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Core Unicorn Deals Rattling the Future of Financial Technology

Gonzobanker

Bank executives should take these new deals’ valuations as a sign that the free market sees the future of finance as unbundled from the traditional industry structure. As new cloud-native, API-driven solutions come to market, the term “core” seems to live in the eye of the beholder. Response From The Other Two Big 3 Players.

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The Financial Technologies SMEs Aren’t Using

PYMNTS

Only 13 percent say they’re willing to jump on the innovation bandwagon. Clearly, there’s still a long way for SMEs to go before they fully embrace FinTech – and the latest research on the topic reinforces the notion that small businesses aren’t using technology the way some may have hoped. 37 percent of SMEs in the U.K.

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FinTechs In Canada Getting Lots Of VC Love

PYMNTS

Canadian financial technology companies backed by venture capitalists reached a level not seen in nearly two decades, despite a slowdown of investment dollars flowing into FinTechs in the U.S. million in 2016. during 2016, investments are increasing in Canada at a time they are declining both in the U.S. and the U.K.

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Uncovering The Value Proposition In FinTech Innovation

PYMNTS

Just because businesses are interested and willing to adopt payments innovations doesn’t mean it’s going to happen. Other key players in the adoption curve include government entities and financial institutions, says Bottomline Technologies Managing Director of Digital Banking Norm DeLuca. We do a lot of business in the U.K.

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Why FinTech start-ups think they can beat the banks

Chris Skinner

Really easy to work with, the company is the chosen system for many other innovative companies including Kickstarter and Apple Pay, and valued at almost $10 billion by the end of 2016. They are very different to banks and are collectively known as FinTech, financial technology start-up companies.

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37 Corporate Innovation Labs In Finance

CB Insights

As fintech plays a larger role in the financial ecosystem, companies are looking for ways to use tech to solve problems and find new opportunities in the space. One popular approach: in-house financial innovation labs. Visa — One Market Center. Founded: 2016. Founded: 2013.

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Paytronix Picks Payments Industry Veteran Porter For Board

PYMNTS

I look forward to working with the Paytronix team to bring its industry-leading innovation, including contactless ordering for table service … to markets around the globe,” said Porter. Paytronix clearly delivers value to the market by enabling operators to drive incremental sales and deliver safer environments for staff and guests.”.

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