Bank Innovation

MAY 23, 2019

Small business lender BFS Capital has hired industry veteran Fred Kauber as chief technology officer and chief product officer. Kauber will be leading a revamp of the company's core lending technology stack, its risk engine, CRM and web experience for an expected rollout later this year.

Capital 170

Capital Lending Innovation Industry 170

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Takeaway 1 Regtech uses new technologies such as AI and machine learning to streamline processes that keep organizations compliant. Regulatory technology, or regtech, can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of functions in many workplaces, and banks and credit unions are no exception. That’s where regtech for banks can help.

Technology 195

Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Takeaway 1 Regtech uses new technologies such as AI and machine learning to streamline processes that keep organizations compliant. Regulatory technology, or regtech, can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of functions in many workplaces, and banks and credit unions are no exception. That’s where regtech for banks can help.

Technology 195

Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2019

In 2015, news outlets ran articles about the “ gold mine ” of venture capital investments in the alternative finance sector. But there is evidence that investors’ appetite for alternative lending startups is on the wane, even as overall FinTech funding continues to climb — and as the success of the alternative lending market grows, too.

Lending 190

Lending Capital Fintech Security 190

Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

From leveraging PPP technology to building relationships, reasons for boosting SBA lending are numerous. . Takeaway 1 SBA lending can expand your product offerings to help win deals with prospects and existing business customers or members. Here are five reasons, according to industry experts. Why SBA Lending?

Lending 195

Lending FDIC Capital Risk Management 195

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Like many venture capital companies in the payments space, Serent Capital has had a busy year. It has closed several new deals with high-growth early-stage firms in several industries, ending the year with two major announcements. 15 with the announcement of the launch of its fourth fund, Serent Capital IV — at $750 million.

Capital 199

Capital Payments Software Fintech 199

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s time for banks and credit unions to finally execute those C&I lending priority initiatives. Senior bank and credit union executives have ranked commercial and industrial (C&I) loans as a top lending priority over the past several years in Cornerstone Advisors’ annual What’s Going On in Banking research.

Lending 149

Lending Analysis Strategy Management 149

South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Banks consistently produce under their cost of capital. However, for the average bank, their cost of capital is between 9% and 14% depending on the bank’s equity liquidity with an average of 12.5%. One Of the Biggest Flaws In Our Industry From an organizational standpoint, the answer is clear. Why is that?

How To 195

How To Strategy Capital Lending 195

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) startup space is no longer in the limelight, but this week venture capitalists put their own spotlight on the industry, providing more than $75 million to four firms in the sector. SMB Lending. Plus, backers showed an interest in small business finance and B2B eCommerce. The company raised $2.5

Capital 162

Capital Software Lending Online 162

Bank Innovation

MARCH 23, 2020

Financial-technology firms including PayPal Holdings Inc. are lining up to help speed lending to small businesses during the coronavirus crisis — and are pushing for a slice of emergency U.S. Industry group Financial Innovation Now urged Congress in a letter to provide capital to online lenders including PayPal and Square Inc.,

US 259

US Fintech Lending Capital 259

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Key Takeaways Most financial institutions have implemented technology to help handle Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Lenders leveraging that technology to provide SBA loans after PPP can add products, grow customers, and add portfolio stability. PPP drove major technology upgrades.

Lending 195

Lending Risk Management Technology Survey 195

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Key Takeaways Most financial institutions have implemented technology to help handle Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Lenders leveraging that technology to provide SBA loans after PPP can add products, grow customers, and add portfolio stability. PPP drove major technology upgrades.

Lending 195

Lending Training Technology Survey 195

PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

Lighter Capital, an alternative lender targeting the startup community, is adding new financing products to its offering. In a press release issued on Wednesday (June 5), Lighter Capital said it will add lines of credit and term loans to its current offering of revenue-based financing.

Capital 108

Capital Lending Community Fintech 108

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In any new technology arena, companies are born, they rise, they fall, sometimes with breathtaking speed. The industry was an unregulated one until just a few years ago, when loans on various (virtual) books touched a couple hundred billion RMB. The industry thrived to as much as 1 trillion RMB last year.

Lending 150

Lending Guidelines Fintech Industry 150

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 1, 2022

On July 18, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) announced the launch of a new Office of Financial Technology with the goal of advancing effective risk management as it evaluates fintech developments in the housing finance space.

Financial Technology 78

Financial Technology Technology Fintech Compliance 78

Bank Innovation

APRIL 12, 2017

The marketplace lending industry is far from dead. This was the upshot from a venture capital panel at a recent Bank Innovation event in San Jose. Rather, it’s going through a reboot, which will include improved software, increased focus on regulation, and improved transparency.

San Jose 170

San Jose Lending Video Capital 170

PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2020

In the wake of the financial crisis, banks’ pullback from small- to medium-sized business (SMB) lending yielded a flood of technology-driven players stepping in to fill the SMB credit gap. It’s amazing how much of the industry still operates with fax — it’s expensive, and it’s wasteful.”.

Lending 157

Lending Online Capital Data 157

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Takeaway 3 Credit analysts need training to understand the working capital cycle, look for hidden risks, and be aware of accounting changes. Introduction The importance of efficient credit administration Credit departments play a crucial role in the financial industry, and it is important to ensure that they are functioning at their best.

Training 195

Training Risk Management Analysis Policies 195

PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2019

has announced the launch of a venture banking and lending business to provide debt capital financing and commercial banking solutions to growth companies and their investors. The business will target early stage startups through mature growth companies, with a focus on the technology, healthcare, and life sciences industries.

Lending 100

Lending United States Boston Capital 100

PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

When it comes to small business (SMB) lending, the top two contenders for business owners are banks and alternative financiers or online marketplaces. Credit unions (CUs), meanwhile, are rarely the first point of contact for small businesses in need of capital or other financial services, according to a recent Federal Reserve report.

Lending 129

Lending Analytics Data Security 129

PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Silicon Valley credit card startup X1 raised $12 million in a funding round led by Spark Capital, a backer of Twitter, Plaid, Slack and Affirm. X1’s physical cards are created using 17 grams of stainless steel and laser etching technology, and cardholders can create virtual cards for one-time use. Consumer borrowing dropped 19.6

Capital 143

Capital Cards Lending Branding 143

PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2020

Commercial payments technology firm WEX landed a $400 million investment this week, but when it comes to venture capital, investors set their sights on B2B eCommerce, small business funding, payroll and more. Two former executives from payments technology conglomerate Square have formed a new B2B FinTech in Australia called Zeller.

Capital 161

Capital Fintech Security Operations 161

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Citi has been appointed by Victory Capital to provide fund administration, custody, ETF services and securities lending for its most recent acquisition. This new business further grows Citi’s existing relationship with Victory Capital. With more than $21.7 With more than $21.7

Capital 115

Capital America Security Lending 115

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

So, access to capital isn’t just essential for these companies to survive — it’s critical for the economy to thrive. Yet, the small business lending gap remains. In a new report, PayNet and financial research firm Raddon examined the state of small business lending in the U.S.

Lending 159

Lending Fintech Capital Report 159

Perficient

MAY 26, 2021

In the session “Differentiating Your Brand for the Digital Era,” Scott will discuss how financial services companies can leverage digital technologies in new and innovative ways to create new value for consumers and businesses. Hans Zandhuis, Head of Ally Lending, Ally. The presentation will occur on June 10 at 4:00 p.m.

Fintech 462

Fintech North Carolina Charlotte Conference 462

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

With regulators cracking down in China, FinTech leaders are scrambling for capital and trying to plan their futures, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Nov. And those lending in multiple provinces would have to have 5 billion yuan in registered capital at a minimum.

Industry 152

Industry DC Regulation Washington 152

PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2019

According to a report in CNBC , the San Francisco startup said the Series D round of venture funding was led by DST Global , as well as new investors Coatue, General Atlantic, ICONIQ Capital and Dragoneer Investment Group. Chime isn’t the only challenger bank to raise capital in recent months. billion valuation.

Capital 116

Capital San Francisco FDIC Leadership 116

Abrigo

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Define actionable plans, such as what additional staff or technology you need to accomplish your goals. Draw from your personal, industry, or business experience. What specific technologies would you like to see us pursue for a better customer experience? Define a timeline with checkpoints to measure progress.

Lending 221

Lending Risk Management Meeting Survey 221

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

An alternative lending conglomerate based in the U.K. Its units include Distribution Finance Capital, Satago and Oxygen Finance, while it also owns a minority stake in peer-to-peer (P2P) lender Zopa. Many borrowers are neglected by banks and still face expensive funding and capital. reports noted.

Lending 122

Lending Capital Groups Financial Technology 122

PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2018

Small business lending platform Kabbage is making plans to acquire Orchard Platform Markets, a provider of lending data and services. According to Bloomberg , several sources said that Kabbage plans to use Orchard’s technology. It focuses on small businesses and licenses technology to banks, much like Orchard.

Lending 108

Lending Data Marketing New York 108

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Citi has been appointed by Victory Capital to provide fund administration, custody, ETF services and securities lending for its most recent acquisition. This new business further grows Citi’s existing relationship with Victory Capital. With more than $21.7 With more than $21.7

Capital 100

Capital America Security Lending 100

PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2016

Venture capitalists continue to back the alternative lending startup community despite recent fallout from Lending Club and revelations the company’s then-CEO Renaud Laplanche allegedly falsified loan documents. Also on Tuesday, India alternative lending marketplace Lendingkart announced its own investment round.

Lending 101

Lending Capital Industry Fintech 101

PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2017

Venture capital may be drying up for some alternative lenders, but small business lending platform Capital Float is continuing its funding spree with an additional $45 million. 21) led by Ribbit Capital, based in Silicon Valley. Earlier this year, Capital Float announced a much smaller funding round to the tune of $2.3

Capital 101

Capital Lending Course Industry 101

PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2016

For weeks the FinTech industry has been managing fears and anxieties over the future of the novel alternative finance space. Soon after Lending Club revealed its ex-CEO may have artificially inflated the company’s lending volumes, the U.S. Alternative Lending. Commercial Banking. D3 Banking. Lendingkart.

Lending 101

Lending Analytics Capital Industry 101

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2017

It was the (initially) small FinTech startups that delivered a collective shakeup to the small business (SMB) lending industry. But there is a new shakeup ahead for the industry, according to some analysts, and the force behind the movement is a big one. New reports in Bloomberg on Wednesday (Oct. We’re starting to see that.”.

Lending 109

Lending Google Fintech Industry 109

PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2017

Alternative lending was the golden child among investors around 2015, but lately, the industry seems to have fallen out of favor thanks to regulatory uncertainty and questions over the viability of some business models. Alternative Lending. This week alone saw two examples of those concerns in action: One U.S. lawmaker, Rep.

Lending 109

Lending Capital Fintech Data 109

PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2016

Small businesses will be crucial to the expansion of the P2P lending market across the globe, analysts from Technavio said. 1) said micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) lending will help fuel growth in the global peer-to-peer lending space between 2016 and 2020. ”

Lending 100

Lending Capital Management Analytics 100