Tax automation fintech Avalara is to be acquired by global investment firm Vista Equity Partners in an all-cash deal worth $8.4 billion. All of Avalara’s outstanding shares will be purchased by Vista for $93.50 per share, a premium of 27% over the stock’s closing price on July 6, 2022. Avalara’s net debt is included in
Backbase is proud to announce that the Backbase Engagement Banking Platform is now listed in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, apps and services are offered online for use with Azure. Customers of Backbase can benefit from the reliable and effective Azure cloud platform, which has simplified setup and maintenance. This listing is the next exciting step
4th – 5th October 2022 | Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen
4th – 5th October 2022 | Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen Your favourite Nordic Banking event is back. Re-charge innovation, be inspired by visionaries, and ensure you’re at the center of it all. The ideas sparked at MoneyLIVE Nordic Banking will set the bar for future innovations – Will you be part of the conversation? Read
13th – 14th September 2022 | Singapore
13th – 14th September 2022 | Singapore MoneyLIVE APAC brings the most visionary speaker line-up and cutting-edge topics to the table so you can ensure you stay at the forefront of innovation. If you work in the world of banking, payments, or FinTech, you simply can’t afford to miss out. Read More
The moment is now for accountants to position themselves as essential in their roles during this transitory period in a world full of uncertainty, disruption, and change. according to John Edwards, the organization’s chief executive officer (IFA) Just a quarter of those surveyed (25 percent) admitted to feeling “totally confident” about their future within the
As the safest and most dependable link to the crypto economy over the past few years, Coinbase has been crucial to the growth and strengthening of crypto markets. The announcement that Coinbase is collaborating with BlackRock, the largest asset manager in the world, is an exciting next step in our journey. Through connectivity with Coinbase
Several important trends that have been going on for a while and have been significantly accelerated by some recent events, including the pandemic, will define the future of banking. To that end, the increased use of mobile banking and electronic wallets and the associated shift away from cash will continue, especially in developing nations with
A renowned software investment firm, Thoma Bravo, has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Ping Identity, a supplier of the Intelligent Identity solution for the enterprise, for $28.50 per share in an all-cash deal with an Enterprise Value of almost $2.8 billion. The offer is valued at about 63 percent more than Ping Identity’s
Companies all throughout the world, particularly retailers, wholesalers, transporters, and logistics service providers, are experiencing the effects of increased fuel prices. Diesel prices increased by 65% in the US, 58% in Canada, 28% in Germany, and 36% in the UK in May 2022 compared to the same month last year. Few businesses have made major
The Solana blockchain has become the latest victim of a crypto fin-crime. Thousands of its users reported their funds being wiped clean and their wallets had been compromised. In the blink of an eye, Solana users lost millions of dollars, some of them even having lost their life savings. By taking advantage of a weakness
Revolut, the financial super-app with 20 million customers worldwide, today announced another push to the platform’s investment offering with the release of 22 new crypto tokens. With these latest additions, Revolut’s cryptocurrency service now supports 80+ coins, an increase of x8 when compared to the beginning of 2021. The newly announced cryptocurrency includes the Metaverse
Ohio-based KeyBank has tapped fintech Quavo for its QFD automated dispute management platform. When a credit transaction is contested or fraud is discovered, KeyBank will implement the cloud-based QFD system to streamline its fraud and dispute procedures and automate the manual tasks needed, from claim intake and investigation to claim resolution and recovery. “We are
