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Community Banks Debut FinTech Alliance

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To that end, news came earlier this week in the United States that a dozen community and regional banks have formed a group aimed at exploring the opportunities amid FinTech offerings. The group, to be known as Alloy Labs Alliance, according to a press release , is being managed by FinTech Forge.

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Closing Latin America’s $350B SMB Trade-Finance Gap

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They’re not equipped to manage the operational risks associated with these smaller businesses,” Shoihet told PYMNTS, especially when it comes to extending short duration credit lines, debt products or factoring. But, as Shoihet said, these firms account for roughly 50 percent of trade volume in the LATAM region.

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Esports Venue Coming To Mall of Georgia

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The two-level, 13,000-square-foot facility will be a destination for players and community members of all ability levels. As the largest shopping destination in the southeastern United States, the Mall of Georgia includes more than 200 stores.

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FEMA Looks At Blockchain To Aid Disaster Payouts

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The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has revealed that it might look into using blockchain technology to streamline disaster insurance payouts, as well as speed up its response to disasters. to launch an alternative crypto-enabled payment infrastructure for residents across the region.

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Visa, Open Debut Credit Card For India SMBs

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The card is designed to integrate services, including expense and recurring payment management for SMB users, as well as a rewards program. This partnership is a boost for Open as we look to expand our customer base to other markets in the Asia Pacific region, United States and the Middle East in the coming months.”.

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It’s Dreadful Being a Buyer of Bank Technology

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As technology buyers, banking executives need to up their game on tech purchases and technology performance management. For regional and community banks there has never been a more frustrating time to be a buyer versus a builder of financial technology. The war for talent makes all this more difficult. The record low 3.6%

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Eccrine Systems’ $5.5M For Sweat-Sensing Wearable

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The announcement revolves around its Series A funding with participation and support from CincyTech Fund IV and other sources within the CincyTech local, regional and national investor community. United States Air Force Research Laboratory awarded Eccrine Systems $3.96

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