PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Financial institutions are in the midst of becoming more mobile, with many of those legacy operations opting to — or at least considering — working more closely with FinTech providers to upgrade services, retain customers and acquire new ones. The debut of 5G promises to add another tool that can aid such efforts.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

We asked several banking leaders how they’ve employed fintech to ramp up their marketing campaigns, hone their analytic strategies and gain new patrons in the process. The digital world has opened vastly broader avenues for community banks to attract new customers—especially if they partner with fintechs in their endeavors.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

But FinTechs and financial institutions are increasingly crafting partnerships designed to help them both thrive in this global world of digital payment and commerce. And technology — in this case, mobile point-of-sale technology — can serve as a kind of matchmaker. How to deal with that via a successful partnership?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Canadian FinTech Neo Financial said that it has raised CAD $50 million in a Series A funding round that included $25 million in funding and $25 million in debt facility financing. The company added that it is actively hiring and has 70 positions open across finance, marketing, operations, product and technology.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2018

Getting bogged down in a maze or taking unnecessary risks — the current climate for FinTech in the United States often leaves players with only those two stark choices, according to Bruce Parker, founder and CEO of Modo , which describes itself as a “cloud-based utility” that enables payment system interoperability. FinTech Improvements.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Fintech startups looking for funding in 2023 are finding that it isn’t as easy as it was a few years ago. According to CB Insights, fintech funding in the U.S. According to Cornerstone Advisors’ What’s Going On in Banking 2023 study, there are about 500 community banks and credit unions making direct investments into fintech startups.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2020

Amex Cleared To Operate In China. The central bank in China said it accepted an American Express application to start working in the country but did not say when Amex would begin operations. Airbnb: How To Win The $1.4T Hundreds Of FinTechs Move From UK To EU Ahead Of Brexit. Grubhub Mulls Sale As Market Share Drops.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Companies therefore must either invest in teams of AML specialists or in fraud-fighting technologies. . Cannabis delivery platform Eaze Technologies was recently targeted by misconduct allegations as well. Deep Dive: How FinTechs, FIs Can Arm Up Against Fraud. Not all solutions are easy to adopt, however.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

When it comes to lending — to say nothing of the wider world of payments — innovation and disruption have been on the rise in recent years thanks to digital and mobile technology, along with online marketplace models. That doesn’t mean it’s been easy. So-called peer-to-peer (P2P) lending has certainly faced challenges in certain markets.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 5, 2020

Providing robust services via mobile channels is especially important now, as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused businesses to operate remotely and consumers to stay at home as much as possible. Such vigilant security means FinTechs must vet new customers and continually review existing ones for changes in their money laundering risk, he said.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2019

They face the challenge of offering customers a smooth onboarding process while also remaining rigorous in know your customer (KYC) efforts, taking care to remain compliant with local anti-money laundering (AML) regulations that aim to keep criminals from using legitimate operations to move money illegally. In the U.K.,

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2018

One of the biggest shifts in banking that FinTech newcomers ushered into the market is the demand among customers for advisory services. What some financial institutions have come to realize is that collaborating with FinTechs can enable them to offer cutting-edge solutions while reserving resources to invest in meeting those advisory needs.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Indeed, this week did see some cybersecurity funding action, with several big-name backers participating in the $85 million investment for Team8 , a venture studio that explores how corporate collaboration can develop better cybersecurity tools and businesses. Reports did not reveal exactly how much of the $1.1 Nisa Finance.

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NCR

MARCH 9, 2018

Of the various trends and changes driving the financial services industry at the moment, one that has prompted a lot of discussion is the growing importance of collaboration between established financial institutions (FIs) and smaller, emerging service providers, most notably fintechs. Partner adherence to targets and deadlines.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2018

While this industry is largely reliant on corporates’ adoption of innovative technology, it is also instrumental to getting issuing banks in on the movement. According to the executive, the key is to work “with banks, not against them” – a sentiment that has become a mantra for many in the FinTech market.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Banks and FinTechs are going in on blockchain technology , as two separate reports released earlier this month conclude. Analysis from Corporate Insight and Infosys Finacle say banks and FinTechs are readying increased involvement and investment in distributed ledger technologies.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2019

But mobile devices are an increasingly important part of a small business’ financial management strategy, adding another channel on which banks and FinTechs must innovate to disrupt and improve SMB finances. One of the biggest impacts of mobile-based services will be the shift from weekly or monthly processes to operating in real time.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The real estate industry is a popular target for FinTech innovators, particularly when it comes to new services and products that target renters and homeowners. The opportunities of real estate FinTech are vast, and innovation is far from slowing down, according to Ian M. Marlow, CEO of real estate technology firm FitechGelb.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Technology may be enabling automation in small business (SMB) accounting and financial management, but rather than cutting out the need for human accountants in the field, this tech disruption is supporting a change in the profession. Recently, several technology firms have done just that.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

The financial services industry is acting on this digital demand, incorporating fintech solutions, instant payments offerings and crypto banking products. For example, enabled by application programming interfaces (APIs), many community banks are embracing fintech solutions. In fact, 45% of U.S.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Increasing role of technology. However, data from PwC shows that community banks are finding complementary partnerships that evolve their operations and the service they provide customers. Benefits of FinTech partnerships. How to choose the right FinTech partner.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2020

That way, younger consumers can learn how to use money in a digital world for spending, but also how to manage it better as they get older — all while still being overseen by their parents. Behind the scenes, we built a bunch of technology and whatnot. … 2021 And Beyond.

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Abrigo

APRIL 19, 2016

The Office of the Comptroller of Currency, recognizing the sweeping changes in technology and business practices that are affecting financial institutions, is recommending U.S. Further safe and sound operations through effective risk management. At the same time, he said, avoiding new approaches completely can be equally dangerous.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2017

From user interface technology to security and risk management, the only constant in the financial space is that nothing stays the same for long. Apart from significant investments in marketing, there are two critical components for the long haul: technology and working capital. Slow and steady doesn’t win the financial services race.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Among the biggest ongoing challenges and opportunities in payments – and a trend that will hold well into the 2020s, which are just about to start – is using mobile technology to bring more consumers into the formal financial sector. FinTech is helping to transform daily consumer life in Nigeria and other developing markets.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

This is a big deal, she added, because, for the first time, NovoPayment is seeing corporate customers coming to FinTech firms for solutions to then bring to banks and financial institutions (FIs). The fuel for that trend comes from treasury and operations professionals being pressured to digitize payments and processes. Locals are key.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2018

As financial institutions (FIs) invest in technology in an effort to position themselves more competitively against FinTech firms, the development of so-called chat bots and “robo advisors” has accelerated. The latter option, he explained, means that third party does not have to handle or see any of the data a bank stores.

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Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

These firms collectively known as FinTechs or Financial Technology firms are disrupting the banking industry by dis-intermediating across a banking customer’s financial value chain. What can banks learn from the FinTechs? This will help maximize the impact and value for both topline growth and bottom-line optimization.

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Insights on Business

MAY 25, 2018

On May 22, about 100 C-level executives from leading financial services institutions joined us for an all-day conference about defining what a future-ready enterprise is, and how to build it. It was a packed day of peer-to-peer conversations on how to lead reinvention across the enterprise. The conclusion? Enter the platform.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

And as FinTechs continue to challenge banks, but also offer new opportunities within the B2B space, they’re advancing a corollary to the build vs. buy question: How about partnerships? Banks have been creating their own IT scripts and technology stacks for decades. Cost is only one consideration.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

Open banking and bank-FinTech collaboration can be an effective way for financial institutions (FIs) to launch new digital products. Below, PYMNTS rounds up the latest tie-ups and data sharing efforts as institutions explore how open banking models might accelerate their modernization efforts. Yet maturation is low.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

However, if BaaS is ever going to enhance shareholder value, bankers need to ensure they have the strategic focus, operational savvy, and execution commitment to do it right. Rather than viewing fintechs as competitors to be feared, bankers should look at them as a means to benefit financially from BaaS.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 31, 2017

With the financial services space shifting from a competitive nature to a collaborative spirit between traditional banks and emerging FinTechs, one major stakeholder in the payments industry has quietly been an integral part of this co-op: the Federal Reserve. Two in particular, he said, are technology and payer habits. “It’s

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2016

JPMorgan just launched its own version of a FinTech accelerator, but with a twist. That’s all part of JPMorgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank’s new strategy for a program called In-Residence , a FinTech startup-like lab designed to help young companies overcome industry challenges. trillion of securities.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 21, 2019

Her observations cover a wide range of topics, but among the main themes is to look beneath the surface of technology, processes and innovation ideas. At the same time, as technology spreads around the world to enable faster or even instant payments and disbursements, that appeal of quicker transactions is being felt in the B2B world.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2016

With a strong penetration of smartphones and mobile commerce, Spain is quickly gaining visibility in the FinTech world, and its capital city is leading the charge. Considered a “dark horse” in FinTech, Madrid is making strides to improve conditions for startups to flourish and boosting record venture rounds for its homegrown companies.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The company – and its gold trading app – just expanded its reach in the United States with the addition of a license to operate in Alabama. Even if people know about the benefits of gold, they may not know how to actually use it as money – that’s why we’ve made it as easy as downloading an app.”.

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