PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

10), Craig Moore, CEO of business financing platform Beehive , not only made the case for more P2P lending in the Middle East (the company is based in the United Arab Emirates), but also gave a larger view of the FinTech situation in that region as a new decade dawns. But in a new PYMNTS interview on Tuesday (Dec. But that’s not all. “We

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2018

Rocket Internet , the Germany eCommerce company, is aiming to invest in financial technology and artificial intelligence startups with the $3 billion in cash it has, reports Reuters. Rocket CEO Samwer did note that Jumia, which is still losing money, may need to raise capital during the next two years.

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Celent Banking

APRIL 28, 2017

I like analogies because they can inject simplicity into the most complex discussions of financial technology, and make abstract concepts become more concrete and accessible to the casual fan of technology. The post The 2017 Ford GT and FIS Connect 2017: Innovation on Display appeared first on Banking Blog.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2018

One of the biggest ways FinTech firms have been able to gain a competitive edge on traditional banks, for small business (SMB) customers, is through relationship-building. Mirador’s acquisition shows that credit unions seem eager to capitalize on their position in SMB lending, which Dryer expects to grow.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

FinTech company Greenlight Financial Technology , which makes products to help parents raise financially literate children, said Thursday (Sept. The round also included new investors BOND, DST Global, Goodwater Capital and Fin VC and Greenlight’s first institutional investor, Relay Ventures.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 25, 2019

Chinese social eCommerce platform Wanwu Xinxuan has raised $20 million in a Series B round of financing led by Fresh Capital, with participation from Redpoint China Ventures, according to Deal Street Asia. And Experian Australia & New Zealand announced that it has acquired FinTech Look Who’s Charging.

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2018

At the top of the list, according to reports, is incoming FinTech disruption, legislation like PSD2, market shifts stemming from Brexit and more. As treasurers explore the possibilities of FinTech, disruption is coming from other angles too: According to the publication, treasury professionals revealed their struggles to prepare for Brexit.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2020

The startup said this was the largest funding round ever for a French FinTech. It also plans to hire more employees with the capital. Qonto launched its corporate digital banking solution in 2017. Compliance startup Chainalysis landed $30 million in a funding round, and Open Financial Technologies raised $4.6

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2019

Alipay’s latest expansion — this time, to Luxembourg — shows not only the increasing reach of the China-based mobile payments ecosystem, but also stands as the latest example of companies in payments and FinTech gaining licenses to operate in Europe. There, PSD2 was designed to encourage FinTech and payments innovation. million people.

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William Mills

DECEMBER 8, 2016

If you ask my associates at the agency, you’ll find that I’ve been predicting an explosion in fintech: new technologies, new services, disruption of traditional business channels and most importantly, tremendous investments in the financial technology infrastructure.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2019

-based corporate payments and treasury technology company AccessPay , reports in The Telegraph said on Sunday (Jan. million for the company, marking one of the biggest investment rounds for a FinTech company in Northern England. In 2017, it co-led a $15.2 Beringea, True Ventures and Route 66 provided $11.6 and U.S.,

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2017

In this week’s Tech Center tracker, we take a look at how Dubai is giving FinTech hubs around the world a run for their money. The World Bank ranked the United Arab Emirates as the 26nd best country to do business in 2017, out of 190. FinTech Hive Generates Buzz.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The firm is the holding company for an array of FinTech companies operating in supply chain finance, invoice finance and the dynamic discounting market. Its units include Distribution Finance Capital, Satago and Oxygen Finance, while it also owns a minority stake in peer-to-peer (P2P) lender Zopa. reports noted.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2019

AvidXchange previously raised $300 million in 2017 at a $1.4 Investment bank Financial Technology Partners is advising AvidXchange on this fundraising round, according to sources. The firm has 1,300 employees across offices in seven states and is distinguished as a global FinTech unicorn. 9), citing sources.

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2018

million — already ahead of 2017’s full-year take of $167.7 million and four times the amount raised in the first six months of 2017. Financial technology seems to be leading the startup charge, representing 40 percent of the largest 10 deals of the year so far, collectively worth $100 million. So why the boom?

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CB Insights

AUGUST 6, 2017

FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY. Fintech 250: The Tech Startups Redefining The Financial Services Industry. 145+ Tech Startups Focused On Transforming Capital Markets In One Market Map. Disrupting Banking: The Fintech Startups That Are Unbundling Wells Fargo, Citi and Bank of America. FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY.

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 10, 2016

The application window for companies looking to demo their latest fintech innovations at FinovateEurope 2017 in London on February 7 & 8 is now open! And that’s a big deal for fintech players of all shapes and sizes looking to launch or make serious inroads in Europe. We hope to see you in London!

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CB Insights

JULY 1, 2018

In honor of Canada Day this weekend, we used CB Insights’ database to compile 150 notable tech companies, most active venture capital and corporate investors, and top exits of Canada’s private company tech scene into a periodic table. The list includes VCs such as BDC Venture Capital and Real Ventures, among others.

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Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 7, 2020

At FintechLIVE , we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated monthly (full list here ). But we achieved a new milestone surpassing the $1 TRILLION-mark in total valuation among the 120 public and private financial technology companies. Full Fintech Unicorn list (values as of 2 Dec 2020). Ant Technology.

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William Mills

AUGUST 17, 2016

Between September and October, we’ll see a host of new companies, ideas and innovation, and we’ll hear from the “experts” on those issues we need to pay attention to in 2017. Alternative lenders are learning more about fraud to their dismay and access to capital. The best quote I’ve heard recently is, “Anyone can lend money.

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CB Insights

MAY 15, 2019

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. Capital One — Capital One Labs. PWC — Center for Technology and Innovation (CTI).

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Lex Sokolin

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The SEC, OCC and CFTC have been generally more cautious not to step on financial technology innovation. the allure of institutional capital is a constant glimmer of greedy, opportunistic hope. As an example, don’t think about Goldman Sachs or JP Morgan who can extend their budget and human capital to defend position.

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Lex Sokolin

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The SEC, OCC and CFTC have been generally more cautious not to step on financial technology innovation. the allure of institutional capital is a constant glimmer of greedy, opportunistic hope. As an example, don’t think about Goldman Sachs or JP Morgan who can extend their budget and human capital to defend position.

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Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 16, 2016

Once the deal closes in Q1 of 2017, it will boost Cardtronics’ network to 225,000 ATMs across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. NACHA has imposed a same-day fee on every same-day ACH transaction to help financial institutions receiving the funds to recover the cost to enable same-day ACH. InsurTech Rising.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In the years since the Great Recession, financial institution executives became increasingly optimistic. In Cornerstone Advisors’ annual What’s Going On In Banking study, CEO optimism hit a five-year high in 2017 and, for the most part, stayed that way for 2018.

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Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Forged strategic partnership with United Capital. Named by Self Lender as 1 of 3 startups who is “absolutely crushing it” in fintech. Personal Capital ( FD15 ). Announced new investment of $50 million, with another $25 million coming in 2017. Launched Financial Fitness program for employers to offer employees.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Today, the bots are still being used across industries like fintech, healthcare, sales and CRM, retail, and even law — and they’re having important, though quiet, effects. Fintech: Contract review & bill negotiation. This flurry of activity generated a lot of excitement about the technology’s potential.

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CB Insights

JULY 16, 2017

Liberty also made an investment toward its thematic focus in next-gen vehicles, participating in Michigan-based connected car security company Karamba Security ‘s $12M Series B in May 2017. USAA has in some cases launched partnerships and pilots with its investments including Coinbase and MX Technologies. Munich Re/HSB Ventures.

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CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2018

Industry: Fintech. On December 20, mobile security company NXT-ID Inc announced that its subsidiary FitPay , which adds contactless payment capabilities to wearable and IoT devices, would enter a partnership with financial services company Cascade Financial Technology Corp. Longfin corp. 48-hr stock change: 1,717%.

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