PYMNTS

JANUARY 16, 2020

Virginia-based FinTech firm Far Point closed a $2.6 Far Point was founded in 2018 to acquire FinTechs and was launched by activist investor Daniel Loeb’s hedge fund company Third Point and former NYSE President Thomas Farley. Airports connect luxury brands with consumers looking for something different they can’t buy at home.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Accounts receivable (AR) automation firm Billtrust has appointed Mark Shifke as chief financial officer (CFO), bringing more than 35 years of financial and legal experience — including most recently as the CFO at fintech Green Dot — to guide the firm through its next phase of growth, the company announced in a recent blog. .

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Gonzobanker

OCTOBER 26, 2021

On another front, you have digital disruption and fintech innovation, forcing bankers to step up their investments in transformation and more aggressively attack their existing business models. It must be what pours out from the culture, the leadership, the brand, and the operations of a modern banking institution.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

PayU Global Chief Financial Officer Aakash Moondhra said, according to the report, “This is a strategic acquisition for PayU that combines our merchant network and Wibmo’s leadership in digital security.” The firm has also invested in FinTech startups. He added that “PayU is very bullish on India as a market.”.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

At Cornerstone, we wave the flag not for being a scaled bank but becoming a Smarter Bank —a dynamic organization that puts a traditional bank, a fintech and a top-talent workplace in a blender and comes out with a modern organization that is differentiated, hyper-efficient, nimble, data-driven and opportunistic.

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ATM Marketplace

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Trust is hard to build and easy to lose, so it's critical to prioritize customer experience and brand leadership right from the beginning.

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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. Oh, what a mere 12 months can do.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. That’s enough to send normal people into the fetal position.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The post 3 Ways Any Financial Institution Can Move with Fintech Speed appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Hands down, speed is the biggest competitive advantage a bank or credit union can have. Here's why, and what it takes to dial it up.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 11, 2021

Sharply different approaches distinguish fintechs from established institutions. The post 3 Culture Changes Can Give Any Financial Marketer Fintech-Like Results appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Yet key principles of startups can be applied by anyone.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The post Banks Are All Fintechs Now (or Soon Will Be), But Do They Have the Right Talent? appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. A new report flags the skills gap financial institutions face as the industry becomes more tech driven. Altering hiring criteria is crucial.

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The Financial Brand

APRIL 20, 2021

Former agency attorney predicts fintech applications for full charters will become commonplace as banking evolves. The post An OCC Insider’s Perspective on Fintechs and Bank Charters appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Let's Talk Payments

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

United under PayU brand, combined payments powerhouse will reach more than 30M Indian customers and 200K+ merchants New leadership team brings together deep financial services experience in emerging markets.

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Traditional financial institutions that want to compete with fintech disruptors like Chime and X (formerly known as Twitter) need to up their social media game. Instagram is a great platform for developing a consistent visual brand, and YouTube, with the most widespread demographic of users, can be strong for advice and educational content.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The post Truist’s New CMO Has Strong Views on Fintechs and Personalization appeared first on The Financial Brand. Vinoo Vijay, architect of Ally Bank's early marketing and a TD Bank alumnus, will help the SunTrust-BB&T megamerger deliver on its promise.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2016

ANZ Banking Group is recognized as the number four lender in Australia and is reportedly bringing Carnegie on board to help lead its continued push into digital technology and securing “strategic relationships” within the FinTech sector, ANZ said in a statement. Data from KPMG estimates that nearly A$27 billion ($19.21

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The Financial Brand

APRIL 30, 2020

The post Gauging the Post-COVID Winners and Losers Among Banks & Fintechs appeared first on The Financial Brand. The impact of the pandemic and a global recession will reinvent banking. Exaggeration? Maybe, but can any institution afford to wait and see?

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The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The post Do Fintechs Scare You As Much As They Do These CEOs? appeared first on The Financial Brand. Dismissing challengers in any form is a luxury no bank or credit union can afford any longer. But sound strategy beats sleepless nights.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2020

Lenhard notes the FinTech has a “deep understanding” and expertise — it understands the “pain points” and the right way to solve them. He says that describes the company well as it speaks to the unique value proposition it has in the market and how the firm is — in the nicest of ways — true payment geeks.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 19, 2022

A convergence of new leadership in federal banking agencies and significant changes to bank merger policies promise major upheaval. appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. The post Will Biden’s Regulators Totally Redefine Bank Mergers in 2022?

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Goldman Sachs’ M&A strategy has been to target consumer fintechs and acquire engineering and product teams to onboard into Marcus. These customers helped establish GS Bank, which soon after re-branded into Marcus. In the future, Goldman plans to re-brand Clarity Money into Marcus, and integrate products into the app.

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Cisco

JULY 26, 2022

Today’s financial leadership requires a degree of cloud fluency and commitment to an accelerated cloud adoption and deployment strategy. This is the reality for many financial institutions as they partner with cloud-native FinTech solution providers for growth, diversity, and greater resilience. Secure the brand.

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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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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2019

New Visa Alliances Help FinTechs Launch Payments Solutions. Visa is working with four global finance firms to help FinTechs issue digital and plastic payments. The four new partners — Euronet Worldwide, Episode Six, M2P Solutions and Global Processing Services— have joined the Visa FinTech Fast Track program.

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The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The post Do Fintechs Scare You As Much As They Do These CEOs? appeared first on The Financial Brand. Dismissing challengers in any form is a luxury no bank or credit union can afford any longer. But sound strategy beats sleepless nights.

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William Mills

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Free directory designed to help organizations establish themselves as an expert, build brand awareness, and generate leads in the financial services industry. William Mills Agency , the largest independent public relations and marketing firm specializing in the financial industry, released its 2017 Financial Trade Show Directory.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The post Truist’s New CMO Has Strong Views on Fintechs and Personalization appeared first on The Financial Brand. Vinoo Vijay, architect of Ally Bank's early marketing and a TD Bank alumnus, will help the SunTrust-BB&T megamerger deliver on its promise.

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The Financial Brand

MAY 26, 2021

Building up digital capabilities and tapping partnerships with fintechs with special expertise can breathe new life into traditional banking. The post How One Community Bank is Reinventing Itself for Future Relevance appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Celent Banking

APRIL 28, 2017

FIS’s core banking "brands" (Systematics, Horizon, IBS, Profile, etc.) What is welcome news is that FIS is apparently not satisfied simply with market leadership, and is seeking to assert newfound technological leadership as well. As Ford has shown with its 3.5L

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The Financial Brand

JUNE 24, 2021

21 deals with neobanks and fintechs like Aspiration, Ellevest and Greenwood sent a community bank down an unexpected (and profitable) path. The post Community Bank Builds Future on ‘Banking as a Service’ & Google Plex appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Amid COVID, recession and industry transition, Democrat priorities like fair-lending and inclusion step up as fintech issues loom larger. The post What A Biden Presidency Will Mean to Banks & Credit Unions appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

All-digital all the time is the fintech-inspired rage, but as cost-cutting, competition and COVID drive more automation, humanity gets lost. appeared first on The Financial Brand. The post Can Digital Transformation Become Too Much of a Good Thing for Banks?

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Celent Banking

APRIL 28, 2017

FIS’s core banking "brands" (Systematics, Horizon, IBS, Profile, etc.) What is welcome news is that FIS is apparently not satisfied simply with market leadership, and is seeking to assert newfound technological leadership as well. As Ford has shown with its 3.5L

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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Embracing a new fintech partner or rolling out the 'next big thing' will lead to a marketing disaster if two essential steps are omitted. The post The Biggest Mistakes Financial Institutions Make Launching Tech Products appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 19, 2017

This article was first published on FinTech Futures. Françoise Lamotte, SVP, Head of Direct and Digital, MetLife EMEA, tells us about her path to becoming a distinguished leader within the FinTech industry and gives some invaluable advice for companies and women aiming to give rise to Women in Tech. What was your lightbulb moment?

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Finding the right balance of internal capabilities and outside expertise will be crucial to success and may prompt more fintech acquisitions. The post AI Innovation in Banking Is on the Threshold of Significant Advances appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Two bank brands that jump out in that mix are Zions and Wintrust , publicized clients of both Terafina and NCR’s larger bank D3 platform. It’s amazing what a couple of years and some key leadership changes can do for a company. Meanwhile, some digital-only focused tech and fintech companies have been on a market cap rocket ride.

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