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In B2B, FinTech And Banks Eye (And Serve) SMB Capital Needs

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Capital is the lifeblood of economies, and of the companies (and yes, of course, individuals) that collectively make things and provide services … and in the age of FinTech, the capital comes digitally and across innovative channels. Within the FinTech space, there may be a resurgence of sorts for one firm. ”

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FinTech Steps In As Invoice Payment Wait Times Inflate

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where new research has found that fewer invoices were paid late to small businesses (SMBs) in 2019 than in 2018. Among the success stories of the nation’s efforts to combat late supplier payments is construction firm Kier Construction, which, according to The Construction Index , has been reinstated to the U.K. . In total, $44.5

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India Leads B2B FinTech Funding Into New Year

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With the holiday season wrapped, venture capitalists are gradually returning from a bit of a break in the B2B FinTech funding front. According to TechCrunch reports, citing Tracxn data, the nation saw $14.5 billion in technology startup funding in 2019, a new record for the market and almost $4 billion higher than it saw in 2018.

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The 2018 GonzoBanker Awards

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GonzoBankers, 2018 has been a troublesome year. We’ve simultaneously disdained and feared the fintechs, artificial intelligence and blockchain consortia. about the best and worst in banking for 2018 and get fired up to start again in ’19. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you the 2018 GonzoBanker Awards ! Let’s think.

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Santander Takes Big Stake In UK FinTech

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“Small and medium-sized businesses are a major engine of growth around the world, creating new jobs and contributing up to 60 percent of total employment and up to 40 percent of national GDP in emerging economies,” said Santander’s Executive Chairman Ana Botín. The bank expects a return on invested capital higher than 25 percent in 2024.

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Fintech Deals Are Still Happening – and It’s a Good Thing

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All the capital flowing into the digital fintech space is helping to solve banking industry challenges. As the industry’s appetite for digital technology grows, the capital that’s been flowing into mostly digital-focused fintech is solving real industry challenges right now. SoFi/Galileo: This $1.2 customer impact.

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African Financial Startup JUMO Notches $55M

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FinTech upstart JUMO has notched $55 million in equity and debt funding. The funding occurred in a climate of strong interest in the potential of FinTech upstarts in Africa. This latest investment brings JUMO’s total amount raised to almost $150 million, and comes after two large 2018 rounds when the firm took in $64.5

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