Fintech
Travillian partners with the American Fintech Council to promote qualified candidates
A Montgomery County talent search and consulting firm serving the financial services and financial technology (fintech) industries has announced a partnership with the American Fintech Council (AFC).
Under the agreement, Travillian Group and the American Fintech Council will collaborate to create a job board focused on fintech/BaaS banks for council members to promote their latest open positions and help match qualified candidates. The American Fintech Council represents innovative fintech companies and BaaS banks.
Travillian has experience successfully placing qualified candidates for mission-critical roles at community banks, Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) banks and fintechs, according to a press release announcing the partnership. As part of the collaboration, Travillian will sponsor a job board for the American Fintech Council and work with members to provide insights and thought leadership.
“Travillian is the firm of choice for many of our members and has placed critical talent across all areas at numerous banks and BaaS fintechs, making them the perfect partner to help AFC promote the latest roles and match the most qualified candidates,” Phil Goldfeder, American This was stated by the CEO of the Fintech Council in a statement. “Travillian will also use its platform to offer market analysis, data insights and the latest news from leading industry professionals.”
Since its founding in 1998, King of Prussia-based Travillian Group has helped companies, service providers and investors in the financial services and fintech industries improve their businesses, according to the release.
“Travillian and the American Fintech Council share the same mission: to strategically partner long-term with BaaS banks and entrepreneurial fintechs that provide essential financial services to their customer base,” said Keith Daly, head of banking and fintech research at Travillian. declaration. “AFC represents the broadest and most diverse cross-section of innovative financial services and fintech companies and we are excited to formalize our partnership and get to work.”
Additionally, Travillian hosts a content channel, launched in 2020, known as Travillian NEXT. According to the company, it hosts behind-the-scenes insights for the banking and fintech industries. Goldfeder has appeared twice on the platform, sharing updates and trends in banking and fintech.
Travillian posts daily industry updates on its social media and targeted distribution channels.
For more information visit www.travilliannext.com.
Fintech
Lloyds and Nationwide invest in Scottish fintech AI Aveni
Lloyds Banking Group and Nationwide have joined an £11m Series A funding round in Scottish artificial intelligence fintech Aveni.
The investment is led by Puma Private Equity with additional participation from Par Equity.
Aveni creates AI products specifically designed to streamline workflows in the financial services industry by analyzing documents and meetings across a range of operational functions, with a focus on financial advisory services and consumer compliance.
The cash injection will help fund the development of a new product, FinLLM, a large-scale language model created specifically for the financial sector in partnership with Lloyds and Nationwide.
Joseph Twigg, CEO of Aveni, explains: “The financial services industry doesn’t need AI models that can quote Shakespeare, it needs AI models that offer transparency, trust and, most importantly, fairness. The way to achieve this is to develop small, highly tuned language models, trained on financial services data, vetted by financial services experts for specific financial services use cases.
“FinLLM’s goal is to set a new standard for the controlled, responsible and ethical adoption of generative AI, outperforming all other generic models in our selected financial services use cases.”
Robin Scher, head of fintech investment at Lloyds Banking Group, says the development programme offers a “massive opportunity” for the financial services industry by streamlining operations and improving customer experience.
“We look forward to supporting Aveni’s growth as we invest in their vision of developing FinLLM together with partners. Our collaboration aims to establish Aveni as a forerunner in AI adoption in the industry, while maintaining a focus on responsible use and customer centricity,” he said.
Fintech
Fairexpay: Risk consultancy White Matter Advisory acquires 90% stake in fintech Fairexpay
Treasury Risk Consulting Firm White Matter Alert On Monday he announced the acquisition of a 90% stake in the fintech startup Fair payment for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will help White Matter Advisory expand its portfolio in the area of cross-border remittance and fundraising services, a statement said. White Matter Advisory, which operates under the name SaveDesk (White Matter Advisory India Pvt Ltd), is engaged in the treasury risk advisory business. It oversees funds under management (FUM) totaling $8 billion, offering advisory services to a wide range of clients.
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White Matter Advisory, based in Bangalore, helps companies navigate the complexities of treasury and risk management.
Fairexpay, authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under Cohort 2 of the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) Regulatory Sandbox, boasts features such as best-in-class exchange rates, 24-hour processing times and full security compliance.
“With this acquisition, White Matter Advisory will leverage Fairexpay’s advanced technology platform and regulatory approvals to enhance its services to its clients,” the release reads.
The integration of Fairexpay’s capabilities should provide White Matter Advisory with a competitive advantage in the cross-border remittance and fundraising market, he added.
The release also states that by integrating Fairexpay’s advanced technology, White Matter Advisory aims to offer seamless and convenient cross-border payment solutions, providing customers with secure options for international money transfers.
Fintech
Rakuten Delays FinTech Business Reorganization to 2025
Rakuten (Japan:4755) has released an update.
Rakuten Group, Inc. and Rakuten Bank, Ltd. announced a delay in the reorganization of Rakuten’s FinTech Business, moving the target date from October 2024 to January 2025. The delay is to allow for a more comprehensive review, taking into account regulatory, shareholder interests and the group’s optimal structure for growth. There are no anticipated changes to Rakuten Bank’s reorganization objectives, structure or listing status outside of the revised timeline.
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White Matter Advisory Acquires 90% Stake in Fintech Startup Fairexpay
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White Matter Advisory, which operates under the name SaveDesk in India, has announced that it is acquiring a 90% stake in fintech startup Fairexpay for an undisclosed amount.
This strategic move aims to strengthen White Matter Advisory’s portfolio in cross-border remittance and fundraising services.
By integrating Fairexpay’s advanced technology, White Matter Advisory aims to offer seamless and convenient cross-border payment solutions, providing customers with secure options for international money transfers.
White Matter Advisory, known for its treasury risk advisory services, manages funds under management (FUM) totaling USD 8 billion.
Founded by Bhaskar Saravana, Saurabh Jain, Kranthi Reddy and Piuesh Daga, White Matter Advisory helps companies effectively manage the complexities of treasury and risk management.
The SaveDesk platform offering includes a SaaS-based FX market data platform with real-time feeds for over 100 currencies, bank cost optimization services, customized treasury risk management solutions, and compliance guidance for the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and other trade regulations.
Fairexpay is a global aggregation platform offering competitive currency exchange rates from numerous exchange partners worldwide. Catering to both private and corporate customers, Fairexpay provides seamless money transfer solutions for education, travel and immigration, as well as simplifying cross-border payments via API and white-label solutions for businesses. Key features include competitive currency exchange rates, 24-hour processing times, extensive currency coverage of over 30 currencies in more than 200 countries, and secure, RBI-compliant transactions.
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