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Top 5 Emerging Fintech Hotspots in 2018 [Page 1]

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The number of financial technology companies is on a rise, and every year many of these new companies as well as established ones choose to situate themselves in cities that are not San Francisco or New York. In some cases, the establishment of one powerful player in a region automatically turns a place into a […].

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Rocket Internet Eyes AI, FinTech Investments

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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. 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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Funding Round Could Give AvidXchange $2B Valuation

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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. This latest fundraising could top $300 million. The company announced on Thursday (Dec.

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Analysts Press For Corporate Payers, Banks And FinTechs To Collaborate

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From shifting use of various payment rails like ACH and cards, to deployment of FinTech technologies, to changing supplier payment habits, the report offers a glimpse at the current state of B2B payments – and where the industry may be headed. But how businesses reshape their payment practices varies. Payments Rails.

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Paytronix Picks Payments Industry Veteran Porter For Board

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Founded in 2005, the FinTech AffiniPay now processes over $6 billion annually on behalf of 150,000 professionals, according to a news release announcing the appointment. Paytronix clearly delivers value to the market by enabling operators to drive incremental sales and deliver safer environments for staff and guests.”.

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How Visa, FIS, TCH, SWIFT, Nacha and Circle See The Future of Faster, Real Time Payments Rails

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Panel members included Russ Waterhouse , EVP at The Clearing House; Mike Kresse , SVP card and money movement at FIS; Jane Larimer , CEO at Nacha; David Scola , chief executive, Americas and UK at SWIFT; and Jeremy Allaire , CEO at Circle. We've got a common messaging framework, this data rich environment where also we’re operating 24/7.

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Tech Center: Dubai Takes A Front Row Seat To FinTech Growth

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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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