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Charles Potts: Opportunities in the fintech landscape

Independent Banker

A convergence of economic and marketplace factors presents community banks with new opportunities for innovation and growth as they look to the new year. In response, community banks, like $779 million-asset Lead Bank in Kansas City, Mo., Seize the moment to explore innovation. Illustration by Alex/Adobe.

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Acquire or Be Acquired 2023: Disruption ‘Comes Home’ to Banking

Gonzobanker

While AOBA provides a fertile forum for buyers and potential sellers in the bank M&A space to commensurate, the crowd uses this valuable face time to also delve into discussions about the economy, strategic growth, fintech innovation, competition, and talent wars.

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In B2B, FinTech And Banks Eye (And Serve) SMB Capital Needs

PYMNTS

Capital is the lifeblood of economies, and of the companies (and yes, of course, individuals) that collectively make things and provide services … and in the age of FinTech, the capital comes digitally and across innovative channels. At the same time, their fundamental view of credit is consistent with the bank’s philosophy.”

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CUs Work Together To Stay Ahead Of The Competition

PYMNTS

The SAFE Banking Act , a bill concerning the disposition of revenue in the legal marijuana industry, is currently making its way through Congress and is expected to impact the entire banking industry, according to Kraus. “We he explained.

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Temenos to Acquire Kony: So What?

Gonzobanker

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.