Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2018

This year, you’ve probably heard me say that ICBA is focused on three pillars: community bank advocacy, education and innovation. As I put on three hats—consumer, community banker, and ICBA president and CEO (in no particular order)—I see three specific opportunities for innovation. Exciting, right?

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2018

7) a new alliance aimed at encouraging the growth of FinTechs. is among the first countries to introduce a FinTech sandbox , and now it wants to expand the effort. The regulators will also share policy ideas to ensure they are up-to-date in areas such as artificial intelligence, Big Data and blockchain. Regulators from the U.K.,

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In his letter (obtained by Politico), Mr. Foster mentions various credentials he holds, including his “prior career as a scientist and small business owner” and his participation as co-chair in the Blockchain Caucus. Foster indicates that as Taskforce Chair, he would work closely with Ms.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

In 2018, companies from 31 countries and 19 categories — spanning payments, digital banking, insurance, and more — made it onto the CB Insights 2018 Fintech 250 list. Below, we dive into where the Fintech 250 Class of 2018 startups are now. Our call for submissions is now open for the third annual CB Insights Fintech 250 list.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In 2021, there were more than 120 fintech IPOs in the U.S., 2022 was the year the fintech industry and venture capital firms figured out that banking is harder than everybody thought. Acquisition of the Year: Bank Acquiring a Fintech. Acquisition of the Year: Fintech Acquiring a Bank.

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Insights on Business

DECEMBER 7, 2016

A recent article in The Globe and Mail , The biggest threat to banks? Legacy systems, not fintech (November 2016), by Mike Gardner seemed to go viral on my Twitter stream. The attitude of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”, might be leading banks to become their own worst enemy. Fintech experts weigh in.

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PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2016

Explore how B2B FinTech is on the cusp of change as we break down all of the statistics and surveys below. 200 community banks have cut ties with Lending Club following the sudden departure of the alternative lender’s CEO and the subsequent hit to share prices, which reverberated across other alt-finance players.

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South State Correspondent

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

While this lesson sounds evident, most banks do not set and track clear goals for their marketing efforts. Bank Marketing Lesson 8: Crypto, Blockchain, Digital Assets, and NFTs. There were two educational overviews to help bankers better understand the current state of crypto, blockchain, digital assets, and NFTs in banking.

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Payments Source

JULY 3, 2017

Though they face an array of competitive threats — from digital currencies to peer-to-peer payment apps — the vast majority of community banks do not have a payments strategy, according to a recent survey.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2018

The financial services market has progressed by leaps and bounds in terms of innovation, from the rise of alternative finance to the development of technologies like blockchain and open banking initiatives. Now, a decade on, small business optimism is up in the U.S.,

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Even with technology’s increasing influence on retail banking, it’s not typical for a community bank to have one of its most senior and trusted executives concentrate primarily on leading consumer product and payments innovation. billion-asset, 85-branch community bank based in Rockland, Mass., is not typical.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

FIs and FinTechs are offering additional solutions to handle B2B, payroll and other corporate or governmental payments. Community banks and credit unions also offered their backing. Many big banks also disagreed with the Federal Reserve’s proposal to create its own real-time payments system. Faster Rails.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

He said community banks and credit unions (CUs) have tended be on the trailing edge when it comes to digital. Cross-Border Friction — And Bitcoins And Blockchain. In the bid to streamline and secure payments cross border, bitcoin and digital currencies have been much in the news, as has blockchain.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A few years ago, very few people would have guessed that tens of billions of dollars would be invested in fintech vendors and solutions annually – except it happened. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Best Fintech Acquisition by a Bank. Fintech Acquiring Bank.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

We’ve simultaneously disdained and feared the fintechs, artificial intelligence and blockchain consortia. We’ve seen the big Wall Street banks raise the hurdle (and clear it!) GonzoBanker of the Year – Mid-Size Banks. Bank Purchase of the Year. CVB Financial acquires Community Bank. THE VENDOR AWARDS.

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Lex Sokolin

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The second constituency that is aided by such a bill is the long-tail of small community banks and credit unions that are stuck in the past with branches, human employees, and old core banking software. Jack Henry and Fiserv each have over 2,000 such bank clients. They do not want the phone to replace Main Street.

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Lex Sokolin

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The second constituency that is aided by such a bill is the long-tail of small community banks and credit unions that are stuck in the past with branches, human employees, and old core banking software. Jack Henry and Fiserv each have over 2,000 such bank clients. They do not want the phone to replace Main Street.

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Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2015

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. Latest round: $37.6 HQ: Singapore.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 6, 2016

Around the web: Kasasa partners with AudioEye to offer accessibility for community banks. Ripple launches blockchain pilot program in partnership with Expertus. Banking Technology reports that Temenos is nearing a core banking software deal with Iran’s Ayandeh Bank (Future Bank).

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William Mills

MAY 11, 2016

Presenting a programmable cloud – a fintech platform. ^KT. This is a leading bank in Russia, with a track record of fintech innovation. This is an extension of business services, powered by a local community bank. A mobile wallet powered by a local bank, built on the Malauzai platform.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Community bank marketing resources. With market opportunity heating up and big bank and big credit union competitors hitting hard, too many community banks lack marketing resources … or they have 2X more spending in sponsorships than the campaigns, analytics and digital sales improvements that actually bring in new business.

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William Mills

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Digital banking solutions for community banks and credit unions. A turnkey solution incorporating CRM, invoicing and payments into a simple solution for the business delivered through the bank’s digital banking solution. Helps institutions discover and execute their blockchain strategies. AlphaPoint.

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American Banker

JULY 20, 2016

Here's what banks need to know. Confusion among bankers on what real-time ACH payments are and how the transactions are processed is a major barrier to adoption in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2017

For community banks, there’s power in numbers. According to the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), a trade group that advocates on behalf of about 6,000 community banks of various sizes in the U.S., But community banks still face tough competition from larger financial institutions.

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CB Insights

MAY 15, 2019

With recent advances in blockchain, cryptocurrency, contactless payments, and more, finance is primed for disruption. As fintech plays a larger role in the financial ecosystem, companies are looking for ways to use tech to solve problems and find new opportunities in the space. Get the entire 43-page PDF. Founded: 2010.

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 1, 2016

Avoka’s customer acquisition platform integrates multiple fintech services to help banks, wealth managers and insurers use mobile and digital channels to onboard customers. Bankjoy offers developers a banking API for a modern, real-time, holistic interface for credit unions and community banks.

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Fintech Labs Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

To whet your appetite for two days of fintech innovation, we’re releasing the full and final lineup of presenting companies for FinovateFall 2015. Alfa-Bank offers a wide range of products and operates in all sectors of the financial market, including corporate and retail lending. Blockstack.io

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PYMNTS

APRIL 11, 2019

Bank of America’s Moynihan spotlighted a $36 billion dollar small loan portfolio at his bank, with loans under $1 million in size, “a major business for us … we are heavily involved in small business” across 9 million businesses directly. Dimon pointed to the speed in which loans can be done through digital means, both P2P and B2C.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 11, 2019

Bank of America’s Moynihan spotlighted a $36 billion dollar small loan portfolio at his bank, with loans under $1 million in size, “a major business for us … we are heavily involved in small business” across 9 million businesses directly. Dimon pointed to the speed in which loans can be done through digital means, both P2P and B2C.

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