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Squared Away- How It Happened

Jeff For Banks

write a book! Others surprised me, such as the amount of views expended on board composition, or on deploying bank capital. Write a book curated by readers of Jeff For Banks. So in the summer I drafted a summary, and an introduction chapter, and solicited the usual publishing suspects for business books. Very niche.

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TS Imagine Announces Strong Growth and Senior Hires as Demand Surges

Bobsguide

• The financial technology firm expands bookings by 300% in H1 2022 versus prior period. The hires include several senior hires with decades of experience in capital markets and technology: Paul Sweeney, Head of Fixed Income Development : Paul has over 20 years of experience designing and developing financial solutions.

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Investment Tracker: FLYR’s Data Science Shakes Up Travel Industry

PYMNTS

That capital is earmarked toward helping the firm’s balance sheet ahead of new capital rules that go into effect within the next two years. The latest funding round was led by Thrive Capital. Even with the push to online commerce, finding affordable fares and booking deals is still a game of chance for consumers.

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Chime, Challenger Banks And The Challenges Of (Lofty) Valuations

PYMNTS

What shall we make of private fundraising rounds that make valuation leaps, tacking on billions of dollars with each new capital raise? Now: Market caps are a simple, loose shorthand for how much it would take to acquire a company (without necessarily taking into account capital structure).

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Chime, Challenger Banks And The Challenges Of (Lofty) Valuations

PYMNTS

What shall we make of private fundraising rounds that make valuation leaps, tacking on billions of dollars with each new capital raise? Now: Market caps are a simple, loose shorthand for how much it would take to acquire a company (without necessarily taking into account capital structure).

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Canadian Fintech Market Map

CB Insights

Finally, looking at Canadian “fintech” (financial technology) specifically, funding was up substantially in the first half of the year. Qualifying top five venture capital investors (e.g. venture capital, growth equity, and super angel) and corporates (e.g. Capital markets. Blockchain and crypto.

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LendingClub Settles With SEC, DOJ

PYMNTS

As technology continues to provide more creative means for financial transactions, so, too, must financial technology companies be careful to abide by the rules that ensure stability and fairness in these emerging markets.” LendingClub has agreed to pay a $2 million civil penalty to settle the matter. “As So, Now What?

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