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Charles Potts: Opportunities in the fintech landscape

Independent Banker

The fintech landscape is shifting. Investments in new companies have slowed, valuations that some early-stage companies commanded last year are ratcheting back, and financial technology providers are tightening their proverbial belts. In response, community banks, like $779 million-asset Lead Bank in Kansas City, Mo.,

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In B2B, FinTech And Banks Eye (And Serve) SMB Capital Needs

PYMNTS

Capital is the lifeblood of economies, and of the companies (and yes, of course, individuals) that collectively make things and provide services … and in the age of FinTech, the capital comes digitally and across innovative channels. Within the FinTech space, there may be a resurgence of sorts for one firm. ”

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Why this fintech isn't rushing retirees out the door

American Banker

DCI in Hutchinson, Kansas, is giving employees unsure about retirement the option to work part-time and gradually ease into the next phase of their lives.

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SWIFT Gears Up For Trade Via Blockchain

PYMNTS

As quoted by CNBC , SWIFT CEO Gottfried Leibbrandt said this week at the Paris FinTech Forum that “we are announcing … a proof-of-concept with the R3 blockchain on trade, where you can initiate a payment on the trade platform and then it goes into gpi.” Federal Reserve said that Fed should develop its own real-time payments network.

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Crowdfunding, Deferred Loan Payments Jumpstart SMB Relief

PYMNTS

Each week, PYMNTS will round up some of the latest initiatives from governments, banks and FinTechs around the world to lend support for small businesses struggling as a result of the coronavirus. FinTechs Encourage SMB Crowdfunding. Several FinTechs in the U.S. B2B FinTechs Band Together. Fed Calls On Small Banks.

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Bitcoin Daily: Ripple Goes To College To Research Blockchain; Bitcoin Value Drops To Lowest Level In 7.5 Weeks

PYMNTS

He added that there will be a number of tests completed before a final decision is made on whether the technology should be used in Serenity. Ripple announced the latest partners to join its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), which aims to boost the growth of the blockchain technology ecosystem.

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Acquire or Be Acquired 2023: Disruption ‘Comes Home’ to Banking

Gonzobanker

While AOBA provides a fertile forum for buyers and potential sellers in the bank M&A space to commensurate, the crowd uses this valuable face time to also delve into discussions about the economy, strategic growth, fintech innovation, competition, and talent wars.

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