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From Banks to FinTech: The Evolution of Small Business Lending — The Consumer Finance Podcast

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In this special crossover edition of Payments Pros and The Consumer Finance Podcast, Carlin McCrory and Jason Cover are joined by their colleague Caleb Rosenberg to explore the evolving landscape of small business financing....more

IR Global

Defence Tech – Valuation & Financial Advisory Services For Success

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The defense technology sector (“defense tech”) has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with projections indicating continued expansion in the near future. This surge is largely driven by increased global defense...more

A&O Shearman

UK Treasury policy paper on new approach to ensure regulators and regulation support growth

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HM Treasury has published a policy paper setting out the next steps to its approach on regulation and regulators. The three overarching actions are: (i) tackling complexity and the burden of regulation; (ii) reducing...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Deal Flow 5.0: 5 Things We Learned About European Tech Deal Terms in 2024

In 2024, despite political and regulatory challenges, Europe's talent pool reached new heights, even amid funding shortages. Venture capital investment in European startups reached over $52B last year, aligning with the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

RegFi Episode 57: Opening a Path for New Bank Formations

The Klaros Group’s Michele Alt joins Orrick partners Jerry Buckley, Caroline Stapleton and Walt Zalenski to explore actions needed to facilitate new bank formations, which have slowed to trickle in recent years. The...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Global 2024 Insurtech Trends

The insurtech industry experienced some challenges in 2024, with notable shifts in funding, deal activity, and strategic investments, according to CB Insights’ State of Insurtech 2024 report.  The report highlights a number...more

White & Case LLP

Digital infrastructure opens new horizons for Indonesia

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Commodities will always be a key pillar of Indonesia’s economy, but as capital pours in to expand its technology infrastructure, the country is providing investors with increasingly diverse opportunities - Indonesia has...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

RegFi Episode 48: Digital Infrastructure, Fintech and the Future of Banking

Alex Acree, Chief Legal Officer at Unit, joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton to explore the role that a financial services infrastructure company can play in the evolving delivery of financial services...more

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

SAFE Financing – a Deep Dive on the Evolution of the SAFE

As we’ve noted in a previous article, the Y Combinator-hosted SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) has become the investment contract of choice for startup companies that have already attracted investors. However, the...more

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

SAFE Financing – Valuation Cap vs. Discount Variants

So you decided to use a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) to raise money for your new startup – congratulations! And you’re off to a good start because you read our previous article, which summarized how to use the...more

BakerHostetler

Weekly Blockchain Blog - May 2024 #2

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Crypto and Web3 Firms Announce Fintech Integrations - A major U.S. fintech firm recently announced a product integration with MoonPay, a Web3 infrastructure company, “that allows MoonPay users in the U.S. to seamlessly buy...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Venture Debt: Down Round Protection Without Triggering Downside Provisions

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There is increasing chatter in the startup and investor space surrounding venture debt. It is not at all surprising that as the availability of ready capital has contracted considerably over the past two years, debt and...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

The Current State of FinTech

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FinTech has revolutionized the financial industry and presents incredible benefits for individuals, businesses, and the economy as a whole. Startups in this area have significantly increased accessibility to financial...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

[Webinar] FinTech University: FinTech and Investable Businesses - August 1st, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Join us for the next edition of FinTech University as we focus on FinTech and Investable Businesses. This webinar will examine what happens when founders exit their FinTech startups, and what that means for their investors....more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (“FACI”) June Meeting: FIO to Continue Focus on Macroprudential Issues

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On June 1, 2023, the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (“FACI”) held its June meeting. Below is a summary of the topics discussed with emphasis on areas we found particularly interesting. FACI intends to hold two more...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Founder Series: Top Tips for Financial Services Startups

Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. The Series is written by members of our...more

Conyers

Inclusiveness vs Volatility: The Impact of Crypto and Blockchain Technology on Business

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There are widely varying opinions on blockchain and cryptocurrency. Corporate and TMT expert Nicholas Kuria recently spoke to Africa Legal about the impacts of the technology on business, nations and lawyers. Originally...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Feds Fine Bank of America $225M for Mistakenly Freezing Pandemic Relief Funds

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Federal regulators have fined Bank of America $225 million “for mishandling prepaid debit card accounts used by a dozen states to distribute unemployment benefits during the pandemic.” Beyond the fine, the bank must also...more

BakerHostetler

New Stablecoins, Cryptocurrency Products and NFT Initiatives Launch; Ukraine Sells Donated NFT; SEC and OSC Bring Crypto...

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New Fiat-Pegged Stablecoins Launch, BIS Publishes New Findings on CBDCs - Late last week, a global fintech firm and issuer of the dollar-pegged stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC), announced that it was preparing to issue a...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Practical Tips for Launching a Consumer Finance Product in the U.S.

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Whether you are an existing domestic company expanding to offer a consumer finance product or service, a new domestic company looking to enter the space as a start-up, or a foreign company looking to expand into the U.S....more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Webinar] 2022 FinTech Investment Trends - February 24th, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm GMT

We invite you to attend our 2022 FinTech Investment Trends virtual panel discussion. Jointly hosted with Canary Wharf Group’s FinTech community, Level39, this event will explore the latest trends impacting the FinTech sector...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

The Unique Advantages Fintechs Have When Expanding into Banking Operations – A Trend is Underway

In 2021, Square, Inc. (“Square”) announced that it had commenced banking operations under its independently governed subsidiary industrial bank, Square Financial Services (“Square Financial”). ...more

Clark Hill PLC

Credit Eco to Go Podcast: Adhering to the Price of Admission

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ARM industry start-up, Spring Oaks Capital, set out to do things differently, but it had no idea that it would launch a new company on the cusp of a worldwide pandemic. Jay Collins, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Video: Leaders Moving Business Forward with Kirupa Pushparaj of Step

More than 47% of the world's population and 30% of the US population do not have access to a bank account. Step, the banking app, is helping to foster financial literacy in teens and other traditionally underserved...more

Gould + Ratner LLP

Ten Talks - Focus on Women Entrepreneurs - Conversation with Ilyce Glink - Part Two

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In the second half of this two-part video interview, Gould & Ratner's Ammara Khan continues her conversation with Ilyce Glink, founder and CEO of Best Money Moves, about the need for businesses to provide financial wellness...more

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