Sat.Mar 12, 2022 - Fri.Mar 18, 2022

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How does Gen Z feel about credit cards? It's complicated.

Payments Dive

Each generation has approached credit differently; Gen Z is no exception. As they turn toward credit cards, industry analysts say these consumers are likely to keep card companies on their toes.

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FICO Response to the War in Ukraine

FICO

As a result of the attack on Ukraine, FICO is exiting all work in Russia. Consistent with directives by governments around the world, we are actively unwinding our business relationships in Russia and will not be pursuing new business in Russia. To support the humanitarian efforts underway, the FICO Cares team in EMEA has made a donation to the British Red Cross and FICO is making a donation to the American Red Cross.

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Mollie launches Connect for Platforms for SaaS expansion across Europe

The Paypers

Netherlands-based payment service provider Mollie has rolled out Connect for Platform for online SaaS and marketplace platforms to integrate payment services.

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Real estate investing platform Roofstock reaches $1.9B valuation. Roofstock competitors include Fundrise, Doorvest, HomeUnion, AlphaFlow, Mynd, and Unison.

CB Insights

Roofstock , a property technology company, has raised $240M in a Series E. The round drew participation from SoftBank Group, Khosla Ventures, SVB Capital, and JLL Spark, among others. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? California-based Roofstock enables retail and institutional investors to purchase and sell rental homes. The platform has processed more than $5B in transaction volume.

Volume 66
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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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CFPB's Chopra blasts potential card hikes

Payments Dive

In a rare TV appearance, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said that the payments industry isn't competitive enough and that fee hikes by the big card companies would add "insult to injury" at a time of inflation. He noted new fintech tools could ultimately be a benefit if they add competition.

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Transform It Forward: How Digital Drives Open Revolution

Axway

Innovation. It’s a word that’s often thrown around in corporate settings today. But who are the key players that are actually driving change forward in industries like tech, finance and advertising?

Finance 52

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Income and employment verification technology provider Argyle raises $55M. Argyle competitors include Atomic, Pinwheel, Sterling, Wage, Truework, Accurate Background, and Finch.

CB Insights

Argyle , an employment data platform, has raised $55M in a Series B that drew participation from SignalFire, Bain Capital Ventures, and Bedrock Capital, among others. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-forms" ><div class="cta has-desktop"><div class="cta-desktop center-copy

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Wealthy BNPL consumers give Affirm a boost

Payments Dive

A new survey from one equity analyst suggests installment financing from the buy now-pay later company Affirm has appeal for rich and poor alike. "The demand for our service is going up because consumers are trying to ration their money,” Affirm CEO Max Levchin told CNBC.

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Transform It Forward: How Digital Drives Open Revolution

Axway

Innovation. It’s a word that’s often thrown around in corporate settings today. But who are the key players that are actually driving change forward in industries like tech, finance and advertising?

Finance 52
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Miracle Cash&More opens physical cryptocurrency store in the Netherlands

The Paypers

Estonia-based crypto fintech Miracle Cash&More has announced launching its first physical cryptocurrency store in Amsterdam.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Indian BNPL provider MoneyView reaches a $625M valuation. MoneyView competitors include ePayLater, Flexmoney, LazyPay, Simpl, ZestMoney, and Capital Float.

CB Insights

MoneyView , a personal finance management app, has raised $75M in a Series D. The round drew participation from Accel, Dream Incubator, Tiger Global Management, and Winter Capital, among others. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-forms" ><div class="cta has-desktop"><div class=&

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Payments industry makes a tempting target for hackers

Payments Dive

The industry might not be experiencing a major uptick in cyberattacks as a result of Russia's war on Ukraine, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be on high alert, cybersecurity professionals say.

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Transform It Forward: How Digital Drives Open Revolution

Axway

Innovation. It’s a word that’s often thrown around in corporate settings today. But who are the key players that are actually driving change forward in industries like tech, finance and advertising?

Finance 52
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Mibanco Expands Microlending, Helps Customers During Pandemic

FICO

Loans That Improve Lives. Mibanco, the largest microfinance bank in both Peru and Latin America, has used FICO Platform’s Decisions Capability to boost its lending capacity and respond quickly to changing market conditions during the pandemic. The transformational project has reduced the time taken to put policy into production by 90 percent and cut annual IT development expenditure by 20 percent, allowing Mibanco to better serve thousands of its customers. .

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Europe-based engineering recruitment platform raises $10M. Circular.io competitors include TripleByte, Toptal, Turing, and Vettery.

CB Insights

Circular.io , a job platform for developers, has raised $10M in seed funding from All Iron Ventures, Kibo Ventures, Kima Ventures, LocalGlobe, Point Nine Capital, and Shilling VC, among others. the state of venture report. Download our free report to get the TL;DR on what you need to know about venture funding and trends in 2021. First name. Last name.

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PopID aims to expand demand for its face-pay tech

Payments Dive

As payments technology evolves, the use of biometrics is poised to take off. Software firm PopID is seeking to raise about $50 million in capital to scale its face verification services for payments applications in the U.S. and abroad.

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Open banking in the near future: reading the tea leaves

Axway

People have come to us for advice on where open banking is headed, certain that it’s well developed and firmly entrenched in today’s digital financial services ecosystem.

Finance 52
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3 CFO Tips for Understanding the Intricacies of Marketing

The Finance Weekly

In many cases, marketing teams are nervous about approaching the CFO in regards to the budget or new campaigns. On the other hand, CFOs need to answer to the CEO if something goes wrong or the budget goes awry. The combination of the two can create a scenario where a CFO wants to be conservative in spending while the CMO or heads of marketing want to expand their horizons in order to create and spend more.

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Top Strategies to Future-Proof & Sustain Your Merchant Services Portfolio

Build a sustainable merchant services portfolio with practical strategies to ensure long-term success. Diversify across industries to spread risk and stabilize income, balancing high-risk and low-risk clients for a robust mix. Combine large and small merchants to create a resilient payment portfolio, leveraging each type's strengths. Foster long-term relationships through exceptional service and personalized support.

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On-demand pay app Branch raises $75M from Lee Fixel’s Addition. Branch competitors in the hyper-competitive instant workforce payments market include SteadyPay, Even, Wagestream, Instant Financial, Gig Wage, Panther, DailyPay, and PayActiv.

CB Insights

Branch , an on-demand pay app, has raised $75M in a Series C. The round drew participation from Addition, General Atlantic, Drive Capital, Indeed, CrossCut Ventures, and other undisclosed investors. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-forms" ><div class="cta has-desktop"><div cla

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Fewer taxpayers plan to pay the IRS by check

Payments Dive

The share of consumers planning to use mobile phones to pay their taxes increased over last year, while the portion preferring to pay by check declined, according to a survey from payments firm ACI Worldwide.

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Open banking in the near future: reading the tea leaves

Axway

People have come to me for advice on where open banking is headed, certain that it’s well developed and firmly entrenched in today’s digital financial services ecosystem.

Finance 52
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Why are VCs Investing in The Office of the CFO?

The Finance Weekly

Over the last decade, the amount of capital deployed worldwide by venture capital investors and the number of start-ups receiving funding have grown substantially. Just in the , first half of 2021 , Global venture capital funding shattered records as more than $288 billion was invested worldwide. That’s up by just under $110 billion compared to the previous half-year record that was just set in the second half of 2020.

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7 Essential Criteria for Choosing the Right Payments Partner

Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.

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AI-driven recruiting software provider Findem raises $30M. Findem competitors include SeekOut, hireEZ, Sense, Fetcher, AllyO, and HiringSolved.

CB Insights

Findem , an AI-driven recruiting platform, has raised $30M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Wing Venture Capital, Quarry Capital Management, and Four Rivers Group. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-forms" ><div class="cta has-desktop"><div class="cta-desktop

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Frictionless checkout tech startup AiFi raises $65M

Payments Dive

The frictionless checkout technology provider plans to use the funds, which it raised from investors including Aldi South Group, to expand its technical staff and more quickly put its gear into grocery stores, sports venues and universities.

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WorldFirst launched GBP 100 mln growth package for UK ecommerce businesses

The Paypers

UK-based fintech WorldFirst has partnered with RITMO to launch a GBP 100 million growth package that supports fast-growing ecommerce SMEs in the kingdom.

FinTech 60
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Dun & Bradstreet fuels data-driven services with Axway Managed File Transfer

Axway

Dun & Bradstreet delivers business intelligence that helps enterprises to compete, grow, and thrive.

Volume 59
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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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DataRails, a provider of FP&A software for Excel users, raises $50M. DataRails competitors include Vena, Jirav, Cube, Abacum, and Pigment.

CB Insights

DataRails , a financial planning and analytics (FP&A) software provider, has raised $50M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Qumra Capital, Vertex Ventures Israel, and Zeev Ventures, among others. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-forms" ><div class="cta has-desktop"&#

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EBay creates digital wallet, plans storage vault for collectibles

Payments Dive

The company expects its new vault service to open next quarter, and to eventually secure up to $3 billion in assets over the next few years.

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Adnovum and BearingPoint partner on fintech solutions for banks

The Paypers

Netherlands-based management and technology consultancy company BearingPoint and Switzerland-based software company Adnovum have entered an open partnership in order to offer banks fintech solutions.

FinTech 50
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Dun & Bradstreet fuels data-driven services with Axway Managed File Transfer

Axway

Dun & Bradstreet delivers business intelligence that helps enterprises to compete, grow, and thrive.

Volume 52
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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.