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Core Unicorn Deals Rattling the Future of Financial Technology

Gonzobanker

While both firms have strong underlying technology and development shops, neither Finxact nor Technisys has the functional requirements to service all consumer and commercial account types for most regional and community banks. billion (~30 times revenue) in stock was part of SoFi’s ambitious vision to become the “AWS of Fintech.”

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The future of workplace flexibility

Independent Banker

We asked community banks how they’re dealing with the resulting shifts in their employment models. Before remote work was an emergency measure to keep employees safe from a devastating virus, it was a perk some community banks offered to retain and attract talent. is among the community banks carefully navigating the new landscape.

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Ben Pankonin named “Executive of the Year” by SPN

Social Assurance

Recognized for his role leading the Social Assurance team in providing fintech solutions in the financial industry. We are very grateful for the community’s support, because it has had a big impact on our success,” said Pankonin. Pankonin received the award during a ceremony held May 2, 2017, at the Omaha Design Center in Omaha, Neb.

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Sizzle Or Fizzle: Facebook, Online Lending, Cash – And The Twilio Surge

PYMNTS

This week it was Minnesota, and then yesterday Walmart really got warmed up and announced the expansion of their new payments service in: Michigan, Virginia, the Carolinas, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi and Washington, D.C. A few things stand out. .

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Blooom Wins Grant from LaunchKC

Fintech Labs Insights

In fintech, some blossoms make their biggest blooms in the fall. 401(k) retirement planning platform, Blooom announced this week that it was one of 10 companies to earn a grant from LaunchKC.

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Fintech Fundings: 24 Companies Raise $440 Million Week Ending May 21

Fintech Labs Insights

Online network for private equity community. Louis, Missouri. The post Fintech Fundings: 24 Companies Raise $440 Million Week Ending May 21 appeared first on Finovate. HQ: Vancouver, BC, Canada. Latest round: $8 million Series A. Total raised: $8 million. Source: Crunchbase. HQ: New York City. Latest round: $7.3