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Fiserv to buy First Data – the biggest fintech deal of 2019

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Fiserv acquiring First Data Corporation is a huge deal in the fintech world. Twenty-two billion dollars is a monster-size deal, but at 2X First Data’s annual revenue, the price is a way lower revenue multiple than the growth-oriented digital mashups lining up in the market. Diversification versus Concentration.

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The BaaS Gold Rush is On

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Early adopters are earning prestige while investors and a hoard of community banks explore the opportunity to tap into this new source of revenue. For executives wanting to develop a winning strategy, here are six key strategic takeaways to help banks successfully launch a BaaS strategy : 1.

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

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In 2021, there were more than 120 fintech IPOs in the U.S., 2022 was the year the fintech industry and venture capital firms figured out that banking is harder than everybody thought. Acquisition of the Year: Bank Acquiring a Fintech. Acquisition of the Year: Fintech Acquiring a Bank. Bravo April!

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Who Owns Digital? Ugh, That’s the Problem for Bankers

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Bank executives are coming to understand that in today’s world, the customer experience (CX) is the product, although not all have made a serious commitment to address newfound competition. The bottom line is this: most banks lack the true management leadership and operating disciplines necessary to execute successfully on digital.

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Temenos to Acquire Kony: So What?

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This deal looks good for Temenos, Kony and the banking industry clients of both firms. The digital banking market continues a long burn—this time like the smoke of a Texas summer barbecue. Geneva-based Temenos’ announced the acquisition of Austin, Texas-based digital application provider Kony in a deal totaling $580 million.

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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. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community. for creating a progressive culture that still makes the profession of banking fun and challenging.

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Fintech’s Third Crisis is Tipping Point to a Digital-Only Future

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Umpqua Bank’s Homepage During Middle of Coronavirus Crisis (15 Apr 2020). In my 25 years in the fintech space, I’ve had the misfortune to experience three massive ecosystem shocks. To help gauge where fintech is now and how and when it will get back on its feet, let’s compare and contrast the three downturns and their recoveries.

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