Sat.May 14, 2022 - Fri.May 20, 2022

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CFPB carves out new competition angle for oversight

Payments Dive

A former CFPB enforcement director told an audience of payments professionals this week that they'd best be prepared for the agency to expand its oversight by way of its markets authority.

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10 Actionable B2B Lead Generation Strategies for SaaS Businesses

Agile Payments

10 Actionable B2B Lead Generation Strategies for SaaS Businesses.

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SpotOn, a provider of payments tech and software for retail and restaurant SMBs, reaches $3.6B valuation. SpotOn competitors are Toast and Block.

CB Insights

SpotOn , a software and payments processing company, has raised $300M in a Series F. The round drew participation from Dragoneer Investment Group, Andreessen Horowitz, and DST Global, 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 clas

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What is an API gateway?

Axway

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the building blocks of modern business, but a single API is rarely the only part of the story. Enterprises build an architecture around their APIs to ensure their quality and consistency.

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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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Three US cash trends persist, Fed report says

Payments Dive

The COVID-19 pandemic led U.S. consumers to change up their payment habits, but three long-term cash trends have mainly persisted, according to a Federal Reserve Bank report issued this month.

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Online payments via Digital Girocard to debut in second half of 2022

The Paypers

German banks and savings banks have announced plans to introduce online payment via the digital girocard under the giropay brand.

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AWS Rekognition image analysis plugin for API Builder

Axway

This blog post describes an image analysis plugin for API Builder based on AWS (Amazon Web Services) Rekognition. The plugin is intended to help create API Builder-based APIs and integrations that include image analysis.

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Are restaurant operators eating too many fees?

Payments Dive

"I’ve been disappointed to see how the payments industry is constantly looking for ways to profit off of small businesses in sneaky ways," says Copper CEO Dickson Chu.

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Large brands to buy and rent real estate on the metaverse

The Paypers

Virtual reality platform Admix has closely worked with large brands, including McDonalds , Pepsi , Formula One , and others to buy and sell virtual real estate.

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Remote employee management solution Deel climbs to $12B valuation. Deel competitors in the crowded remote workforce management space are Globalization Partners, Multiplier, Omnipresent, Oyster, Panther, Papaya Global, Remote, Velocity Global, and Skuad.

CB Insights

Deel , a provider of remote employee management solutions, has raised $50M in an extended Series D. The round drew participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Emerson Collective, Spark Capital, and Y Combinator. 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 Q1 2022. First name.

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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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Explainable Machine Learning for Probability of Default Calculations

FICO

In my last post I looked at using predictive machine learning models (specifically, a boosted ensemble like xGB Boost) to improve on Probability of Default (PD) scoring and thereby reduce RWAs. The results were quite impressive at determining default rate risk – a reduction of up to 20 percent. Default prediction like this would make any balance sheet owner happy – empowering lenders to more accurately predict which borrower presents a credit risk.

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Affluent consumers may drive $257B in spending

Payments Dive

The wealthiest U.S. consumers are eager to open their wallets again, especially for travel, though there is one possible caveat, predicts Visa's chief economist.

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The Credit Thing implements TrueLayer's recurring payments API

The Paypers

TrueLayer , a UK-based Open Banking platform, has announced that The Credit Thing has implemented its recurring payments API.

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Contract management solution Evisort raises $100M from Technology Crossover Ventures, Vertex Ventures, and Breyer Capital. Evisort competitors are Contract Wrangler, ContractPodAi, Icertis, Ironclad, LinkSquares, Seal Software, and SirionLabs.

CB Insights

Evisort , a contract management solutions provider, has raised $100M in a mix of debt and equity. The Series C round drew participation from Technology Crossover Ventures, Amity Ventures, Vertex Ventures, and Breyer Capital, among others. Debt financing was provided by undisclosed investors. 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 Q1 2022.

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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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What is an API gateway?

Axway

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the building blocks of modern business, but a single API is rarely the only part of the story. Enterprises build an architecture around their APIs to ensure their quality and consistency.

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BNPL player Zilch expands to US

Payments Dive

Instead of collecting fees from retailers to move merchandise from their shelves, Zilch is linking with brands like Sephora and Nike to lure consumers looking to finance their purchases through installment payments.

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Big Brain on Campus: Dr. Scott Zoldi Talks Responsible AI at MIT, UCSD and Duke

FICO

FICO’s chief analytics officer Dr. Scott Zoldi is not just an in-demand speaker on the hot topic of Responsible AI for industry events – his recent engagements include talks at Urban League, The American Physical Society, FinRegLab and FICO World – but also at top universities teaching the next generation of data science and business leaders. We caught up with FICO’s “big man on campus” after his recent college tour, at which he lectured and/or met with students at the Massachusetts Institute of

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Analyzing Coinbase’s growth strategy: How the crypto exchange is investing in the future of digital assets

CB Insights

Coinbase went public in April 2021. Since then, the US-based crypto giant has acquired several companies, invested in over a hundred startups via Coinbase Ventures , and formed dozens of strategic partnerships. Coinbase has seen its share price fall sharply amid a broader crypto selloff — prompting it to take money-saving measures like slowing hiring — but its investment activity over the last year points to 2 long-term goals that the company will likely still be going after: global

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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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What is an API gateway?

Axway

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the building blocks of modern business, but a single API is rarely the only part of the story. Enterprises build an architecture around their APIs to ensure their quality and consistency.

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Amazon Fresh spearheads East Coast expansion

Payments Dive

The chain plans to open locations on Long Island and in the Garden State, expanding its use of the cashierless payment technology and hiring "hundreds" of workers.

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FICO World 2022: Digital Transformation Success Stories

FICO

Winners take the stage. On our fourth and final day at FICO World 2022 last week, 24 of our customers took to the main stage to receive recognition as winners in our FICO Decisions Awards. Company representatives were recognized for their digital transformation success stories with engraved crystal trophies by FICO's executive vice president of software, Stephanie Covert and myself.

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European BNPL provider in3 raises $85M. in3 competitors are Butter, ClearPay, Divido, Klarna, Laybuy, and Scalapay.

CB Insights

in3 , a buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup, has raised $85M in a mix of debt and equity. The Series B equity round drew participation from Finch Capital and Force Over Mass Capital, and the debt financing was provided by Waterfall Asset Management. <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

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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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AWS Rekognition image analysis plugin for API Builder

Axway

This blog post describes an image analysis plugin for API Builder based on AWS (Amazon Web Services) Rekognition. The plugin is intended to help create API Builder-based APIs and integrations that include image analysis.

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SoundHound, Square launch tool for restaurant orders

Payments Dive

The voice app company SoundHound AI is rolling out a service for restaurants with Block's Square that answers phone calls, takes orders, accepts modifications and sends confirmations to complete payments.

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Guide to Confront Cash Flow Management Challenges

The Finance Weekly

If you’re like most finance practitioners, you understand the critical importance of your approach to cash flow management. However, you will also have encountered (if again, you’re like most finance practitioners) some stubbornly persistent roadblocks, including, but not limited to the following: All of this can be, and so often is, modelled in spreadsheets.

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Human resource information system (HRIS) Rippling hits $11.25B valuation. Rippling competitors are Deel, Gusto, Namely, Panther, Paylocity, Justworks, and Hibob.

CB Insights

Rippling , a human resource information system (HRIS) provider, has raised $250M in a Series D. The round drew participation from Bedrock Capital, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital, and Y Combinator. 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 Q1 2022.

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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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AWS Rekognition image analysis plugin for API Builder

Axway

This blog post describes an image analysis plugin for API Builder based on AWS (Amazon Web Services) Rekognition. The plugin is intended to help create API Builder-based APIs and integrations that include image analysis.

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FIS knocks Fiserv out of No. 2 merchant acquirer spot

Payments Dive

In a competitive field of merchant acquirers, FIS bested Fiserv last year as JPMorgan Chase held its lead, according to a ranking from The Nilson Report.

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The Credit Thing implements TrueLayer's recurring payments API

The Paypers

TrueLayer , a UK-based Open Banking platform, has announced that The Credit Thing has implemented its recurring payments API.

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Fetcher, a candidate sourcing technology, raises $27M in debt and equity from investors including Tola Capital and Accomplice. Fetcher competitors are Findem, Gem, and SeekOut.

CB Insights

Fetcher , a provider of candidate sourcing technology, has raised $27M in a mix of debt and equity. The Series B funding round drew participation from Tola Capital, G20 Ventures, Accomplice, and K Fund. The debt financing was provided by undisclosed investors. 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 Q1 2022.

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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.