PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Executives at MCI Capital , the biggest publicly traded private equity firm in Poland, are optimistic that a recent record-breaking initial public offering (IPO) in the eCommerce space bodes well for the industry, Bloomberg reported. The company's website stated that it was founded in 1999 and is 76 percent owned by management.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Its investment in Latin America this year will target eCommerce, healthcare, FinTech and other industries, as it looks at about 650 firms in the region. SoftBank has so far earmarked $100 million to $150 million to fund 17 companies and two venture capital firms. . “We

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2020

Adeeb Ahamed, managing director of LuLu Financial Group , which is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, said the collaboration with MoneyGram “will revolutionize” how remittances are handled in the Asia-Pacific region, “changing the way people approach digital transactions.”.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2021

London-based FinTech startup Curve has raised $95 million in Series C funding led by IDC Ventures, Fuel Venture Capital, and the investment division of Vulcan Capital, launched from the estate of Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul G. is being managed by Amanda Orson , vice president and head of North America.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2020

Below, PYMNTS rounds up the latest B2B FinTech venture capital funding rounds. Singapore’s multi-currency payments startup MoolahGo revealed this week it secured an undisclosed investment from The Lippo Group as part of its Pre-Series A round, according to a company announcement. Checkfront. In Canada, Checkfront revealed its $9.3

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2018

The hot topics in B2B venture capital these days are often cutting-edge technologies like blockchain and data analytics. Indeed, these spaces secured significant funding in this week’s B2B venture capital roundup. But a lesser-discussed market grabbed the largest investment of the week: logistics. Blockchain. Morpheus Labs. Data Nerds.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 28, 2024

These programs aim, in part, to mobilize the private sector by pairing its capital with public investment to stimulate American manufacturing and infrastructure improvement, creating new jobs plus innovating in industries like clean energy and technology. Partnership with aligned community groups will be critical here.

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PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2019

India’s PayMate announced it has raised a new round of growth capital to accelerate expansion within India and internationally to Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (CEMEA). . Investors in this Series D round include Visa, Recruit Strategic Partners, Brand Capital, and others, the Economic Times reports. .

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

But some analysis suggests supplier payment strategies are in flux to better support the working capital positions of corporates. Analysis of more than 1,400 companies in the region found a whopping 40 percent increase in the portion of businesses that are being paid late, compared to 2019 research. ” $1.3

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CB Insights

JULY 18, 2018

Investors from around the globe are flocking to Latin America — within the first half of 2018, deep-pocketed investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and DST Global have backed startups in the region. Since 2012, investments into the region have nearly tripled. Blackstone Group. in funding since 2012.

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CB Insights

MAY 31, 2022

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Prism is described on its website as a "unique international platform" that aims to be a part of the future of the Arabian Gulf region's leading entrepreneurs. Through the transaction, Finablr, which owns two foreign exchange companies, will be able to access more working capital and restructure its debts.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

The funding was led by Twitter, along with TrustBridge Partners and existing investors Shunwei Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, SAIF Capital, India Quotient and Morningside Venture Capital. Hindi, a regional language, is spoken by about half a billion people, the article said. ShareChat declined to comment.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Tiger Global Management has bought a 4.4 Tiger Global Management has purchased a 4.4 Nan Fung Group, Guiotai Junan International and Prospect Avenue Capital were among the investors in the newest financing round. Tiger Global Buys 4.4 in December to 47.5 in January.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2019

While Toys R Us has disappeared from the United States, it is going strong in Asia, which plans to open 60 new stores throughout the region this year. It currently operates more than 550 stores in the region. “We Freeman, senior managing director at GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group, said at the time.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The company, which operates its own eCommerce marketplace, has built its own supply chain, according to reports, and has recently expanded into the Mumbai and Pune regions, with perishables delivered the same day. Management has said that annual top line sees more than $30 million in direct to consumer sales. million USD.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 10, 2023

CRE Risk Background While ten years ago, community and regional banks use to make up some 55% of the CRE market, in 2023, these banks now compose approximately 72% (below). Another 1,305 community/regional banks were driven into the hands of competitors through M&A ( HERE ). This article explores the risk and what to do about it.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The company manages sites such as Priceline.com, KAYAK and Bookings.com. Grab, which is based in Singapore and runs in 235 cities in the Southeast Asia region, seeks to grow beyond ride-hailing with food and parcel deliveries as well as mobile payments. in investing in the company.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

“Our evidence seems to back up the view that to date, the banking sector has successfully weathered the storm of low energy prices,” said researchers in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Research and Statistics Group. Lower energy prices have had only a modest effect on banks’ profitability and capital adequacy.”

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Together, the companies are helping banks across the region access small business data and facilitate data integrations with FinTechs, with a focus on enhanced small business loan underwriting. Meridian Taps Thinking Capital For SMB Finance. Visa Links With Codat For SMB Bank Data Sharing.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 10, 2023

Nonetheless, with the recent collapse of sizeable regional banks, regulators, investors, analysts, accountants, and bankers are now scrutinizing the fair value of banks’ securities and loan portfolios. The graph below shows loan repricing buckets for three asset-sized groups of banks: under $1B, $1B to $3B, and over $25B in assets.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Adoption of cryptocurrency by large fund managers is being hurt by the difficulty cryptocurrency exchanges and traders located in Asia are having trying to get insurance to protect against hacks and theft. However, getting such coverage is almost impossible despite their best efforts.”.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are all prevalent themes in this week’s venture capital breakdown, with startups working to overhaul entire processes for their enterprise customers, from logistics to workforce management. New backers Edge Capital Group and World Innovation Lab tacked onto the round, too.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Meanwhile, technology changes continued at a breakneck pace, with generative AI the biggest topic around management tables. and Summit Financial Group, Inc. billion bank in the Mid-Atlantic region. GonzoBanker of the Year (Regional Bank) – goes to Huntington Bancshares Chairman and CEO Steve Steinour.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

With more than $200 million in venture capital funding landing with B2B FinTechs this week, investors had their eyes set on a variety of pain points in corporate finance. Kobo360 operates a freight technology platform, connecting truckers with businesses that need shipping services across the region. Lendingkart.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2019

Gobal investment firm KKR is acquiring a majority in German payments group Heidelpay for more than 600 million euros ($668 million), according to the Financial Times. Heidelpay Group and its majority stakeholder AnaCap Financial Partners reached an agreement on the terms of the investment from KKR, making KKR the new majority shareholder.

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

Human capital management (HCM) software as a service (SaaS) firm Ceridian is launching Dayforce Wallet to give people the flexibility of getting paid in real-time, whenever they want it. Ceridian also acquired the Asia-based HCM firm Excelity Global Solutions from the Everstone Group. .

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PYMNTS

MARCH 29, 2019

Smaller banks are falling behind, the report said, and putting regional institutions at a competitive disadvantage. This is all being done while managing capital requirements and compliance costs in a rapidly evolving digital landscape marked by increased competition.”.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2018

SoftBank Group led the round along with participation from GIC, Wellcome Trust and Sequoia Capital. DoorDash’s technology advantages, exceptional management team and relentless merchant focus are reflected in their stunning growth and impressive unit economics,” Housenbold said in an announcement.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Recent data indicated that 82 percent of SMBs shutter in their first year because of poor cash management operations. This demand is driving the global expense management software market to reach $6.6 Yordex offers virtual cards as well, which can be used to manage online business expenses, such as recurring subscription charges.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 7, 2019

This week’s B2B Venture Capital roundup is all about data. However, the biggest funding round of the week went to a company that is not yet in the B2B FinTech space, though it has plans to use the capital to launch a cross-border, small business (SMB) money-transfer service. Catch up on the latest investment rounds below.

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Digital banking provider Alkami acquired data analysis and marketing campaign management provider Segmint Digital banking and payments provider Bottomline was acquired by Thoma Bravo for $2.6B. Keep an eye on the initial banks working on these projects. Digital Engagement Had Great Attendance and Extracurriculars.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

This week, Bectran, which provides a B2B credit management solution, announced enhancements to its Cash Application automation capabilities. Equiniti Eyes APIs for Risk Management. The integration means banks can purchase SMBs’ outstanding receivables at a discount to provide them with faster working capital.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

To that end, news came earlier this week in the United States that a dozen community and regional banks have formed a group aimed at exploring the opportunities amid FinTech offerings. The group, to be known as Alloy Labs Alliance, according to a press release , is being managed by FinTech Forge. and MarketInvoice.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2020

As B2B FinTechs explore the value of the commercial card, they’re integrating card payment capabilities across more scenarios, from vendor payments to employee expense management. Its mobile wallet capabilities are now live for corporate clients across the Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA), as well as the Asia Pacific (APAC) regions.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

Cybersecurity returned to the top of the B2B startup investment list as three companies in the enterprise security realm landed nearly half of the $246 million in B2B venture capital this week. Commerce Ventures, Flint Capital, Two Sigma Ventures, Synchrony and Sorenson Capital also participated, according to reports.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 28, 2019

“The growing volume of SME [small and medium-sized enterprise] and cross-border trading drives a huge demand for alternative financing for SMEs that are underserved in the market and opportunities for investors to earn a decent risk-adjusted return,” Dennis Cong, PhD, Managing Director of CEFIF, said in a press release. “We

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