This story was originally published on Payments Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Payments Dive newsletter. A South Florida police pension fund and a European-based investment firm want to serve as lead plaintiff in a class-action shareholder lawsuit against Fiserv over the payment behemoth’s Clover unit. The motions last month were filed by the pension fund for police officers in Hollywood, Florida, along with a competing motion from Ethenea Independent Investors SA of ...

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a global provider of payments and financial services technology, announced it has acquired Smith Consulting Group (SCG), an operational consulting service utilized by community banks and credit unions across the US.SCG provides deep subject matter expertise and in-market support to Fiserv clients seeking consultative engagement to “enhance their strategic investments in core and surround solutions.”Financial terms of the transaction “were not disclosed.”The addition of SCG reinforce ...

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Performance Overview - Baron FinTech Fund rose 9.26% in the quarter ended June 30, 2025, underperforming the FactSet Global FinTech Index which gained 13.82% [3][4] - Since inception, the Fund has achieved a 12.53% annualized return compared to 4.55% for the Benchmark [3][4] Market Conditions - U.S. equity markets experienced gains amid volatility, influenced by President Trump's tariff announcements and subsequent negotiations [5] - The "Magnificent Seven" stocks led the S&P 500 Index gains, appreciating over 20% during the quarter [6] Fund Performance Analysis - Underperformance against the Benchmark was attributed to stock selection in Information Services, Payments, and Tech-Enabled Financials [7] - The Fund's high exposure to Financials, which lagged the broader Index by over 5%, also contributed to underperformance [7] Sector Performance - Information Services faced widespread weakness, particularly from Fair Isaac Corporation and Verisk Analytics due to regulatory pressures and market rotation [8] - Payments sector was negatively impacted by Fiserv's weaker-than-expected earnings and slowing payment volumes [9] - Tech-Enabled Financials saw declines in insurance holdings, reflecting a market shift away from defensive sectors [10] Top Contributors - Robinhood Markets was the largest contributor, benefiting from increased trading activity and new crypto-related products [11][13] - MercadoLibre reported strong results with revenue up 37% and total payment volume up 72% [12][14] - Intuit's shares rose after better-than-expected quarterly results, with revenue growing 15% [15] Top Detractors - Fiserv detracted from performance due to concerns over Clover's payment volume growth [16] - The Progressive Corporation faced investor concerns about premium growth moderation despite strong performance metrics [17] - Clearwater Analytics saw a decline in shares despite solid earnings, as investors sought assurance on integration of recent acquisitions [18] Portfolio Structure - As of June 30, 2025, the Fund held 46 positions, with the top 10 holdings representing 40.9% of net assets [20] - The Fund's investments are segmented into seven themes, with Tech-Enabled Financials at 28.0% and Information Services at 20.9% [21] Recent Activity - The Fund made a new investment in Ategrity Specialty Insurance, focusing on the less competitive E&S market [26][28] - Increased positions in The Charles Schwab Corporation and CME Group were noted due to improving fundamentals and market conditions [29][30] Outlook - The economic outlook has improved, with positive trade developments and stable consumer finance trends supporting the Fund's holdings [33] - The Fund remains focused on investing in competitively advantaged growth companies within the fintech sector [34]

Mairs & Power, an investment advisor, released the “Mairs & Power Balanced Fund” second quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The quarter started with tariff uncertainty, conflicts in the Middle East, rising national debt, and the worst start to a year for the dollar; however, it bounced back to rise 25% from that low by the end of the quarter. The fund returned 2.66% in the first half of 2025. The fund underperformed the benchmark composite indexes (60% S&P 500 Total Re ...

Core Viewpoint - A class action securities lawsuit has been filed against Fiserv, Inc. alleging securities fraud that negatively impacted investors between July 24, 2024, and July 22, 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Allegations of Fraud - The lawsuit claims that Fiserv made false statements regarding its Clover platform, which was forced upon Payeezy merchants due to issues with the older platform [2]. - It is alleged that the revenue growth of Clover was artificially inflated by the forced conversions, masking a slowdown in new merchant acquisitions [2]. - Following the conversions, many former Payeezy merchants reportedly switched to competitors due to Clover's high pricing and poor customer service, leading to a significant slowdown in Clover's growth [2]. - The lawsuit asserts that Fiserv's positive statements about Clover's growth strategies and business prospects were materially false and misleading [2]. Group 2: Legal Process and Participation - Investors who suffered losses during the specified period have until September 22, 2025, to request to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the case [3]. - Participation in the lawsuit does not require any out-of-pocket costs or fees for class members [3]. Group 3: Firm Background - Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has a strong track record in securities litigation, having secured hundreds of millions for shareholders over the past 20 years [4]. - The firm has been recognized as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States for seven consecutive years [4].

Core Viewpoint - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating potential claims against Fiserv, Inc. related to alleged violations of federal securities laws, with a deadline for investors to seek lead plaintiff status in a class action lawsuit by September 22, 2025 [4]. Group 1: Allegations Against Fiserv - The complaint alleges that Fiserv and its executives made false and misleading statements regarding the performance of its Clover platform, particularly in relation to forced migrations from the older Payeezy platform [6]. - It is claimed that Clover's revenue growth and gross payment volume (GPV) were artificially inflated due to these forced conversions, masking a slowdown in new merchant business [6]. - Following the forced migrations, many former Payeezy merchants switched to competitors due to Clover's high pricing and compatibility issues, leading to a significant slowdown in Clover's GPV growth [6]. Group 2: Market Reaction and Stock Performance - On April 24, 2025, Fiserv reported a GPV growth of only 8% for Q1 2025, a decline from 14-17% in 2024, resulting in an 18.5% drop in stock price to $176.90 [7]. - On May 15, 2025, Fiserv announced that GPV growth deceleration would continue throughout 2025, causing a further 16.2% decline in stock price to $159.13 [7]. - On July 23, 2025, Fiserv lowered its full-year organic growth guidance and reported a deceleration in quarterly organic revenue growth to 9% year-over-year, leading to a 13.9% drop in stock price to $143.00 [7].

Core Viewpoint - Rosen Law Firm is reminding investors who purchased Fiserv, Inc. common stock during the specified Class Period of the upcoming lead plaintiff deadline for a class action lawsuit [1][2]. Group 1: Class Action Details - The Class Period for the Fiserv common stock purchase is from July 24, 2024, to July 22, 2025 [1]. - Investors may be entitled to compensation without any out-of-pocket fees through a contingency fee arrangement [1]. - A class action lawsuit has already been filed, and interested parties must move the Court by September 22, 2025, to serve as lead plaintiff [2]. Group 2: Law Firm Credentials - Rosen Law Firm has a strong track record in securities class actions, having achieved the largest securities class action settlement against a Chinese company at the time [3]. - The firm was ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for the number of securities class action settlements in 2017 and has consistently ranked in the top 4 since 2013 [3]. - In 2019, the firm secured over $438 million for investors, showcasing its capability in recovering significant amounts for clients [3]. Group 3: Case Allegations - The lawsuit alleges that Fiserv made false and misleading statements regarding its Clover platform, which was forced upon Payeezy merchants due to issues with the older Payeezy platform [4]. - It is claimed that Clover's revenue growth was artificially inflated by these forced migrations, masking a slowdown in new merchant business [4]. - The lawsuit further alleges that many former Payeezy merchants switched to competitors due to Clover's high pricing and compatibility issues, leading to a significant slowdown in Clover's growth metrics [4].

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Fiserv, Inc. ("Fiserv, Inc." or the "Company") (NYSE: FI) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Fiserv, Inc. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between July 24, 2024 and July 22, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/fiserv-inc-lawsuit-submissio ...

Core Thesis - Fiserv, Inc. is positioned for growth with a focus on its Clover platform, which integrates payments, software, and cash management for small businesses, despite recent stock price declines due to slower GPV growth [2][3][4] Company Overview - Fiserv serves 10,000 financial institutions across over 100 countries, including 3,000 U.S. banks, and is a leader in financial technology [2] - The company has achieved 40 consecutive years of double-digit EPS growth, indicating strong financial performance [2] Clover Platform - Clover's long-term value is driven by revenue growth from merchant signups, hardware sales, and higher-margin value-added services (VAS), rather than just gross payment volume (GPV) [3] - Clover remains underpenetrated in the U.S. market with less than 3% market share and under 10% VAS penetration domestically [3] Growth Strategy - Fiserv aims to expand into new verticals such as hospitality and healthcare, as well as international markets like Brazil, Mexico, and Europe, supporting a revenue target of $3.5 billion for 2025 and $4.5 billion for 2026 [4] - Management has accelerated buybacks to 130% of free cash flow at historically low valuations, suggesting potential for significant returns if free cash flow growth continues [4] Market Performance - Despite beating Q1 and Q2 earnings estimates, Fiserv's stock experienced a sharp decline of up to 23% due to investor concerns over slower Clover GPV growth [4] - The stock price was trading at $132.75 as of September 16th, with trailing and forward P/E ratios of 22.20 and 11.20 respectively [1][2] Historical Context - Previous bullish theses on Fiserv highlighted its strong fundamentals and the value-enhancing First Data acquisition, although the stock has depreciated approximately 34.39% since then [5]