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JULY 9, 2020

Relying on static usernames and passwords to authenticate customers is no longer sufficient, and many FIs are therefore examining how tools like biometrics can offer greater security. A recent report highlighted this problem and advised FIs to adopt harder-to-trick methods like biometric authentication. Get the scoop in the Playbook.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Businesses of all sizes struggle with capital management, regardless of whether they employ staff or seek out third parties to handle their cash flows, accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes and other related tasks. Factors Affecting Working Capital Needs. Automating Capital Management.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

Cryptocurrency lending platform Vauld raised $2 million to expand into full banking services, including issuing credit and debit cards and providing fiat and crypto order books, CoinDesk reported. The funding round was led by Pantera Capital and included Coinbase Ventures and LuneX Ventures. In other news, the U.S.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

It was led by “Energize Ventures and Lux Capital, each of whom invests heavily in companies, fundamentally advancing how society implements and utilizes advances in technology,” Zededa said in a statement. IoT Security Concerns. Security Upgrades? 25) that it had raised $16 million in a Series A funding round.

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OCTOBER 2, 2020

As it capitalizes on the unforeseen sharp rebound in its business, Airbnb Inc. is seeking to bring in roughly $3 billion in funding through an initial public offering (IPO), Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources. Talks with Ackman concluded when Airbnb filed privately for an IPO in August, Bloomberg previously reported.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

But it was a Bellevue, Washington-based beauty and wellness industry enterprise software firm that secured the largest funding this week, coming in at $160 million. The fundraising was headed up by Advent International via Advent Tech and Sunley House Capital, an Advent affiliate. landed funding rounds. CloudTrucks.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Businesses and financial institutions (FIs) are constantly examining ways to make their customers’ accounts more secure, especially as more consumers go online to make purchases and transact during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A convenient, yet secure solution could be just a few taps away, however.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Banking reports to inform risk management and strategy These reports on capital, growth, and liquidity help financial institutions spot warning signs. Takeaway 2 Reports that assess capital, growth, and liquidity provide banking professionals data to drive decisions.

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JULY 31, 2020

In a venture capital slowdown, any investment round is a win. This week’s look at the latest funding for B2B FinTech and other startups showcases an investor appetite for security, data and business intelligence, with nearly $63.5 million in fresh investment for the industry. PYMNTS rounds up the latest deals below.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

Porter Capital , which works with accounts receivable (AR) financing and asset-based lending solutions, will provide more funding for businesses in need of extra money from their current Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds, according to a press release.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

Nonetheless, Many FIs are looking to simplify and secure their onboarding procedures while also enabling customers to stay safe during the pandemic, leading them to seek out innovative technologies to do so. Brazil-based facial recognition and identification technologies provider Acesso Digital recently reported that more than 5.2

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

It’s about supporting the people who safeguard banks and credit unions from the growing threats of financial crime and who keep capital flowing to small businesses and families. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported consumers lost more than $10 billion to fraud alone in 2023. Staying on top of fraud is a full-time job.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Sweden-based Detectify, a crowd-based online security company that incentivizes “elite hackers” to help developers stay abreast of security issues, has raised €21 million in a funding round, according to a report. This methodology also ensures the latest protection.

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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. PYMNTS breaks down the companies that did manage to secure funding, below. With a combined $43.3

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MAY 27, 2022

There is good reason for this shift in view; according to Marc Bernegger, co-founder of crypto fund AltAlpha Digital, “after last year’s explosion of crypto hedge funds around the globe, there are now over 400 active funds, excluding those focused on venture capital.” State Regulations.

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MAY 21, 2020

Active-duty service members are 76 percent more likely to report identity theft than most people, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC reported in its newest Consumer Protection Data Spotlight that service members typically report misuse of their credit and debit card data. percent of the 3.2

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JUNE 26, 2020

Small business lending emerged as a common theme in this week’s B2B venture capital roundup, and it’s no surprise, considering the role small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) play in supporting their local economies. Utility account aggregation company Urjanet secured $14.65 Aye Finance.

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JULY 9, 2020

Movie-theater giant AMC Entertainment Holdings’ reported deal to avoid bankruptcy is running into a roadblock as some creditors oppose the deal , according to Bloomberg News. AMC has been trying to reach an agreement for weeks as it tries to raise cash, manage a debt burden of more than $5 billion and avoid bankruptcy, Bloomberg reported.

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

Securities and Exchange Commission ’s lawsuit contending that the blockchain firm connected to the digital currency held a $1.3 billion securities offering that was not registered, CNBC reported. The agency is suing Ripple , along with CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Co-Founder Chris Larsen, according to the report.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

Talk of a venture capital plummet continues to grow, particularly in Europe, where new data from Consultancy Europe revealed that the number of venture capital deals for startups across the continent has declined every quarter since Q1 2019. based small business lending platform iwoca, which secured $131.45 million this week.

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JULY 17, 2020

A new report provided by Buy Shares found global FinTech funding was less than $4 billion during Q2, compared to about $5.8 Local reports in Naija247News noted the company aims to digitize retail supply chains and address the industry’s fragmentation as it looks to expand into new markets on the continent.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

The IPO rate for Chinese companies is the highest since Alibaba’s massive market debut in 2014, according to CNBC , citing a new report from Renaissance Capital. and China over trade and security issues. market for 2020, according to Renaissance Capital. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in August.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Venture capital appears to be picking back up in the B2B technology startup community. This week saw an impressive $324 million in combined funding for a range of B2B FinTechs and other solution providers, including alternative lenders looking to support small businesses as they manage working capital instability. eFileCabinet.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The company announced its launch this week and revealed the new funding from Crane Venture Partners, with Seedcamp, Techstars and angel investors also participating, according to EU-Startups reports. The company secured the funding from an unnamed angel investor, reports said. and Hong Kong.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

a South Korean digital bank, has chosen Credit Suisse and KB Investment & Securities as its advisors for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), Reuters reported. The timing of the IPO hasn't been decided, although Reuters reported that analysts predict it will happen in the second half of 2021. Kakao Bank Corp. ,

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MARCH 30, 2023

The front office is screaming down to the Settlement Office, “Operations, we need more capital!” Adding blockchain to the supply chain improved visibility, allowed automatic purchases through smart contracts, and kept a permanent record of what had been ordered as well as status reporting of all items in the supply chain.

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JANUARY 8, 2021

Investors at IAN led the round, while TCA and several angel investors also participated, according to reports. also participated, reports said. million in "bridge" funding, with the company planning to close a $27 million Series A investment round that will enable it to secure its banking license. B-North has announced $3.66

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JUNE 30, 2022

As reported by the World Bank, in 2021 the GDP of The Bahamas was $9.91 In 2022, FTX broke ground on its new headquarters in Nassau, the country’s capital. In April 2022, Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, hosted the invitation-only Crypto Bahamas Conference. Let’s start with a checklist: Toes in the sand? Drink in the hand?

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

Companies seeking to hold initial public offerings (IPOs) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) no longer will be required to let investment banks buy and sell the first shares to hit the market, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Tuesday (Dec. 22), FT reported. Until today.

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OCTOBER 12, 2020

Named a leader by IDC for treasury and finance, Kyriba optimizes cash and risk management, payments and working capital strategies through a highly secure Software-as-a-Service platform. Bank connectivity is one of the most complicated aspects of an ERP project.

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JULY 10, 2020

Taulia , a B2B FinTech startup, made headlines this week thanks to reports that the company is raising funds from Ping An Insurance Co. As discussions about Taulia’s fundraise continue, below, PYMNTS looks at the latest venture capital rounds that were secured this past week, with a combined $45.87 Morgan Chase & Co.

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APRIL 24, 2020

With social distancing and an economic downturn the new reality for many markets around the world, venture capital is expected to slow significantly. Reports in American Banker said CB Insights data has revealed a 45 percent decline in year-over-year FinTech funding in the year’s first quarter, and a 25 percent drop from Q4 2019.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

A Citibank senior analyst predicted that bitcoin could reach $318,000 by December 2021 in a report written for Citibank’s institutional clients, according to CoinDesk. Thomas Fitzpatrick’s report was leaked on Twitter Friday (Nov. All we know is that price is likely to continue going up.”.

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

Highlighting the increasing interest in this startup space is this week's B2B venture capital roundup, which recaps the final two weeks of 2020 in B2B FinTech investments. To cap off a year in which business travel plummeted, travel and expense management software company Navisteps raised $1 million in pre-seed funding , reports said.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Ant Bank, the virtual banking division of Hangzhou, China-based Ant Group , has launched banking services in Hong Kong, Fintech News reported. It was one of eight such recipients, the report stated. Now, users can download the bank’s mobile app to establish personal bank accounts in as little as three minutes, according to the report.

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JULY 13, 2020

In other news, as the cryptocurrency industry gains mainstream traction, lawyers specializing in crypto are highly demanded by firms these days, Cointelgraph reported. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) charged California’s Abra for failing to register before offering and selling securities-based swaps.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Next Insurance , the online insurance provider for small businesses, is negotiating a deal to raise new capital in a round that would value the FinTech startup at $2.25 Google’s parent company, is in talks to lead the $250 million funding round for the Palo Alto, California-based insurer, the news service reported.

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