PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2019

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde issued a warning over the weekend about the impact artificial intelligence may have on the financial system across the globe. The meeting also resulted in the Group of 20 finance ministers announcing they will work together to create common rules to close corporate tax loopholes.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2018

Expense management technology is now a saturated market, particularly for the small business space – which is notoriously difficult to serve, because they are too small for large, enterprise-grade solutions, but too large for consumer-specialized tools. ” What is clear, though, is that demand for T&E technologies is on the rise.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

With more than $200 million in venture capital funding landing with B2B FinTechs this week, investors had their eyes set on a variety of pain points in corporate finance. Small business finserv was a popular target this week, with startups securing funding for their SMB banking, lending and accounting tools.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2017

Small business accounting and cash management took home the gold this week, with two startups raising a collective $93 million in funding. But the streak of B2B FinTech investments continues for startups of several industries, including cybersecurity, alternative finance and more. Expense Management. Awake Security.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Growth of FinTech funding seems unstoppable, with the latest analysis from Hampleton Partners finding enterprise financial services and integration, online financial services, enterprise financial software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) risk management as some of the hottest spots for investors this year. 2nd Address.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2018

and India drove a surge in FinTech venture capital funding in 2017, and Accenture Financial Services Senior Managing Director Julian Skan pointed to the B2B business model as a significant presence in this trend. Total venture capital across the global FinTech market between 2010 and 2017 hit a combined $97.7 Blockchain.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2018

In Africa, the biggest private bank in Kenya, CBA, has cemented a partnership with a FinTech there, Ennovative Capital, a Kenyan firm that licenses software to boost payments speeds. The software firm, Sage, has had five of its accounting offerings focused on VAT, accredited by the UAE Federal Tax Authority. firm , PrimeRevenue.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

As open banking frameworks continue to encourage bank-FinTech collaboration , the financial services market is exploring new ways to unlock data — not only with banks, but with each other. For corporates and their accountants, the opportunities in data integration between payroll and accounting and tax portals are similarly vast.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2019

and Europe is a natural progression from the surge in FinTech solutions offered to consumers, small businesses and enterprises. have plans to acquire a FinTech in the next 12 months as they pursue heightened digital transformation. For proponents of open banking , the regulatory initiative seen in the U.K.

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PYMNTS

MAY 18, 2018

B2B startups in the small business banking, expense management and analytics sectors led this week’s investment roundup, securing more than half of the $108 million raised. But it’s a startup in Africa that not only secured the largest investment round of the week, but set a new record in the process, raising $47.5

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

China’s Guangdong province has launched a blockchain financing platform for small and medium-sized businesses, backed by OneConnect , a Chinese FinTech recently listed on the New York Stock Exchange, according to a press release. . In other crypto news , cryptocurrency tax automation software TaxBit has raised $5 million in funding.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

With nearly $90 million in new funding landing at B2B FinTechs this week, investors showed off a diverse range of focuses, from procure-to-pay to small business payments. The company also streamlines supplier onboarding, contract management and other workflows within the procure-to-pay space. million in new funding for U.K.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Finally, looking at Canadian “fintech” (financial technology) specifically, funding was up substantially in the first half of the year. Canadian fintech companies raised $251M through the end of H1’19, nearly double the $133M raised in H1’18. The 2019 Canadian fintech market map. Navigating the Canadian fintech market map.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2018

based B2B FinTech, has raised $40 million in venture capital, according to TechCrunch reports on Tuesday (March 6). The company offers an all-in-one suite of human resources solutions, including payroll and employee management. Managing multiple apps and software solutions, however, can quickly overwhelm entrepreneurs.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

There are some B2B FinTech segments that are mainstays with investors. This week, though, investors revealed their appetite for B2B FinTech firms that can multitask. Yoco provides businesses with payment management and auditing services, targeting SMBs that struggle to get off cash and paper documents. Countingup.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2016

It’s certainly not the largest funding round the B2B FinTech industry has seen. Cash Flow Management. This Indian startup offers small and medium-sized businesses cash flow management solutions through an array of services, like invoice management, expense tracking and other features, reports said last week.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Below, PYMNTS rounds up the latest in bank-FinTech collaborations and open banking efforts from challenger bank Countingup, eMoney institution Eedenbull and others. Eedenbul Secures PSD2 License. Via the Salt Edge API, Deskera can aggregate data from more than 5,000 FIs to automate invoicing, taxes and other workflows for its SMBs.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Change has been long overdue for the wealth management industry, which is facing growing competition, outdated legacy tech , thinning margins , and an aging client base. As with numerous other industries, the Covid-19 crisis has propelled digitization in the space — with fintechs and financial services incumbents alike.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2019

The France-based company secured the funding from Eurazeo and Bpifrance , which are backing PayFit’s payroll and human resource management technology services designed for multiple European countries’ particular labor laws. Earlier this month Ireland-based Immedis secured $28.2 while Gusto , another U.S.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2020

The State Bank of Vietnam granted FinTech startup GPay a 10-year license to provide intermediary payment services in the country — electronic payment portals, payment services, digital money transfer services and eWallet services. The technology holding company also has member businesses in gaming, security and financial services. .

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PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2018

The rise of RegTech is not by chance: There is an undeniable link between regulatory changes and technological innovation, and that link has a profound impact on FinTech and the financial services market. Europe is an epicenter for both regulatory shifts and FinTech innovation. Tax fraud is a massive threat of corporates.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

In this world, the only things certain are death and taxes. trillion; on security-related hardware, software and services at 10 percent a year from a 2018 base of $91.4 IBM’s management team described its blockchain developer toolkit as another way to make it easier for innovators to “stand up” blockchain networks. And to learn.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

In a world filled with digital loan applications, growing fintechs and booming small businesses, credit unions need to continually evaluate their borrower experience. When it comes to borrower experience, 78 percent of community financial institution borrowers reported overall satisfaction as opposed to 46 percent of fintech borrowers.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2018

CB Insights unveiled the second annual Fintech 250 — a list of 250 of the most promising private companies applying a mix of software and technology to transform the financial services industry. THE FINTECH 250 STORY. CB Insights clients can view the full Fintech 250 story by clicking the button below. Please click to enlarge.

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Cisco

APRIL 26, 2022

Their goal is to move beyond tax-related services to deliver a holistic financial services platform to small businesses and their employees, inclusive of banking services. This momentum is also being fueled by growing adoption of cloud-native fintech solutions that are built on these capabilities.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

COVID-era fraudsters use scams that range from impersonating tax officials to selling fake PPE on P2P payment apps. Financial crime is a constant worry for banks, credit unions, FinTechs and other financial institutions (FIs) and businesses, with total fraud losses totaling $1.45 trillion a year. More than 58 million pounds (about $74.8

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 27, 2017

In a bit of a mixed bag for B2B FinTech venture capital (VC), investment backers stayed fairly quiet this week, racking up nearly $90 million in funding. Check out all the B2B FinTech companies that secured fresh investments below. Treasury Management. SMB Banking. Countingup. Artificial Intelligence. DeePhi Tech.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Being resourceful entrepreneurs, more SMBs began exploring the universe of FinTech payment offerings last spring and adding app-driven, platform-based solutions to solve imminent cash flow problems. And there's a security … that sits with a check. The security that comes with a paper check is huge … especially around paying taxes.”

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

As the open banking business model permeates into the B2B financial services market, FinTechs and traditional financial institutions continue to find new use cases for API integrations and connectivity to elevate the business-user experience. In the latest demonstration of FinTech-to-FinTech integration, U.K.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

However, Steven Jones, business development manager of U.K. FinTech solutions — including those that have disrupted the payroll sphere — have automated key financial functions for small businesses, and, in many cases, have taken away the traditional workload of a small business accountant. A business growth manager. In the U.K.,

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2018

s financial services market is expanding, with FinTechs — dubbed challenger banks — rivaling traditional financial institutions (FIs). The solution provides automated accounting and tax management for its entrepreneur clients. This creates a huge headache when trying to make sense of your business finances.”.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2020

QR codes have enjoyed mounting adoption in the consumer payments landscape around the world in recent years as FinTech solutions embrace end-user efficiency and take advantage of smartphone penetration. Their use for B2B payments, however, remains limited — but in the U.K., open banking may be able to change that. A B2B Opportunity.

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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. Operating out of New Zealand, Hnry offers gig economy workers tax administration technology that has just caught the attention of investors to the tune of $1.35 said this week.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2017

The approach to financial services for consumers and businesses is quite vast, but across the spectrum, access to and management of financial data is a critical component. According to Christiansen, the rise in use of APIs for the purpose of sharing financial data between FIs and third-party players has also helped ease security concerns.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2019

At a high level, FIs have been concerned about how data is used, accessed and monetized by these aggregators, as FinTech firms have made headway in providing apps and services. FIs, in turn, must also protect the security and integrity of that data, all while giving consumers a sense of control over how and where it’s being used.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

requirements that FinTechs must obtain a bank charter to access payment rails directly. that aim to lower barriers for FinTechs to participate, she said. There’s a conflict, she added, between building a “minimum viable product for first-use cases” and building a tool that can manage the payment volumes expected in the future.

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Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Just out of stealth, Seattle-based fintech startup Secure Save is on the winning side of all these trends. That’s what Secure is launching. They provide the software and services for businesses to establish and manage a so-called Emergency Savings Plan (ESP). Remote services? Low-cost subscription model?

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