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Robert Fisher: Who sits at your table?

Independent Banker

Working with a community bank is like being welcomed into the fold, and that’s why we choose our partners with care. But when I think about what makes this time of year special, it’s the sense of community it creates. I guess it’s no wonder that I’ve been drawn to community banking, where connectedness drives that all we do.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Reflecting on 2018

Independent Banker

Through this exciting initiative, we will bring community banks, early-stage fintechs and key stakeholders to the table to identify challenges, solve problems and, ultimately, provide more opportunities for economic growth and development in communities throughout America. Where I’ll be this month.

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Temenos to Acquire Kony: So What?

Gonzobanker

This deal looks good for Temenos, Kony and the banking industry clients of both firms. The digital banking market continues a long burn—this time like the smoke of a Texas summer barbecue. Geneva-based Temenos’ announced the acquisition of Austin, Texas-based digital application provider Kony in a deal totaling $580 million.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

One word can summarize this action-packed banking year, GonzoBankers – tiring. FinTech threats and distractions. THE BANKING AWARDS. Rainbolt has quietly built a community bank in the past 20 years that is closing in on $2 billion of market cap. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks. Payments chaos.

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Fintech Fundings: 30 Companies Raise $100 Million Week Ending Dec 11

Fintech Labs Insights

Buoyed by 7 Startupbootcamp Insurance entrants each grabbing $17,000, a record 30 fintech companies raised money this week for a total of just under $100 million ($95.8 Four Finovate alums were among the bunch: CBANC Network took in $4 million for it’s community bank information network. HQ: Austin, Texas.

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Malauzai Raises $11 Million in Venture Funding

Fintech Labs Insights

Austin Business Journal quoted Malauzai Software’s founder and chief product officer, Robb Gaynor who said the funding will help support the company’s growth and “market expansion.” Malauzai specializes in developing innovative banking apps for community banks and credit unions. Tom Shen is CEO.

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Buzz Points Lands $1.8 Million in Funding

Fintech Labs Insights

Community-focused rewards program Buzz Points pulled in $1.8 This brings the Austin-based company’s total to $28.3 The app offers targeted marketing campaigns that enable community bank customers to use their mobile device to purchase, manage, and redeem points and offers with local businesses across the country.

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