STORIES OF THE POWER OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
CEOs from our portfolio companies Command Alkon, Talend, and RealPage tell their stories of how investing in digital transformation revolutionized their capabilities.
AUSTRALIAN NEOBANK UP LAUNCHES MAYBUY – A BNPL KILLER
Australian neobank Up Bank has launched savings service Maybuy. Maybuy is designed as an alternative to Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) products which have become increasingly popular in recent years. For individuals wishing to make online purchases, Maybuy will generate an automated savings plan. Consumers might choose to purchase the item or choose to save their money
PORTAGE LAUNCHES LATE-STAGE PORTAGE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS FUND
Global fintech investor Portage announced today the launch of a late-stage, fintech-focused Portage Capital Solutions (“PCS”) Fund. Daniel Ballen and Devon Kirk, who are co-heads, will direct the strategy, concentrating on structured opportunities in global fintech and financial services firms and aiming for investments over $50 million. Devon Kirk has almost 20 years of experience
HOW TO ATTRACT MORE CUSTOMERS TO YOUR ACCOUNTING FIRM ?
If you own an accounting firm, you’ll probably need a regular flow of new clients each year to maintain the health of your company and to take the place of any current clients who decide to part ways. However, since the majority of accounting firm owners are focused on running their businesses during the day,
JACK HENRY COLLABORATES WITH VICTOR TECHNOLOGIES AND MVB BANK TO OFFER FASTER PAYMENTS
Victor Technologies, Inc. is collaborating with the business to enhance its quick payments strategy, according to a statement from Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. Through its integrated risk management software and APIs for FinTechs to embed financial services, Victor, a subsidiary of MVB Edge Ventures, Inc. and a member of the MVB Bank, Inc. family,
GEMINI UK CUSTOMERS CAN NOW USE PLAID TO CONNECT THEIR BANK ACCOUNTS AND BUY CRYPTO
Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with Plaid, open banking, and payments platform, to provide UK consumers the opportunity to purchase cryptocurrency using their bank accounts. The action emphasizes the growing prominence of cryptocurrencies in the financial ecosystem and encourages more everyday customers to diversify their holdings in digital assets. Customers won’t need to submit
MAKING INVESTING EASIER | HELPING WOMEN INVEST BETTER
Women have on average over 5 years longer life expectancy versus men. We are committed to helping women achieve financial well-being in the long term.
BANK OF AMERICA, BNY MELLON AND CITI MAKE $20 MILLION STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN GENESIS GLOBAL
Bank of America, BNY Mellon, and Citi announced a $20 million investment in Genesis Global, the low-code application development platform created specifically for companies in the financial markets. Following the company’s $200 million Series C funding announced in February, several key investments were made. “This strategic support from Bank of America, BNY Mellon and Citi
WILL BLOCKCHAIN TECH DISRUPT THE BANKING SYSTEM?
Except for bankers, everyone views banks as essential evils. Simply put, these institutions are the finest we have for running entire economies and managing financial resources. But that is about to change, as we’re about to launch a brand-new monetary system that is more reliable, equitable, and most importantly, decentralized. We’re obviously referring to cryptocurrencies
VIRGIN MONEY ANNOUNCES BNPL CREDIT CARD
Virgin Money is entering the buy now, pay later arena through the launch of a credit card that lets customers spread repayments over installments while building their credit scores. Virgin is the newest bank to enter the BNPL market, which is rapidly expanding yet divisive due to rising interest rates and the broader economic crisis.
IFX EXPO ASIA 2022 TO BE HELD IN BANGKOK
13th Sep - 15 Sep 2022 | Bangkok
13th Sep – 15 Sep 2022 | Bangkok The next iteration of iFX EXPO, iFX EXPO Asia 2022, will take place after a successful event in Limassol, Cyprus. On September 13–15, the largest B2B expo for the financial industry will take place. iFX EXPO Asia has previously taken place in places like Macau and Hong
SANTANDER CIB AND SAP JOIN FORCES TO ACCELERATE DIGITALIZATION OF GLOBAL TRANSACTION BANKING SERVICES
In order to advance digitalization across Global Transaction Banking services, Santander Corporate and Investment Banking (Santander CIB) and SAP Spain have formed a strategic partnership. The two companies will work together to develop solutions around the idea of invisible banking, enhance client-to-bank connectivity, offer financial tools to help their clients worldwide navigate supply chain disruptions,