Zuto: AI, the Ideal Workmate
Zuto, a car finance marketplace, has recognized the potential of AI while also understanding the importance of customer service. They have found that AI can be used to enhance customer interactions, automate
Get ready to shine at Fintech Awards Wales 2024 Apply now.
TLDR: Applications and nominations are now open for the Fintech Awards Wales 2024, celebrating the growth of the FinTech sector in Wales. The ceremony features 15 categories and will take place on
Goldman Sachs’ Jim Esposito set to embark on retirement journey.
Jim Esposito, co-head of the global banking and markets division at Goldman Sachs, is set to retire from his role. Esposito will become a senior director at the investment bank. His retirement
WCAS snags fintech master EquiLend
TLDR: WCAS acquires fintech firm EquiLend. WCAS is investing an additional $200 million to support EquiLend’s growth initiatives and acquisitions. WCAS, a private equity firm, has announced its acquisition of fintech firm
US private equity firm’s acquisition gives EquiLend a game-changing boost.
Welsh, Carson, Anderson and Stowe (WCAS), a US private equity firm, has purchased a majority stake in EquiLend, a securities lending platform. The deal, subject to regulatory approvals and expected to be
US banks dominate the European midmarket.
TLDR: US banks are expanding their presence in the European midmarket as they leverage their investments in digital technology to transform payment and transaction services. These banks view their global reach and
Upward growth: Examining Key Trends & Players in BaaS Market
The global Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) market is projected to experience significant growth in the coming years, according to a new industry report. The market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth
The ‘Chevron Two-Step’: Banks and Credit Unions Can’t Resist
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering overturning the “Chevron standard,” a rule that has long dictated how congressional, judicial and regulatory agency actions interplayed. The standard allowed for federal courts to defer
Hot off the press: Sen. Menendez dominates in tech race against China
TLDR: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez participated in a Senate Banking Committee hearing on the importance of outpacing China in emerging technologies. Menendez highlighted his work to create a comprehensive plan to confront
Associated Bank snatches BMO’s top talent, banking revolution lies ahead.
Green Bay-based Associated Bank has announced the appointment of Steven Zandpour as executive vice president and director of retail banking. Formerly the U.S. head of specialty sales at BMO, Zandpour will be
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TLDR: Vertice, a SaaS and cloud spend management platform, has raised $25 million in a Series B funding round. The company plans to use the capital to fuel product innovation and expand
India: A Thriving Fintech Hub, Says WEF Study
TLDR: India has been identified as one of the most vibrant fintech hubs, according to a study from the World Economic Forum (WEF). The report showed that fintechs are expanding operations across
Billink: The Benelux’s Trusted Online Payment Method, Secures €29.5 Million
A Dutch Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) payment solution called Billink has secured €29.5 million in funding from German bank Varengold. The fintech company plans to use the funding to expand its