PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2019

It was a slow week for B2B FinTech funding rounds, but investors nevertheless provided an impressive sum to industry startups. B2B FinTech firms were noticeably absent from this week’s roundup, with funding targets instead based in India, Brazil, Spain and the U.K. Interestingly, U.S. million raised by U.K.

Fintech 176

Fintech US Lending Capital 176

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.

Community Bank 98

Community Bank Community Fintech Leadership 98

PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2021

The FinTech startup has already created several financial services products, including cryptocurrency and stock trading, savings wallets, junior accounts and rewards. Storonsky said Revolut wants to develop “many more innovative products” that will advance “innovation and competition” across the financial services sector.

cryptocurrency 216

cryptocurrency Leadership Bitcoin Fintech 216

BankBazaar

MAY 7, 2024

BankBazaar.com, India’s leading fintech co-branded Credit Card platform and online platform for free Credit Score, marks its third consecutive year of fast and sustainable growth, with an unaudited operating revenue of Rs.215 The collaboration between FinTechs and banks is pivotal in shaping the future of financial services.

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Branding Cards Fintech Leadership 78

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2017

In this week’s Tech Center tracker, we take a look at how Dubai is giving FinTech hubs around the world a run for their money. The city is able to attract investors due to its low logistical and operational costs and excellent infrastructure, international outlook and liberal government policies. FinTech Hive Generates Buzz.

Fintech 100

Fintech Regional Innovation Leadership 100

Insights on Business

JULY 30, 2018

To financial firms, this increased customer satisfaction looks to also driving lower operating costs. For this reason, many predict we are in the ‘golden age of FinTech’ where customer needs and expectations are paramount. Partnerships (banks-fintechs) cannot scale to cause any meaningful change in financial institutions.

eBook 79

eBook Fintech Leadership Big Data 79

Gonzobanker

JULY 8, 2022

The operational world of cash, checks, deposit slips, passbooks, and teller terminals used to dominate bank tech budgets. In the midst of this rapid-fire disruption, chief information officers are expected to be nimble, forward-thinking leaders who foster innovation in their organizations. Innovation Leader. 2: Talent Shortage.

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Resources Leadership Technology Management 139

Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Breaking Banks Breaking Banks , billed as the #1 global fintech podcast and radio show, began in 2013 and is hosted by media firm Provoke.fm. Weekly episodes highlight innovators and industry players driving innovation in the financial services industry.

Community 195

Community Lending Maine Resources 195

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

Singapore’s FinTech firm ADVANCE.AI , Hong Kong’s financial services company Sheng Ye Capital and Singapore’s firm Phillip Capital are the most recent in a series of contenders for critical business permits in Singapore. billion in capital on hand, and be governed by Singapore leadership.

Digital Banking 131

Digital Banking Capital Leadership Fintech 131

Gonzobanker

JULY 20, 2022

The bottom line is this: most banks lack the true management leadership and operating disciplines necessary to execute successfully on digital. When a bank operates this way, the focus tends to be around operational uptime, security, and incident management while insufficient attention is given to the end-user customer experience.

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Digital Strategies Strategy Leadership Customer Experience 173

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2016

While Khanna added that it’s “hard to say” whether venture capital funding is getting easier for startups, there is evidence that FinTech — and, specifically, B2B FinTech — is headed for a solid year.

Fintech 100

Fintech blockchain Capital Metro 100

Cisco

JULY 26, 2022

The pandemic brought into focus the need for financial institutions to become more agile and resilient in the event of any disruption, not just from innovative competitors. According to McKinsey, fast organizations outperform others by a minimum of 2x on a range of outcomes, including operational resiliency, financial performance, and growth.

Security 162

Security Operations Leadership Data 162

PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

The company is paying $70 million for the firm, which is based in Cupertino but primarily operates in India, according to reports. PayU Global Chief Financial Officer Aakash Moondhra said, according to the report, “This is a strategic acquisition for PayU that combines our merchant network and Wibmo’s leadership in digital security.”

Leadership 109

Leadership Fintech Security Branding 109

Bobsguide

OCTOBER 4, 2022

These compelling figures speak to a marked industry shift towards ‘open’ and reflect our journey, creating ways to innovate at scale and pace, and accelerate innovation through collaboration,” said Simon Paris, CEO at Finastra. “In This is underpinned by FusionFabric.cloud – an open platform for innovation and collaboration.

Leadership 68

Leadership Innovation Industry Capital 68

Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

The technology it uses allows it to maximize efficiency while minimizing costs in its operations. Scottsdale Community Bank’s Lemonade Stand Loan Program offers microloans—up to $25,000 each—to small businesses and individuals who own businesses or operate nonprofit organizations.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community Phoenix Arizona 172

Bussman Advisory

JUNE 10, 2023

Join our community of 50,000+ subscribers and stay informed on the latest trends and news in the FinTech & AI world with the weekly newsletter provided by Bussmann Advisory. JPMorgan Chase cut about 500 jobs this week, including technology and operations roles 3. This week’s must-know stories: 1.

Apple 52

Apple US Fintech Leadership 52

Bussman Advisory

JUNE 1, 2023

Join our community of 50,000+ subscribers and stay informed on the latest trends and news in the FinTech & AI world with the weekly newsletter provided by Bussmann Advisory. JPMorgan Chase cut about 500 jobs this week, including technology and operations roles 3. This week’s must-know stories: 1.

Technology 52

Technology Fintech Apple Leadership 52

Insights on Business

APRIL 2, 2019

The costs of running payments operations, complying with a myriad of regulations and enforcing payments standards are increasing. Exposure to operational risks, data breaches and fraud losses can rise as a consequence of adopting new payment types and channels. Progressive approach to payments modernization. The answer is yes.

Payments 125

Payments New York City Fraud New York 125

Gonzobanker

OCTOBER 26, 2021

On another front, you have digital disruption and fintech innovation, forcing bankers to step up their investments in transformation and more aggressively attack their existing business models. It must be what pours out from the culture, the leadership, the brand, and the operations of a modern banking institution.

Leadership 97

Leadership Compliance Strategy Branding 97

PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2016

ANZ Banking Group is recognized as the number four lender in Australia and is reportedly bringing Carnegie on board to help lead its continued push into digital technology and securing “strategic relationships” within the FinTech sector, ANZ said in a statement. Data from KPMG estimates that nearly A$27 billion ($19.21

Google 100

Google Massachusetts Groups Leadership 100

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

He also said Ant should secure a license to operate its personal credit business, offer more transparency about third-party payment transactions and not engage in unfair competition. Any FinTech disruptor, when it becomes so big, represents systemic risk,” he told Webster. Will Chinese Authorities Force Ant To Restructure? .

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US Regulation Groups System 168

PYMNTS

JUNE 2, 2017

Bringing together Napier Park, a FinTech payments expert, and Recruit, a restaurant behemoth, in this transaction together with our existing investors positions us well to capture an even larger share of the emerging restaurant mPOS market.”.

Leadership 108

Leadership Mobile Capital US 108

PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2018

Well, for starters, as bankingtech.com reported this week, the bank was bought by Latvian FinTech entrepreneurs Marks Moskvins and Maksims Jarosevskis. They are the owners of Transact Pro , which operates as a payments processing firm in Latvia. And how come so … cheap? The bank itself? That effort has roots in $4.7

Colorado 101

Colorado Leadership Fintech Operations 101

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A few years ago, very few people would have guessed that tens of billions of dollars would be invested in fintech vendors and solutions annually – except it happened. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Best Fintech Acquisition by a Bank. Fintech Acquiring Bank.

Fintech 143

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 143

Bobsguide

JULY 21, 2022

A key aspect of the growth is the market dynamic that prefers multi-asset class trading and investment administration, simplifying front office operations, while meeting enterprise-wide best execution and financial control objectives.

New York 87

New York Software Capital Leadership 87

PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2018

PayU is one of the most active investors in the FinTech space, and we are always looking for opportunities to innovate and support our merchant clients to grow,” said Laurent le Moal, chief executive of PayU, in the press release. A source told Reuters the deal was valued at between $80 million and $100 million.

Leadership 101

Leadership Customer Experience Analytics Payments 101

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2019

operations. New Visa Alliances Help FinTechs Launch Payments Solutions. Visa is working with four global finance firms to help FinTechs issue digital and plastic payments. The four new partners — Euronet Worldwide, Episode Six, M2P Solutions and Global Processing Services— have joined the Visa FinTech Fast Track program.

Millennials 101

Millennials Colorado Google Leadership 101

PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2018

Youtap provides financial services and contactless payments in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA and Asia), while Salim Group operates in several sectors in Indonesia and the Philippines. In an announcement, SBM (Mauritius) Ltd.

Software 100

Software Groups Leadership Regional 100

Insights on Business

AUGUST 15, 2017

Today, the UBank team continues to challenge itself to think about what it can do next for its customers, but it’s not looking to drive innovation with more people. Without the shortcut of hiring more talent, the business has been challenged to become even more innovative and disruptive. A truly agile operating model.

Leadership 87

Leadership Case Study Innovation Online 87

PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2016

” “Companies are focusing on cost reduction across the enterprise, and this is clearly an area where finance can take a leadership role,” O’Connor, principal and finance advisory practice leader, said in a statement announcing the release of the report. percent compared to the year before, with a 0.5 percent reduction in budget.

Leadership 100

Leadership Analytics Data Groups 100

Insights on Business

AUGUST 15, 2017

Today, the UBank team continues to challenge itself to think about what it can do next for its customers, but it’s not looking to drive innovation with more people. Without the shortcut of hiring more talent, the business has been challenged to become even more innovative and disruptive. A truly agile operating model.

Leadership 79

Leadership Case Study Innovation Online 79

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ITMs and VTMs are popular retail banking innovations among community banks. In keeping with our vision, which is to be ‘the Best Billion-Dollar Bank in the World,’ we must keep innovating to best serve our clients,” says Jeff Versluys, executive vice president and chief retail officer for OCB. What’s on the horizon for retail banking?

Banking Trends 151

Banking Trends Retail Trends Community Bank 151

Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

It’s an honor to work with them as we focus on advocacy, education and innovation for the community banking industry. We must continue to fight increased regulation, specialty charter considerations and the potential for more fintech access to traditional rails without the same oversight. Bank Operations and Payments chair Alice P.

Community Bank 239

Community Bank Community Industry Texas 239

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

This week, two massive deals landed with B2B payments innovators at Fundbox and Tipalti, but they were far from the only players to have secured new funding. BankiFi operates APIs to enable banking clients access to a range of business banking infrastructure to augment their own small business and corporate banking operations.

Payments 149

Payments Capital Taxes Lending 149

PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

“We definitely see people who are in leadership roles in their industries reaching out to their peers, and collaborating on forming new networks,” she said. Businesses with internal innovation labs and proactive leaders can certainly propose a use case for a blockchain solution, she added.

blockchain 184

blockchain Data Technology Security 184

PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2018

This week’s VC Investment Roundup demonstrates investors’ varied appetite for B2B FinTech. Ripple said it hopes the investment will be used to support innovators that deploy Ripple technology. million in new funding to support its operations in Peru and Mexico, according to ImpactAlpha reports. Artificial Intelligence.

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Lending blockchain Capital Software 129

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The day after Halloween marks the 60-day sprint to the end of the year – a year in which the pace of innovation has accelerated materially. The shifts associated with that innovation are beginning to take root, and those impacts are beginning to be felt. The scariest thing for Facebook is the people who use it.

Payments 196

Payments Google Apple Innovation 196