Millions by Targeting Millennials

Savvy startups targeting millenials have recently achieved highly successful funding rounds, thanks to their early success.

Uber Turns Passive Data Into Active Earnings

Rumblings about monetizing passive data have been part of the tech sector conversation for years.

Blockchain Breaks New Boundaries: Insurance and Authentication

Insurance and security are growing in the conversation around blockchain. How are these frontiers being explored in the world of startups?

Fintech FOMO: Stories for Success on Blockchain and Smart Contracts

If you’re aiming for a career in blockchain, or building a fintech startup, here are the first things you need to prepare.

Why Fintech Entrepreneurs Should Make Friends with Regulations

Adam Nanjee, Head of Fintech at MaRS Discovery District, explains the key role of the regulatory environment at each stage of a fintech startup’s development.

Developers’ Job Guide: Smart Contracts and Blockchain

Take your software development skills to the blockchain and get involved in the community.

Visa Testing Blockchain for International Payments

Visa Europe is launching a blockchain pilot with BTL Group in an effort it’s billed as “a first-of-its-kind blockchain-based settlement system.”

IBM Partners with MaRS Fintech Hub

The tech giant joins a network of other MaRS FinTech Cluster partners including CIBC, Manulife and payment processor Moneris, in providing startups with support including product feedback and business advisory services.

Ethereum Community Splits After Security Fix

Community behind the Ethereum blockchain – a system that by its very nature depends on consensus – has split in two.

VIDEO: Fintech Innovation Happens Through Cooperation

In order to meet the needs and expectations of a newer generation of customers, fintech companies, banks, and regulators have to collaborate closely.

AI and Big Data: The Next Frontier of Fintech

AI-powered data analytics not only captures vast amounts of data in real-time, but also helps users understand how different data points relate to each other, providing insights that might otherwise be lost.