We are thrilled to celebrate the success of the 3rd annual Stena Center for Financial Technology Fintech Xchange, held on Thursday, January 23, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Salt Lake City. This year’s event brought together over 300 dynamic leaders and emerging talents from the financial services industry, financial technology companies, government and regulatory […]
Read MoreIn March 2025, Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab (MSIVL) will host regional pitch competitions in Baltimore, Salt Lake City and Boston, as part of the application process for the 2025 cohort. If you know of any startup based in these areas please encourage them to submit an application by February 7. Startups selected for the […]
Read MoreNew report details the fintech industry’s economic impacts in the state. Since the Great Recession of 2007-2009, the financial technology (fintech) industry has transformed the traditional financial services sector and introduced innovative business models globally. A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shows that in 2023, Utah’s 67 fintech companies created nearly […]
Read MoreIn recent years, industrial banks have gained recognition for their resilience and unique value propositions, particularly during turbulent times in the banking industry. The recent Industrial Banks Safety and Soundness Report sheds light on this sector, emphasizing key strengths in capital adequacy, asset quality, and profitability. Key Findings: Stability and Capital Resilience The report highlights […]
Read MoreThe state of Utah was featured on one of the biggest stages in fintech and financial services as Governor Spencer J. Cox was interviewed by fintech expert Simon Taylor, co-founder of 11:FS and Fintech Brainfood blog at Money 20/20 in Las Veagas. Their session, Fintech Hub 2.0: Collaboration between Industry, Government, Education, and Venture, revealed […]
Read MoreThe Stena Center for Financial Technology prepared this report to highlight the safety and soundness of industrial banks. Key measures of safety and soundness in banking are capital, asset quality and profitability. We have compared levels of capital, asset quality and profitability ratios for the US banking industry and the industrial banking sectors. The underlying […]
Read MoreThis paper authored by Holland and Knight explores the intersection of technology, consumer control, and regulatory considerations in the context of credit reporting and consumer data. It examines if data sources should be considered as furnishers (this designation would subject them to regulatory obligations). Join the conversation and understand how innovations like the consumer-permissioned data […]
Read MoreIf you’re looking for an ideal place to launch or grow a fintech company, Utah wants to be at the top of the list. A Wall Street Journal article highlights the University of Utah’s new Stena Center for Financial Technology as the latest initiative to accelerate Utah’s position as a leading fintech hub. Launched earlier […]
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