On Finovate.com

• Xero Learn Sets Stage for Next Generation of Number Crunchers.

• SynapseFI Raises $17 Million in New Funding.

Around the web

• iSignthis acquires core banking platform software business.

• HooYu teams up with U.K. casino operator, Bear Group.

• United Bank of Egypt leverages technology from Finastra to upgrade its core banking infrastructure.

• Ripple and TransferGo partner on real-time, blockchain-enabled remittances.

• Striata inks partnership with UK-based customer communications specialist Communisis.

• Experian to launch comparison service feature that gives consumers the real rate charged when applying for a credit card.

• Tibco has started a research lab to develop new products and services in emerging areas such as blockchain, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT).

• BeSmartee integrates with Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter to Accelerate Mortgage Process.

• Kasasa names Amy Gililland Chief Financial Officer.

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