Sat.May 11, 2019 - Fri.May 17, 2019

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Five phases of FinTech (2005-2027)

Chris Skinner

Three years ago, I blogged about three phases of FinTech. Three years later, I can expand on that theme and talk about five phases of FinTech. The five phases of FinTech are (dates are rough guide): Disruption (2005-2014) Discussion (2014-2017) Partnership (2017-2022) Integration (2022-2027) Renewal (2027+) Phase One: Disruption (2005-2014) … The post Five phases of FinTech (2005-2027) appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Cashless payment capability boosts both cash and card sales in vending

Payments Dive

Research confirms that cashless readers do not undermine cash sales in a vending machine. In fact, the cashless technology serves to improve both cashless and cash activity, particularly for machines doing lower volume sales.

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Do You Really Want To Lend Below A 10% Debt Yield?

South State Correspondent

PROFITABLE BANK LENDING Commercial lenders should be aware of the important factors that drive customer behavior to borrow funds. Our clients borrow from us when they refinance debt, or purchase equipment, real estate, or finance working capital. However, there are three key elements that make debt especially appealing for borrowers. Commercial lenders that understand these three elements can better position themselves for success. .

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Lyft, Mastercard Partner to Offer Instant Payment, Banking for Drivers

Bank Innovation

Lyft drivers will now be able to get paid immediately and plug into a broader banking and personal savings ecosystem. The ride-hailing service is working with Mastercard and payments company Payfare on a co-branded debit card called Lyft Direct Debit. Through it, drivers can be paid immediately regardless of the ride cost. They'll also be […].

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Banking for Humanity?

Chris Skinner

I was asked to speak to the theme of Banking for Humanity at a conference the other day, and it made me realise that the five areas I’ve recently been blogging about came together nicely. First, there’s financial inclusion which is the theme of Digital Human. The fact that anyone … The post Banking for Humanity? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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What Just Happened At Finovate Spring 2019

South State Correspondent

Last week, Finovate Spring 2019 took place in San Francisco in which over 270 banks watched more than 60 companies each have seven minutes to impress you with a demo of their technology. This is speed dating for financial technology, and it is a fantastic way not only to look for new partners but to help your bank hone what is important to its vision.

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Study finds mobile surpasses PC enrollments

Bank Innovation

Mobile enrollments made some major leaps this year, surpassing even computer enrollments. According to a study from IDology, an identity verification and fraud prevention company, 61% of Americans used a smartphone to enroll in some sort of an account this year, while 56% used a computer or laptop. The study also found a 19% jump […].

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GrandTech: the newest FinTech market niche

Chris Skinner

Watching the BBC, I often see reports on the elderly being ripped off, scammed and targeted by fraudsters. Here’s just a few recent ones: Hidden ‘shame’ of elderly scam victims – BBC News Reports of frauds on the elderly are ‘tip of iceberg’ – BBC News Bank staff ‘saving elderly … The post GrandTech: the newest FinTech market niche appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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End of life for certain POS terminals and the looming risk to retailers

Payments Dive

Retailers need to be sure their point-of-sale systems are fully compliant, not only to avoid becoming obsolete, but to protect against fraud.

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper

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Online Retailers Face New Threats From Hackers

PYMNTS

Death, taxes and data breaches – those are perhaps the only sure things in life, and new evidence is emerging that hackers are finding increasing profit in targeting online retailers. The news comes amid yet another online retail cyberattack, this one targeting Japan’s Fast Retailing, the company that owns the Uniqlo retail chain. A recent report from KrebsonSecurity said that “until quite recently, credit card data stolen from online merchants has been worth far less in the cybercrime undergrou

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Canadian Startup KOHO raises C$42m to Expand Banking Services

Bank Innovation

KOHO, a Toronto-based digital banking startup, has raised C$42 million (US$31 million) in a Series B round to add new products and services. KOHO, with its millennial friendly aesthetic and messaging, currently offers its users debit cards, personal finance management tools and cashback features. CEO and co-founder Daniel Eberhard told Bank Innovation the new funding […].

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Does your bank look like this?

Chris Skinner

Henry Ford famously stated: “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” Of course they would, as they had no idea what anything else was. In fact, I use this story often as a Victorian vision of the future was a steam-powered robot horse. … The post Does your bank look like this? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Recognize Customers During Self-Service Experience

Payments Dive

Imagine the power of personalized self-service experiences. Consumer's appreciate acknowlegment and personalization. With IoT-connected self-service devices and Artificial Intelligence, brands can better understand and satisfy customers.

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202

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Visa: US Starting To Close The Contactless Gap

PYMNTS

Globally, tapping to pay with contactless cards has taken off remarkably, and the U.S., after years of lagging behind, is starting to catch up, according to a new blog post from Visa. “We’re excited to share that tapping to pay is becoming a reality across the U.S., and continues to gain momentum globally,” Dan Sanford, global head of contactless payments, Visa wrote in the May 13 post.

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Finastra Hires Mark Miller as CFO

Bank Innovation

Banking technology giant Finastra has hired Mark Miller as chief financial officer. He replaces Rob Binns, who recently stepped down from the role. Miller previously served as chief financial officer at Marketo, a marketing automation software company that was acquired by Adobe in October 2018. He brings nearly 25 years of experience in tech, finance and […].

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Lessons from leaders: Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft

Chris Skinner

Twenty years ago, I was doing a lot of work on business transformation and business process re-engineering (BPR). Most of the firms didn’t do transformation and viewed it as too risky. Instead they went for BPR for BPI … business process improvements. Incremental benefits rather than radical results. That was … The post Lessons from leaders: Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Apple's Supreme Court defeat could signal significant changes in mobile app sales

Payments Dive

Apple's defeat in a high-profile Supreme Court case could open competition in the mobile app consumer market.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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As P2P Payments Spreads Its Wings, Challenges Loom

PYMNTS

The spotlight burned brighter for peer-to-peer (P2P) payment services in the first quarter of 2019, with those payment methods finding popularity among more consumers. However, P2P’s future growth will depend on solving problems related to data privacy and other issues — at least, according to some observers. Perhaps the biggest story in P2P, though, is the ongoing battle between P2P providers Zelle (operated by Early Warning Services ) and Venmo (owned by PayPal ).

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Wealthbox CRM Integrates with SS&C in Effort to Save RIAs Time

Bank Innovation

Wealthbox CRM, a web-based customer relations management company, believes it has the tools to save financial advisors precious time. “CRM in the wealth sector has been overly complex, and there’s money to be made around that complexity,” Wealthbox CEO John Rourke said in an interview with Bank Innovation. "From CRM classroom and software training to […].

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Things worth reading: 16th May 2019

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … World’s Largest Banks 2019: U.S. Takes Aim At Chinese Dominance A false rumor on WhatsApp started a run on a London bank Payday lenders face sharp criticism as complaints rise 130% Buffett’s Berkshire unveils $861 million Amazon stake Mel Gibson says new film ‘Rothchild’ … The post Things worth reading: 16th May 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Carrier billing in Latin America - 2019 market report by Fortumo

Payments Dive

Fortumo's latest market report gives an overview of the mobile payments landscape in Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile and Ecuador.

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Addressing Top Enterprise Challenges in Generative AI with DataRobot

The buzz around generative AI shows no sign of abating in the foreseeable future. Enterprise interest in the technology is high, and the market is expected to gain momentum as organizations move from prototypes to actual project deployments. Ultimately, the market will demand an extensive ecosystem, and tools will need to streamline data and model utilization and management across multiple environments.

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Taco Bell To Open ‘The Bell’ Hotel

PYMNTS

To provide consumers with an immersive way to experience its brand, Taco Bell is launching The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Resort in Palm Springs, California for a limited time this summer. The property’s amenities, from poolside cocktails to guest rooms to breakfast choices, will boast a “Taco Bell twist,” the quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain said in an announcement , which described the concept as a “tacoasis.” Taco Bell ‘s Chief Global Brand Officer Marisa Thalberg said

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A WhatsApp Rumor Challenges a Challenger Bank

Bank Innovation

It was only a matter of time before confidence in the financial system would be tested by false information on social media. Britain may be getting a glimpse of what could spark the next run on a bank. A dozen years after client withdrawals brought Northern Rock to its knees, photos of customers — admittedly […].

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Things worth reading: 17th May 2019

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Lloyds to start paying quarterly dividends Bitcoin extends losses, down more than 20% to below $6,300 Top banking regulator stresses UK should not be ‘rule taker’ post-Brexit Mifid II critics are not seeing the big picture Metro Bank got there eventually, but this story … The post Things worth reading: 17th May 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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A ‘Dead Branch’ Contingency Plan for the New Digital Reality

Gonzobanker

What would financial institutions do if, in the next three years, 80% of servicing transactions and half of all new deposit/loan sales still being done in branches moved to digital channels? Banks have contingency plans for extreme occurrences like interest rate shock, credit turn-downs and all sorts of natural disasters. But what’s the plan in the event of a massive shift to digital?

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Why Is CRE Lending Stuck in the Past? Top 3 Reasons for Digital Resistance

Commercial lending is on the verge of a resurgence, but traditional processes are an obstacle. Explore the top 3 reasons for resistance to digital transformation and how overcoming them can pave the way for growth and efficiency. Discover why embracing automation and digital solutions is crucial for success in today's competitive landscape. Discover how GoDocs helps commercial lenders in the digital era with seamless integration and a borrower-focused approach.