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Fintech. Charles Schwab acquires TD Ameritrade for $26B. Stock brokerage firm Charles Schwab is set to acquire rival TD Ameritrade in a $26B all-stock deal. Want the full post? Become a CB Insights customer. If you’re already a customer, log in here. The post Client Note: Wells Fargo Looks To BaaS, A $26B Acquisition, Paytm’s $1B Raise, And More appeared first on CB Insights Research. Client Note Core Intelligence MORE
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China’s Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial is drumming up $1 billion to fund startups in Southeast Asia and India, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday (Nov. 26) citing a source. MORE
Welcome to the latest episode of our weekly wrap video series, for the week ending Friday, November 29, 2019. MORE
With only 17 million users, compared to PayPal’s 300 million, Honey seems minuscule. But this is PayPal's largest acquisition ever by price, and it far eclipses the $800 million PayPal spent in 2013 for Braintree, which owned Venmo. MORE
The global payments ecosystem’s path to faster and real-time payments ubiquity is an evolution, not a revolution. That is to say, mass adoption will take time, and the factors driving that adoption will almost certainly continue to change and shift as end users’ needs do the same. MORE
People were surprised to see a headline that garnered much market shock: Markets Crash after reports that Binances Shangai Office Closed in Crypto Crackdown Argh. Crypto meltdown! MORE
Online small business lending platform Funding Circle is launching a new feature for U.S. small businesses to be able to choose from three approved loan options. Dubbed Small Business Choice, the new offering from Funding Circle U.S. MORE
Most mainland investors can still only watch gains in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., as China’s most valuable listed company extends increases after its Hong Kong stock exchange debut. Retailers Digital payments Alibaba China MORE
For at least the last 15 years, it seems there has always been someone ready to write a eulogy for independent sales organizations (ISOs). MORE
Technology development speed has improved for challenger banks, but there are safety challenges from JavaScript, says Jscrambler's Rui Ribeiro. ISO and agent Fintech Digital payments Payment processing Banking Apple Google MORE
Behind the headlines on financial crime compliance are big challenges. Criminals are getting more and more sophisticated. Rapid payments, instant payments, PSD2 have been vehicles to further misuse the financial system for laundering money and harming banks, their customers and the economy worldwide. MORE
If you’re mulling over making your first P2P investment, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to go about it. Today, there’s no realm in our life that’s been left untouched by technology. In fact, it wouldn’t be too presumptuous to say that there isn’t a problem today that technology can’t solve. MORE
The CEO of PT Mandiri Capital Indonesia, the venture capital arm of PT Bank Mandiri, said the only way digital payment platforms can ever make money is by acting as a sort of portal into other services, otherwise it’s “just a cash-burning exercise,” according to reports. MORE
Brand leaders at Citigroup, Bank of America and Chase reveal what works and what flops in content marketing as attention spans evaporate. The post Big Bank Marketers Obsess Over Making Content Marketing Heard appeared first on The Financial Brand. Marketing Strategy MORE
Apple will adhere to Russia’s demands that the technology conglomerate change the way the Crimean peninsula is displayed on Apple’s Weather and Maps apps, according to BBC reports. MORE
Profits are being pushed over progress as Silicon Valley investors start reeling in the billions that startups have come to expect, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Tuesday (Nov. 26). “We’ve MORE
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This post originally ran on November 20, 2017 THE FOURTH THURSDAY of November is a legal holiday in the United States. Designated as a national day of thanks, it is named, appropriately enough, Thanksgiving. Observing Thanksgiving in autumn has been around since the early 17th century. MORE
The concept of sustainable finance broadly encompasses all those financial activities and initiatives that are directed towards achieving social, environmental and economic sustainability, in addition Read more MORE
The First Deputy Governor of the central bank of France, Denis Beau, spoke in support of a blockchain-based settlement system that would allow for faster transfers of euros, as well as be more cost-efficient, according to a report by Yahoo! Finance. MORE
Sharing economy platforms have become a force to be reckoned with, as a sizeable number of consumers use them to make their lives easier. The segment, however, attracts scammers – but technology is becoming better at detecting fraud. MORE
Small businesses are a growing target for bank-FinTech collaborations and data integration initiatives as financial service providers explore new use cases for open banking. MORE
Technology company Linx has partnered with digital retail platform Magazine Luiza (Magalu) for a new delivery option for customers in Brazil, according to a press release. Now, sellers on the marketplace can use physical stores as pickup points for items. MORE
It’s not easy being small — especially in business, and often when it comes to banking and payments. The bigger players take up more space at the table, and, for various reasons, often face fewer barriers to market entry and expansion than small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). MORE
Here at image.works, we have a lot to be thankful for. This year, we celebrated one full year at our new building, welcomed new employees, connected with clients near and far and so much more MORE
The holiday shopping season is kicking into high gear with retailers working aggressively to entice customers with deals and discounts. Fraudsters, sadly, are also taking notice and are looking to take advantage of heightened retail activity to steal data and goods. MORE
Top marketers at Citigroup, Bank of America and Chase discuss effective and attention-holding content marketing for financial institutions. The post Big Bank Marketers Obsess Over Grabbing Dwindling Audience Attention appeared first on The Financial Brand. Marketing Strategy MORE
Uber was declared “not fit and proper” to operate in London — the ride-hailing company’s largest European market — and now has three weeks to appeal, according to a Monday (Nov. 25) statement from Transport for London (TfL). . MORE
In addressing the innovation gap that exists between credit unions and their larger financial institution (FI) brethren, credit unions (CUs) may be perceived to be at a disadvantage, at least when it comes to dollars. MORE
On the heels of a Vatican banking scandal and subsequent police raid, Pope Francis appointed senior Bank of Italy official Carmelo Barbagallo, 63, to head the Vatican’s Financial Information Authority (AIF), Reuters reported on Wednesday (Nov. MORE
October saw a rise in consumer spending, according to a report by Reuters. The news organization is reporting that the economy will most likely continue to grow in Q4 of the year. Consumer spending accounts for upwards of 66 percent of U.S. economic activity, and it went up 0.3 MORE
image The insurance industry is in large part past the hysteria of disruption, innovation and entrants solving the issues of the insurance world, and is moving into the stage of implementation, collaboration and iteration. MORE
Coach Crates CEO and Founder David Wodzisz’s experience in baseball has been both on and off the plate. MORE
Chris Skinner
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
People were surprised to see a headline that garnered much market shock: Markets Crash after reports that Binances Shangai Office Closed in Crypto Crackdown Argh. Crypto meltdown!
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
The First Deputy Governor of the central bank of France, Denis Beau, spoke in support of a blockchain-based settlement system that would allow for faster transfers of euros, as well as be more cost-efficient, according to a report by Yahoo! Finance.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
The global payments ecosystem’s path to faster and real-time payments ubiquity is an evolution, not a revolution. That is to say, mass adoption will take time, and the factors driving that adoption will almost certainly continue to change and shift as end users’ needs do the same.
Bank Innovation
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Welcome to the latest episode of our weekly wrap video series, for the week ending Friday, November 29, 2019.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Small businesses are a growing target for bank-FinTech collaborations and data integration initiatives as financial service providers explore new use cases for open banking.
Daily Fintech
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
image The insurance industry is in large part past the hysteria of disruption, innovation and entrants solving the issues of the insurance world, and is moving into the stage of implementation, collaboration and iteration.
Community Banking Brief brings together the best content for Community Banking professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Payments Source
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Technology development speed has improved for challenger banks, but there are safety challenges from JavaScript, says Jscrambler's Rui Ribeiro. ISO and agent Fintech Digital payments Payment processing Banking Apple Google
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
China’s Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial is drumming up $1 billion to fund startups in Southeast Asia and India, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday (Nov. 26) citing a source.
Payments Source
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
With only 17 million users, compared to PayPal’s 300 million, Honey seems minuscule. But this is PayPal's largest acquisition ever by price, and it far eclipses the $800 million PayPal spent in 2013 for Braintree, which owned Venmo.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Sharing economy platforms have become a force to be reckoned with, as a sizeable number of consumers use them to make their lives easier. The segment, however, attracts scammers – but technology is becoming better at detecting fraud.
Payments Source
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Apple Pay raises funds to fight AIDS; Amex expands dining reservations; and other information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the web. Briefing
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Profits are being pushed over progress as Silicon Valley investors start reeling in the billions that startups have come to expect, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Tuesday (Nov. 26). “We’ve
Payments Source
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Most mainland investors can still only watch gains in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., as China’s most valuable listed company extends increases after its Hong Kong stock exchange debut. Retailers Digital payments Alibaba China
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Consumer payments have increasingly shifted toward digital methods, but accounts payable (AP) departments and B2B payment processes have remained dependent on cumbersome, paper-based practices.
BankBazaar
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
If you’re mulling over making your first P2P investment, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to go about it. Today, there’s no realm in our life that’s been left untouched by technology. In fact, it wouldn’t be too presumptuous to say that there isn’t a problem today that technology can’t solve.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
For at least the last 15 years, it seems there has always been someone ready to write a eulogy for independent sales organizations (ISOs).
Strategically Speaking
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
I have a love-hate relationship with credit scoring for small business clients. Having started my career in banking, where we moved from traditional underwriting to credit scoring, I have seen both the good and bad of scoring models.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
It’s not easy being small — especially in business, and often when it comes to banking and payments. The bigger players take up more space at the table, and, for various reasons, often face fewer barriers to market entry and expansion than small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
Matt Wilcox Pro
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
This post originally ran on November 20, 2017 THE FOURTH THURSDAY of November is a legal holiday in the United States. Designated as a national day of thanks, it is named, appropriately enough, Thanksgiving. Observing Thanksgiving in autumn has been around since the early 17th century.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
The holiday shopping season is kicking into high gear with retailers working aggressively to entice customers with deals and discounts. Fraudsters, sadly, are also taking notice and are looking to take advantage of heightened retail activity to steal data and goods.
Let's Talk Payments
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
The concept of sustainable finance broadly encompasses all those financial activities and initiatives that are directed towards achieving social, environmental and economic sustainability, in addition Read more
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
October saw a rise in consumer spending, according to a report by Reuters. The news organization is reporting that the economy will most likely continue to grow in Q4 of the year. Consumer spending accounts for upwards of 66 percent of U.S. economic activity, and it went up 0.3
CB Insights
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Fintech. Charles Schwab acquires TD Ameritrade for $26B. Stock brokerage firm Charles Schwab is set to acquire rival TD Ameritrade in a $26B all-stock deal. Want the full post? Become a CB Insights customer. If you’re already a customer, log in here. The post Client Note: Wells Fargo Looks To BaaS, A $26B Acquisition, Paytm’s $1B Raise, And More appeared first on CB Insights Research. Client Note Core Intelligence
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
The CEO of PT Mandiri Capital Indonesia, the venture capital arm of PT Bank Mandiri, said the only way digital payment platforms can ever make money is by acting as a sort of portal into other services, otherwise it’s “just a cash-burning exercise,” according to reports.
Image Works Direct
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Here at image.works, we have a lot to be thankful for. This year, we celebrated one full year at our new building, welcomed new employees, connected with clients near and far and so much more
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla , reportedly suggested that his firm had taken in 250,000 pre-orders for its “Blade Runner”-inspired electric Cybertruck pickup truck.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Uber was declared “not fit and proper” to operate in London — the ride-hailing company’s largest European market — and now has three weeks to appeal, according to a Monday (Nov. 25) statement from Transport for London (TfL). .
FICO
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Behind the headlines on financial crime compliance are big challenges. Criminals are getting more and more sophisticated. Rapid payments, instant payments, PSD2 have been vehicles to further misuse the financial system for laundering money and harming banks, their customers and the economy worldwide.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Coach Crates CEO and Founder David Wodzisz’s experience in baseball has been both on and off the plate.
The Financial Brand
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Top marketers at Citigroup, Bank of America and Chase discuss effective and attention-holding content marketing for financial institutions. The post Big Bank Marketers Obsess Over Grabbing Dwindling Audience Attention appeared first on The Financial Brand. Marketing Strategy
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
On the heels of a Vatican banking scandal and subsequent police raid, Pope Francis appointed senior Bank of Italy official Carmelo Barbagallo, 63, to head the Vatican’s Financial Information Authority (AIF), Reuters reported on Wednesday (Nov.
The Financial Brand
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Brand leaders at Citigroup, Bank of America and Chase reveal what works and what flops in content marketing as attention spans evaporate. The post Big Bank Marketers Obsess Over Making Content Marketing Heard appeared first on The Financial Brand. Marketing Strategy
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Technology company Linx has partnered with digital retail platform Magazine Luiza (Magalu) for a new delivery option for customers in Brazil, according to a press release. Now, sellers on the marketplace can use physical stores as pickup points for items.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Online small business lending platform Funding Circle is launching a new feature for U.S. small businesses to be able to choose from three approved loan options. Dubbed Small Business Choice, the new offering from Funding Circle U.S.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Apple will adhere to Russia’s demands that the technology conglomerate change the way the Crimean peninsula is displayed on Apple’s Weather and Maps apps, according to BBC reports.
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