Accenture: Banking

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As promised in our last post, today we are diving deeply into why a technology integration strategy is a critical enabler for a successful fintech acquisition and for fostering (and, ideally, for accelerating) the growth of the fintech. Historically, the banking industry has been slow to modernize.

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Chris Skinner

AUGUST 11, 2019

The link provides a comprehensive article on European FinTech developments. THE BEST FINTECH STARTUPS IN EUROPE Government support for the financial … The post The best FinTech startups in Europe appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. It’s so good that I am happy to share it with y’all.

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Perficient

MARCH 5, 2025

” podcast, Jim Hertzfeld had the pleasure of speaking with Efi Pylarinou, a renowned FinTech expert, speaker, and author of The Fast Future Blur. Listen to the full episode to stay updated on the latest trends in FinTech and financial services. In the latest episode of the “What If? Subscribe to the “What If?

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Chris Skinner

AUGUST 8, 2019

The itch is an alarm call really, and it’s asking whether all this FinTech investment is worth it. billion was invested in over 12,000 start-up FinTech … The post Are these FinTech unicorns worth it? There’s a regular itch that I feel in the back of my neck. I scratch it, but it won’t go away. Last year, $111.8

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Payments Dive

APRIL 28, 2020

Spurred on by rapid change in government regulations and millions of underserved consumers in the finanical space, Brazil may be on the verge of becoming a major player in the global fintech space.

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Chris Skinner

JUNE 24, 2020

Alessandro then goes on to cite the key things that banking … The post Is FinTech getting it wrong? He claims that neobanks like Monzo and Starling are not reinventing banking at all. They’re just modifying and improving it. Focus on needs and wants appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Chris Skinner

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Nevertheless, I … The post Bank Wars, Episode XX: The Rise of FinTech appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Yoda is one of the most likable characters in the Star Wars franchise, but I’m not sure if I like the comparison. Yoda is seriously old, speaks in riddles and is tiny and wrinkled.

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Chris Skinner

JULY 30, 2020

Someone asked me what the coronavirus pandemic means for the future of FinTech. However, some may think that times are dull and boring, locked in at home and nothing going on, but there’s loads … The post What’s the impact of coronavirus on FinTech? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Chris Skinner

JULY 18, 2019

A regular question that comes up is: When will the Fintech bubble burst? The latter change is still underway after a … The post FinTech is on fire and London is burning … appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Chris Skinner

JULY 10, 2019

A few years ago, I posted a guest article from Philippe Gelis, co-founder and CEO of FX firm Kantox, on Why FinTech Banks will rule the world.

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Chris Skinner

APRIL 21, 2020

Someone asked me what the coronavirus pandemic means for the future of FinTech. appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Chris Skinner

MAY 24, 2020

… The post When a FinTech CEO steps down (#Monzo) appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Some can create momentum; some can maintain momentum; some create ideas; some kill ideas; some run the business; some change the business; and so on and so on and so on. I’m an ideas guy. I could never run a business.

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Payments Dive

APRIL 3, 2023

The instant payment floodgates are about to open when FedNow launches in July, giving banks a chance to win back customers lost to fintechs, says one GFT Group executive.

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Chris Skinner

JUNE 8, 2020

Sure, most of the time it’s FinTech, banking and technology. Sure, most of the time it’s about the future, the outlook, the ideas.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 11, 2023

fintech funding for the fourth quarter of 2022 was down nearly 80% compared to the same quarter in 2021, CB Insights said Wednesday.

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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Financial Technology Association is backing a bill that would clarify that loans made through the Small Business Administration’s flagship lending program can be used to pay for fintech services.

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Chris Skinner

OCTOBER 14, 2019

In case you’re not aware, their CEO and founder has gone and now … The post Is Revolut leading a FinTech revolution … or destroying it? We hear about toxic corporate cultures and ousted CEOs on some occasions, with WeWork being the latest to get caught in the pre-IPO crossfire. appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Payments Dive

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Mobile Payments Today interviewed Victor Ho, CEO of Fivestars Marketing regarding how fintechs can help small businesses thrive in a post-pandemic environment.

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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Nonbank fintechs are pushing for access to the new federal faster payments system as its launch date next year approaches.

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Accenture: Banking

APRIL 25, 2022

The post 4 powerful payments insights from recent fintech news appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations.” — Steve Jobs One way to define innovation is as a journey into….

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Chris Skinner

MAY 4, 2020

Based in Germany, … The post Wirecard versus The Financial Times: a FinTech poster child on trial appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Wirecard basically offer the platform of many other firms to offer full banking services across Europe.

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Payments Dive

APRIL 24, 2020

Small businesses struggling to work with big banks are increasingly turning to fintechs for help with access to PPP loans as well as assistance in obtaining alternative financing sources.

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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Fintechs have a put a dent into big banks, but they have a long way to go if they want to overtake them. They will need to follow these two tactics to get a fighting chance.

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Perficient

JULY 11, 2022

Here are critical facts to know about some of the most popular BNPL service platforms: Afterpay: Afterpay was founded in Australia in 2014 but was acquired by fintech Square earlier this year. Fintech enthusiasts should also keep a close watch on Apple’s newly unveiled BNPL system, Apple Pay Later. According to Kristen E.

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Payments Dive

APRIL 25, 2022

Banks have long complained that fintechs are able to offer many of the same financial services without abiding by the same laws. In an effort to level the playing field, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Monday it would invoke a largely unused legal provision.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

With more financial institutions (FIs) turning to external third-party FinTechs to strengthen their small- to medium-sized business (SMB) and corporate offerings, the collaboration model is proliferating across national borders. BNL Goes Live With Tink. ní banka Taps Temenos. The Czech Republic’s Komer?ní

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Accenture: Banking

JUNE 23, 2022

The post The three key areas of fintech acquisition success appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog. However, the surge in banking M&A will shift from traditional acquisitions as banks clamor for disruptive technology and differentiated client experiences to defend profit pools that are under attack.

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The annual QuickBooks Connect event explored fintech innovations improving small business cash flow.

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Payments Dive

JUNE 2, 2022

PayPal, Klarna and Bolt have chopped their workforces in the face of mushrooming macro-economic pressures, suggesting a potential fintech shakeout in the offing.

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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Thousands of payments and fintech professionals at the Money 20/20 conference in Las Vegas this week are racing ahead with high-growth businesses, even as a drop-off in capital threatens to ruin the celebration.

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Teaming with emerging fintechs is “a way of staying very, very relevant,” said Jim Schinella, Visa’s global head of digital partnerships.

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Payments Dive

APRIL 24, 2025

Digital wallets are broadly comparable, although they differ on data, fraud monitoring and liability issues, Consumer Reports found in an evaluation.

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Payments Dive

JULY 1, 2022

A congressional task force this week heard from fintech founders and venture capitalists about persistent inequities in funding for female- and minority-founded startups.

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Payments Dive

JUNE 14, 2023

The program is part of Visa’s effort to invest $1 billion in the continent’s digital transformation over five years.

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Payments Dive

JULY 8, 2022

The startup, which channels charitable payments, is targeting financial services partners as it seeks to grow, potentially with a new capital infusion this year.

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Payments Dive

AUGUST 29, 2023

The California company extended its presence to a third U.S. city and aims to expand its employee headcount by 40%.

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