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How old banks are infusing new ideas in embedded finance

  • Get an up-close look at the industry’s most exciting developments with Tearsheet's The Big Bank Theory [TBBT] Awards.
  • We explore how this year's Tearsheet TBBT award-winning incumbent banks are navigating the embedded finance landscape with APIs, partnerships, and proprietary solutions to strengthen their position and adapt to market changes.
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    We spotlight how J.P. Morgan Payments, Fifth Third, and Wells Fargo are targeting embedded finance


    Tearsheet recently hosted its The Big Bank Theory Awards, shining a spotlight on the game-changers in banking and embedded finance. This year’s awards brought together a dynamic mix of established industry incumbents, innovative startups, and key players shaping the future of financial services.

    In no specific order, the winners feature:

    • J.P. Morgan Payments takes home Best Overall Embedded Finance Platform
    • Wells Fargo is recognized for Best New Embedded Finance Product (for platforms)
    • SoFi is awarded Best New Product
    • DailyPay is crowned Best Payments as a Service Platform
    • April is honored for Best Customer Implementation of Embedded Finance
    • nCino wins Best SaaS Banking Platform
    • Alkami receives Best Banking App
    • Signature Bank of Arkansas is celebrated for the Serving the Underserved Award
    • Newline by Fifth Third is recognized as the Best New Embedded Finance Platform
    • CorServ clinches Best Card Issuing Platform
    • Zeta’s Sparrow secures the Best Banking Card Product
    • Themis is named Best Banking Service Partner

    We offer a front-row glimpse into the exciting developments unfolding in the industry. While some winners are household names attracting media attention, others are quietly making their mark and leaving a lasting impact behind the scenes.

    We explore how this year’s Tearsheet TBBT award-winning incumbent banks are navigating the embedded finance landscape with APIs, partnerships, and proprietary solutions to strengthen their position and adapt to market changes.


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