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MAY 14, 2018

Taking a page from Goldman Sachs’ book, Morgan Stanley is beginning to lend to FinTech startups in Brazil as it seeks more of a return on its investments. The Geru bonds, which the company issued in December of 2017, have a four-year maturity and pay about 11.2 percent each year, noted the report.

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Bank Innovation

JUNE 8, 2018

Bitcoin mania has died down in the fintech world, and the conversation has shifted to technologies like voice banking, payments, and alternative credit scoring. What is the state of banking innovation today? Each year, we poll the industry to find out. This year, the pressure for banks to innovate is high, as banks no longer […].

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

percent decline in correspondent banking activity in 2017. Others, like Ebury , are deploying FinTech solutions to move money through mechanisms beyond correspondent banking. And correspondent banking’s inefficiencies aren’t the only area in which traditional banks fall short when addressing SMBs’ global operation needs.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Earlier this year, CoinDesk data revealed more money was raised via ICO in the first quarter of 2018 than in the entirety of 2017, totaling $6.3 He is also CEO of his new venture Genesis , a company formed to provide consulting and asset management services in the context of cryptocurrencies. billion raised via ICO in July.

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JANUARY 26, 2021

MobileCoin complements the privacy-focused app in that it is “more resistant to surveillance,” according to a 2017 Wired report. In other news, European FinTech SIA is partnering with WizKey to create a platform to allow credit negotiations on blockchain for banks, financial operators and funds, according to a press release.

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MARCH 13, 2019

But mobile devices are an increasingly important part of a small business’ financial management strategy, adding another channel on which banks and FinTechs must innovate to disrupt and improve SMB finances. “No one wants to wait to get back to the office or their home office to get this information,” he noted.

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MARCH 2, 2018

and India drove a surge in FinTech venture capital funding in 2017, and Accenture Financial Services Senior Managing Director Julian Skan pointed to the B2B business model as a significant presence in this trend. Total venture capital across the global FinTech market between 2010 and 2017 hit a combined $97.7

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MAY 29, 2018

Global Fashion Group, which operates fashion Websites in Russia, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, took a hit because of a decline in the Russian rouble and the Brazilian real. Rocket Internet owns majority stakes in HelloFresh and Global Fashion Group. Sales were up 18 percent after excluding the impact of currency changes.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

FinTech threats and distractions. Endless CRM and data management projects that shook our foundations and gutted our PMOs. While the darling of FinTech conferences, this divestiture seems primarily driven as a means of Customers delaying the $10 billion Durbin hit and maintaining quarterly EPS expectations from the Street.

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JANUARY 18, 2018

Regulation has undoubtedly acted as a catalyst to major financial services trends in areas like small business (SMB) lending, faster payments and, most recently, open banking and collaboration with FinTechs. Banks, of course, cannot ignore the FinTech threat. Competitive Disruption. Cybersecurity.

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NCR

JANUARY 17, 2017

Given the prevalence of financial services across the globe – in both emerging and developed markets – the disruption opportunity for fintech startups is massive. As fintech startups battle it out to get their share of the business, the drive for innovation is spreading well beyond traditional tech hubs and basic banking products.

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Celent Banking

MARCH 4, 2017

It is my privilege to be part of the judging panel for Celent Model Bank Awards for 2017 for the following three categories: Fraud Management and Cybersecurity – for the most creative and effective approach to fraud management or cybersecurity. At the moment we are staying tight-lipped about who won the awards.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

Expense management technology is now a saturated market, particularly for the small business space – which is notoriously difficult to serve, because they are too small for large, enterprise-grade solutions, but too large for consumer-specialized tools. ” What is clear, though, is that demand for T&E technologies is on the rise.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2018

CB Insights unveiled the second annual Fintech 250 — a list of 250 of the most promising private companies applying a mix of software and technology to transform the financial services industry. THE FINTECH 250 STORY. CB Insights clients can view the full Fintech 250 story by clicking the button below. Please click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2020

These firms are finding that managing both systems in the cloud offers the flexibility and security needed to streamline invoicing and cut costs, while keeping operations running as smoothly and accurately as possible. Businesses want fast, convenient and cost-effective financial management systems.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 1, 2019

Strategic participation in fintech climbed in 2018, with 41% of all fintech financings containing either a corporate VC or strategic investor. This is up from 35% in 2017, and way up from 18% in 2013, according to Financial Technology Partners’ 2018 Annual Fintech Almanac.

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American Banker

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Funding of startups will cool overall, but venture capitalists anticipate growth in new areas of financial services that are ripe for innovation, including wealth management, insurance and back-office operations.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The bank acquired the team behind credit card startup Final in Jan’18, and it is rumored to be in talks with personal finance management app Clarity Money. But overall, Goldman’s recent fintech M&A binge appears to be an industry outlier, not the norm. Fintech: 2017 Year-in-Review & 2018 Trends.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2018

According to the report, 88 percent of lenders plan to lend more in 2018 than they did in 2017, and more than a third (36 percent) said they plan to lessen requirements for loan approval. That means a slowdown in trade finance operations – and economic struggles aren’t the only factor behind this trend. percent in 2016.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Change has been long overdue for the wealth management industry, which is facing growing competition, outdated legacy tech , thinning margins , and an aging client base. As with numerous other industries, the Covid-19 crisis has propelled digitization in the space — with fintechs and financial services incumbents alike. First name.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Through intelligent automation, our platform provides operational efficiency, improved customer experience, and faster payments, representing a $21 billion opportunity for lenders and borrowers.”. “Our name represents our commitment to strengthening connections in the real estate industry and fueling today’s connected construction economy.

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JANUARY 15, 2019

million for the company, marking one of the biggest investment rounds for a FinTech company in Northern England. Based in Manchester, AccessPay provides a digital platform for payments, cash management and treasury operations by integrating businesses’ back-end operations with their banks. In 2017, it co-led a $15.2

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

Analysts say that investors’ wallets could be opening up as we enter 2017, though. VCs used 2016 to manage costs, set priorities and valuations,” explained Rahul Khanna, managing partner at Trifecta Capital, in an interview with Business Standard published Wednesday (Dec. They need to manage the burn, drift and cut losses.”.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

German food delivery platform Delivery Hero is launching its own early-stage venture capital (VC) firm — DX Ventures — that will be managed independently to focus on advancing founder-led startups. Delivery Hero operates in 50 countries in over 700 cities across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The wealth management industry is under siege by a new crop of “robo-retirement” fintech startups disrupting retirement savings. At stake is roughly $27.25T held in US retirement assets as of September 2017 (including IRAs, 401(k)s, pensions, etc). We define this group of fintech startups as “robo-retirement.”

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Chris Skinner

MARCH 23, 2017

They manage the Fintech Istanbul program, and are the powerhouse behind many of the innovations we’ve seen in Turkey from mobile wallets to contactless payments. As of January 2017, there are 58.8 There are 52 banking institutions which operate in Turkey. million credit cards, 118.3 debit cards and 1.7

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FEBRUARY 6, 2017

It’s earnings report season once again, and this week, we’re examining all of the data released by B2B FinTechs on their quarterly and annual reports. million in costs related to those staff cuts and highlighted goals for its continued growth strategy for 2017–2020. We break down the performance of some of these firms below.

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Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Fiserv, a leading banking technology company, has signed on as the headline Diamond sponsor of Bank Innovation 2017. Bank Innovation 2017 is this blog’s annual gathering on ideas and opportunities in fintech.

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JUNE 12, 2017

Their 2017 survey contains data points that all point to one conclusion: Companies are forced to reshape their payment strategies thanks to a combination of factors, including the rising threat of payments fraud, increased globalization and high payment volumes. But how businesses reshape their payment practices varies. Payments Rails.

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Plus, Medius collaborates on invoice management, TravelPerk acquires NexTravel, and Sweep lands funding for T&E tools. During his career at Citi, Khaliq has served in management positions in banking, markets and securities services, country management (CCO) and treasury services. Million for Finance Management Tools.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

-based digital payments firm, has increased its valuation to $15 billion following the closing of a Tiger Global Management-led $450 million Series C funding round. It also has a California office, which opened in 2017, and has plans for a Colorado office. Pakistan Launches Payment System To Boost Financial Inclusion.

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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 city is able to attract investors due to its low logistical and operational costs and excellent infrastructure, international outlook and liberal government policies. FinTech Hive Generates Buzz.

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MARCH 4, 2017

And as traditional financial institutions (FI) begin to recognize the value of collaborating with FinTechs, these banks can similarly shake their reputation for being innovation laggards and promote B2B payments progress while they’re at it. . How can banks stay competitive while still cooperating with FinTechs?

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JULY 12, 2019

BNP Paribas is teaming up with one of the FinTechs of its incubator program to digitize and modernize small business banking. OneUp participated in the bank’s 2017 incubator program, reports noted. Customers also needed advice and tools to facilitate their business and their relationship with their accountant,” Ansquer said.

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Celent Banking

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Operations and Risk. Mobile and tablet access are becoming mainstream channels for employees of business and corporate clients to effectively manage their daily workload no matter where they might be located. Legacy Transformation / IT Platform Innovations. Emerging Innovation. payroll services).

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DECEMBER 16, 2019

With the speedy delivery of these specs and the open and transparent approach for sharing them, we hope to further contribute to the creation of a forward-looking pan-European payments ecosystem taking full advantage of real-time messaging” said Erwin Kulk, head of service development and management, EBA CLEARING.

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DECEMBER 9, 2019

AvidXchange previously raised $300 million in 2017 at a $1.4 The firm has 1,300 employees across offices in seven states and is distinguished as a global FinTech unicorn. 5) that it is integrating AvidPay into its BankTEL product suite, which is designed for financial institutions (FIs) to manage accounting and expenses.

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