From Nelson Chu: Recent economic headwinds and rising competition have sparked talk of private credit’s "golden era" ending, but this asset class remains robust. Investors drawn to its income potential, market resilience, and potential diversification benefits recognize its long-term value.
Read MoreFrom Carey Ransom: Now, we reach a vital question: "Can this really work?" Based on my observations and experiences, a successful pivot hinges on a blend of culture, process, people, and timing. When these elements align, the results can be remarkable.
Read MoreFrom Carey Ransom: I’ve discussed the initial steps of making a pivot in your fintech startup. In this article, I’ll try to help you with one of the biggest changes you’ll need to undertake—the team.
Read MoreFor fintechs: What does it mean if a behemoth like Goldman Sachs can’t handle consumer-focused banking and wealth management services simultaneously?
Read MoreThe FR met with Cooper Thompson, Head of Product for Embedded Finance at Fiserv.
Read MoreFrom Carey Ransom: In Part I, I described what might be motivating the pivot and some key questions to consider. Now we’ll proceed in Part II with the assumption that enough answers have led to a pivot being a plausible idea. There will be a number of changes that the startup will need to make to successfully execute the pivot. Here we go!
Read MoreThe FR met with Srikanth Geedipalli, SVP of AI Product Management and Commercialization at Experian
Read MoreFrom Matt Ober: AI is feeling very similar to the cloud rush many years ago. At first, AI is a differentiator for companies, but eventually it becomes table stakes.
Read MoreIn an interview with The Financial Revolutionist, Margaret Weichert, Chief Product Officer of The Clearing House, suggests that RTP volume growth will only accelerate, centered around five B2B and B2C use cases that may help RTP outperform FedNow over the long run.
Read MoreFrom Sarah Biller: Could the adoption of generative AI by financial services ironically drive a new period of information asymmetry in the markets and, by doing so, open another frontier for fintech innovation?
Read MoreThe FR met with Jess Turner, EVP – Global Head of Open Banking and API at Mastercard.
Read MoreThe CFPB—at least in its current form—may attempt to rally public opinion around its idea of digital wallets and their underlying risks.
Read MoreOnsite at Fintech Meetup, The FR met with Tatyana Kratunova, Head of the FIS Fintech Accelerator Program.
Read MoreWith Mastercard opting to make its latest tie-up with Alipay but not Tencent, might Visa opt to partner with Alipay’s competitor?
Read MoreWhat sort of antitrust implications arise when the world’s largest social media conglomerate partners with the world’s largest e-commerce company? How does it affect consumer and business wellbeing?
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