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AUGUST 3, 2018

Getting bogged down in a maze or taking unnecessary risks — the current climate for FinTech in the United States often leaves players with only those two stark choices, according to Bruce Parker, founder and CEO of Modo , which describes itself as a “cloud-based utility” that enables payment system interoperability. FinTech Improvements.

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Chris Skinner

MARCH 11, 2017

There are … BIS endorse Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) for payments clearing and settlement I’ve just been alerted by friend Gijs Boudewijn to the release of a fascinating white paper by BIS, the Bank for International Settlements (the guys who do Basel stuff and are big cohonez in banking circles).

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Insights on Business

DECEMBER 27, 2017

As we wrap up an unpredictable and sometimes tumultuous year in both the fintech industry and the world, we’re looking back at the last 12 months of IBM FinTech blogs to pick out some of the more popular and insightful posts of 2017. Highlighted in the blog are the prominent benefits of blockchain technology, trust and security.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2016

In looking ahead at the near-term emergence of FinTech markets, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration said in its “ 2016 Top Markets Report Financial Technology ” that Asia will hold sway over other regions. Payment services, with … 17.6 percent, insurance services at 7.7

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2019

Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that financial regulators should look more closely at the role of non-bank tech companies in the small business (SMB) lending and consumer lending markets. According to the banks that have linked with FinTech firms, such guidelines would help relationships between the parties.

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Bobsguide

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Finastra named a top global provider in IDC FinTech Rankings. IDC’s prestigious annual ranking highlights the leading companies in financial technology. London, UK – September 21, 2022 – Finastra is proud to be ranked one of the top providers in the 2022 IDC FinTech Rankings. Global Head of PR. T +44 (0)7917 613586.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

19) that they had inked a deal to collaborate and support FinTech initiatives called the Cooperation Arrangement on Financial Technology Innovation (FinTech Arrangement). According to a press release , the two organizations will support each other’s efforts via the FinTech initiatives LabCFTC and FCA Innovate.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2019

Naspers, Africa’s largest company based on market value, is gearing up to spend $1 billion in India in the form of investments focused on the financial technology market. At the time Naspers said proceeds would go toward growth opportunities in global classified, online food delivery and FinTech. percent from 33.2

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Bank Innovation

APRIL 22, 2017

Tom Glocer’s 10 surefire wins in fintech* [link] … By Jeff Joseph | April 15, 2017 How many investments in financial technology has your family office, Angelic Ventures, made? What is your primary investment thesis driving your commitment to fintech?Through

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

When it comes to lending — to say nothing of the wider world of payments — innovation and disruption have been on the rise in recent years thanks to digital and mobile technology, along with online marketplace models. That doesn’t mean it’s been easy. So-called peer-to-peer (P2P) lending has certainly faced challenges in certain markets.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2020

OneConnect Financial Technology and China Merchants Port Group ( CMPort ) will work to create a blockchain-based system with Shenzhen customs to serve the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. OneConnect is the financial arm for Ping An Insurance, the largest insurer in China.

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Let's Talk Payments

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Last month, the European Commission established a Financial Technology Task Force to “help FinTech innovation reach its full potential in Europe” in 2017. Alongside this, the commission also launched their Start-up and Scale-up.

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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.

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William Mills

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

William Mills Agency will be live blogging at FinovateFall 2017. I know of several FinTech companies that started as Adobe Web Site Developers for community banks. While everyone knows Adobe, I suspect they are bigger in the financial industry than most people realize. Welcome to Finovate Fall NYC 2017! over 10 years.

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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

AUGUST 25, 2019

And Experian Australia & New Zealand announced that it has acquired FinTech Look Who’s Charging. Look Who’s Charging Founder Stuart Grover added: “We are extremely excited to combine the technology and data we have built to support the Australian banks with Experian’s market-leading open data technology.

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Celent Banking

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The Products entries for 2017 fall broadly into four sub-categories: Payments Product — for launching the best consumer or business payments product. This week’s article focuses on Model Bank entries in the Products category. Lending Product — for the most impressive consumer or business lending or collections initiative.

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Celent Banking

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The Products entries for 2017 fall broadly into four sub-categories: Payments Product — for launching the best consumer or business payments product. This week’s article focuses on Model Bank entries in the Products category. Lending Product — for the most impressive consumer or business lending or collections initiative.

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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. 24) it raised $215 million in Series C venture funding. The investment and its associated valuation put the company's total value in excess of $1.2

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PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2017

Strategic Treasurer and Bottomline Technologies recently published a joint report on the B2B payments landscape: B2B payments + WCM Strategies. ACH is the most preferred payment rail for corporate payers, according to Strategic Treasurer and Bottomline Technologies. But how businesses reshape their payment practices varies.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

In July 2018, the OCC announced that it would begin accepting applications for special purpose national bank (SPNB) charters from financial technology (fintech) companies. Obtaining a full-service national bank charter, however, is the preferred option for a fintech company that can do so consistent with the BHCA.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

On September 12th, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) announced that it would again pursue litigation in opposition to the OCC’s recent decision to accept applications from non-depository financial technology firms for a special purpose national bank (SPNB) charter. On April 30, 2018, a D.C. On April 30, 2018, a D.C.

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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

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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William Mills

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Investment in fintech remains strong year over year. Bankers as Buyers explores what is possible and what is practical when it comes to fintech. Watch this short video from the editor to learn why he believes Bankers as Buyers is an important read for 2017.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2018

that have encouraged data sharing between banks and FinTechs to regulations in the U.K. 145 billion: the value of cross-border B2B payments as of December 2017. million: the value of investments for B2B eCommerce companies in 2017 , a seven-year high, according to reports. From market pressures in the U.S.

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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 investors have placed new funds with U.K.-based and U.S.,

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William Mills

JULY 18, 2017

Many years ago, a friend asked me why I wanted our firm to specialize in the financial and financial technology industries. I said, “George, as long as people use money, financial institutions will always be around, and they are going to need the best technology to serve their customers.”.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2019

Financial technology (FinTech) company Numerated , which links financial institutions (FIs) with digital business lending and sales solutions, has announced a partnership with PayNet to integrate risk analytics into its offering. In a press release issued on Tuesday (Jan.

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William Mills

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Free report designed for the financial industry provides vendors and bankers better technology insights and a check against their own technology priorities. Leading industry analysts, consultants, bankers and financial technology professionals share commentary as well as insights on trends for the year.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2017

Still, according to the latest Mercator Advisory Group report on FinTech disruption, B2B payments will have to wait a bit longer to see true change from these innovations. The firm released its 2017 Payments Outlook report last week and made some conclusions that B2B FinTech players may find disappointing.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2020

The startup said this was the largest funding round ever for a French FinTech. 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 million.

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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. The companies were grouped together between 2014 and 2017 after investments and acquisitions by Arrowgrass Master Fund Ltd., reports noted.

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Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 25, 2017

Our annual spring fintech conference begins today and after a full morning, afternoon, and early evening of rehearsing on Tuesday, we think you’re going to like what you see when our 60 presenters take the stage this week. So let’s get the fintech party started! Synapse Financial Technologies. SuperMoney.

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CB Insights

JUNE 29, 2017

Missed out on the Future of Fintech conference? The Chinese market has significant potential for consumer financial technology firms. Sign up to download the presentation and slides. Startups can leverage the massive amount of data that Chinese consumers share online … Continued.

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Chris Skinner

MARCH 2, 2017

The background to this was announced in a press release on 1st February 2017: Ripple’s Distributed Financial Technology fits within NBAD’s existing infrastructure and offers a secure end-to-end payment flow providing transaction immutability and payment integrity. Forget hours or days.

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Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 11, 2017

As we approach the home stretch with just two weeks to FinovateSpring 2017 , we’re thrilled to announce the full presenter roster. This list includes 61 presenting companies and 427 minutes of the most cutting-edge innovations in fintech—all in just two days. Onist Technologies. Synapse Financial Technologies.

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