PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

In today’s top retail news, the U.S. The retailer said the move is part of a plan to execute a “store footprint optimization plan, including the contemplated exit of unprofitable locations.” FinTech AutoFi Launches Division For Businesses That Offers Financing Services. L’Occitane’s U.S. percent seen in December 2019.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

When Home Depot announced last month its plans to acquire HD Supply Holdings , it wasn’t just a sign of expansion for the home improvement retailer. The Outsourced FinTech Opportunity. For a consumer-facing retailer, these workflows can be unfamiliar and add a flood of friction into the sales process.

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PYMNTS

MAY 9, 2019

The banking regulator in Hong Kong has issued an additional four online-only banking licenses to Ping An, Alibaba, mobile phone maker Xiaomi and a joint venture (JV) consisting of Tencent, ICBC and Hillhouse Capital. Insight Fintech is a JV with Xiaomi and investment bank AMTD Group. Expect fireworks.”. Xiaomi has a 90 percent stake.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

Cannabis software and delivery firm Blackbird is working with FinTech AeroPay to bring cashless payments to the cannabis industry, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS. Blackbird customers will have access to an online pre-pay option for ordering items for delivery or curbside pickup.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ITMs and VTMs are popular retail banking innovations among community banks. What’s on the horizon for retail banking? According to a new report from PwC titled “Retail Banking 2025 and Beyond” (see sidebar), the retail banking industry is undergoing tremendous change—but, of course, community bankers already know that.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

Cannabis software and delivery firm Blackbird is working with FinTech AeroPay to bring cashless payments to the cannabis industry, a press release says. Blackbird customers will have access to an online pre-pay option for ordering items for delivery or curbside pickup.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

Retail dispute management system Chargeback announced Monday (June 8) that it has closed a $6.6 Chargeback said the money will accelerate its growth and ability to help online and offline retailers decrease credit card disputes, achieve higher win rates and retain more revenue. million Series A1 funding round.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Online grocers are increasingly allowing underprivileged consumers to use EBT payments (the modern equivalent of food stamps) at a time when the pandemic has made going to the store too risky for many shoppers. The move by the two companies is just the latest initiative in a growing trend of EBT acceptance for online grocery shoppers.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

At a time when surging coronavirus counts are once again muddying the outlook for consumers and business owners, MerchantE Chief Financial Officer Shim Steinmetz says the crisis has also provided a silver lining of sorts to nimble FinTechs that can solve merchants’ cash crunch problems. Or consider Sears.

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Keeping your money in a bank is common sense at this point, but online banking is – unfortunately – not something many people have grown accustomed to, yet. There are many benefits to explore in this area, and it’s not a bad idea to check out what some online banking services can do for you […].

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2021

For Walmart, FinTechs are in sight — but where to from here? As reported , Walmart is working with Ribbit Capital to create an as-yet unnamed FinTech that would, the companies said on Monday (Jan.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are attempting to square away increasing consumer use of online channels with their privacy and banking standards. Why Pandemic-Driven Online Payment Spikes Are Pushing Middle Eastern Regulators To Confront Privacy Questions.

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Most fintech companies are fine, but they’ve stopped blowing off econ class for mimosa brunches. Especially in fintech, which had the roughest semester last spring. Fintech is still alive and well, Gonzobankers, and fintech deals are still happening. Banks Bought More Fintechs (Until Sum mer Break Started!).

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The innovation of fintech is not limited to retail banking, according to the UK Investment Association, which today said it would launch an accelerator for fintech starts focused on AI, ML, DLT technologies in the asset management sector. Investment Association is a 240-member community.

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PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

Paytm Money, which bills itself as India’s largest online investment and wealth management platform, announced Wednesday (July 29) it has appointed Varun Sridhar as its new chief executive. In his last post, Sridhar launched realme PaySa, a FinTech platform on mobile, as CEO of FinShell India.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 31, 2020

FinTech venture capital fund Broadhaven Ventures; U.S. The FinTech has raised $73 million to date to expand its digital banking offerings. Founded in 2015, the FinTech is one of many digital financial institutions — like challenger banks or neo banks — hoping to entice legacy banking customers with higher interest rates or lower fees.

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Bank Innovation

OCTOBER 28, 2019

LAS VEGAS — Bank of Oklahoma has adopted Blend’s digital lending platform, the fintech announced at the 2019 Auto Finance Summit. Blend’s platform is designed to simplify user experience for the consumer to drive increases in completed online applications and funding rates.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 7, 2018

EXCLUSIVE (SAN FRANCISCO) -- Welcome back to the fintech boom. At this time last year, fintech was in a downturn. Fintech venture funding was down more than 9% year-over-year; valuations seemed stuck. But the fintech market has rebounded.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, Razer Fintech and Visa have unveiled the Razer Card prepaid card, while SafetyPay has joined forces with LATAM’s Rappi. Plus, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is investing roughly $750 million in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. percent share of Reliance Retail.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

But top industry experts told Karen Webster during PYMNTS’ latest “On The Agenda” panel that the hurdles for retailers are only beginning. He said the shipping infrastructure nearly buckled earlier this year, and retailers are now being highly conservative when it comes to managing deliveries. “We Stay Flexible .

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PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2020

In today’s top payment news, retail remains a bright spot in the markets, Ant Financial has rolled out a strategy for digital evolution in China, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a suit against a Cincinnati-based bank. Payments Stocks Plummet While Retail Remains A Bright Spot.

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Bank Innovation

MAY 22, 2019

Raisin, which bills itself as a one-stop shop for online savings and investments, is planning to launch in the U.S. Partnering with small and medium-sized institutions, the Berlin-based fintech acts like […]. A savings and investment platform based in Germany is opening up a new front in the war for U.S.

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Bank Innovation

AUGUST 14, 2019

Its latest fundraising gave Klarna, which facilitates online installment payments, a $5.5 European fintech companies raised $3.3 When Swedish banking firm Klarna became Europe’s most valuable financial technology startup last week, it was only the latest sign that digital finance has escaped the troubles afflicting legacy lenders.

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PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2019

Japanese chat app operator Line is set to launch an online grocery service in Thailand by the end of the year. Line already has an app that delivers goods from convenience stores and other vendors, and this newest offering will allow it to compete against supermarkets and other brick-and-mortar retailers.

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 23, 2018

EXCLUSIVE – The two fundamental keys to most challenges retail banks and payment companies face on the innovation front are personalization and efficiency, according to Alberto Corvo, a founding partner at fintech focused investment firm Motive Partners.

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 30, 2018

EXCLUSIVE – If the future of banking is partnering with fintech startups, then finding the most innovative and efficient fintechs becomes crucial for banks’ success. based The Venture Center’s FinTech Accelerator program, which is backed by financial […]. One such program is Little Rock, Ark.-based

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Banking Exchange

JUNE 17, 2020

DCBank and XTM want to place cashless kiosks in retail venues – but is a cashless society a realistic aim? The Economy Technology Retail Banking Tech Management Mobile Branch Technology/ATMs Online Cards Feature3 Fintech Feature.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The privately-held FinTech was founded in 2012 as an installment loan provider for shoppers to finance a purchase. Shopify offers a subscription software service that provides an eCommerce platform for online stores and retail POS systems. 17) in a press release , bringing its total funding raised to more than $1.3 million U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

Young B2B FinTechs secured some of their first investments in areas that include small business accounting, alternative lending and financial management. Volopay is building out its FinTech platform designed to streamline financial control for businesses. The company recently announced $6.5

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Digital payments FinTech startup Sezzle announced on Monday (Feb. Whether it’s our commitment to transparency, our flexible payment terms, our user-friendly experience, or our expanding universe of retail partners, Sezzle is definitely gaining traction as the marquee ‘buy now pay, later’ solution in the U.S.”

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Customized, well-thought-out interactions—especially in the online banking space—are integral to wooing new customers and retaining existing ones. 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.

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Banking Exchange

APRIL 6, 2020

Providers of online services are rolling new or enhanced support for banks providing loans under the PPP Technology Retail Banking Feature3 Fintech Feature Financial Trends Mobile Online Tech Management.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2020

A pair of Indonesia’s FinTechs plan to merge in a bid to challenge Gojek ’s GoPay, sources told Bloomberg. If successful, it could catapult Ovo and Dana into dominating Indonesia’s multibillion-dollar online payments market. With Moka’s app, retailers can accept debit and credit cards or mobile wallets including WeChat Pay and GoPay.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

As businesses and consumers become more comfortable using credit cards online, the proportion of US commerce that takes place online has steadily increased over the last 20 years. Specifically, the Collisons aimed to more seamlessly connect online businesses and payment processors, allowing more businesses to accept online payments.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The ascent of eCommerce and the digital tools that support it have made it easier — in both theory and practice — for retailers to not only see how consumers browse and what they buy (to analyze the entire path to purchase), but to get to know them in the same ways as those old-time general store operators who served small towns.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

As it stands, retail clients in Brazil are moving from certificates of deposits to equity trading in the country because of untraditionally low interest rates. “Since its foundation, Nubank wanted to offer a full-service financial platform because we see much inefficiency in the banks,” Vélez told Reuters.

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Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 24, 2018

While some banks and fintech view each other as competitors, that’s not always the case. In fact, there have been a number of significant bank-fintech partnerships this year. What follows is a list of four alliances that the Bank Innovation staff found most interesting.

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