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Chime, Challenger Banks And The Challenges Of (Lofty) Valuations

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On a day that saw a stock market rout – particularly on the tech-heavy NASDAQ, which was down a percent – in at least some areas of finance, investors remain sanguine. Perhaps “overly optimistic” might be the mindset that marks private markets. Regional players like BankUnited have even smaller market caps (at about $2 billion).

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Chime, Challenger Banks And The Challenges Of (Lofty) Valuations

PYMNTS

On a day that saw a stock market rout – particularly on the tech-heavy NASDAQ, which was down a percent – in at least some areas of finance, investors remain sanguine. Perhaps “overly optimistic” might be the mindset that marks private markets. Regional players like BankUnited have even smaller market caps (at about $2 billion).

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The BaaS Gold Rush is On

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In this emerging landscape, financial institutions, often community banks, frequently “rent” their charter to financial technology firms (fintechs) that serve a specific consumer group as a means to grow non-interest income. Early leaders like Coastal Community Bank in Everett, Wash.,

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It’s Dreadful Being a Buyer of Bank Technology

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For regional and community banks there has never been a more frustrating time to be a buyer versus a builder of financial technology. As banks focus on speed to market, they must become more discerning about how different solutions impact the pace of delivery. team focused on UX, data, integration, and risk.

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Early-Bird Discount Extended for FinDEVr Silicon Valley

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Of the more than 600 CTOs and tech execs, UX designers and software architects, engineers, evangelists, and more, an expert audience is coming together from: ABN AMRO Bank. Business Alliance Financial Service. Financial Samurai. Financial Technology Research Institute. BDO Uniban. Credit Simple. Crowdfund Insider.