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Building a bank for smaller businesses. In this fascinating episode of The Fintech Show, get an insight into how banks effectively serve SMEs today and in turn what those businesses are looking for from their bank. James Holian from NatWest Group, Niall Devlin from Bank of Ireland and Edgardo Torres-Caballero from Tuum discuss the advanced technologies that are needed to meet the diverse needs of SMEs and how banks can get tooled up to leverage them. Of course, this has to be balanced with a human banking experience and our guests point out how essential this is to staying competitive in business banking. There's thoughts on all this and much more in this must watch episode. https://lnkd.in/e3tewWjr #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Kompliant Announces Strategic Relationship with the Digital Solutions team at Equifax to Deliver Fraud Prevention and Risk Management Solutions “Our partnership with Equifax arrives at a crucial time when businesses must stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics while navigating complex regulatory environments,” said Leo Patching, CEO of Kompliant. “By enhancing our powerful workflow automation tools with AI-driven fraud detection capabilities from the Equifax Kount Payment Fraud solutions, we’re providing financial institutions with a comprehensive solution that not only safeguards against fraud but also streamlines risk management processes, enhances operational efficiency, and supports data-driven decision-making.” https://lnkd.in/ehDHqsx9 Scott Przybyla Erica Fisher, MSL Conrad Bator Cara Somerville Kirstie Pendry Smita Patel MCIM Chartered Marketer #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Bridget Engle to Join Wells Fargo as Head of Technology; Tracy M. Kerrins to Lead Consumer Technology and Generative AI Teams “Bridget is a proven technology leader with deep experience leading large-scale technology transformations across multiple global financial institutions. We have made great progress under Tracy’s leadership and Bridget’s experience will be invaluable as we continue to modernize our platforms and invest in, scale, and increase innovation across the company,” Charlie Scharf said. “Generative AI can help us transform our businesses, improve our customer and client experiences, and enhance the way we work. Our new Generative AI team will work closely with our data and technology platform management teams, as well as each business, on identifying and delivering on the potential of Generative AI responsibly. We are fortunate to have someone with Tracy’s background in our company who is ready to take on this new role and lead our Consumer Technology team.” https://lnkd.in/erRG5jfY Raschelle Burton John M. Campbell Himanshu Baral Kunal Madhok Ashish Govil Scott Powell Holly Hynes #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Smart Banking. This is the true potential of Open Finance. Mambu’s Banking Insights for Growth is back and this time we have a conversation between Peter-Jan Van De Venn from Hexaware Technologies and Frank Krieger from Mambu, who tackle the exciting and at times uncertain prospect of Open Finance in the banking space and beyond. We hear how it could be used in other financial arenas and the challenges facing standardisation. Is a rebranding needed to get consumers onboard? And what is the true potential of this technology, particularly as we enter the PSD3 era? Find the answers to all this and more in our latest video. https://lnkd.in/eAggtmNa #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Nexi Group Announces H1 2024 Financial Results “In an evolving competitive context, we have continued our journey of revenue and margin growth, significantly increasing the cash generation, even net of growth investments in the business. This accelerated cash generation allows us to further reduce debt and leverage and, at the same time, to accelerate the return of capital to our shareholders, anticipating the conclusion of the 18 months share buy-back program, launched in May, by the end of 2024 – commented Paolo Bertoluzzo, CEO of Nexi Group. “In the first half of the year, we further strengthened the company’s growth potential. We accelerated the development of direct sales channels in Italy and partnerships with major software players across all geographies, while further strengthening our offerings for merchants with increasingly advanced digital solutions, such as the launch of Apple Tap to Pay in Italy and Germany, the enhancement of our e-commerce offerings with Computop in Germany, and the acceptance of Bancomat Pay for Amazon in Italy. At the same time, we also accelerated our efficiency initiatives and the delivery of synergies, creating additional opportunities to improve margins and invest in the future of our company.” https://lnkd.in/eUFZFVCm Daniele de Sanctis Matteo Abbondanza Søren Winge Danja Giacomin Sandra Reev John Andreas Ellehammer Dhruv Rishi #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

EMTECH Announces Beyond Compliance Product for Fintechs to Proactively Manage Risk "If fintech is to grow more resilient and effective at protecting consumers today and in the future, we have to rethink how compliance will be managed compared to how it's done today. With highly fragmented regulatory requirements, risk monitoring and reporting methods, a more integrated compliance management platform is an essential tool for survival and growth" notes Carmelle Cadet, CEO and Founder of EMTECH. https://lnkd.in/eTbpzDRU Mary Hall Kirk Odonkor Hannatu Kasim Adegboyega Wisdom Elendu Juni Ghana Limited Kwasi Ofei The Futurum Group Steven Dickens #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

PayPoint plc Announces Major Love2shop Distribution Partnership with InComm Payments Nick Wiles, CEO of PayPoint said: ‘We’re delighted to be expanding the distribution of Love2shop gift cards into more major UK retailers, building on our existing partnership with InComm Payments. Love2shop is the leading multi-retailer gift card in the UK market, offering customers the choice to spend with over 90 high street and online retail partners, including M&S, Argos, TK Maxx and more. https://lnkd.in/eqsWKXQv Zoe Briggs Steve O'Neill Hannah Poulton Ashleigh Hinman, MBA Chelsea Baker Jay Pirabakaran Hamish Jardine #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

People’s Clearinghouse and Interledger Foundation Launch Digital Infrastructure Project “We view the work that People’s Clearinghouse is spearheading in Mexico as a roadmap that other regions across the world can also follow to democratize payments in currently underserved communities,” said Briana Marbury, CEO of the Interledger Foundation. “Cross-border remittances have historically been dominated by a few companies that charge high fees to capitalize on the needs of vulnerable populations. We are eager to change this, one country at a time.” https://lnkd.in/e-gQXyWy Cassandra Pravata Anna Sheard Chris Lawrence Alex Lakatos Vineel Reddy Pindi #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Monzo Bank Launches Interest on Savings Jars to Help Customers Across the US Supercharge Their Savings Conor Walsh, CEO of Monzo US, said: "I'm so excited to get this product into the hands of our customers at a time when we know they want to make their money work harder and go further. With Monzo, you can now start saving with as little as $1, access great rates, withdraw instantly and all with zero fees. We know from speaking with our customers that they can find it hard to know how and when to start saving - but with Monzo, it's never been easier to get going."   https://lnkd.in/edMKmJrT Rachael Fernandes Audrey Ren Fernando Fanton TS Anil Dr Greta G. Irina Sukhikh AJ Coyne Nathan Woo #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Tribe Payments’ Series of New Hires Reinforce Ambitious Growth Plans Andrew Hocking, CEO of Tribe Payments, commented: “Guy Houghton’s extensive experience in commercial leadership and his deep understanding of global payments will be invaluable as we expand our market presence. Together with Dusty Miller’s expertise in European sales and Jo Lawrence’s proven track record in customer success, we are strengthening our ability to meet the evolving needs of our clients and partners. This expansion of our leadership team positions Tribe to accelerate our growth, drive innovation, and reinforce our status as a leading force in payments technology.” https://lnkd.in/e788q_pM Alex Reddish Lynda Clarke Edita Kudarauskė Blayne Pereira Tristen Hinds Alexander Kelly Alice Corden #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews