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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.

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Envel is the New Simple Bank (Fintech Startup of the Week)

Fintech Labs Insights

Q&A with Envel Bank Co-Founder Steve Le Roux (4 Feb 2020). I was a huge fanboy of Simple Bank back in the day. Sure they had great tech, refreshing UX and a talented team. Obviously, that edge was destined to fade away under big-bank ownership (it was acquired by Compass/BBVA in 2014). Real language. Real humor.

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