PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Prosper, the P2P lending marketplace, is reportedly closing down the secondary market for its loans later this month. The company doesn’t operate the secondary market itself but outsources to FOLIOfn, which is operated and maintained by FOLIOfn Investments, which is a registered broker dealer.

Marketing 170

Marketing Lending Operations Financial Technology 170

PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2019

An Indonesian startup that provides consumer brands with omnichannel marketing and sales products, including cash-back rewards, has raised $3 million in a Series A-2 funding round, according to a report by TechCrunch. The company was started in 2016 by Budiman and CTO Ari Suwendi. The funding round for Pomona was led by Vynn Capital.

Marketing 122

Marketing Branding Capital Software 122

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2018

in a settlement with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) due to a cyberattack at the lender in 2016. I apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused in 2016.”. Tesco Bank agreed on Monday (Oct. 1) to pay £16.4m This was too little, too late,” Steward said, according to the report. ”

Fraud 134

Fraud Security Resources Operations 134

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of…” eBook. Payments 2016: The Year Of An Incredible Shift In Retailer And Consumer Expectations. My company is in loyalty, or behavior incentivization.

Retail 129

Retail eBook Payments blockchain 129

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Lyft, the Uber rival, is eyeing the London market, holding talks with Transport for London (TfL) and City Hall officials over the past year. market, they do show it has an interest in that market and in the city’s transport policy. Uber has 40,000 drivers and 3.5 million customers in London, noted The Telegraph.

Marketing 131

Marketing Meeting Strategy Operations 131

Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

The panel of judges — Scarlett Sieber of BBVA; Sam Maule of Carlisle & Gallagher; Ryan Falvey of the Center for Financial Services Innovation; Matt Wilcox of Fiserv; and Phil Ryan of Bank Innovation — will decide which company is worthy of the “Best in Show” DEMOvation crown at Bank Innovation 2016.

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Innovation Seattle Fintech Company 150

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

2016 started off with a bang in the retail world when MPD and PYMNTS uncovered a few discrepancies in the retail data that many major retailers and reporting institutions were using to underestimate the impact of digital sales on brick-and-mortar sales. “In A Retail Data Reporting Error Was Uncovered.

Retail 123

Retail Online Customer Experience Trends 123

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

FinTech is no stranger to this pattern, and while venture capital levels have seemed to dwindled in certain markets (analysts found VC funding down by 29 percent in 2016 compared to last year), B2B startups remain the apple of many investors’ eyes. India saw a particularly lucrative year.

Capital 124

Capital National Resources Apple 124

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Microsoft may not be a red hot mobile app startup, but 2016 turned out to be a good year for the leading maker of software. In the case of Microsoft’s push into new markets, the report highlighted its new focus on artificial intelligence.

Software 118

Software Report Marketing System 118

PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2016

Alibaba , the Chinese eCommerce marketplace giant, has announced plans to expand its reach to Australia by the end of 2016, according to media reports.

Tools 100

Tools Strategy Branding Marketing 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2016

The fleet management market is estimated to grow from $9.54 billion in 2016 to $27.9 According to MarketsandMarkets, the increasing need for operational efficiency is expected to be the primary driver for the fleet management market during the forecast period. billion by 2021 at a CAGR of 23.9

Management 100

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Bank Innovation

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Personal finance, banking and investment platform MoneyLion has named Samantha Roady chief operating officer as it makes moves to expand its customer base. Roady, who has been on MoneyLion’s board of directors since 2016, was previously a founding partner at GAIN Capital and president of its global retail brokerage business.

Innovation 293

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Revenue from its fleet solutions operations spiked by nearly 30 percent to $184.8 The cross-border payments firm released its full-year 2016 report this week, and CEO Hank Uberoi highlighted revenue increases across the globe. Amex reported encouraging Q3 2016 results, with a $200 million decrease in segment expenses and revenue at $7.77

America 100

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PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2017

International food retail group Ahold Delhaize (AD) saw a minor upward push in the past week, though a broader view shows prices down overall compared to all-time highs in July 2016. percent from Monday’s close, but still up overall for the week with an estimated market cap over €26.1 per share with a market cap just over $26.64

Marketing 100

Marketing Trends Online Retail 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 5, 2017

The global mobile wallet market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 35.5 percent from 2017 to 2021, according to research firm Research and Markets. Research and Markets’ assessment of the mobile wallet market meshes with what Technavio , the research firm, found about the mobile wallet market.

Mobile 155

Mobile Marketing Retail Strategy 155

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Congratulations to the Top 2016 IB Social Media Leaders. The panel of judges include: Jessica Wallace, former digital strategy/marketing engagement, ICBA; Sarah Elbert, executive editor of Delta Sky magazine; Carly Ferry, senior digital strategist, MSP-C; and Patrick Dix, vice president of public relations at SHAZAM Inc.

social media 96

social media Community Community Bank Michigan 96

Bank Innovation

JUNE 23, 2016

Lucy Peng, CEO, Ant Financial Ant’s latest fundraising round – the largest ever anywhere – of $4.5 billion, and its overall valuation of more than $60 billion, have turned the Alibaba spinoff into one of the most valuable private tech companies in the world. Launched in 2014, Ant Financial Read More.

Innovation 284

Innovation Company social media Operations 284

PYMNTS

JANUARY 5, 2017

Unicorns had some fluttering of wings into the end of 2016, more a soft rustling than might be termed full flight. Perhaps the decision to pull the trigger may speak, or whisper, volumes about the state of the markets as viewed by executives looking to bring their firms public. What’s the one thing unicorn watchers watch for the most?

Course 100

Course Digital Banking Retail Mobile 100

Bank Innovation

JANUARY 14, 2020

Commerce platform Shopify, which supports the operations of more than a million merchants, has launched a loan product for early-stage U.S. businesses.

Capital 273

Capital Operations Marketing Lending 273

Abrigo

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Roberts, who joined the company in 2016, is stepping back to focus more time on personal interests and passions. Through organic growth and strategic M&A, Abrigo has grown to be a leading player in the bank technology market, serving over 2,300 financial institutions across the U.S. and in bank technology nationally.

Texas 370

Texas Leadership Austin Raleigh 370

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

In today’s top news, China’s economy grew by its slowest rate since 1990, Alphabet reached $1 trillion market value, and attempted check fraud spiked 43 percent. Alphabet Market Cap Hits $1T. Alphabet Market Cap Hits $1T. billion in 2016 to $15.1 China Posts Worst Slowdown In Nearly Three Decades. In Two Years.

Marketing 130

Marketing Fraud Payments Apple 130

PYMNTS

APRIL 11, 2017

consumers shopping with them in 2016. The biggest gainer in the restaurant market in the Top 25 was Chick-fil-A, which saw a 5 percentage point increase, while the biggest boost among retailers came from Dollar Tree, which saw a 3 percentage point increase.

Retail 108

Retail Study Groups Mobile 108

PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2017

It wasn’t until 2016 that we saw the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled chatbots bring about a necessary aspect of the technology via a conversational interface. One surprising industry that’s entering this market is insurance. Like all new technologies, chatbots are facing challenges. Cambridge, Mass.–based

Operations 107

Operations social media Comparison Industry 107

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

11) that two European companies have scuttled their intentions to come public, citing the oft-repeated refrain (by other firms) that market conditions remain unfavorable. gym operator Pure Gym and Germany-based real estate firm OfficeFirst — shelved plans this week. Reuters reported on Tuesday (Oct. The two firms — U.K.

Marketing 100

Marketing Operations Report Company 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2021

Malaysian eCommerce logistics firm Everpeaks has launched a logistics platform called Fulfilment [sic] by Everpeaks that the company said will reduce costs for manufacturer-to-consumer shipping as well as bulk B2B transactions in part by operating from a free trade zone, according to a press release.

Resources 195

Resources Operations Marketing Branding 195

PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2018

Mastercard and IFC , a member of the World Bank Group, announced Thursday (April 26) that they have updated a $250 million global risk-sharing facility in an effort to expand access to electronic payments in emerging markets.

Marketing 121

Marketing Payments Risk Management Groups 121

PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2016

And to make sure that everyone starts off 2016, Part II on the same footing, we thought we would bring you a few of the top trending stories, as well as hot data/research topics, that will give you a head start on that all-important planning for 2016 and beyond. Store Front Business Index: Main Street USA, A-OK? Are SMBs Ready For EMV?

Trends 100

Trends Retail Fraud Mobile 100

Bank Innovation

MAY 1, 2016

Robinhood: On Target Launched in December 2014, Robinhood is a zero-fee stock trading app that quickly gained popularity among financially ambitious millennials. Robinhood was paid the enormous compliment of having “cracked the millennial code” by none other than Jay Sidhu, CEO of Customers Bank and founder of BankMobile.

Millennials 240

Millennials social media Operations Cards 240

Perficient

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In 2016, Jon joined fan and light maker Big Ass Fans as its first chief operating officer. Following the sale, Jon sought a new challenge and joined with Global Marketing Director Alex Reed to found Truman’s, which aims to upend the staid cleaning industry with the belief that cleaning should be simple, convenient and sustainable.

Branding 441

Branding Case Study Digital Strategies Strategy 441

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Research and Markets announced on Thursday (Sept. 15) the release of the “ Global NFC Transaction Market 2016–2020 ” report, which found that the NFC transaction market is set to grow at a CAGR of 55.23 percent during the period of 2016 through 2020.

Marketing 100

Marketing Mobile Security Analysis 100

Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Silicon Valley is coming to banking? That happened long ago — just ask Silicon Valley Bank, a financial institution built to serve the world’s center of innovation. Few bankers can claim better knowledge of what the tech giants are up to. Startups, you say? SVB claims it banks a staggering two-thirds Read More.

Community Bank 244

Community Bank Branding Community Innovation 244

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The operation will likely include savings and lending products, and it comes just two years after U.S. Chase has usually not done international operations, preferring to nurture its huge and profitable domestic market. JPMorgan Chase is taking steps to open a digital bank in the U.K. by the end of the year.

Digital Banking 255

Digital Banking Lending Regulation Operations 255

BankUnderground

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

To ensure the availability and affordability of flood insurance to households in flood-prone areas, the UK Government introduced an innovative reinsurance scheme, Flood Re, in April 2016. In our regression, we interact this flood exposure with a binary variable capturing the time period when Flood Re was operating.

Marketing 74

Marketing Policies Regional Data 74

PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

News came over the past few days that Amazon may look to buy (not build) a presence in India’s mobile industry, through a reported $2 billion stake in Bharti Airtel, which is the third largest operator there. In terms of mechanics of the deal, if Amazon were to pony up those billions, it would garner a 5 percent stake in Bharti Airtel.

Mobile 130

Mobile Payments Marketing Google 130

PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2016

The findings were detailed in the latest 2016 AFP Liquidity Survey , underwritten by State Street Global Advisors (SSGA). “Bank deposits continue to hold the majority of corporate cash and short-term investments, and banks also play a role as sponsor of both onshore and offshore money market funds held by organizations.”

Marketing 100

Marketing Survey Resources Industry 100

PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2016

It is now close to surpassing Alibaba from a market capitalization perspective and is also ahead of Intel, Coca-Cola and Visa in terms of market cap in the U.S. Its main rival, Apple, is still a lot bigger, with a commanding market capitalization of $562 billion. The Galaxy 7 has turned things around in 2016.

Samsung 100

Samsung Marketing Apple Capital 100

PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2018

Singapore overtook Hong Kong in FinTech funding in 2016. Singapore has a FinTech-friendly regulatory framework and has been a good springboard for us to expand into other Asian markets,” InstaReM Co-founder & CEO Prajit Nanu told PYMNTS.com. Another Singapore-based FinTech firm, Silot , seeks to streamline banking operations.

Fintech 107

Fintech Marketing Comparison Innovation 107