Little Rock fintech startup GoodChange has been awarded the Campaign & Elections 2024 Reed Award for Most Innovative Poli-Tech Startup. The Reed Awards recognized GoodChange’s contributions to the political arena at its annual awards show, which celebrates excellence in political…
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Innovation, Inclusivity, Cybersecurity Topics of Fintech Field Hearing
Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., led a House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion field hearing on Dec. 8 at the Venture Center in Little Rock called “Connecting Communities: Building Innovation Ecosystems Across America” that examined ways…
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Policymakers, Industry Titans Converge on VenCent Fintech Summit
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNearly 300 fintech founders, bankers, and industry trendsetters convened in Little Rock for The Venture Center’s VenCent Fintech Conference Monday and Tuesday. Conference sessions delved into updates in financial policies and their impact on fintech and banking collaborations, and the…
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The Venture Center Appoints Arthur Orduña as Executive Director
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArthur Orduña has been appointed as executive director of The Venture Center, effective Jan. 16. He will guide and facilitate the organization’s growth, strategic direction and world-class corporate innovation and entrepreneurship programs, including its award-winning fintech program. Orduña brings more…
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The Venture Center Announces Speakers for VenCent Summit
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Venture Center announced on July 29 that Gov. Asa Hutchinson will be joining FIS, Inc. Chairman and CEO Gary Norcross for a discussion of Arkansas’ role in the global financial technology (fintech) field at the Venture Center’s inaugural VenCent…
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BOND.AI Launches Network for Financial Institutions and Employers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBOND.AI, a human-centered artificial intelligence firm, announced the creation of ‘The BOND Network’ on June 16. The network is a first of its kind of financial institutions and employers for interconnected finance. The BOND Network will give partners such as…
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American Banker Names Smiley One of ‘Best Places to Work in FinTech’
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSmiley Technologies Inc. of Little Rock has been named one of the ‘Best Places to Work in Financial Technology’ by American Banker for the second year in a row. Since 2017, the Manhattan-based financial publication’s annual survey and awards program…
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Global Fintech Company BOND.AI Introduces New Tech Leaders
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGlobal fintech company BOND.AI recently announced two new key hires to help strengthen its global technology presence out of the USA, India and Switzerland. Kent Llewelyn, formerly CIO/CTO at TAB Bank, and Amit Dhongde, formerly of Accenture and Cognizant, join the…
Emma Willis Venture Noire At the intersection of technology and community is where you’ll find Emma Willis. Whether overseeing a fintech startup or volunteering with technical development for a group of black-owned venture studios, Willis’ ability to tap into the…
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State Enters $50M Settlement with BlockFi, Affecting 1,699 Arkansas Investors
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBlockFi Lending LLC, a digital-asset financial services company, agreed to a $50 million settlement that affects more than 1,699 Arkansas residents, the Arkansas Securities Department announced Tuesday. BlockFi agreed to work with the ASD to settle offers and sales of…