Finovate Alumni News

On Finovate.com

  • AI Foundry and Ellie Mae Leverage AI to Accelerate Lending.
  • Dwolla Helps Status Streamline Cash Rewards for Savings.
  • Live from London: Breaking Banks Power Hour Rocks FinovateEurope.

Around the web

  • Marketing Technology Insights interviews BlueRush CEO, Steve Taylor.
  • PaymentsSource features nCino, Jumio, MX, LendKey, Kasasa, Jack Henry & Associates, Alkami, Finicity, and Prosper Marketplace in its list of the Best Fintechs to Work For.
  • Fiserv joins Financial Data Exchange as a sustaining member.
  • Partnership with Mercury FX brings Ripple to the Middle East and Canada.
  • TurnKey Lender highlighted as a top auto loan origination platform by HCCResearch.
  • European CFD/FX firm Windsor Brokers goes live with iSignthisISXPay and Paydentity solutions.

This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News

On Finovate.com

  • Best of Show Winner Capitalise Goes Live with Interactive Brokers.
  • Alt Credit Scorer Aire Scoops Up $11 Million in Growth Funding.

Around the web

  • Raiffesisen banks in Switzerland go live with Avaloq’s core banking system.
  • ID.me tops 10 million user milestone.
  • Fiserv launches new mortgage lifecycle integration solution, Mortgage Momentum.
  • Worldline announces expansion of its partnership with Rambus to provide ITSO smart tickets in the U.K.
  • The Paypers interviews Luke Flomo, Head of Ecommerce for Trustly.
  • BlueRush announces two new board members, Michael Beckerman and Paul G. Smith.

This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

FinovateEurope Sneak Peek: BlueRush

FinovateEurope Sneak Peek: BlueRush

A look at the companies demoing live at FinovateEurope on February 12 through 14, 2019 in London, U.K. Register today and save your spot.

Building on over 10 years of experience creating engaging digital journeys for financial institutions, BlueRush has developed a completely new IndiVideo credit card selector and personalized video experience.

Features

  • Seamless customer journey and improved conversion rate
  • Increased customer engagement and satisfaction for up/cross-sell
  • Collection of valuable data-driven customer insights

Why it’s great
IndiVideo focuses on accelerating the customer journey through personalized education and visualization. BlueRush has seen conversions lift over 65% with IndiVideo because of its engaging format.

Presenter

Ted Mercer, VP of Sales
Mercer has worked in sales and sales management for over 10 years and has a background in financial services as a Chartered Accountant. He helps companies increase customer engagement with IndiVideo.
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Finovate Alumni News

On Finovate.com

  • Feedzai and DataRobot Team Up to Tackle Financial Crime.
  • Revolut Turns to ClauseMatch to Streamline Compliance.

Around the web

  • Identity verification specialist Onfido partners with augmented identity innovator IDEMIA.
  • NICE Actimize unveils new integrated fraud management platform, IFM-X.
  • Open banking platform provider Token hires new Chief Technology Officer, Gaurav Kohli.
  • RightCapital taps Pietro La Greca as VP of Enterprise Sales.

This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News

On Finovate.com

  • OnDeck Expands to Equipment Financing.

Around the web

  • Australia’s Volt Bank goes live with Temenos digital banking platform.
  • Finastra taps Eric Duffaut as President and Global Head of Operations.
  • BlueRush reports record level of business activity in its fiscal 2019 Q1 report.
  • Sezzle earns a spot on American Inno’s list of the Top Minnesota Startups Fundings of 2018.
  • Coinbase adds four Ethereum tokens – Dai (DAI), Golem (GNT), Maker (MKR), and Zilliqa (ZIL) to its Coinbase Pro platform.

This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News

On Finovate.com

  • Finablr Takes Majority Stake in Digital Gifting Innovator Swych.
  • Simple Appoints Former Amazon Exec as CEO.

Around the web

  • Analyst Ian McKenna highlights six Finovate alums – Access Softek, Bucket Technologies, Systelos, BlueRush, Tinkoff, and Golden – in his roundup of “fintech innovators making waves.”
  • Marketing Technology Insights interviews CallVU CEO Ori Faran.
  • Hydrogen, iProov, Ocrolus, and James Finance are among 20 startups competing for top honors at the India FinTech Awards 2018.
  • The Constant Investor’s Crypto Watch interviews Identitii CEO Nick Armstrong on the role of blockchain technology in fighting cybercrime.
  • Tinkoff Mobile extends service to seven additional areas of Russia including Smolensk and the Republic of Mordovia.
  • Kofax pays $400 million in cash to buy Nuance’s imaging division.
  • Walmart’s in-store Direct2Cash service gives PayActiv users instant cash access to earned wages.
  • Kony enhances Kony AppPlatform to support progressive web apps.
  • CEO Review magazine features AdviceRobo CEO Diederick Van Thiel.
  • BehavioSec launches new features for version 5 of its behavioral biometrics platform.

This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News

On Finovate.com

  • Fighting for Customers: Will Tech Giants or Big Banks Win the Data War?
  • PayPal’s Walmart Partnership Makes a Move for the UnderBanked

Around the web

  • UK payments startup SumUp launches a 3G-powered credit card reader.
  • Worldpay extends real-time payouts to 50+ countries.
  • TD Bank Group and Flybits expand Canadian banking technology relationship to provide TD customers enhanced, personalized mobile experiences.
  • BlueRush lands co-selling agreement with Valeyo’s network of more than 95 Canadian financial institutions.
  • Tradeshift teams with credit insurer Coface to ensure greater financial transparency between buyers and suppliers.

This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News

On Finovate.com

  • Larky Lands Three: Mobile Engagement Platform Adds New CU Partners.

Around the web

  • Larky launches with Encompass Credit Union (Canada), BayCoast Bank (MA), and Oklahoma Central Credit Union (OK)
  • Insuritas announces partnership to launch digital insurance agency platform for 3Rivers FCU.
  • Fenergo creates new team to further develop and foster its partner ecosystem.
  • First Round Review analyzes Gusto’s brand.
  • Coast to Coast Motors dealership strikes deal with PayNearMe.
  • BlueRush announces partnership with Microsoft Azure.
  • FICO to provide KYC and onboarding solutions for Belarus-based lender, Belgazprombank.

This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News

On Finovate.com

  • Zopa Raises More than $57 Million to Support Next Generation Bank.
  • Mitek Helps Bring Mobile Deposit to Credit Unions.
  • Crypterium Releases Crypto-Fiat Solution.

Around the web

  • Sberbank Group CTO David Rafalovsky selected to lead Sberbank’s Technology Block.
  • BlueRush announces new Chief Financial Officer, Dave Badun.
  • Thomson Reuters adds Dealerweb and Icap pricing to its Reuters Capital Markets 19901 service.
  • MEDICI features Ayasdi, Feedzai, FixNix, IdentityMind Global, BehavioSec, and identitii in its roster of top RegTech startups.
  • Bankjoy to power mobile and online banking for Marshland Federal Credit Union.

This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News

On Finovate.com

  • OnDeck Scores $93 Million in Two Credit Facilities.
  • P2Binvestor Teams Up with Amalgamated Bank to Help SMEs Get Funded.
  • The ID Co. Unveils Open Banking API Platform.

Around the web

  • Carte Wealth Management to deploy advisor engagement platform powered by BlueRush.
  • CREALOGIX wins Best Web Front End Solution at the 2018 Systems in the City Awards for fintech in banking and wealth management.
  • Technology from Cognizant and Temenos helps Julius Baer complete core banking modernization.
  • Coinbase correction: No SEC approval received for acquisitions.
  • BehavioSec’s behavioral biometrics platform fulfills critical requirements achieving Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) compliance.
  • Roostify partners with Colonial National Mortgage to provide customers with a simple and intuitive online mortgage experience.

This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News

On Finovate.com

  • Sberbank in Slovenia Partners with Open Banking Platform Provider Token.
  • Equifax Acquires DataX to Promote Financial Inclusion.

Around the web

  • Wirecard and Mastercard collaborate to make contactless payments using wearable technology more accessible.
  • Roostify expands leadership ranks with new Chief Customer Officer, new VP of Sales, and new General Counsel.
  • VyStar Credit Union ($7.6 billion in assets) to upgrade core banking solution with technology from FIS.
  • Hyperwallet to provide mass payment distribution for content processing platform, Wordapp.com.
  • Premier America Credit Union ($2.5 billion in assets) to deploy core processing technology from Jack Henry & Associates.
  • Santander integrates nCino’s Bank Operating System.
  • Carte Wealth Management to launch advisor engagement platform powered by DigitalReach from BlueRush.
  • TechCrunch reports: Coinbase Reportedly Gets Approval from US regulators to Start Listing Tokenized Securities.
  • Ephesoft releases new Swagger/OpenAPI-web services for Ephesoft Transact.

This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

BlueRush’s IndiVideo to Boost Customer Engagement for Meridian Credit Union 

BlueRush’s IndiVideo to Boost Customer Engagement for Meridian Credit Union 

Meridian Credit Union, the fourth largest credit union in Canada with more than $8 billion in assets ($11 billion CAD), has teamed up with BlueRush to improve the customer experience for its more than 275,000 members. Meridian will use the Toronto-based company’s digital marketing solution, IndiVideo to help provide customers with the tools they need to make better financial decisions.

“Meridian is committed to creating an online experience where banking feels good” the credit union’s SVP of digital banking, David Baldarelli, said. “We chose BlueRush because of their demonstrated excellence in creating exceptional digital marketing software, including friendly, intuitive and more engaging tools that our Members can use to help make informed decisions about managing their finances.”

A suite of interactive, personalized videos and financial calculators, BlueRush’s IndiVideo leverages AI-driven video content in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way. Demonstrated as part of the company’s Finovate debut at FinovateFall 2017, IndiVideo creates a financial conversation between the customer and the video content that simplifies complex subjects and empowers individuals to take more control over their personal finances.

“IndiVideo further solidifies Meridian’s positioning as a forerunner in digital banking,” BlueRush CEO Steve Taylor said. “IndiVideo builds a powerful relationship between financial institutions and their customers which ultimately decreases funnel abandonment. Our partnership with Meridian is further proof that our investments in IndiVideo as a SaaS platform are paying off.”

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, BlueRush demonstrated its SaaS-based content engagement platform, DigitalReach, at FinovateSpring 2018. DigitalReach spans sales, marketing, and compliance to allow organizations to distribute a range of content types – including interactive video – to reach customers at specific moments in the customer journey. The solution enables the centralization, personalization, distribution, and tracking of content, giving organizations comprehensive control over what is sent to who and how.

BlueRush’s news comes as the company announces revenue gains of 14% for the third quarter and gross margins increases of 83% in its SaaS business. Taylor highlighted growth in the company’s sales funnel, expansion beyond Canada, as well as “key partnerships” with firms like Microsoft for what he called “tremendous progress in a very short time.”

Last month, BlueRush partnered with fintech solutions company Kunder to work with Chilean pension fund leader, AFPHabitat. A publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BTV,” BlueRush has a market capitalization of more than $6 million ($7.7 million CAD). The company has raised an additional $1.3 million in post-IPO funding from Round13 Capital.