Jan 16, 20172 minAmazon credit card, fintech index fund, accelerator in Dubai and blockchain for credit default swapsFintech news for the week of January 9 2017. Amazon pushes further into financial services Although mostly known as the world’s largest on-line retailer, Amazon is also making a push into finance. Last year, it acquired Indian payments processor Emvantage Payments and was on the prowl for other acquisitions. It also introduced the “AWS Financial Services Competency” program, providing fintech companies that meet the requirements with instant recognition and credibility. Conti
