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Fintech Disruptions, Global UPI Expansion, and a Breakthrough on the Horizon! 🚀🌍 This week in our Leadership Corner, Sumit Choudhry our Chief Financial Officer, shares why he's excited about the future of fintech and how UPI might reshape global payments. 💳💡 Stay tuned for more industry insights and the latest trends! 🔎 #RapiPay #FintechFuture #GlobalUPI #LeadershipCorner #IndustryInsights #FintechTrends #CFOInsights #PaymentsRevolution

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵/𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 - 𝗜𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? 📈 It's no secret that 2023 brought about significant changes for many companies. The landscape has shifted, and now we're all navigating this new normal. Connecting with over 60 FinTech and SaaS businesses (20-500 headcount) so far this year has unveiled a shared narrative: ❌ "Awaiting the next funding round" ❌ "Hiring freeze" ❌ "Squeezing backfills into our current teams" ❌ "Understaffed but unable to hire" Quite a departure from the landscape we knew... After extensive research and discussions with our investors, it seems an immediate turnaround is unlikely, but there's optimism on the horizon. Explore insights from FinTech leaders in this article: https://lnkd.in/eb5-qmiQ What's your take on the current market? DigiTech Resourcing #fintech #fintech2024 #techrecruitment

[#Growth] Our portfolio company PPRO announces an €85M funding to fuel the growth of its global network of local payment methods. 🚀   🔎 PPRO is a fintech company that provides digital payment solutions to businesses and banks so that they can scale their local payment services through one connection.   📌 The funding is provided by new and existing investors, including Eurazeo, HPE Growth, Sprints, PayPal Ventures, J.P. Morgan, Citi Ventures, and funds managed by BlackRock.   🗣 “PPRO has set itself apart as a leader in the payments industry and is at the forefront of enabling businesses to sell goods and services to anyone in the world using their preferred way to pay. The company combines distinctive technology, robust financial performance with an exceptional management team, and is firmly on track to reach profitability. We are more enthusiastic than ever to continue our support of PPRO’s mission to simplify access to local payment methods.” Anne-Charlotte Philbert, Managing Director – Growth at Eurazeo   📰 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ef-tF8RE   #fintech #payment #growth #digital #tech #PrivateEquity #PowerBetterGrowth Rahul Raswant Motie Bring Sophia Aghzadi

We've interviewed 50+ European fintech leaders about their plans. The ultra-low interest rate era produced a catastrophic misallocation of capital, turning start-ups into not-for-profits and large companies into managerialist nightmares, with customer needs coming a distant second to corporate hubris. That time is over, and the emerging winners are focused on value creation, rather than "disruption" for its own sake. MHP Group's peerless #fintech team has spoken to some of the very best fintechs in Europe. They find that, for these companies, growth must be profitable and customer retention is as important as customer acquisition. Strategic communication also looms large in their thinking, not least to secure the best talent and navigate an increasingly onerous regulatory environment. Above all, finance runs on #trust and these businesses are working to build it.

Nominations Now Open For The Fintech Power 50 2025 | Crowdfund Insider: Nominations are now open for The Fintech Power 50 2025, the annual guide showcasing the most influential and innovative companies, ...

We have rounded up some of the highest profile people moves in FinTech from Feb '24. There has been a pattern of CEO transitions and founder succession so far this year. We shared an article by Sifted earlier in the month, which delves into this potential trend further. Congratulations to all involved! #fintech #leadership 🔹Clearwater Analytics has named Keith Viverito as its EMEA Managing Director. Keith has held senior leadership roles at IHS Markit, FactSet, Thomson Reuters and Tradeweb. 🔹Fintech Wales has successfully completed its CEO search with the appointment of Sarah Kocianski, as former CEO Sarah Williams-Gardener transitions into a Chair role this year. 🔹Howden Group Holdings has appointed David Shalders as its Group COO. David joins Howden from LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), where he currently holds the role of Chief Operating Officer and Head of Integration. 🔹Wealth management firm JM Finn has announced the appointment of Mark Haines as its new COO. Mark is former CTO for Brewin Dolphin and brings over 20 years of financial management experience to the role. 🔹FullCircl, a customer lifecycle intelligence fintech, has bolstered its leadership team with three new executive appointments. Amy Musk is named as its new COO, Immy Tugcu as VP of Product, and Hema Marshall as CRO. 🔹Ruben Salazar Genovez, former head of Visa Direct, has been named the new President of Terrapay. Ruben is poised to lead Terrapay's efforts in advancing cross-border payments and expanding its market presence. 🔹Personetics, a customer engagement AI platform for financial institutions, has appointed Udi Ziv as its new CEO. This follows David Sosna's (company Co-Founder) decision to step down after 13 years. 🔹Citi has named former JP Morgan executive Viswas Raghavan as its new Head of Banking to take charge of the group's investment, corporate and commercial banking unit. 🔹UK-based cash management business PayComplete has promoted former Co-President Simon James as its new CEO. James' focus will be on international growth, particularly in the Americas. 🔹Duncan Cockburn has stepped down from his role as CEO of OneBanx to take on a new position as interim finance director with insurtech unicorn Zego. This comes after Glory acquired a majority stake in OneBanx last year. Featured companies: Clearwater Analytics, FinTech Wales, Howden, JM Finn, FullCircl, TerraPay, Personetics, Citi, PayComplete, OneBanx, Zego

The FinTech world isn't just evolving – it's revolutionising! 🤩 Join us tomorrow for a deep dive with Innovate Finance's CMO, Roberto Napolitano, MBA, as he uncovers the biggest FinTech shifts and what they mean for you. 🌍 Investment Trends: What’s behind the declines, and where’s the growth? 🇬🇧 UK FinTech Plan: Driving innovation, security, and tech adoption 🦄 Unicorn Council: Shaping policies for tomorrow’s FinTech giants 🚀 Innovate Finance Initiatives: Boosting innovation and sector scale-up This is your front-row seat to the FinTech landscape. See you there ⚡ https://lnkd.in/eGay-cKH #FinTechInnovation | #UKFinTech | #UnicornCouncil | #InnovateFinance

🚀 Exciting Announcement in the Fintech Space! 🚀 📈 Prediction: With a significant raise in embedded fintech software, heightened M&A activity, and SMB-focused fundraises, the fintech ecosystem is showing robust growth potential. 🧐 General Commentary: - The recent surge in investments signifies a strong vote of confidence in the fintech sector's scalability and adaptability. - The diverse range of activities indicates a flourishing market that is ripe for innovation and disruption. - Collaborations and consolidation are expected to reshape the landscape, fostering new opportunities and driving further advancements. - The focus on SMBs underscores the sector's commitment to inclusive financial services, catering to a broader audience and fostering economic growth. - Stay tuned as these developments promise a dynamic and thriving future for fintech, bringing innovation to the forefront and paving the way for transformative solutions. #Fintech #Finance #Innovation #TechCrunch #FutureTrends #InvestmentOpportunities #Disruption #SMBs #Collaboration Copyright © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

Not every fintech launch is smooth sailing from the get-go. We recently faced this type of challenge head-on with a leading Latam financial app, tasked with salvaging their credit-builder product launch after initial results showed most customers never making a payment. Faced with two tough questions around viability and scalability, Ensemblex stepped in as the Executive Risk Advisor. The first step? A First Unit Economics model. It's typically where we start in a “salvage” situation because it surfaces issues and prioritizes the next steps in one swoop. Next up was a revamped credit model and policy, informed by app usage data, which cut the loss rate by an impressive 50%! Now, we’re working through a learning agenda (a series of goal-oriented tests) that has already resulted in practical insights on pricing and in-app communication. With their high level of engagement, curiosity, and top-notch data reporting infrastructure, this client is acing the learning agenda process. - Could you use some help taking the next steps towards a successful product revival? - Or are you just looking to stay up to date on the latest in fintech? Subscribe in the link below to join us on our journey of innovation and insight, and stay ahead of the curve! https://loom.ly/wzFZINA #FintechInnovation #Fintech #Ensemble

I was there during the tech transformation. I worked at National Direct Bank when it had only $25BB in deposits with about 200 employees. Working for COF gave me the opportunity to build big data queries, be a Chief of Staff, and drive product management. What a great place to work, learn, and grow. Now we've reached the age of fintech and digital transformation reigning, and it goes to show the value in building a strong, sturdy foundation to find sustainable success. #Fintech #DigitalTransformation #Tech #ThanksCOF