Payments Notes – A Changing Market
Having this past week attended the first in-person, national payments technology conference – TRANSACT 2022 – since before the pandemic, I came away with the
April 17, 2022
Fintech Wheat – Fintech Chaff
In a cycle of high-volatility, like the one we’re currently experiencing in the public markets, the concept of market risk, or the business risk that
April 10, 2022
Eldridge, A16z Lead $620M Round for Fintech Cross River
Cross River Bank, a financial technology company offering embedded financial products for crypto companies, recently announced a $620M funding round led by Eldridge and Andreessen
April 8, 2022
Masters of the Universe – Investment Banking & Financial Technology Revolutionary
She’s been doing it for more than a quarter-century, starting as a summer intern at J.P. Morgan’s London office in 1987. From commodities trading to
April 3, 2022
UK CMA Outlines Next Steps for Open Banking Mission
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently issued a statement outlining new pursuits and recommendations for the open banking sector. Notably, the CMA intends
March 28, 2022
Ola to Acquire Fintech Avail Finance
Ola, traditionally a ride-hailing company, recently signed an acquisition agreement with Avail Finance. Ola initially transitioned into financial services with Ola Financial Services, a lending
March 28, 2022
M&T Bank secures federal approval for $7.6B merger
M&T Bank, a financial holding company, and People’s United Financial, jointly announced the date of April 1, 2022, for the closing of their previously disclosed
March 14, 2022
Bank Rakyat Indonesia moves into open banking with Ayoconnect
Ayoconnect, Southeast Asia’s largest open finance platform, recently signed an agreement with Indonesia’s largest bank, Bank Rakyat Indonesia. The memorandum of understanding intends to several
March 14, 2022
Block (NYSE: SQ) – the Cause vs. the Company
Block (NYSE: SQ) reported fiscal 2021 Q4 on Thursday afternoon. The immediate response was muted, but that quickly gave way, as the stock rocketed upwards
February 27, 2022