Peter Renton
Founder & CEO Renton & Co
Peter Renton is the CEO of Renton & Co, a consulting firm specializing in fintech media, events and thought leadership. He was formerly the co-founder and chairman of Fintech Nexus, a fintech media and events company that produced 31 large-scale events worldwide. The events business was sold to Fintech Meetup in 2023 and the media business was shut down in June 2024.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Panel: History Repeats Itself: How Fintechs Are Seizing Business Lending Opportunities From Banks
As traditional banks grapple with servicing SMBs amidst consolidation and stringent regulations, the gates have opened for fintechs to step in with innovative lending solutions. In this session, we will discuss the implementation challenges and success stories in small business lending, highlighting examples in embedded lending and new lending business models, exploring how fintechs leverage real-time data from payment systems to underwrite SMBs more accurately and efficiently than traditional methods. Join this panel to learn how fintechs are transforming the SMB lending landscape, the strategies they employ to overcome challenges, and how these innovations can benefit both SMBs and traditional banks.
Monday 10 March 15:15 - 15:55 Bellini 2001A - 2101B
Dominating Distribution
As traditional banks grapple with servicing SMBs amidst consolidation and stringent regulations, the gates have opened for fintechs to step in with innovative lending solutions. In this session, we will discuss the implementation challenges and success stories in small business lending, highlighting examples in embedded lending and new lending business models, exploring how fintechs leverage real-time data from payment systems to underwrite SMBs more accurately and efficiently than traditional methods. Join this panel to learn how fintechs are transforming the SMB lending landscape, the strategies they employ to overcome challenges, and how these innovations can benefit both SMBs and traditional banks.
Bellini 2001A - 2101B US/PacificLunch & Learn: From PPP to Powerhouse: How NEWITY Became the #1 in SBA Loans Through Fintech Innovat
As fintechs and financial institutions compete to scale SMB lending, the ability to streamline digital loan origination, optimize underwriting, and integrate AI-driven automation is critical to accelerating growth. In this session, NEWITY will share how they used emerging technologies to move from pandemic-born PPP loans to the #1 in SBA loans in the country, handling over 10,000 loan applications per month. They will be joined by Praxent, the strategic fintech consulting experts behind the platform that fueled NEWITY’s rise. Through real-world insights, attendees will learn how NEWITY built a fully digital SMB loan application with an 85% conversion rate, increased underwriting efficiency by 67% through AI-powered decisioning, and reduced customer service tickets by 32% via an intuitive borrower portal. This session will explore how Praxent combined custom technology, thoughtful digital experiences, embedded integrations, and an agile approach so NEWITY could scale quickly while making the lending process seamless for borrowers. Join this session to learn practical strategies for improving digital lending workflows, strengthening underwriting, and positioning fintechs at the forefront of government-backed lending innovation.
Sponsored by Praxent
Wednesday 12 March 13:00 - 13:40 Veronese 2401A - 2501B
Sponsored Content
As fintechs and financial institutions compete to scale SMB lending, the ability to streamline digital loan origination, optimize underwriting, and integrate AI-driven automation is critical to accelerating growth. In this session, NEWITY will share how they used emerging technologies to move from pandemic-born PPP loans to the #1 in SBA loans in the country, handling over 10,000 loan applications per month. They will be joined by Praxent, the strategic fintech consulting experts behind the platform that fueled NEWITY’s rise. Through real-world insights, attendees will learn how NEWITY built a fully digital SMB loan application with an 85% conversion rate, increased underwriting efficiency by 67% through AI-powered decisioning, and reduced customer service tickets by 32% via an intuitive borrower portal. This session will explore how Praxent combined custom technology, thoughtful digital experiences, embedded integrations, and an agile approach so NEWITY could scale quickly while making the lending process seamless for borrowers. Join this session to learn practical strategies for improving digital lending workflows, strengthening underwriting, and positioning fintechs at the forefront of government-backed lending innovation.
Sponsored by Praxent
Veronese 2401A - 2501B US/Pacific
