In 2009, consumers first coined the term “Whole Paycheck” as a tongue-in-cheek way to describe the sticker shock many felt when looking at their receipts after a shopping trip to Whole Foods. Whole Foods is, of course, the organic grocery chain that Amazon bought for $13.7 billion in June 2017. MORE
Mastercard, the payments company, announced on Thursday (Oct. 18) that cardholder signatures will now be optional for the back of credit cards and receipts. In a press release , Mastercard said it is making the changes due to advancements in technology and security. MORE
Keeping enterprise data secure is one of the biggest challenges corporations now face. Corporations increased the number of times they mentioned cybersecurity on earnings calls nearly three-fold since 2014, according to CB Insights data. MORE
I don’t normally share press releases or advertorial, because this is my blog and it’s meant to be neutral and independent, but I have a stake in 11:FS and so this is different. MORE
It's time for a look back at last month's most-read content on the site MORE
Worldpay, the payment technology company, announced Tuesday (Oct. 16) that for the first time, contactless payments have become more popular than chip and pin card purchases when paying in-store in the U.K. MORE
The Sibos conference in Sydney is less than a week away. It’s time to pack those bags and hop on a plane. While you’re planning, make sure to book some time with IBM. MORE
Banks need not fear large technology companies like Google or Apple taking their business. MORE
IBM OpenPages is again in the Leader’s quadrant of the new 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integrated Risk Management (IRM). This recognition is the latest in a landmark year for IBM OpenPages. MORE
In today’s banking landscape, there’s a growing trend by clients to move their applications to the cloud, including their core banking applications. This movement — core to cloud — is essential for banks seeking to modernize their legacy systems and become agile and flexible. MORE
Interesting times! I am not referring to politics but financial markets both the traditional stakeholders and the disruptors. From Roubini lashing out on the crypto ecosystem, to Morgan Stanley gearing up to trade crypto derivatives, and Circle buying crowdfunding and broker-dealer Seedinvest. MORE
This market report gives an overview of the mobile payments landscape of the Middle East and North Africa. It covers 10 markets where Fortumo has coverage. These markets are (by population): Egypt, Turkey, Algeria, Iraq, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain MORE
A small test market could be ground zero for seismic changes in commerce and payments — and now possibly for cryptos. Consider Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), home to 3 million souls. That’s a third of Manhattan’s population, if one is keeping score. MORE
Across the United States, small business is anything but “small” business. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses (defined as businesses with fewer than 500 employees) account for over 99% of all American businesses and close to sixty million employees. MORE
New technology systems always make at least some employees feel apprehensive. That’s understandable; most people don’t like change. The $555 million Southwest Airlines FCU kept this in mind as it prepared to launch the Lending 360 loan origination system (LOS) two years ago. MORE
During the last few months, the current U.S. administration has repeatedly utilized economic sanctions to further its foreign policy objectives. MORE
When credit union executives think of liquidity management tools, loan origination software isn’t typically the first thing that comes to mind. But that’s exactly how Kings Federal, a SEG-based credit union in Hanford, Calif., is using CU Direct’s Lending 360 loan origination system (LOS). MORE
Ten years ago, I was presenting the concept of Banking-as-a-Service, with the idea that I could find a wide range of plug-and-play software in a cloud-based marketplace, and build my own bank by bringing these pieces of code together into an easy-to-use banking service. MORE
I’m a huge fan of the credit union mission and all it contributes to our communities. You’d know that if you’ve read more than a few lines of any previous post. Of course, you’d also know that I’m not afraid to call out things when they could be improved. On that note, I have just […]. MORE
It’s no secret that everyone from small startups to m ajor corporations is jumping on the blockchain trend. MORE
A new report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that fraudsters are increasingly requesting to be paid with gift cards, with some even asking for certain brands such as Google Play and iTunes gift cards. MORE
Call it the yin and yang of B2B payments — inseparable and contradictory opposites. Buyers want to hang onto payables, saving cash in the till until the very last minute. Suppliers, of course, want to collect on receivables outstanding, getting cash into accounts for goods and services provided. MORE
Today, Amazon is a hugely successful, precedent-breaking company. The online bookseller didn’t turn a profit for six years — today, it’s the second publicly traded company ever to hit a $1T market cap. GET THE 64-PAGE AMAZON strategy REPORT. MORE
A recent study conducted by ath Power Consulting revealed that banks and credit unions are the most favored providers of digital payment services. How can financial institutions capitalize on it MORE
Small menswear brands, even some that are considered to be medium or large, might face a challenge when it comes to marketing: How do they get in front of consumers? MORE
From costumes to decorations, spending on Halloween in the United States is projected to reach $9B in 2018. Candy alone is projected to reach $2.6B in sales. While M&Ms, Hersheys, and Twix dominate Halloween candy sales, old and new players are reinventing the candy experience for consumers. MORE
A leading financial services institution knew its cloud transformation execution wasn’t hitting on all cylinders. The CIO had made modest gains in cloud adoption, using virtual machines in the data center and some off-premise cloud platform services for customer engagement. MORE
Open banking at its core is about empowering the end customers as the owners of their data and enabling organizations to work together — through APIs — creating new value chains to produce better products and services. It is that simple. MORE
Traditional banks are being reinvented. They’re aiming to be wherever their customers are and offer seamless contextual experiences. Unsurprisingly, transaction and payment services are one of the biggest disruption areas in banking. MORE
There’s a new normal in financial services. Regulations such as the second payment services directive (PSD2) and the Open Banking project spearheaded by the UK’s Competition and Market Authority (CMA) are driving disruption in the banking value chain. MORE
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This infographic looks at some of the strategic considerations and concerns present today regarding data breach protection, including how time is critical, why some firms do not deploy data security measures and what the biggest threats are. Download your copy now MORE
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Mastercard, the payments company, announced on Thursday (Oct. 18) that cardholder signatures will now be optional for the back of credit cards and receipts. In a press release , Mastercard said it is making the changes due to advancements in technology and security.
Chris Skinner
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Ten years ago, I was presenting the concept of Banking-as-a-Service, with the idea that I could find a wide range of plug-and-play software in a cloud-based marketplace, and build my own bank by bringing these pieces of code together into an easy-to-use banking service.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Visa announced today the commercial expansion of its Visa Token Service for “credential-on-file token requestors.”
Insights on Business
OCTOBER 17, 2018
The Sibos conference in Sydney is less than a week away. It’s time to pack those bags and hop on a plane. While you’re planning, make sure to book some time with IBM.
Credit Union Geek
OCTOBER 17, 2018
I’m a huge fan of the credit union mission and all it contributes to our communities. You’d know that if you’ve read more than a few lines of any previous post. Of course, you’d also know that I’m not afraid to call out things when they could be improved. On that note, I have just […].
Mobile Payments Today
OCTOBER 16, 2018
A recent study conducted by ath Power Consulting revealed that banks and credit unions are the most favored providers of digital payment services. How can financial institutions capitalize on it
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 17, 2018
A new report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that fraudsters are increasingly requesting to be paid with gift cards, with some even asking for certain brands such as Google Play and iTunes gift cards.
Community Banking Brief brings together the best content for Community Banking professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Insights on Business
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Open banking at its core is about empowering the end customers as the owners of their data and enabling organizations to work together — through APIs — creating new value chains to produce better products and services. It is that simple.
CB Insights
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Today, Amazon is a hugely successful, precedent-breaking company. The online bookseller didn’t turn a profit for six years — today, it’s the second publicly traded company ever to hit a $1T market cap. GET THE 64-PAGE AMAZON strategy REPORT.
Mobile Payments Today
OCTOBER 11, 2018
It's time for a look back at last month's most-read content on the site
Chris Skinner
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The CEO of Australian bank Westpac says that we could all learn something from the airline industry. I agree, so here’s a learning story from United Airlines. Last week, I was having a moan on twitter about them.
Insights on Business
OCTOBER 11, 2018
In today’s banking landscape, there’s a growing trend by clients to move their applications to the cloud, including their core banking applications. This movement — core to cloud — is essential for banks seeking to modernize their legacy systems and become agile and flexible.
Bank Innovation
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Banks need not fear large technology companies like Google or Apple taking their business.
Mobile Payments Today
OCTOBER 17, 2018
This market report gives an overview of the mobile payments landscape of the Middle East and North Africa. It covers 10 markets where Fortumo has coverage. These markets are (by population): Egypt, Turkey, Algeria, Iraq, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Small menswear brands, even some that are considered to be medium or large, might face a challenge when it comes to marketing: How do they get in front of consumers?
Chris Skinner
OCTOBER 17, 2018
I don’t normally share press releases or advertorial, because this is my blog and it’s meant to be neutral and independent, but I have a stake in 11:FS and so this is different.
Insights on Business
OCTOBER 17, 2018
During the last few months, the current U.S. administration has repeatedly utilized economic sanctions to further its foreign policy objectives.
CB Insights
OCTOBER 18, 2018
It’s no secret that everyone from small startups to m ajor corporations is jumping on the blockchain trend.
Daily Fintech
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Interesting times! I am not referring to politics but financial markets both the traditional stakeholders and the disruptors. From Roubini lashing out on the crypto ecosystem, to Morgan Stanley gearing up to trade crypto derivatives, and Circle buying crowdfunding and broker-dealer Seedinvest.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Worldpay, the payment technology company, announced Tuesday (Oct. 16) that for the first time, contactless payments have become more popular than chip and pin card purchases when paying in-store in the U.K.
Insights on Business
OCTOBER 12, 2018
A leading financial services institution knew its cloud transformation execution wasn’t hitting on all cylinders. The CIO had made modest gains in cloud adoption, using virtual machines in the data center and some off-premise cloud platform services for customer engagement.
Mobile Payments Today
OCTOBER 17, 2018
This infographic looks at some of the strategic considerations and concerns present today regarding data breach protection, including how time is critical, why some firms do not deploy data security measures and what the biggest threats are. Download your copy now
CU Direct
OCTOBER 18, 2018
When credit union executives think of liquidity management tools, loan origination software isn’t typically the first thing that comes to mind. But that’s exactly how Kings Federal, a SEG-based credit union in Hanford, Calif., is using CU Direct’s Lending 360 loan origination system (LOS).
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Call it the yin and yang of B2B payments — inseparable and contradictory opposites. Buyers want to hang onto payables, saving cash in the till until the very last minute. Suppliers, of course, want to collect on receivables outstanding, getting cash into accounts for goods and services provided.
Insights on Business
OCTOBER 16, 2018
There’s a new normal in financial services. Regulations such as the second payment services directive (PSD2) and the Open Banking project spearheaded by the UK’s Competition and Market Authority (CMA) are driving disruption in the banking value chain.
CB Insights
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Keeping enterprise data secure is one of the biggest challenges corporations now face. Corporations increased the number of times they mentioned cybersecurity on earnings calls nearly three-fold since 2014, according to CB Insights data.
CU Direct
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Across the United States, small business is anything but “small” business. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses (defined as businesses with fewer than 500 employees) account for over 99% of all American businesses and close to sixty million employees.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 15, 2018
In 2009, consumers first coined the term “Whole Paycheck” as a tongue-in-cheek way to describe the sticker shock many felt when looking at their receipts after a shopping trip to Whole Foods. Whole Foods is, of course, the organic grocery chain that Amazon bought for $13.7 billion in June 2017.
Insights on Business
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Traditional banks are being reinvented. They’re aiming to be wherever their customers are and offer seamless contextual experiences. Unsurprisingly, transaction and payment services are one of the biggest disruption areas in banking.
CB Insights
OCTOBER 15, 2018
From costumes to decorations, spending on Halloween in the United States is projected to reach $9B in 2018. Candy alone is projected to reach $2.6B in sales. While M&Ms, Hersheys, and Twix dominate Halloween candy sales, old and new players are reinventing the candy experience for consumers.
CU Direct
OCTOBER 18, 2018
New technology systems always make at least some employees feel apprehensive. That’s understandable; most people don’t like change. The $555 million Southwest Airlines FCU kept this in mind as it prepared to launch the Lending 360 loan origination system (LOS) two years ago.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 11, 2018
A small test market could be ground zero for seismic changes in commerce and payments — and now possibly for cryptos. Consider Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), home to 3 million souls. That’s a third of Manhattan’s population, if one is keeping score.
Chris Skinner
OCTOBER 11, 2018
There’s more and more dialogue about a no-deal Brexit these days, even though Jean-Claude Junker and Michel Barnier are clearly trying to avoid it as they have said a deal is now 85% agreed. It’s just not the Chequers deal.
Insights on Business
OCTOBER 11, 2018
IBM OpenPages is again in the Leader’s quadrant of the new 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integrated Risk Management (IRM). This recognition is the latest in a landmark year for IBM OpenPages.
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