The Finance Weekly
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
As we approach 2 years since the start of the pandemic, it’s safe to say that most professional long term predictions have been shaky at best. The unpredictability of the pandemic along with market volatility in a global economy has made for some unprecedented financial challenges. In addition, unemployment is low, yet companies are still scrambling to retain and recruit employees.
Agile Payments
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
First-hand tips on how to improve your website productivity. “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression”. What’s true in life and it’s especially true with how your website looks to new viewers. Just a ONE SECOND delay leads to your page losing 11% page views, a 16% drop in customer satisfaction, and a whopping 7% loss in conversion!
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Cowbell Cyber has partnered with password manager NordPass to offer SMEs a security solution.
CB Insights
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Rainbow , an Ethereum wallet, has raised $18M in a Series A round that drew participation from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian’s venture firm Seven Seven Six. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? New York-based Rainbow has developed a user-friendly Ethereum wallet. The app enables users to connect with decentralized applications and invest in tokens through decentralized exchanges.
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.
Axway
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
EasiRun is a European provider of tools for application modernization and transformation, assisting enterprises with digital transformation in hybrid environments where Axway’s solutions are essential elements to their foundation.
FICO
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Banks must be prepared to help stop scams, including making customers more aware of the danger, all while continuing to ensure an exemplary customer experience. FICO published our 2021 Digital Consumer Banking and Fraud Survey today that emphasizes consumer perspectives on customer experience and fraud prevention management. . Survey Findings: Digital Dominates, But Customer Experience Remains Important.
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CB Insights
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
RapidRatings , a supplier risk management software provider, has raised $200M in a Series C funding round that drew participation from 22C Capital and Spectrum Equity. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? New York-based RapidRatings assesses the financial health of companies, allowing its customers to manage the risk associated with third-party organizations, such as suppliers and vendors.
Axway
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
EasiRun is a European provider of tools for application modernization and transformation, assisting enterprises with digital transformation in hybrid environments where Axway’s solutions are essential elements to their foundation.
FICO
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Even before the impact of the global pandemic started to bite, banks were being asked to help bridge an estimated US$3.4 trillion SME funding gap in unmet trade finance, with demand for funding of small businesses rapidly becoming an acute challenge. It’s a mind-boggling number largely driven by demand for unfilled or rejected trade finance applications tabled by small businesses in emerging markets.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Germany-based digital asset manager comdirect has announced expanding its offering by launching the sustainable robo advisor cominvest green.
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
CB Insights
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
7shifts , a workforce and scheduling management platform, has raised $80M in a Series C round that drew participation from SoftBank, Ten Coves Capital, and Enlightened Hospitality Investments. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Canada-based 7shifts helps restaurants manage hiring, onboarding, training, payroll, and workforce scheduling processes. The company’s platform is used by 27K+ restaurants, including Yogurtland, Clean Juice, &pizza, and Bar Burrito.
Axway
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
EasiRun is a European provider of tools for application modernization and transformation, assisting enterprises with digital transformation in hybrid environments where Axway’s solutions are essential elements to their foundation.
FICO
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Banks must be prepared to help stop scams, including making customers more aware of the danger, all while continuing to ensure an exemplary customer experience. FICO published our 2021 Digital Consumer Banking and Fraud Survey today that emphasizes consumer perspectives on customer experience and fraud prevention management. . Survey Findings: Digital Dominates, But Customer Experience Remains Important.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Tinkoff has selected BPC ’s SaaS Cloud payment services for its planned expansion to the Philippines.
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CB Insights
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Silvr , a revenue-based financing platform for e-commerce sellers, has raised $148.6M in a mix of debt and equity. $20.6M in Series A funding was provided by Bpifrance, XAnge Private Equity, Eurazeo, and ISAI, among others. It secured $128M in debt financing from undisclosed investors. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? France-based Silvr provides businesses with revenue-based growth capital.
Axway
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
This article is part of a four-part series on the power of API-powered platforms to transform the telecommunications industry.
FICO
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Traditional scorecards have been the backbone of IRB expected capital loss calculations for years, but could advances in machine learning provide better models and reductions in IRB and RWA calculations? In November 2021, the European Banking Authority (EBA), the prudential arm of the European Union, issued a discussion paper on the use of machine learning in IRB models.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
US-based payment service provider i2c has teamed up with fintech startup Karty to launch a prepaid mobile wallet in Qatar.
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Fintech Labs Insights
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
At FintechLab s we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated constantly ( current list here ). In January, we added 10 new unicorns for a month-end total of 281. Their total market value is now $2.1 trillion, down $110B from last month. Fintech Unicorn count: Beginning (Jan 1, 2022) = 271 Plus: 9 born this month (see Table 2, below) 1 previous unicorn added this month (Citadel Securities) _ Total (Jan 31) = 281.
Axway
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Here at Axway, we know that customer experience is a powerful force in business success. A good experience can elevate the brand, reliability, and trust in a company.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has released its latest SMB Lending Fraud Study, which reveals that this type of fraud increased 6.9% in the US since 2020.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
SC Ventures , Standard Chartered ’s innovation, fintech investment, and ventures arm, has launched of Trade and Supply Chain Connect (TASConnect), a bank agnostic supply chain finance.
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 18, 2022
UK-based fintech that enables bank transfers and LPMs (Local Payment Methods), Transact365 , has announced it launched its global payments platform for LATAM users.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Israel-based Justt has announced the roll out of Optimus, a new chargeback intelligence solution, which gives merchants and PSPs full visibility into credit card payment disputes.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
AuthenticID has teamed up with 1Kosmos to provide identity proofing and authentication solutions for governments, businesses, and individuals.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Open Banking infrastructure provider Yapily has launched its first listing on AWS Marketplace , a digital catalogue featuring more than 12,000 products and services.
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 18, 2022
Freddie Mac has announced that it will roll out an automated process that allows mortgage lenders to assess a prospective homebuyer’s direct deposit income, according to housingwire.com.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Sygnum , a digital assets bank, has announced it is seeking a regulatory licence in the UAE.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Detected , a component for global KYB compliance, has raised an additional GBP 1.5 million, adding to GBP 2 million seeded in previous funding rounds.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
ING Bank Romania has announced the launching of the ING SoftPOS app that turns Android mobile devices into POS.
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