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Austin Is Bringing The FinTech Heat

PYMNTS

Though Austin may fall in the shadows of bigger U.S. Nate Stewart, Group Product Manager for BigCommerce , an eCommerce platform with deep roots in Austin, provided a glimpse into what really helps Austin stand apart and why startups can’t help but flock to the city. Tech jobs account for 11 percent of total Austin employment.

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Robert Fisher: Who sits at your table?

Independent Banker

Working with a community bank is like being welcomed into the fold, and that’s why we choose our partners with care. But when I think about what makes this time of year special, it’s the sense of community it creates. I guess it’s no wonder that I’ve been drawn to community banking, where connectedness drives that all we do.

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Praxent boosts workforce amid multiple software launches

BankInovation

Tthe Austin, Texas-based company expanded its workforce following the launch of 40 products and software releases aimed at assisting customers in Latin American communities, along with financial institution […].

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Reflecting on 2018

Independent Banker

.” With the holidays and New Year on the horizon, it’s a time to reflect on 2018 and what it meant for us personally, professionally and, as it often is for community bankers, a mix of both. It came after years of advocacy and passionate storytelling about what regulatory relief would mean for our banks and the communities we serve.

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4 winners and losers from the American Banker Digital Banking 2018 Conference

Gonzobanker

But what’s concerning me more than the gulf between big banks’ and community/regional banks’ digital adoption is the growing disconnect between bank strategy and digital strategy in community and regional banks. Austin is home to Malauzai , Q2, 22 fintech startups and FinTech supporter Austin Capital Bank , so it’s a great choice.

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Can Data Give Small Banks An Edge Over The Big Boys?

PYMNTS

For community banks, there’s power in numbers. According to the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), a trade group that advocates on behalf of about 6,000 community banks of various sizes in the U.S., But community banks still face tough competition from larger financial institutions. trillion in assets.

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SimplyTapp Reinvents Mobile Commerce Like It Did With NFC Payments

Let's Talk Payments

New Payments Category Created AUSTIN, TX – Jan. Exclusive ProductHunt community offer.) 19, 2017 – SimplyTapp is launching its consumer-facing payment, money transfer and shopping app, Gane, today. After showcasing.

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