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The BaaS Gold Rush is On

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In this emerging landscape, financial institutions, often community banks, frequently “rent” their charter to financial technology firms (fintechs) that serve a specific consumer group as a means to grow non-interest income. While customer relationships are being redefined by fintechs, there will always be a place for community banking.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

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There is an understanding that technology and fintech are going to cause radical change, but the how, how big and when are still very unclear. If you think of teams that take early system adoption risk, manage it well and get an edge on the competition as a result, you probably don’t think first of a $1 billion credit union in Kalamazoo.

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PayFacs Are The New ISOs

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FinTech companies — PayPal, Square, Stripe, WePay — have gravitated toward that model because what they’re innovating on is merchant experience, or user experience,” said Aberman. “In That way, sub-merchants don’t have to choose between keeping up or investing in their business and brand. Risky Business?