2017 Innovators to Watch: 44 Executives Shaping the Future of Banking
Bank Innovation
JUNE 12, 2017
2017 was a tumultuous year, but despite some stops and starts, innovation in finance is only gaining more momentum.
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Bank Innovation
JUNE 12, 2017
2017 was a tumultuous year, but despite some stops and starts, innovation in finance is only gaining more momentum.
Bank Innovation
MARCH 17, 2017
“Banks now have the capital to put to work and invest in growth after a long period of cost-cutting,” […]. Banks are entering what could well be a Golden Age — deregulation, rising interest rates, and a bevy of fintech startups eager to hop into bed with them. Will they take advantage of this fintech opportunity?
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Bank Innovation
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
This bank created an innovation lab, and that bank is launching a fintech team. But this other bank just started a blockchain focus group, and everyone else is investing in tech. Gone are the days when banks could afford to be “conservative” with new product launches and tech projects, which Read More.
Bank Innovation
JUNE 27, 2016
Some of the shine seems to have come off fintech innovation in 2016. Startup valuations are dropping; once abundant venture capital is growing scarcer; marketplace lending has gotten bruised — even the self-proclaimed capital of fintech, London, faces an uncertain future with Brexit. Read More.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 4, 2020
And according to Fraser, that means banks will be poised to support that cash flow collaboration through trade finance innovation. Many firms, particularly larger ones, find themselves in “a strong and stable position” from a cash and liquidity perspective as a result of their greater access to capital and credit markets.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 8, 2020
As cloud technologies emerge to help financial institutions (FIs) drive digital innovation, Finastra has introduced its Fusion Payments To Go offering for small and medium-sized banks. Linear Capital served as the head investor, while additional help originated from KZM & Company Group. Europe and South Africa.
Perficient
MARCH 17, 2025
The financial services sector is experiencing transformative changes driven by technological advancements and innovative trends. We are witnessing the integration of AI, the rise of hyper-personalization, and the adoption of advanced digital platforms, all of which are revolutionizing operations and client interactions.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 16, 2018
Standard Chartered has officially open its eXellerator facility, a center designed to promote the innovation of fintech, in Hong Kong, the bank announced today. The bank will operate the innovation center under its SC Ventures arm, which invests in emerging fintechs and other startups.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 9, 2020
The takeover signaled an evolution of the company's business model from a traditionally business-to-consumer (B2C) seller, to one that includes business-to-business (B2B) operations. There is more virtual buying and a lot more reliance on virtual workflows, [as well as a sizeable opportunity] for businesses to capitalize on B2B payments.”.
Perficient
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Payments Trend #1: AI-Driven Payment Innovations The landscape of payments and financial services in 2025 will be marked by groundbreaking innovations and user-centric designs powered by Generative AI (GenAI). These changes require significant adjustments in risk management, compliance frameworks, and operational protocols.
Bank Innovation
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
What is the state of banking innovation today? Fintech funding has grown tougher for startups, but banks’ balance sheets are looking stronger– what does it mean for innovation? Each year, we poll the industry to find out.
Bank Innovation
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Personal finance, banking and investment platform MoneyLion has named Samantha Roady chief operating officer as it makes moves to expand its customer base. Roady, who has been on MoneyLion’s board of directors since 2016, was previously a founding partner at GAIN Capital and president of its global retail brokerage business.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
corporates, including tech (and beyond Big Tech), Joe Simons , chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), indicated that roadblocks could be set up to stop some of the traditional means of growth and innovation. In a signal of what might be on the horizon for U.S. The act is unlikely to go make much progress in a Republican-led Senate.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 29, 2020
Everyday operations ground to a halt for most consumers, businesses and financial institutions (FIs) when the pandemic began, and credit unions (CUs) were no exception. McNeill said Coast Capital, like numerous other CUs, has seen robust growth in the number of members who have gone digital during the pandemic.
Bank Innovation
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
EXCLUSIVE—Investors don’t need to wait for Initial Coin Offerings to reach their full potential: this way of raising capital is already redefining how businesses in certain markets can operate, Taynaah Reis, CEO for cooperative banking system company Moeda told Bank Innovation.
Bank Innovation
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
EXCLUSIVE- Bank Innovation has released the agenda for its seventh annual fintech conference, and it is completely overhauled to enhance the event experience for attendees.
Bank Innovation
OCTOBER 6, 2016
She hasn’t sought venture capital funding; she doesn’t do beta and she isn’t pitching to millennials, the demographic du décennie. Janice Diner is not your typical startup founder. On going forward without backers, the CEO of Horizn says: “We never do anything for free. We get paid for what we do.”
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Payment innovators are embracing the opportunities to mix payment rails old and new in search of business-to-business (B2B) solutions that can tackle longstanding friction. Visa confirmed this week that it is partnering with Circle Internet Financial, which operates the digital currency U.S. CardUp Mixes Rails To Enable Card Payments.
Perficient
MAY 26, 2021
In the session “Differentiating Your Brand for the Digital Era,” Scott will discuss how financial services companies can leverage digital technologies in new and innovative ways to create new value for consumers and businesses. The presentation will occur on June 10 at 4:00 p.m.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Despite the pandemic, venture capital dollars are flowing freely to nascent firms in Asia that are tackling the need for contactless interactions and platforms that match supply and demand — setting the stage for innovation on the other side of the public health crisis.
PYMNTS
MARCH 12, 2020
The company also set up a multi-million-dollar subsidy program to reduce operating costs and capital risks for their merchants, in an effort to help them get back to work safely and efficiently. An Opportunity for Innovation . As the situation evolves, Wang told Webster, the innovative responses are doing the same.
Perficient
MAY 28, 2020
Oracle Utilities has long been a leader in industry applications for operations at power generation companies. Oracle’s suite of enterprise applications; ERP, SCM, EPM, and Data & Analytics all lead the industry to new fond levels of efficiency and innovation with special focus on the four desired areas of business outcome below; I.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
We are innovating the underlying infrastructure that financial institutions use to make transactions run even faster end-to-end, and at the same time further reducing costs for the community through industry-shared services in the areas of cyber, fraud and compliance," said Javier Pérez-Tasso , SWIFT’s CEO, in a statement. “We
Bank Innovation
JUNE 23, 2016
Lucy Peng, CEO, Ant Financial Ant’s latest fundraising round – the largest ever anywhere – of $4.5 billion, and its overall valuation of more than $60 billion, have turned the Alibaba spinoff into one of the most valuable private tech companies in the world. Launched in 2014, Ant Financial Read More.
Bank Innovation
MAY 31, 2017
I recently sat down with the marketing team at Anthemis to talk about the changes happening in SME banking and the opportunity for innovation. But new businesses are often multi-jurisdictional from day one, multi-platform and technically sophisticated in everything from equity capital to treasury to accounting and payroll software.
Abrigo
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Cannabis-related businesses (CRBs)spanning everything from cultivation to retailrepresent a market in need of lending services, from working capital to real estate and equipment loans. With this regulatory risk and associated operational complexities, there is plenty for financial institutions to consider before diving into cannabis lending.
PYMNTS
JULY 31, 2019
As PYMNTS readers know, the role and appeal of FinTech is increasing significantly as consumer demands rapidly change, and technology and regulatory efforts encourage further innovation in digital payments and global transactions. an effort that was already operating in Europe and Asia-Pacific. FinTech Partnerships. “The
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Two hundred and seventy-four years later, those words are the perfect framework for understanding what will define the next decade of innovation in payments and any ecosystem that touches it. Sometimes those innovations disrupted old models and players; other times they made them better and more efficient. The Invisible Innovators .
Bank Innovation
JULY 17, 2018
Banking consumers take a middling view of today’s mobile banking applications, according to a study by Bank Innovation. In the survey conducted this month by Bank Innovation, banking consumers gave mobile banking a net promoter score of 12, which is in the bottom 25% to 50% of all NPS scores.
South State Correspondent
MARCH 24, 2025
These conditions not only impact business operations but also raise critical questions about liquidity, creditworthiness, supply chain stability, and growth strategies. Network: Introducing strategic partnerships or recommending external specialists in international trade, tariff mitigation strategies, or operational optimization.
PYMNTS
APRIL 17, 2020
Open banking regulations across Europe kicked open the door for a wave of FinTech competition, with consumer-facing personal finance management (PFM) right in the crosshairs of innovators’ efforts. Optimizing Business Lending. ” With new funding , Vaccino said Yapily will continue to focus primarily on the U.K.
PYMNTS
JULY 3, 2020
Commercial payments technology firm WEX landed a $400 million investment this week, but when it comes to venture capital, investors set their sights on B2B eCommerce, small business funding, payroll and more. Supporting that initiative is Square Peg Capital, which led a $6.3 With a combined $43.3
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Stripe led the round, and existing investors Y Combinator and Global Founders Capital participated, alongside a new investor, Bedrock Capital. The company was formed by CEO Francis Plaza , Chief Operating Officer Edwin Lacierda , Chief Technology Officer Jaimie Hing and Chief Growth Officer Luis Sia.
Perficient
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
This transformation has been accelerated by a confluence of shifting client demographics and expectations along with mounting competitive pressure from emerging tech-driven players, financial product innovation, and industry consolidation.
Bobsguide
MARCH 21, 2022
CompatibL is proud to have been nominated in the following categories in this year’s FTF News Technology Innovation Awards: 5.Best Igor Tsitavets, CompatibL’s President and CEO, says: “We are honored to be shortlisted at this year’s FTF News Technology Innovation Awards. About the FTF News Technology Innovation Awards.
South State Correspondent
MAY 1, 2024
For inspiration in banking innovation, we often look to other industries. Instead of thinking traditionally, Gentle Monster pursued a strategy of innovation and creativity to become the hottest sunglass company globally, creating a company currently valued at $900 million. Honkook Kim and his Gentle Monster Brand is a perfect example.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 12, 2021
German food delivery platform Delivery Hero is launching its own early-stage venture capital (VC) firm — DX Ventures — that will be managed independently to focus on advancing founder-led startups. Delivery Hero operates in 50 countries in over 700 cities across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 7, 2021
Digitally native mattress and home goods brand platform Resident landed a $130 million investment headed up by Nexus Capital Management and Ion Crossover Partners with participation from Baron Capital Group in Q4 of 2020, according to a Thursday (Jan. In separate news, digitally native sleep company Purple Innovation, Inc.
South State Correspondent
MARCH 3, 2025
With deregulation in 1980, innovation and efficiency were now held in the highest regard. Banks were now allowed to operate across state lines, increasing competition. As seen below, many banks and thrifts failed to manage their asset-liability and credit positions and chronically produced under their cost of capital.
Perficient
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Crisis response, maintaining safe and operational working conditions, mitigating supply chain disruptions, maintaining liquidity, and deftly responding to shifts in the market have emerged as key focus areas for all businesses. If your organization is looking to capitalize on cloud technology in 2021, here are a few trends to keep in mind.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Female FinTech entrepreneurs are getting left out of funding even as record venture capital money is being pumped into startups. We’re operating at this intersection of finance and technology, which are both industries that are woefully underrepresented by women in the first place,” Alaina Sparks , a managing director and the U.S.
Perficient
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Zelle is a major peer-to-peer payment network operated by Early Warning Services. Early Warning Services is a private company owned by BofA, BB&T, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, PCN Bank, U.S. And with continued innovation, growth will continue at a face pace. Bank, and Wells Fargo.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 26, 2021
Hong Kong’s travel and leisure booking platform Klook has closed a $200 million Series E funding round led by Aspex Management , with participation by Sequoia Capital China , SoftBank Vision Fund, Matrix Partners China and Boyu Capital , according to a press release.
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 14, 2020
Commerce platform Shopify, which supports the operations of more than a million merchants, has launched a loan product for early-stage U.S. businesses.
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