Sat.Sep 14, 2019 - Fri.Sep 20, 2019

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The two big issues bank CEOs have with FinTech

Chris Skinner

For all the talk about how well FinTech start-ups are doing, I hear two regular laments from bank CEOs. First, why aren’t we valued like FinTechs? and second, why aren’t FinTechs regulated like us. On the first point, it’s quite clear that FinTech start-ups are being valued on potential and … The post The two big issues bank CEOs have with FinTech appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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How U.S. retailers can benefit from strong customer authentication in Europe

Payments Dive

While Strong Customer Authentication does not apply directly to U.S. merchants, there are significant implications for retailers that have operations in Europe and gaining a SCA delegation can provide significant benefits.

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With Wirecard, UnionPay takes aim at Visa, Mastercard

Bank Innovation

China’s UnionPay, the world’s largest card issuer with 57.6% of the world’s payment cards in circulation, has global ambitions. Its latest move is a memorandum of understanding with digital payments giant Wirecard, a partnership which will help it expand to new markets and craft new payment solutions for foreign visitors to China. Wirecard, which has […].

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ID2020 Alliance Unveils Digital ID Program

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At its annual summit in New York , the ID2020 Alliance announced the roll out of a digital identity program with the Government of Bangladesh ; Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; and new partners in academia, government and humanitarian relief. “Digital ID is being defined and implemented today, and we recognize the importance of swift action to close the identity gap,” said Dakota Gruener, executive director of ID2020, in an announcement.

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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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Corporate cloud-based payments: what’s that all about?

Chris Skinner

I was recently asked by Volante Technologies to consider what being a digital bank means, specifically for a commercial bank and, even more specifically, the bank’s payments and treasury services. After all most of the focus on digital banking and digital payments has been in the retail sector, where consumers … The post Corporate cloud-based payments: what’s that all about?

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Cross River CEO: ‘High-profile fintech folks’ interested in its real-time payments rollout

Bank Innovation

Cross River Bank, the partner bank for large fintech startups like Stripe and Affirm, is using The Clearing House’s real-time payments (RTP) network to enhance service to clients and boost its value proposition to future ones. According to Cross River Bank CEO Gilles Gade, real-time payments will prove attractive to financial startups in third-party payments, cryptocurrencies […].

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How To Get Conversational For Bank Search Marketing

South State Correspondent

“What do I need to open a checking account?” and “What is the best savings account?” are two trending bank-related searches that are becoming popular. In years past, potential bank customers used to put in a utilitarian “checking account” to search banks offering checking accounts. Now, given changing search engine algorithms, better content, and more comfort using conversational searches people are using complete sentences in their search query.

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Greed is good … and my bonus is better

Chris Skinner

I was a bit agog and aghast at the recent announcement from 192 US CEOs, who said that stakeholders are now more important than shareholders. This focus upon stakeholders has been an emerging trend for over the past quarter century and here’s what these great US leaders said: Statement on … The post Greed is good … and my bonus is better appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Decred aims to deliver decentralized future

Payments Dive

Blockchain began as a tool for Bitcoin to deliver a decentralized future for the financial industry. Since then, Bitcoin has largely turned into a speculative investment and blockchain is increasingly being adopted by large financial institutions looking to boost efficiency. Some companies are still aiming to keep its decentralized message alive.

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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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How TD wants to bridge the confidence gap with AI-based tools

Bank Innovation

Canadians may accept that AI is a part of their lives, but many express concerns about the potential risks that the application of the technology presents, including biases. That’s according to a recent TD Bank survey of 1,200 Canadian adults carried out by Environics Research. According to Matt Fowler, vice president of enterprise machine learning […].

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What The Trendsetters Say About How We Will Pay Next Decade

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Sheep are not natural-born leaders. If they were, they wouldn’t need border collies or sheepherders to make sure that they didn’t follow wolves blindly into harm’s way and that they ended up where they needed to be at the end of the day. Recognizing this, in the late 13 th century, sheepherders decided to make their lives (and that of their border collies) a little easier.

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When digitalisation stops and humans step in, it all falls to pieces (American Express)

Chris Skinner

I saw a list on Facebook the other day about being old. It was a note that said: “How to tell when you’re an adult: you gain 30lbs overnight you’d rather sleep in than go out everything hurts comfort comes before style everything feels like a chore you’re always annoyed” … The post When digitalisation stops and humans step in, it all falls to pieces (American Express) appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Learn From A Pirate - Negotiating Bank Products With Customers

South State Correspondent

Those Somali pirates are a wily bunch. While pirate attacks off the coast of East Africa are down, the average ransom is up. Most of the increase can be attributed to going after more modern ships and with better negotiating tactics. The Economics of Security research initiative looked at 179 hijackings and interviewed professional pirate negotiators to see what can be gleaned.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Greenlight is putting education at the core of its banking offering

Bank Innovation

Greenlight Financial, which just raised $54 million in Series B funding, is acquiring customers by pitching itself as a personal finance and banking hub for kids. Greenlight is a digital-only banking startup that is designed to teach kids how to manage their finances as they grow into adulthood. The Greenlight platform, which operates on a […].

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The Rapid Rise Of Social Credit Scores 

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The most common association with the term “social credit score” is with China. Since roughly 2014, the Chinese government has been working on the system, which is designed to be a “method to perfect the socialist market economy system, accelerating and innovating social governance,” according to a State Council notice from 2014. “China’s social credit system is an ambitious, technology-driven initiative through which the state seeks to create a central repository of data on natural

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Greed is good … or is it?

Chris Skinner

There’s a comment that has stayed with me for a long time. It goes along the lines of if you’re earning $10 million a year then spending $10,000 is only the same as someone who earns $100,000 a year spending $100. It’s just relative. This often strikes me as I … The post Greed is good … or is it? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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The CFPB's turning up the heat on remittance companies

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The CFPB’s enforcement action against Maxi suggests that the CFPB may more aggressively enforce certain rules going forward, writes Jeffrey Alberts and Dustin Norfizer of Pryor Cashman.

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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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SellersFunding acquires AmzLenders in a bid to reach more Amazon sellers

Bank Innovation

SellersFunding, a Ridgewood, N.J.-based SME lender, has acquired AmzLenders to broaden its reach among e-commerce sellers. Terms of the deal, which closed on Wednesday, were not disclosed, but SellersFunding CEO Ricardo Pero told Bank Innovation that the objective is to reach a wider group of clients. With AmzLenders, a two-year-old company focused on Amazon sellers, […].

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Burger King Now Accepts Bitcoin

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You want fries with that crypto? Might have to wait a bit, especially on the international stage. For some, bitcoin and cryptos — beyond a means of speculation — are a solution in search of a problem. However, among the more enthusiastic refrains from supporters: Cryptos will become ubiquitous as they scale into everyday retail environments. It’s been a slow start.

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Things worth reading: 20th September 2019

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Changing weather could put insurance firms out of business Brexit/City jobs: iffy on the Liffey U.S. stock exchange competition to heat up in 2020 with new entrants FCA attacked by research houses over Mifid II reforms Two British bankers are on trial in Germany’s … The post Things worth reading: 20th September 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Amazon expands two-hour Whole Foods delivery to catch Walmart

Payments Source

Ever since Amazon.com Inc. bought Whole Foods in 2017 for $13.7 billion, shoppers and investors alike have wondered how the e-commerce giant would integrate the upscale grocer into its sprawling online operation. Now, after two years of tinkering, Amazon is betting big on quick delivery from Whole Foods.

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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.

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Citizens Bank to push personalized ‘journeys’ based on data

Bank Innovation

On the heels of the fifth anniversary of Citizens Bank‘s IPO next week, the bank has launched a product and brand approach based on customer journeys called Made Ready. The strategy won’t result in any immediate changes in customer experience. Rather, it’s an indication of how the bank sees the evolution of its product roadmap, […].

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How FinTechs Help Merchants With GDPR Compliance

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FinTech firms are keeping a pulse on the latest regulations and helping their clients comply with them. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), for instance, went into effect last May, and penalties are just starting to be enforced. The regulation is top of mind, especially for European Union companies, and FinTechs are stepping up to the plate to help their customers comply with its components from a product perspective.

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Things worth reading: 17th September 2019

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … How long will Jamie Dimon’s magic touch last? Deutsche Bank is first to settle bond-rigging lawsuit, amid federal probe Hong Kong’s bourse seeks to snap up the London Stock Exchange Steven Mnuchin begins reforming America’s giant mortgage-guarantee firms Google to pay €1bn to end … The post Things worth reading: 17th September 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Fighting breaches means admitting we're all vulnerable

Payments Source

Staying on top of new threat sources isn’t easy, but things will keep getting worse if we can’t openly discuss the matter, says Monica Eaton-Cardone, COO of Chargebacks911 and CIO of its parent company Global Risk Technologies.

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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.