Finovate Alumni News– May 22, 2012

Personal Capital updates privacy and security policy. ReadyForZero announces its iPhone app. Geezeo signs Westmoreland Community Federal Credit Union. Bobber Interactive adds Scott Rigby, Ph.D, Founder of Immersyve Inc., to its executive team. Mortgagebot launches consumer loan product to automate mortgage & consumer loan origination. Pawtucket Credit Union selects Q2ebanking for ebanking services. Virtual Piggy appoints Read more…

Finovate Alumni News– May 17, 2012

SoMoLend raises $1.17 in Seed Funding. TradeKing and Zecco announce agreement to merge. The Economist names CurrencyFair as an option for transferring money abroad. The Economist looks at how Wonga, Mint, SaveUp, and ReadyForZero use Big Data. Xconomy reports Kony Solutions receives $15 mil in Series C financing. Finextra reports SafetyPay takes e-commerce cash payment service Read more…

FinovateSpring 2012 Live Twitter Transcript

Here’s @Finovate’s live Twitter stream from FinovateSpring last week. Entries appear in chronological order: Day 1, Session 1 Dwolla launching newest iteration of FiSync, a payment system that allows banks to originate real-time transactions. Link WattzOn launching its Personal Energy Management Platform, a service to rack energy usage and expense. Link WattzOn announcing WattzOn Connect which can Read more…

The CSI globalVCard is a Mobile Payments App for Businesses

Afterwards, the CSI globalVCard team showed the audience a secure mobile payment from their mobile app: “CSI globalVCard mobile app is a virtual MasterCard application designed for on-the-go businesses of any size. Create secure, single-use MasterCard account numbers from your mobile device. Even create virtual cards in another user’s name with options to securely send via email Read more…

Finovate Alumni News– May 3, 2012

CNBC covers how SecondMarket is looking to move from trading Facebook to Pinterest. TechCrunch reports Boku launched billing partnership with Sprint, giving it partnerships with all 4 major U.S. carriers. Meniga’s PFM solution powers Sweden’s first Smartbank, launched by Skandia. SecureKey adds 40 staff in past six months, reaches business and recognition milestones. Lendio sees nearly Read more…

Finovate Alumni News– May 2, 2012

Bank Innovation names Kabbage CEO, Rob Frohwein, as 1 of 10 top innovators. SimpleTuition’s SmarterBank announces $25,000 #CrushStudentDebt Sweepstakes. Pindrop Security raises $1 million in seed funding. Yodlee Interactive announces new accelerator/incubator programs. Bermuda’s Royal Gazette features Expensify. ZipZap to power cash payment service for Towah Group. Silver Tail Systems announces partnership with Barclaycard Global Payment Acceptance. Read more…

FinovateSpring 2012 Sneak Peek: Part 3

As promised, this is part 3 of the sneak peek of the companies that will demo at FinovateSpring May 8 and 9 in San Francisco. Each company provided a short summary of the innovation they will debut on stage. In case you missed them, check out Sneak Peek Part 1 and Sneak Peek Part 2. Read more…

FinovateSpring 2012 Sneak Peek: Part 2

Here’s part 2 of the sneak peek of the companies that will demoing at FinovateSpring May 8 and 9 in San Francisco. Each company provided a short summary of the innovation they will debut on stage. We published 23 last week and we will complete the preview next week. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Read more…