The Finance Weekly
JANUARY 31, 2022
Organizations across the world have been struck with challenging realities for the past two years, it is unfortunate but true that many businesses have not made it through the storm. However, there have been many organizations that have successfully persevered through the challenges posed by the past couple of years, and among the differentiating factors between such businesses is leadership.
CB Insights
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Global blockchain deals and dollars shattered records in 2021. Funding grew 713% year-over-year as investors poured money into crypto and NFT startups. In our State Of Blockchain 2021 Report, we dig into global investment trends to spotlight takeaways like: What drove the biggest year in blockchain funding yet — and what’s on the horizon. The record unicorn count, unicorn birth trends, and the highest-valued startups to close out the year.
Agile Payments
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
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The Paypers
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
The central banks of Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia have enabled cross-border QR payments between these countries, as of the end of January 2022.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Faster Payments Council
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
For Immediate Release Feb. 3, 2022 – The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), in partnership with Glenbrook Partners, today released results from the 3rd annual Faster Payments Barometer. The FPC conducted the latest survey of payments system stakeholders to gauge progress and perceptions around faster payments, trends, use cases, and challenges in the United States.
CB Insights
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Pennylane , a financial management platform, has raised $57M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Sequoia Capital, Global Founders Capital, and Partech Partners. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? France-based Pennylane enables SMEs to manage their financial and accounting data in real time. The platform caters to 300 accounting firms and 1K executives at present — its user base increases by 30% each month.
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The Paypers
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
PayPal has identified 4.5 million accounts that are believed to be illegitimately created.
BNG Payments
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Wireless Credit Card Processing A Guide to Wireless Credit Card Payment Processing Portable card machines are designed to operate via built-in Bluetooth capability, and connect wirelessly through the internet. Once a customer's payment is read by one of these terminals it will then contact their bank in order verify if there are enough funds available for purchase before complete transaction processing.
CB Insights
JANUARY 31, 2022
Veriff , an AI-based identity verification company, has raised $100M in a Series C round that drew participation from Accel, Alkeon Capital Management, Institutional Venture Partners, and Tiger Global Management. How’s the company performing? Estonia-based Veriff provides identity verification as well as AML & KYC compliance solutions. The company’s customer base reportedly grew by 150% in 2021, and it also experienced an 8x increase in global verification volumes.
Axway
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Commerzbank is a leading German bank with an international presence, serving private and small business customers as well as corporates, multinationals, financial service providers, and institutional clients.
Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting
Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
UK-based Nationwide has teamed up with fintech Funding Circle to augment access to insurance and capital resources for SMEs in the US.
BNG Payments
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Credit Card Processing f or Nonprofits Best 2022 Guide t o Credit Card Processing f or Nonprofits Many organizations want to accept credit card donations or payments for fundraising auctions online but don't know how. You can accept payments online in one of two ways: through a nonprofit credit card processing service, or by opening your own merchant account.
CB Insights
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
CoinTracker , a cryptocurrency tax management software provider, has raised $100M in a Series A. The round drew participation from Accel, Coinbase Ventures, General Catalyst, Y Combinator, and Initialized Capital, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? California-based CoinTracker enables crypto investors to track portfolio performance and taxes.
Axway
JANUARY 31, 2022
And just like that, we’re already 1/12 th of the way through a new year.
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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
The European Payments Council (EPC) Board has accepted the Euro Retail Payments Board’s (ERPB) invitation to act as Scheme Manager for a new Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) Payment Account Access (SPAA) scheme.
Payment Savvy
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
As a merchant, do you shudder at the thought of credit card fees and interchange rates? If you’re like most business owners, you want to keep your costs as low as possible so you can focus on what you do best – running your business. That’s where payment processors can be beneficial. By finding the right payment partner for your business, you can save money on those pesky credit card fees and enjoy a streamlined and advanced payment process.
CB Insights
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
ChargeBee , a subscription management platform, has raised $250M in Series H funding. The round drew participation from Tiger Global Management, Sequoia Capital, Insight Partners, and Sapphire Ventures, among others. How’s the company performing? California-based ChargeBee automates revenue operations for big and small subscription-based businesses.
Axway
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
This article is part of a four-part series on the power of API-powered platforms to transform the telecommunications industry.
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The Paypers
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Block has completed its USD 29 billion acquisition of Buy Now, Pay Later company Afterpay , according to AltFi.
FICO
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Despite (or perhaps because of) being one of the cheesier movies I can recall from the 1980s, “ Highlander ” (1986) has had enormous staying power in nerd culture. I attribute its enduring popularity to three things: a timeless battle between immortal warriors, a bangin’ soundtrack by Queen, and the inimitable Sir Sean Connery’s one-liner: “In the end, there can be only one.”.
CB Insights
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
FTX , a cryptocurrency exchange, has raised $400M in a Series C. The round drew participation from SoftBank Group, Tiger Global Management, Temasek, and Lightspeed Venture Partners, among others. How’s the company performing? Bahamas-based FTX offers a number of products for traders, including derivatives, options and volatility products, tokenized stocks, prediction markets, leveraged tokens, and an OTC desk.
Axway
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
This article is part of a four-part series on the power of API-powered platforms to transform the telecommunications industry.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
China-based fintech startup PingPong has announced considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong to raise as much as USD 1 billion.
Fintech Labs Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
After running a small(ish) business for nearly 30 years, we have plenty of first-hand experience on the pros and cons of SMB financial management software ( see Note 1 for the products we’ve used ). As much as we would love a single, consolidated dashboard ( and would pay for it ), there just haven’t been good, easy-to-use options. But in the past 5 years, SMB financial tools have exploded.
FICO
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Following the highly successful The 11 Commandments of Digital Banking eBook , we are kicking off a series of 5 deeper dive blog posts that group the 11 commandments below into common themes. Digital lift-and-shift is not a strategy! Friction – not inherently good or evil. Be personable in this impersonal channel. Respect the data. Engage me, teach me – feed my TikTok obsession.
Axway
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Commerzbank is a leading German bank with an international presence, serving private and small business customers as well as corporates, multinationals, financial service providers, and institutional clients.
Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms
In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Lithuania-based fintech iDenfy has partnered with European Merchant Bank , a digital bank licenced by the European Central Bank.
Fintech Labs Insights
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
At FintechLab s we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated constantly ( current list here ). In December, we added 7 new unicorns for a month-end total of 273. Their total market value is now $2.1 trillion, down $110B from last month. Unicorn count: Beginning (Dec 1) = 271. Plus: 9 born this month (see Table 2, below). 1 previous unicorn added this month (Citadel Securities). _.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
iProov has patented new document verification technique that will help businesses prevent the use of forgeries online.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Esketit has added USDC and USDT stablecoins as a currency, allowing the P2P lending platform to make it possible for investors to invest in loans using cryptocurrency.
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