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Another great event for meeting up and having fun with partners, old, new and in the process of kicking the tyres with BUT not many have publicly said on here what they were saying in private. The layout was horrendous, I'm sure they won't make the same mistake again by putting the biggest stage about a 10 min walk, across a foot bridge to the connections lounge. 19k step average over the week which is good but having to leave sessions or meetings at booths early to make the trip to the next meeting or be late (how rude) was annoying me and many I met with. Content left a lot to be desired with regards to building new or improving business models. I get it, there's a lot of buzz around AI and Stables/CBDCs BUT this is a Europe event and we have PSD3 coming. M2020 was at peak content quality when firms were coming through, making the most of PSD2 and Open Banking. Now there's a lot of navel gazing. As some others have mentioned, more an exhibition now than a conference. It's still a must attend event for buyers and sellers in this wonderful space due to numbers, but if you want to learn and be inspired maybe look elsewhere. You'd probably take more away from EBADay and Sibos if you're in crossborder payments. You'll need to arrange your own tunes and parties though!

Good morning, catch up on this week's PeerIQ by Cross River newsletter. Here are the highlights: ⤵⤵⤵ ➡ Slower growth may be necessary to tame inflation ➡ Chime enters into consent order ➡ SoFi settles with FINRA ➡ SEC investigating Upstart ➡ FIS launches BaaS platform ➡ Mercury expands into spend management ➡ BNPL’s “phantom debt” problem ➡ Crowded taps Visa Direct ➡ Fintechs wrap up our earnings season coverage (Oportun, Pagaya, Dave, OppFi, MoneyLion, Upstart, Affirm) Link to this week's edition in comments: ⤵⤵⤵ #consumerlending #fintech #baas

The new issue of the FIS Fintech Innovator Magazine is live! Peek into the future of fintech with our 2024 predictions, from #genAI to #embeddedfinance and beyond. Dive in and stay ahead: http://spr.ly/6041wjmft

The First generation of BaaS was focused on building everything for everyone The next generation of BaaS is focused on compliance and a clear GTM strategy Vertical SaaS marketplaces and operating systems are starting to expand their services offerings Clients/customers are begging for all-in-one products again The easiest route to building and scaling these products are through embedding value/revenue driving BaaS products within This strategy has already begun to spark fast growth in some very sexy and very unsexy industries and marketplaces Industries to think about: -- Marketplaces: Faire, eBay, Airbnb etc. -- Healthcare OS: Medical Spas, Dental Offices -- Professional Service OS: Architecture, Construction, Accounting etc. +many more Beyond excited to discussing the Future of Banking-as-a-Service with Meg Garand, Will Sowell, Jason Mikula and Amanda Swoverland at Fintech Meetup (March 3-6) in Las Vegas.

I had a chance to watch TruStage Ventures first Fintech Forum of the year! Great insights from industry leaders on fintech predictions that will shape credit union strategies in 2024. Shoutout to Miraj Patel, Sam Das, Kelly Botti, Rob Keatts and Arjun Sahgal for the impactful discussion! My key takeaways 💡 Adaptability: Now more than ever, credit unions need to be willing to adapt and keep in mind that the past may not predict the future. Trust and Loyalty: Be there for your members. Focus on building trust through unwavering support, especially during turbulent times. Data Utilization and Open Banking: Prioritize data as a proactive tool. Centralize and understand data, considering the impact of regulations like the Durbin Amendment, and explore AI and open banking opportunities. #creditunions

This month on Fintech Prime Time, we’ve got a quick preview of our next subsector deep dive with Sarah Lamont, while Abdul Abdirahman takes a look at how falling interest rates have affected publicly traded fintech companies. Find the link in the comments.

Our co-founder, Madhusudanan R, was an esteemed jury member at the Global Fintech Awards, recognizing innovators who are shaping the future of fintech. Congratulations to the outstanding winners for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the industry. We applaud these visionaries for their pivotal role in advancing the fintech landscape. #GlobalFintechAwards #Fintech #GFF #M2P Global Fintech Fest | Muthukumar A | Prabhu Rangarajan

For any credit union professionals, I would recommend giving this a watch. Many insights to gain.

Congratulations to the innovative companies named on this year's FinTech Global #WealthTech100 list, including my friends at Oxford Risk, Delio, and CAIS! Full list in comments ⬇️ #wealthmanagement #wealthtech #fintech FinTech Global

SoFi: The Unstoppable Rise of a Fintech Giant Today we dive into the world of Fintech and its standout superstar: SoFi. Could this stock propel your investment portfolio to the next level? By 2030, we think SoFi has a very good chance to reap upwards of 20x gains. Let's dive in. #sofi #fintech #bankingandfinance #fintechsolutions #portfoliomanagement https://lnkd.in/g9-bcpCq