Embedded Finance Briefing: Q2 repackages its BaaS for non-banks as Helix

Q2's Helix is geared at enabling fintechs, consumer brands, and tech companies to offer modern and personalized banking services.
US consumers are welcoming embedded finance, with 43% of their wealth now circulating in non-traditional banking platforms.

Subboh Jaffery | February 15, 2022

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