Chris Skinner

JULY 31, 2018

It makes for interesting reading, especially as investment in FinTech has raced ahead to levels unseen before. billion was invested in FinTech firms in the first half of the year. These figures were slightly inflated by the $14 billion … The post Over $100 billion invested in FinTech in 2018? Globally, $57.9

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Ublocal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Welcome to Union Bank’s exciting journey into the world of investments! Through our UB2Go digital banking platform , we’re introducing an easy-to-use digital investment app. You can start investing with as little as $10, joining the ranks of savvy investors right from your phone or computer.

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Chris Skinner

MAY 15, 2018

I don’t blog about it much here, as it’s not appealing to the everyday person. It involves too much dialogue explaining acronyms used in investment markets and acronyms … The post Why investment banks have the digital edge appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Accenture

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The post Consortium model for fintech investment: The recipe to play appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog. How regional banks can best get the innovation boost and growth value they need from participating….

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Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 28, 2017

As we wrap up another year, we turn our attention to the most popular posts published on our blog in 2017. These posts are representative of our blog’s mission to be the go-to resource for marketing information and best practices for both clients and prospects. 7 B2B Marketing Trends to Watch in 2018. Read Article. Read Article.

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Accenture

MAY 5, 2022

Before making a big investment (of both money and effort) in their journey to cloud, most banks want to know what kind of return they’ll get on that investment. I discuss the areas that see the best return on investment (ROI) from cloud with Keri…. Is there a solid business case for moving to cloud?

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Accenture

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Guest blogger Tripp Gavin and Frank Martien examine the role technology investment has played in helping smaller banks grow faster than their larger counterparts. The post Digital investments and the growth of regional credit card issuers appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog. In the past 12months, U.S.

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Chris Skinner

MARCH 15, 2020

The main blog headlines are … “Are you willing to take the risk of investing in b t?” “Are Are you willing to take the risk of investing in b t?” The question, in this case, related to investing in data … The post The Finanser’s Week: 9th March 2020 – 15th March 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Accenture

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It’s an open secret in payments that the commercial client experience is often second-class, far surpassed in both innovation and investment by consumer offerings. We found that… The post How to deal with rising competition and risk in commercial payments appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Chris Skinner

JULY 26, 2017

Innovate Finance has just published their report on the first half of 2017, and the investments made in FinTech. Global VC FinTech investment attracts $6.5 Billion in H1 2017 –with UK investment up 37% reveals Innovate Finance H1 2017 saw 787 deals globally, attracting $6.5 billion of investment compared with $7.0

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Chris Skinner

JANUARY 30, 2020

FinTech investment numbers are variable dependent upon how they are counted. billion invested worldwide in over 12,000 start-ups. That number came from KPMG in 2019, who noted that most of that investment was flowing … The post London is still the major European FinTech centre appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Despite wide-ranging economic uncertainties and a challenging investment environment, venture capital (VC) firms and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are actively raising or seeking fresh funds for investment in the payments space. It also plans to invest in companies where technology is a clear differentiator.

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Accenture

AUGUST 2, 2022

Flat economic growth and rising competition are forcing banks in growth markets to step up investment in digital technologies. The post Going digital: Two speeds for growth market banks appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog. They’re eager to improve efficiency, enhance the user experience and create new business opportunities.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Spend Leftover Budget Wisely for Growth Financial institutions with surplus budget funds can invest in growth for next year by spending wisely now. 5 Ways to Invest in Your Financial Institution with This Year’s Excess Budget. 5 Ways to Invest in Your Financial Institution with This Year’s Excess Budget appeared first on Abrigo.

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Accenture

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The post Small banks, tap the consortium model for fintech investment to innovate appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog. A regional retail bank’s ability to effectively future-proof its business depends on how well it can adopt technology….

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Whether it’s because of resistance to change, a lack of training, or a lack of resources, there are many obstacles to adoption that financial institutions must consider in order to get return on their investment. Realizing the full value of the investment requires significant dedication and commitment from the end users. Learn More.

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Chris Skinner

MAY 25, 2016

The findings are quite interesting this quarter and show that, after a significant pullback in funding in Q4 2015, mega funding rounds have lifted quarterly investment … The post Who said Fintech is dead? Q1 sees $5.7bn invested appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Accenture

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They invest to become more digital. The post How banks can break the cycle of IT transformation fatigue appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog. Ever since the Agile Manifesto 20 years ago, it’s like we’ve been in a race that never reaches the finish line. Banks implement agile teams. They scale their transformation.

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Accenture

MARCH 2, 2021

Many banks today are not seeing the returns on their investments in payments modernisation they hoped for. The post Seizing the $300 billion opportunity in payments appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog. This is often due to a reactive, compliance-driven, piecemeal approach that makes it harder to adopt new capabilities.

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Bank Innovation

OCTOBER 26, 2016

image source According to leading VC and daily blogger since blogging began – Fred Wilson: “There are two kinds of corporate investments in startups; passive corporate VC arms and active strategic investments.

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Chris Skinner

JUNE 16, 2020

I don’t trade or invest much. That may seem surprising for a FinTech guy, but most of what I’ve invested in seems to lose value. appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. As a result, I collect rare comics instead as Batman, Spiderman and Ironman are forever.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The social media company is now reportedly investing $130 million to the effort, Engadget reported. The initial investment is forecasted to cover the operating expenses of the board for two three-year terms — or roughly six years. Facebook has been at work creating a content oversight board over the past year.

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Accenture

JUNE 7, 2022

While culture has always played an important role in talent retention at banks, it hasn’t always received the focus and investment it deserves. The post 5 ways to turn your bank’s culture into a talent magnet appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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JUNE 23, 2022

What’s more, these big “winning banks” are harnessing their vast investments in digital technologies to help accelerate their growth. The post Top 15 banks reveal secrets of digital success appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog. The success of these global giants provides valuable lessons….

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Accenture

JANUARY 23, 2022

The market turmoil of 2020-2021, along with an unprecedented surge that has renewed a focus on retail investors, has pushed direct investing platforms into the spotlight. From a customer experience perspective, direct investing is nothing new.

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Accenture

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

The conference hosted several presentations and discussions about environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, ethical investing and energy transition. The post Sibos: Banks readying to execute on sustainability goals appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog. But even more informative….

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Chris Skinner

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Innovate Finance, which represents 300 UK fintech companies, says venture capital investment fell from $1.2bn (£970m) in 2015, to $783m last year. “Our members tell us Brexit has had a chilling effect on investment,” Innovate Finance chief executive Lawrence Wintermeyer told the BBC. But globally, investment rose 10.9%.

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Chris Skinner

AUGUST 26, 2016

This blog series is not meant to be an exhaustive list of every company and every use case, just the ones that stand out for me in a banking context. There are others such as syndicated loans, compliance and more … The post How much is being invested in blockchain start-ups? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Chris Skinner

AUGUST 8, 2019

The itch is an alarm call really, and it’s asking whether all this FinTech investment is worth it. billion was invested in over 12,000 start-up FinTech … The post Are these FinTech unicorns worth it? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. I scratch it, but it won’t go away. Last year, $111.8

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TrustBank

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Investing in the financial market can sometimes feel like sailing through unpredictable seas, especially during times of market stress and volatility. Diversification: Your Investment Ballast Diversification serves as the stabilizing ballast for your investment journey. 2023 has been a time of turbulent markets.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

The big news in B2B FinTech investment this week came from Airbnb , which is bolstering its presence in the business travel market with new funding, while corporate card startup Brex also secured a prominent debt capital investment. The company said it plans to use the investment to further build out its lending operations.

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Accenture

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Banks that are mastering data-driven analysis to unlock a detailed understanding of their customers are using that information to drive tenfold returns on investment. The post Four ways data can improve banks’ bottom line appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2019

According to a report citing a German blog, the funding included participation from SoftBank. A spokesperson for GetYourGuide told reporters that the German blog report had inaccuracies in it and that it didn’t seek any comment from GetYourGuide. SoftBank is reportedly making the investment via its Vision Fund.

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Accenture

MARCH 27, 2022

That conversation is far from over, but as we reveal in Accenture’s new report, Commercial Banking Top Trends in 2022, banks are beginning to realize that reaping the benefits of their digital technology investments will depend on meaningful connections with people:….

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Accenture

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Careful implementation and a culture of innovation and true transformation are needed to make the most of any investment in replaced or upgraded…. The post Banking tech works best in a culture of innovation appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2019

million investment from PayPal Holdings. Reuters , citing the companies, reported proceeds from the investment will be used for Tink to expand its team, develop new products and connect more banks. In a blog post, Plaid said it chose the U.K. In February Tink raised $62.7 In late May Plaid, the U.S.-based

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Accenture

MARCH 29, 2022

The big players in commercial banking are making major investments in technology to quickly ramp up their digital transformation and streamline their processes. appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog. That’s all very doable for banks with deep pockets—but what about the mid-sized banks?

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