PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Sezzle , the installments payments platform, will be working on buy now, pay later (BNPL) services with Target , a press release says, which will test how the popular payment trend works with the retail giant's operations. After a recent $55 million capital raise , Sezzle plans to focus more on that area of business.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

B2B startups saw a little bit of everything this week when it came to venture capital. million funding round over the weekend, with the corporate expense management company seeing funding from Sabadell Venture Capital, Venturecap, Bankinter, Telegraph Hill Capital and Kibo Ventures. Spain-based Captio revealed a $1.1

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PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2019

In a move that enhances its global technology position serving merchants, banks and capital markets, FIS closed its acquisition of global payments firm Worldpay, Inc. I couldn’t be more optimistic about the future of this company and the innovations and advancements we can bring to advance the way the world pays, banks and invests.”.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The Libra Association has named James Emmett as managing director of Libra Networks, the association’s operating company subsidiary. Emmett previously was the top executive of HSBC Bank plc and Europe, where he was responsible for HSBC's UK Wholesale Bank and operations across Continental Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Bermuda.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

Singapore’s FinTech firm ADVANCE.AI , Hong Kong’s financial services company Sheng Ye Capital and Singapore’s firm Phillip Capital are the most recent in a series of contenders for critical business permits in Singapore. billion in capital on hand, and be governed by Singapore leadership.

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PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2018

Despite another quarterly earnings miss announced Wednesday (May 23), Lowe’s shares got a 9 percent bump mid-week after poaching JCPenney CEO Marvin Ellison on Tuesday, a move that garnered support from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management LP. Zulily was one of those ventures, bought by QVC in 2015 for $2.9

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PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2019

It hasn’t exactly been the best of times lately for FreightRover , at least not when it comes to legal drama and company leadership. PYMNTS readers might recall that late last year, FreightRover secured $500 million in financing to fuel its factoring operations, with the capital coming from Crayhill Capital Management.

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PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2017

The basis of innovation is not the desire to create something new or even the inspiration to do so. Innovation occurs where there is a problem and a person with the tools to solve it. Anyone can have a good idea,” Lowthers said; innovation is about what you do with it. PYMNTS: Where do you look for innovative ideas, and why?

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2019

The firm operates a portal through which buyers, suppliers and financial institutions can connect to facilitate financial transactions, including eInvoicing, supplier payments and financing. EnKash said it also plans to bolster its leadership team with the new investment. The company raised $6.7 million raised by U.K.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2019

Digital parking company SpotHero has raised $50 million in a series D funding round led by Macquarie Capital , according to a release. . Other participants in the round included Union Grove Venture Partners, and previous investors Insight Venture Partners, Global Founders Capital and others also invested again.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Community Banks as Venture Capitalists In fact, not all providers of venture capital are venture capitalists. billion in capital into fintech startups in 2023. BTV includes its banks in the entire innovation process from strategy and thesis development, prioritization, technical relevance, and business case validation.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2019

As Walmart transforms through innovation and investment to save customers time and money, we are continually adapting our organization to ensure we have the right talent and structure in place,” said Rachel Brand, executive vice president of global governance, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, per the company. “I

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Charlie has demonstrated a strong track record in initiating and leading change, driving results, strengthening operational risk and compliance, and innovating amid a rapidly evolving digital landscape,” Wells Fargo Board Chairwoman Betsy Duke said in a statement. Scharf has agreed to take on the job effective Oct. 21, CNBC reported.

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Bobsguide

OCTOBER 4, 2022

These compelling figures speak to a marked industry shift towards ‘open’ and reflect our journey, creating ways to innovate at scale and pace, and accelerate innovation through collaboration,” said Simon Paris, CEO at Finastra. “In This is underpinned by FusionFabric.cloud – an open platform for innovation and collaboration.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Weekly episodes highlight innovators and industry players driving innovation in the financial services industry. It also examines how community banks are different than other types of financial institutions, along with strategies for optimal operations. keep me informed. Whitepaper.

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JULY 21, 2022

LONDON, 11 July 2022 – TS Imagine , a global leader in trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions for capital markets, today announced strong growth during the first half of 2022, a year after TradingScreen and Imagine Software merged to become TS Imagine. He previously worked for IG, UBS, and Credit Suisse.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2018

Payroll and human capital management company Paychex is growing through the acquisition of industry peer Lessor Group. Paychex’s international strategy has been to grow in Europe beyond our Germany operation,” said Paychex President and CEO Martin Mucci in a statement.

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Bobsguide

APRIL 12, 2022

Founded by CEO John Byrne, Dublin-headquartered Salmon Software employs a total of 30 staff across its operations in Ireland and the Czech Republic. Salmon Software’s existing management team, including John Byrne, will remain in their current leadership roles and continue as significant shareholders in the business.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

A summer lull in B2B venture capital appears to have given way to an impressive start to the fall season. This week, two massive deals landed with B2B payments innovators at Fundbox and Tipalti, but they were far from the only players to have secured new funding. Investors at Ice Angles and AngelHQ provided new funding for the company.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

RealPage, of Richardson, Texas, said it expects to continue operations with the same leadership team. “We In addition, RealPage’s board has “has unanimously approved the agreement,” and urges RealPage stockholders to approve the deal at a planned special meeting of RealPage stockholders related to the transaction, the release said.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Brian is a proven, world-class executive, who will bring fresh energy and leadership to drive excellence across every aspect of our business,” Chipotle’s CEO Steve Ells said in a statement. He also said his own efforts would be tied to innovation once the company found a replacement. “As

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

approached him about a leadership position in 2013. Traditionally, community banks have supported CDFIs through making charitable contributions, providing loan capital to CDFI loan funds or, at the highest range, making an equity investment in a CDFI. Assets: $2 billion. Location: Arkadelphia, Ark.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Describe a typical day in the life. Perficient, though not new to insurance, is consistently realigning to capitalize on the industry’s digital transformation potential. In my role as our Insurance Principal within our Financial Services business unit, I spearhead our strategy and delivery efforts in insurance.

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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

DECEMBER 14, 2016

13) it closed a $13 million round of funding led by Flint Capital, with participation from ff Venture Capital, Santander InnoVentures and Two Sigma Ventures, as well as other investors. In a press release, Socure said it will use the capital to scale operations, accommodating the 300 percent growth it has seen in 2016.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2019

“Supreme Heights will benefit from Supreme Cannabis’ regulatory, product commercialization, supply chain, marketing and capital markets expertise and corporate support services,” the company said. Supreme Heights will draw on the Company’s experience launching premium brands.”. will serve as the CEO of Supreme Heights.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 19, 2019

“India is the centerpiece of Hyundai Motor Group’s strategy to gain leadership in the global mobility market, and our partnership with Ola will certainly accelerate our efforts to transform into a smart mobility solutions provider,” said Chung Eui-sun, executive vice chairman of Hyundai Motor Group.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 2, 2017

Other investors included BDC IT Venture Fund, Relay Ventures and Kensington Capital Partners, all of which previously invested in the company. We are business builders at heart and appreciate TouchBistro’s vision for restaurant success when their exceptional mobile platform functions as the heart of the restaurant’s operations.”. “We

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PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2018

With a cashless system, the company said it can shorten lines and bolster customer service for customers and operators of kiosks alike. This is why we joined this initiative that integrates talent, commitment and leadership with the objective to foster an innovation ecosystem that strengthens the regions’ competitiveness.”.

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PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2018

dollars on its balance sheet after it raised $4 billion in new capital late last year. Booking also operates Kayak , Priceline.com, Rentacars.com and OpenTable , which can help Didi with its global plans. Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing has received $500 million in funding from Booking Holdings.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2016

POS platform company Appetize recently announced that it had closed a $20 million investment round led by Shamrock Capital Advisors and Oak View Group, among others. Appetize, a Playa Vista, California-based POS company, delivers modern ordering and payments technology for enterprise businesses.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2016

There may be a few resilient, strategic entrepreneurs out there who don’t need venture capital to run a successful startup. “It’s a huge anomaly,” said Small Business Administration Head of Innovation and Investment Mark Walsh, referencing the ability for startup founders to make it without venture capital.

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AUGUST 25, 2016

You can feel the energy boost at Park Bank from its leadership development program. It really gives people a sense of ownership,” explains James Hegenbarth, the bank’s president and CEO of the employees who have participated in the leadership development program. “It Wisconsin bank uses LEAD FWD Summit as a development resource.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2018

Blockchain Capital. Blockchain heavyweight Ripple made headlines this week when it announced a $25 million investment in Blockchain Capital, a venture capital firm focused on backing blockchain startups. The funding comes in the form of Ripple’s own cryptocurrency and will be used to fund startups selected by Blockchain Capital.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

But equally important is what they should be doing to keep the talented employees that they already have, both to avoid a short-term staffing crisis and to keep the pipeline of leadership full. Often, innovation and creativity soar when we allow employees to be curious and explore new ways of thinking.”. Quick Stat.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The news agency said that while Pan stopped short of calling for Ant’s breakup, officials want the firm to set up a separate holding company to ensure its capital adequacy and regulatory compliance. Will Chinese Authorities Force Ant To Restructure? .

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. Once we’ve been here for 10 years, we are awarded a three-month paid sabbatical,” says Emilie Johnston, chief operations officer. By Roshan McArthur.

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