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DECEMBER 7, 2020

Self-driving car company Aurora is going to be buying Uber 's self-driving technology unit, Advanced Technologies Group (ATG), according to a press release. Aurora will also undergo a strategic partnership with Uber that will connect Aurora's technology to Uber's network.

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

Many enjoyed huge first-day price pops, heating up the IPO market even more — and 2021 seems poised to only continue the fireworks. Popular stock-trading app Robinhood Markets reportedly recently hired Goldman Sachs to lead a possible 2021 IPO that would value the company at more than $20 billion. Then shares soared 85.8 on March 13.

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JANUARY 18, 2018

The regulatory pressures on banks is not only fierce, it’s also continually changing, forcing financial institutions (FIs) to invest vast resources to stay on top of evolving rules. But according to a new report from EY, it would be unfair to say that regulation is the only driving force behind large banks’ changing market strategies.

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William Mills

JANUARY 25, 2018

William Mills Agency, the largest independent public relations and content marketing firm specializing in the financial industry, released its 15th annual financial services industry report, Bankers As Buyers 2018 today. The report includes industry research about what technology, solutions and services U.S. Branch Technologies.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Canadian VC-backed companies saw funding drop 13% in H1 2019 compared to H1 2018. Finally, looking at Canadian “fintech” (financial technology) specifically, funding was up substantially in the first half of the year. The 2019 Canadian fintech market map. Navigating the Canadian fintech market map.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Shopify has unmatched expertise in emerging industries, along with the resources merchants need to be successful in the fast-growing market of hemp-derived CBD products in the U.S.,” Merchants can take advantage of marketing tools, payment and shipping partners and over 2,500 apps to help with inventory management, accounting and more.

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APRIL 28, 2020

Oriente said it will use the money to boost its growth in existing markets and further new developments in places like Vietnam. The funding will also go toward technological advancements, more improvements on its product suite and better big-data capabilities. Its sales volume increased 20 percent for merchant partners last year.

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JANUARY 13, 2020

In today’s top payments news, Wells Fargo is trying to revamp its approach to technology to appease regulators, and Goldman Sachs finally launches a mobile app for its online-only bank, Marcus. Mattress Maker Casper Files IPO After $92M Loss In 2018. Despite a strong stock market, 40 percent of U.S.-listed

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

With the sale, Paya said it will invest in TPG’s sales efforts, add to TPG’s technology and expand marketing to boost the adoption of electronic payments among TPG’s customers. We are excited to leverage Paya’s extensive resources and reputation for excellent service to municipal and utilities clients.”.

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JUNE 28, 2018

In addition, blockchain technology is expected to take hold in India and BS/2 plans to expand its point-of-sale (POS) terminal network in Georgia. The firm said the market is dependent on the growth of digital payment solutions through a Unified Payment Interface (UPI) and digital wallets.

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AUGUST 17, 2018

Cointelegraph reports that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is set to hold a hearing next Tuesday (Aug. 21), on the “Energy Efficiency of Blockchain and Similar Technologies.” In terms of regional concentration, Asia Pacific will be the biggest market in 2023. billion.

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AUGUST 29, 2019

Experts estimate that total fraud losses in 2018 totaled $3.9 Digital fraud is particularly threatening in Southeast Asia, despite the fact that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) eCommerce market is projected to exceed $200 billion in value by 2025. The network found that Australia’s 2018 card fraud rate was 72.8

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DECEMBER 28, 2018

One of the biggest shifts in banking that FinTech newcomers ushered into the market is the demand among customers for advisory services. What some financial institutions have come to realize is that collaborating with FinTechs can enable them to offer cutting-edge solutions while reserving resources to invest in meeting those advisory needs.

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JANUARY 12, 2018

That shift, for contact or contactless payments, goes into effect April 2018. Over the last seven years, as chip technology has entered the market, Visa has deployed more than 460 million chip cards and readers at more than 2.5 The company directed merchants and partners to find information and resources at: [link]. .

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JANUARY 25, 2018

Our mission is to separate the hype from reality and to help clarify what technologies and market forces will have a substantial impact on our banking system. Hype impacts the demand of Bitcoin, but Bitcoin’s lasting legacy to banking will likely be its underlying distributed ledger technology. Click here to download the report.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Regulatory efforts to promote FinTech innovation, a bustling climate for blockchain and interest from other markets eyeing the region for expansion have all led to Southeast Asia’s impressive standing in this space.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020

This prospective growth can largely be attributed to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the region’s main regulator, which announced in June 2018 that it would grant five digital banking licenses to third-party companies. The news set off a high-stakes race among today’s top global eCommerce, finance and technology players.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The cybersecurity world is witnessing a potentially new, dangerous threat: according to insurance firm Euler Hermes, one of its corporates fell victim to cyber fraud after attackers used sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technology to impersonate the firm’s chief executive officer by mimicking his voice on the phone.

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JANUARY 15, 2019

“Fears of slowing economic growth, tighter monetary policy and trade-related tensions all contributed to heightened equity and credit market volatility during 2018,” reflected Ajay Khorana, managing director and global head of Citi Financial Strategy and Solutions Group, in a statement announcing the report.

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Gonzobanker

JANUARY 29, 2018

According to recent research What’s Going On In Banking 2018, 64% of mid-size bank and credit union executives don’t believe their marketing strategies are future ready. Let’s define delivery here as the way the customer interacts with sales, marketing and service processes across the bank. What’s to be done?

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

While technological advancements have revolutionized many aspects of operations, payroll and expense management are not [among] them. A confluence of factors, some in staging for years and others totally unexpected, are creating a vast new market for digitization across the entire financial sector. based organizations, 41.2

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AUGUST 18, 2017

According to DigiTimes , sources also expect the volume to rise to 20 million units in 2018. In addition, Asustek Computer has already decided to depart from the market while Intel has been cutting personnel and R&D resources for its wearable platforms. million units in the fourth quarter and hit 15 million for 2017.

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JANUARY 22, 2020

Given this, Accenture Procurement asked our internal IT and Accenture Technology blockchain organizations for a solution.”. Accenture buyers can procure necessary resources for Accenture teams in shorter lead times and invoice processing and payments are timely as well.”.

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AUGUST 6, 2020

trillion in 2018. New technologies and API infrastructures are also leading to rapid innovations in the PaaS space, including quicker payments than ever before. Customer demand, accelerated speed to market and improved back-end efficiencies are all motivating causes, but banks could face ruin if they fall behind.

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JUNE 5, 2019

While some markets may be seeing relatively slower adoption of mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) than others, there’s no denying that the overall popularity of mobile and contactless payments are growing fast among consumers. In markets like the U.S., percent between 2017 and 2026. About the Tracker.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

A new report from consulting firm Protiviti finds corporate c-level executives have shown a sudden spike in their concern over the “digital readiness” of their organizations, particularly as older companies struggle to embrace technology and compete with “born digital” players. ” A Closer Look At The Risks.

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MAY 8, 2018

While the prices of cryptocurrencies and cryptoassets have fallen from their 2017 peaks, equity investment into blockchain startups is on pace to hit all-time highs in 2018. See how venture firms, corporates, regulators, and builders are shaping the future of blockchain technology. THE FUTURE OF BLOCKCHAIN TECH.

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Abrigo

MARCH 11, 2022

So far, three stages of implementation have taken place, and changes to the 2018 customer due diligence (CDD) legislation are still forthcoming. There will likely be a grace period for implementing any changes, as was given with the 2018 rule, but NBFIs must be fully informed when that time comes. Is your AML Department understaffed?

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Amid great technological change, health and beauty retailers are developing strategies to drive innovation. That mindset “is becoming increasingly necessary if retailers want to remain competitive in the market,” the index found. The aim is to stay on top of the latest digital commerce trends to remain relevant.

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AUGUST 20, 2019

Middle market companies need help navigating the complexities of accounts payable management, especially when it comes to cross-border, cross-currency payments. In a release, Tipalti said earlier this month that it saw an increase of 250 percent in customer bookings in the first half of 2019 compared to the first half of 2018.

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APRIL 25, 2019

Cloud technology is relatively old, considering the pace of innovation in the back office. The healthcare sector is particularly challenged when it comes to upgrading back-office systems, yet cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are an increasingly attractive target for digitization efforts among hospitals.

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JANUARY 9, 2019

million deal closed at the end of last year, and is the second transaction in two months for Paya, which said in November that it bought Stewardship Technology , a payments facilitator (payFAC) that serves nonprofits and faith-based organizations. Cohen told Webster that First Billing is “in the right spot with the right technology.”

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Abrigo

MARCH 7, 2022

There have been three stages of implementation so far, with a final rule and changes to the 2018 customer due diligence (CDD) legislation still forthcoming. There will likely be a grace period for implementing any changes, as was given with the 2018 rule, and banks and credit unions must be fully informed when that time comes.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

FIs have made strides in establishing know your customer (KYC) and anti money laundering (AML) policies, but these changes are routinely challenged by emerging technology and cross-border transaction costs. To strike the right balance, they must embrace automated identity verification technology during the onboarding process.

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Accenture

AUGUST 15, 2019

Now, it’s becoming clear that the combined workforce of people and machines is what will help banks capture the most value from technology-enabled back-office change. Evolving the back office will also require new skilling for workers in a shortened time frame, as technology skills can quickly become obsolete.

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FICO

MARCH 24, 2021

The graph below shows the trend of TBML-related SARs filed with FinCEN between 2014 and 2018. During this period, financial institutions filed 7,044 SARs specifically designated as suspected TBML/BMPE (Black Market Peso Exchange) activity, versus the more than 9.6 Leverage newer technology and consider technological innovation.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 1, 2020

Last week an American Banker reporter called for my opinion on WSFS Bank's strategy to deploy much of the cost savings from its recent Beneficial Bank merger into technology. I have to keep Sister Ann Eulaine happy. :) Q: WSFS is using the synergies from their Beneficial merger to improve their technology. Oh I have them.

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