James R. Barth and Yanfei Sun of Auburn University conducted a study for the Utah Center for Financial Services (UCFS) on how industrial loan companies (ILCs, a.k.a industrial banks) have performed compared to other FDIC insured institutions. The findings demonstrate ILCs perform better than all other FDIC institutions. Read more here. (Originally published October 2018)
Read MoreThe Utah Center for Financial Services has recently released a report “Bank Funding Sources: A New Look at Brokered Deposits” (“The Barth Report”) by Dr. James Barth and his colleague Yanfei Sun of Auburn University. (Originally published January 2018) Download Report Download one-page summary Download multi-page summary Download full report Other Downloads UCFS brokered deposits […]
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 […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s new Stena Center for Financial Technology announced a partnership with LoanPro, a modern loan servicing platform. LoanPro will provide a $300,000 gift and access to their industry-leading lending technology platform to give students and faculty an environment where they can learn, build, iterate and test. “This is an exciting new partnership […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s new Stena Center for Financial Technology recently appointed Ryan Christiansen to be the first executive director and lead the organization’s ambitious goals. Christiansen is a veteran of the financial-services industry, where he has led many technology initiatives. The Stena Center for Financial Technology launched earlier this year through a partnership with […]
Read MoreAt the recent Utah FinTech Xchange Summit, the University of Utah announced the Stena Center for Financial Technology. The Stena Center unites education and industry to accelerate financial innovation and inclusion. Here’s what some of the speakers from the summit had to say about the Stena Center: “This center is the piece we need to […]
Read MoreUtah has become a leader in the technology and financial industries, making the state an obvious destination for the growing fintech industry. Fintech has grown exponentially in Utah over the past several years, and the state is cultivating a strong presence in the industry. Here’s what state leaders and industry professionals said about why Utah […]
Read MoreWatch this video to learn about the new Stena Center for Financial Technology at the University of Utah. The initiative is designed to supercharge the student entrepreneurial experience and Utah’s reputation for financial technology innovation and education. Learn more at stena.utah.edu.
Read MoreOn Jan. 30-31, 2023, leaders in the financial technology industry met at the 2023 fintechXchange Summit at the University of Utah to discuss trends and opportunities in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. The event was hosted by the Stena Center for Financial Technology at the University of Utah and sponsored by the […]
Read MoreBrowse photos from the fintechXchange conference 2023 in our new Facebook album here. Relive the experience or see what you missed. The event featured the launch of the Stena Center for Financial Technology, special guests including Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall, and University of Utah president Taylor Randall. Learn more about the […]
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