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Eastern Bank Expands Franchise Lending Offering
March 21, 20256 min
David Farwell and Randi Baskin Blume Bring Decades of Franchise Lending Experience
Juniper Research: Open Banking API Calls to Hit 720B by 2029
February 24, 20254 min
A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in fintech & payments markets, has found the number of Open Banking API calls globally will increase 427%, from 137 billion in 2025. The report predicts artificial intelligence (AI) will become increasingly integrated with open banking offerings; creating personalised banking solutions for users for finance management and customisable loan allowances, driving the growth of API call volume. An extract from the new report, Global Open Banking APIs Market...
FV Bank Expands Leadership Team to Propel Next Phase of Growth
February 12, 20254 min
FV Bank, the digital bank offering a vertically integrated suite of traditional and digital asset banking and custody services, today announced two key leadership appointments to accelerate its growth across global markets. These strategic additions to the leadership team reflect FV Bank’s continued commitment to delivering innovative enterprise banking solutions for international SMEs. David Carter joins FV Bank as Head of Card Programs. In this role he will spearhead the development and execution of FV Bank’s...
nCino Appoints New Board Member
February 11, 20254 min
nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking solutions, today announced that it has appointed Justin Nyweide to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Nyweide will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee. Justin has over two decades of experience investing in and partnering with growth companies globally in the technology, software, internet, and financial services industries. He is a Founding Partner and the Chief Investment Officer of HMI Capital, an investment firm...
Backbase Integrates Feedzai for Stronger Fraud Prevention
February 7, 20254 min
Backbase, a provider of engagement banking solutions, announces a strategic partnership with Feedzai, a company providing AI-native fraud prevention solutions, aiming to support financial institutions in addressing digital fraud while maintaining operational efficiency in customer interactions. The collaboration integrates Feedzai’s Digital Trust solutions with Backbase’s Engagement Banking Platform, offering financial institutions tools designed to enhance fraud prevention, support secure banking environments, and optimize digital customer experiences. “By combining Backbase’s engagement banking expertise with Feedzai’s advanced security capabilities, we’re giving...
OMB Bank Launches OMBX, a Premier Embedded Finance Platform
February 5, 20254 min
OMB Bank proudly announces the launch of OMBX, a dedicated embedded finance division designed to empower fintechs and other digital companies with seamless banking solutions. With seven fintech clients already operating and several more in its pipeline, OMBX is positioned to become a premier embedded finance partner within the industry. The launch of a dedicated website at www.ombx.com marks a significant step in OMBX’s mission to provide clients with a scalable and compliant banking infrastructure. By combining...
Nymbus Appoints Ed Gross as Chief Product Officer
January 27, 20254 min
Nymbus, a premier provider of cloud-based financial technology solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Gross as its Chief Product Officer (CPO). Gross has a proven track record of leading product management and innovation strategies for the financial services industry and has been the thought leader and evangelist behind Nymbus’ award-winning user experience and end-to-end designs for consumer, business, and back office solutions for several years. “Ed’s extensive experience as an executive in...
Blend Taps Alex Sion as Financial Services Vertical Leader
November 19, 20247 min
Blend, a leader in data science and AI-powered solutions, announced today the appointment of Alex Sion as the Financial Services Vertical Leader. With over two decades of experience leading digital transformation across financial services giants like JP Morgan Chase, Citi, and fintech private equity investor Motive Partners, Alex will spearhead Blend’s mission to deliver end-to-end AI-driven solutions for the financial services industry. “Alex’s deep expertise and visionary approach to financial services innovation will be instrumental in driving meaningful...
Monument Technology grows leadership team with key appointments
November 8, 20244 min
Monument Technology grows leadership team with key appointments