February 2025

The ease of FedNow could revolutionize the payments landscape, offering a significant opportunity for banks.

By Rakin Azfar

How ConnectOne Bank Makes Innovation a Group Project

In this episode of Reinventing Banking, Siya Vansia, chief brand and innovation officer at ConnectOne Bank, shares how she helps break down information silos across the institution and why that’s so important when it comes to projects like data management and analytics.

Where Banking as a Service Goes From Here

The leaders of two banking as a service stalwarts — FinWise Bank and Lincoln Savings Bank — discuss scrutiny from regulators, potential rules and how best to partner with financial technology firms.

Latest Thought Leadership

Transforming Customer Service in Financial Institutions With Conversational AI

By Gary Singh

New Consortiums Offer Small Institutions a Way to Fight Fraud

By Kiah Lau Haslett

Not All AI Is Created Equal: Strategic Insights for Banking Leaders

By Ben Nichols

The True Cost of API Modernization

By David Wexler

Two Keys to Unlock Growth in 2025

By The Coviance Team

Deal on Fintech

The Deal on Fintechs provides a monthly snapshot of movement within the financial industry. Below is a list of last month's fintech and bank acquisitions as well as IPOs linked to source material for more information.

FINTECHS

BANKS

February 25, 2025 | Webinar

Closing Information Gaps: Building a Smarter Defense Against Evolving Fraud

Brought to you by: Plaid

Fraud is evolving at an alarming pace, exploiting gaps in information and collaboration across the financial ecosystem. Fraudsters are leveraging stolen identities and orchestrating complex schemes, such as using fraudulent accounts to steal funds or defrauding consumers through platforms like social marketplaces. Too often, banks lack the visibility to connect critical dots—such as whether an identity, account, or recipient has been associated with previous fraudulent activity across the ecosystem.

March 4, 2025 | Webinar

Building a Next-Level Digital Small Business Strategy

Brought to you by: eBankIt

This webinar will cover actionable insights, proven tactics, and expert advice to help community financial institutions more effectively support small business accounts. Join us as we share strategies and digital capabilities to service and support one of the most profitable and digitally underserved markets in community financial institutions.

May 5-6, 2025 | Nashville, TN

Bank C-Suite Summit

The Bank C-Suite Summit is an exclusive conference designed for senior bank executives seeking comprehensive insights into bank operations and new growth strategies. During the event, attendees gain valuable knowledge and strategic tools to navigate the dynamic landscape of the banking industry.