FinTech Accelerator event in Little Rock partnered with FIS, hosting 10 startup companies
Summary
Akouba provides an online, end- to-end commercial loan platform that enables banks, credit unions and other financial institutions to lend money to small businesses simply, efficiently and profitably. Why it’s important: Akouba believes it can be the leader in the Digital Transformation at community and regional banks to ensure they keep their trusted brands and customer relationships relevant for the next few decades. The Dream Forward 401(k) offers low costs, no conflicts of interest, and new technology to boost the savings rate among middle and lower income employees. The company offers a solution allowing any trader in the world to link their brokerage account to a website, establish a verified track record, and gain access to numerous trading tools, such as a chart of their equity curve. Why it’s important: Developing an audit trail of transaction level data and meeting dynamic business and regulatory requirements are challenges that banks face as the legacy system architecture does not cope well.