The Finance Weekly
DECEMBER 12, 2021
Data has become one of the most valuable assets any business has — not just for digital giants like Google, Amazon, or Facebook, but for small and midsize firms, too. Companies may use data to make better decisions, gain a better understanding of market trends and customers, create smarter products and services, improve corporate operations, and generate new revenue streams.
CB Insights
DECEMBER 16, 2021
2021 has been a landmark year for Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The investor has seen a record 43 portfolio companies exit via M&A and IPO, including 3x more IPOs this year than any previous year on record. . Deal-making too has accelerated dramatically. 2021 has already seen more than double a16z’s previous annual deal record. We mined CB Insights data to track a16z’s investments over the past 5 years to see where the firm identifies the next big opportunity — and where it’s pumping the brake
The Paypers
DECEMBER 13, 2021
EBA CLEARING has announced the migration of the RT1 technical account from TARGET2 to TIPS.
Axway
DECEMBER 17, 2021
As 2021 comes rapidly to a close, we’re looking back on a year full of ups and downs for many people in the world, but also a year where we’ve risen to the occasion to continue powering digital experiences that …
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.
FICO
DECEMBER 16, 2021
A few weeks back I had the pleasure of participating in a LinkedIn Live broadcast with Scott Zoldi, FICO’s Chief Analytic Officer on the topic of model governance & artificial intelligence. I always welcome opportunities to participate in panel discussions with Scott (a genuine trailblazer in the field of AI and predictive analytics), as I invariably learn something new about the field of AI every time I do!
CB Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Airtable , a workplace productivity startup, has raised $735M in a Series F round that drew participation from Benchmark, Salesforce Ventures, D1 Capital Partners, MSD Capital, Thrive Capital, and Franklin Templeton, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? California-based Airtable enables finance, marketing, and other non-technical teams to create workplace applications that meet their various needs — such as spreadsheet creation, content calendar management, and inventory track
Payments Space brings together the best content for payment processing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Axway
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Collaboration is at the heart of digital innovation. Building or taking part in a digital platform economy means encouraging and enabling an ecosystem of collaboration.
FICO
DECEMBER 15, 2021
In an environment where everything is changing — the way we work, travel, meet and shop — the world of credit is adapting quickly. The pandemic isn’t the sole cause of this, as fintechs have been upending traditional banking models for years. Here’s what we at FICO see for next year. 1. The Focus Will Change from Digital Transformation to Digital Engagement.
CB Insights
DECEMBER 16, 2021
In 2021, Facebook became Meta, NFTs came to dominate media discussion, and companies increasingly adopted omnichannel marketing models. We covered all of these developments and many more across the customer engagement space, and we brought our top research together in the curated list below. DIGITAL CONTENT. [Client Research] Analyzing Snap’s Growth Strategy: How The Company Is Becoming A Leading Immersive & Shoppable Virtual Platform.
The Paypers
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Finastra and Liquid have announced plans to make Liquid’s Quick Exchange (QEX) app available through Finastra’s open developer platform and app store, FusionFabric.cloud.
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
Axway
DECEMBER 13, 2021
In our new series, “Get to know the customer,” Axway will focus on getting to the heart of the people behind our customers in an informative behind-the-scenes Q&A.
Payment Savvy
DECEMBER 14, 2021
A recent study conducted by pymnts.com states 59% of over 400 CFOs believe digital payments are essential for a healthy business bank account. Reading this, you know your business should be accepting digital payments, but how do you make the switch? We’re here to help! In this blog post, we’ll cover why it’s essential for your business and what steps you can take to get started.
FICO
DECEMBER 14, 2021
2021 saw the world settling into a new normal with heightened expectations of digital experiences. But European fraud and financial crime have continued to evolve. As we move forward into 2022, we are seeing the first signs of some interesting trends that will pick up pace across borders. Whether they are seen as challenges or opportunities, they are worth watching to avoid another disruptive year. 1.
The Paypers
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Open Banking credit reference agency Credit Kudos has published a report to demonstrate the pandemic’s impact on lenders’ appetite to invest in Open Banking technology.
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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?
Axway
DECEMBER 17, 2021
As 2021 comes rapidly to a close, we’re looking back on a year full of ups and downs for many people in the world, but also a year where we’ve risen to the occasion to continue powering digital experiences that …
Atomikos
DECEMBER 13, 2021
To all our users: We were informed about a potential security issue with Log4J: Watch the explanation in this YouTube video Please adjust your Log4J dependency versions accordingly, to avoid any risk. No new Atomikos release needs to be installed since this is isolated to a 3rd party library dependency marked as optional, so it is not pulled in transitively.
Fintech Labs Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Companies with a significant volume of credit/debit card payments rely heavily on payment processors to keep them afloat. Downtime equals lost revenue, so it’s not a function easily entrusted to a startup. That’s why there are fewer players in this category, and the three established ones (Adyen, Square, Stripe) continue to dominate the U.S. SMB market for third-party solutions.
The Paypers
DECEMBER 16, 2021
SME fintech Cashplus Bank has partnered with Equifax to launch a Business Creditbuilder tool, aimed to increase accessibility to lending for the 65% of new UK businesses who are refused access to credit.
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Axway
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Collaboration is at the heart of digital innovation. Building or taking part in a digital platform economy means encouraging and enabling an ecosystem of collaboration.
The Paypers
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Versatile Credit , Wells Fargo Retail Services , and FurnitureDealer.Net have partnered to offer Furniture Marketing Group (FMG) dealers tools and technology to deploy consumer financing solutions to shoppers.
The Paypers
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Standard Bank , one of the largest bank groups in Africa, has introduced Apple Pay as an alternative payment method for its clients in South Africa.
The Paypers
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Crypto exchange AscendEX , formerly known as BitMax, has been hacked for an estimated USD 77.7 million.
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
DECEMBER 14, 2021
France-based payment service provider Worldline has teamed with Brazil-based Bexs Pay to launch a cross-border remittance product for online payments from Brazil.
The Paypers
DECEMBER 17, 2021
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it is actively watching lenders behind on Open Banking schedule.
The Paypers
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) has announced that it is expanding the capabilities of its Global Money Transfer service to Visa Direct.
Axway
DECEMBER 13, 2021
In our new series, “Get to know the customer,” Axway will focus on getting to the heart of the people behind our customers in an informative behind-the-scenes Q&A.
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.
Axway
DECEMBER 13, 2021
In our new series, “Get to know the customer,” Axway will focus on getting to the heart of the people behind our customers in an informative behind-the-scenes Q&A.
The Paypers
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Nium and Thailand-based Krungthai Bank (Krungthai) have partnered to improve global transfer offerings for both corporate and individual Krungthai customers across Thailand.
The Paypers
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Qatar-headquartered multinational telecommunications company Ooredoo and global tech i2c have announced their partnership to launch the first digital payment initiative in Qatar.
The Paypers
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Germany-based blockchain auditing company SolidProof has finalised the development of its auto audit tool and plans to launch the solution soon.
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