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Core Unicorn Deals Rattling the Future of Financial Technology

Gonzobanker

The unicorns of core banking systems have been running wild the past few weeks, and these frothy deals signal a future shift in how executives should view the world of financial technology. Let’s be clear Gonzobankers, these deals are NOT about massive numbers of bank core replacements.

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Visa Expands Fast Track Program To Give FinTechs A Post-COVID Digital-First Edge

PYMNTS

Among Visa's partners are Alipay, mPesa, Tencent, Bitcoin (and other cryptocurrencies). But even though these FinTechs operate separate payment technologies that could compete with Visa, he said, what has become increasingly apparent from its deal list over the last several years is that globally, the perspective is shifting. “We

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Show Me the Money: Banks and Credit Unions Need to Establish a Chief Revenue Officer Position

Gonzobanker

There’s a saying that “some things never change,” and when it comes to mid-size banks’ and credit unions’ technology priorities, there’s some truth there. Getting more value from existing technologies and vendor relationships. The first part isn’t particularly surprising (or newsworthy), but the second part is.

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Innovation All the Time

Independent Banker

Even with technology’s increasing influence on retail banking, it’s not typical for a community bank to have one of its most senior and trusted executives concentrate primarily on leading consumer product and payments innovation. billion-asset, 85-branch community bank based in Rockland, Mass.,

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The Top 250 Fintech Startups: Where Are They Now?

CB Insights

In 2018, companies from 31 countries and 19 categories — spanning payments, digital banking, insurance, and more — made it onto the CB Insights 2018 Fintech 250 list. In the same month, small business lenders Kabbage and BlueVine both announced plans to offer banking services to SMBs.

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The Top 5 Trends in Fintech and Banking for 2022

Gonzobanker

In 2022, community banks and credit unions will have to revisit and overhaul their overdraft policies and strategies. According to Terence Roche, partner at consulting firm Cornerstone Advisors , community-based financial institutions could: “Lower their NSF fee to the $5 to $7 range and market it as a convenience fee.

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Podcast: Empowering Bank Employees to Drive Innovation

ABA Community Banking

From offering bitcoin rewards checking to meeting the unique credit needs of gig workers and sole practitioners, Quontic Bank depends on innovative ideas and execution. The post Podcast: Empowering Bank Employees to Drive Innovation appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.