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Core Unicorn Deals Rattling the Future of Financial Technology

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The unicorns of core banking systems have been running wild the past few weeks, and these frothy deals signal a future shift in how executives should view the world of financial technology. Fiserv was already a part owner when in early February it acquired the remaining portion of 2016-founded cloud-based Finxact.

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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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OCC to hold forum on financial innovation

CFPB Monitor

In his April 2016 appearance before the Senate Banking Committee, Director Cordray made clear that FinTech companies are on the CFPB’s radar screen. On June 23, 2016, the OCC will hold a forum in Washington, D.C. on “Supporting Responsible Innovation in the Federal Banking System.” Registration is free.

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SEC to hold fintech innovation public forum

CFPB Monitor

on November 14, 2016 to discuss financial technology innovation in the financial services industry. The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that it will host a public forum in Washington, D.C.

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Fintech M&A: More Deals, Less Value

Bank Innovation

Over the past two years, the transaction volume in the financial technology and information technology sectors remained relatively flat. According to the investment bank Berkery Noyes, there were 870 financial technology and information industry M&A transactions from the beginning of 2015 through to the end of 2016.

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This week’s podcast: a conversation with Paul Watkins, Director of the CFPB’s Office of Innovation

CFPB Monitor

Our guest for this week’s podcast is Paul Watkins, Director of the CFPB’s Office of Innovation. The Office has taken over the Bureau’s work that was formerly done under Project Catalyst, the initiative launched by the CFPB in 2012 for facilitating innovation in consumer financial products and services.

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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.