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Core Unicorn Deals Rattling the Future of Financial Technology

Gonzobanker

The unicorns of core banking systems have been running wild the past few weeks, and these frothy deals signal a future shift in how executives should view the world of financial technology. This tech is also aimed to serve as the challenger bank or “sidecar” core offering for the digital subsidiaries of community and regional banks.

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Sageworks’ speakers tackle tough banking topics

Abrigo

Sageworks consultants have hosted and spoken at roughly two dozen regional and national events and industry conferences attended by hundreds of banking and credit union executives, regulators and industry professionals. See upcoming regional and national events hosted or attended by Sageworks here.

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The future of workplace flexibility

Independent Banker

Adrian Breen, The Bank of Missouri. Not having everyone working under one roof comes with risks, acknowledges Adrian Breen, president and CEO of The Bank of Missouri in Perryville, Mo. “As This year, The Bank of Missouri has posted a number of job openings that are categorized as either fully remote or “optional work from home.”

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Small banks: Big challenges and big opportunities

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 With effective technology, the bank can continue to grow its portfolio without necessarily adding staff. Technology through a trusted partner that automates those and other tasks frees up staff “for what you’re really paying for, and that’s business development,” Kirby noted. “I The result?

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The AP Approach Behind Ethically Sourced Chocolate

PYMNTS

Missouri-based Askinosie Chocolate , which has sold ethically sourced confections since 2007, has been tackling such challenges. Transacting with farmers in developing countries and regions like Amazonia, Ecuador, the Philippines and Tanzania can be difficult even during the best of times.

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June’s Top 12 Mobile Pay Moments

PYMNTS

On June 16, Samsung Pay arrived in Singapore, allowing users of Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge+ and the S7/S7 Edge phones can use Samsung Pay in the region. “New advancements in technology have the potential to transform the payments landscape,” said Mark Ryan from FICO. Samsung Pay launched in Australia on June 15.

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