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🏦 🎙️ The Bank Tellers is back with a brand new episode! Ian Horne picked the brain of Giorgi Shagidze, CFA, the CEO of maib , Moldova's largest commercial bank. Giorgi shares his no-nonsense approach to customer-centric banking, creating strategic fintech partnerships, and why agility is the key to staying ahead. Plus, he shares his unfiltered thoughts on the future of banking, his favorite innovations, and what keeps him up at night. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eVmtg6yB Listen: https://lnkd.in/eDVKA7b4

OnPay, a leading provider of payroll, HR, and benefits solutions, has secured over $100 million in funding. The round was led by Carrick Capital Partners, with participation from AB Private Credit Investors (the middle market private capital platform of AllianceBernstein), existing investors, and a debt facility provided by MC Credit Partners LP. Why it matters for B2B Fintechs: This investment highlights a growing trend: the convergence of fintech with core business functions like HR and payroll. For fintechs, this presents several key takeaways: > Expanding Ecosystem: OnPay's planned investment in partnerships and integrations suggests a growing opportunity for collaboration within the fintech ecosystem. It's worth exploring how your solutions could integrate with platforms like OnPay to provide a more comprehensive offering to mutual clients. > Product Development Focus: With OnPay prioritizing product development, continuous innovation in the B2B fintech space becomes even more critical. This funding could significantly influence OnPay's product roadmap, creating potential synergies or competitive pressures for your own offerings. > Customer-Centric Approach: OnPay's commitment to enhancing customer success teams highlights the increasing importance of exceptional service and support in the B2B fintech market. This might be a good time to review your own customer success strategies and identify areas for potential improvement. Key takeaway: By understanding the strategic direction of companies like OnPay, you can identify opportunities to collaborate, compete, and ultimately thrive. #fintech #B2B #payroll #HRtech #investment #strategy

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🔮 Can anyone really predict what the future of fintech holds? The global content team at Money20/20 gave it their best shot! ➡️ Scroll through to see what each of them forecasted for 2025, and check out their unfiltered conversation on what's ahead on the inaugural episode of Everything is Fintech. https://lnkd.in/e5fmbAp7 💬 Drop your own predictions in the comments! 

The recent announcement of a partnership between Checkout.com and noqodi in the UAE signals a potentially significant shift in the fintech ecosystem. This collaboration has important ramifications, particularly for those operating in the B2B fintech sector. Here's a breakdown of why this partnership matters: > Integrated solutions gain traction: The integration of Checkout.com's technology with noqodi's platform aims to create a more seamless and efficient user experience. This aligns with the growing demand for integrated solutions that address multiple needs. > Global-local collaboration model: This partnership exemplifies a trend of global fintech companies collaborating with local players to leverage existing infrastructure and market knowledge for successful expansion. > Emphasis on user experience: Both companies prioritize user experience, a critical factor for success in the increasingly competitive fintech market. For B2B fintech providers, this partnership underscores several key trends: > Flexibility and customization are paramount: The ability to offer tailored solutions is becoming increasingly crucial. > Strategic partnerships drive growth: Collaborations like this can unlock significant value and expand market reach. > Continuous innovation is essential: Checkout.com and noqodi's move highlights the need for continuous innovation to remain competitive. #fintech #payments #UAE #digitaltransformation #collaboration #b2bi

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PayMint just received approval to launch Meeza prepaid cards in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank - Egypt. Here's why this partnership matters: > Boosting Financial Inclusion: This move aims to support Egypt's drive towards a cashless society, with the potential to bring financial services to a wider population, including freelancers and temporary workers. However, it's important to address the digital divide and ensure that these advancements don't leave anyone behind. > Expanding Digital Payment Options: The new Meeza cards offer users a convenient way to manage their finances, make purchases, and access funds, all while promoting digital transactions.   > Strategic Alignment: This collaboration showcases how traditional banks like ADIB-Egypt are actively embracing FinTech partnerships to enhance their offerings and reach new customer segments.   > Investment in Innovation: PayMint, with backing from AUR Fintech Fund, is demonstrating its commitment to developing innovative solutions that address the needs of the Egyptian market.  This partnership between PayMint and ADIB-Egypt signals a broader trend of collaboration and innovation within the FinTech ecosystem. It's exciting to see how these companies are working together to shape the future of finance in Egypt. #fintech #payments #digitaltransformation #financialinclusion #egypt #cashlesssociety

🌍 Three continents, four time zones, and five members of the Money20/20 global content team. It's a jam-packed inaugural episode of our new podcast, Everything is Fintech, filled with lots of unfiltered opinions and predictions on where the industry is headed this year. 🔮 Do we have a crystal ball? Well, not exactly. But Zach Anderson Pettet, Scarlett Sieber, Ian Horne, Sheryl C., and Micky Tesfaye gave their best (and in some cases, funniest) educated guesses. Because in reality, who in the *F* knows what's going to happen in 2025? 📺 Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eMZqiuMB Read more about the team's predictions here: https://lnkd.in/e5fmbAp7 (P.S. The *F* stands for fintech, obviously. 😉)