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PayPal's P2P service Venmo has exceeded analysts' first-quarter estimates in two key areas: annual revenue run rate and number of users, according to statements from PayPal's Q1 earnings call on Wednesday. MORE
Hosting marketing and sales execs at Caesars Palace is kinda asking for it, isn’t it? If the Roman-adorned casinos don’t distract, surely options like Donny & Marie over at The Flamingo or the endless taxis touting the Cannabis Superstore will, right? Wrong. Let’s just call it. MORE
Sporting goods retailer Decathlon is testing the limits of cashless retail with technology firm NewStore, which developed an iPhone-based ominichannel platform to transform the store experience MORE
(The Paypers) Go-Jek has partnered with JD.id to introduce Go-Mall, an ecommerce feature that allows Go-Jek users to browse and shop various items through the app MORE
China is a key player in the development of blockchain technology, and home to some of the world’s largest and most influential companies in the space. But the startup scene is increasingly facing regulatory uncertainty. GET the 47-page blockchain TRENDS report. MORE
Neither video games nor dating nor shopping have a stronger pull, in terms of initial mobile app retention than financial apps, according to one report released by mobile app research firm Liftoff. MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said today that he prefers private over government solutions when it comes to collecting and using consumer data for financial products and services, speaking at a fintech conference hosted here by the FDIC. MORE
A recent global survey of ATM deployers and service providers revealed that old-fashioned lock systems — and the manual processes associated with them — can be the source of staggering costs, avoidable ATM downtime and inadequate security against current ATM attack methods. MORE
The biggest obstacle an organization will face today is… change. Why is that so hard to believe? Learning to be nimble and flexible in an ever-changing environment is and will be an ongoing topic of conversation for generations to come. I would go as far as to say, for all of eternity? MORE
The annual BCX Summit has opened the awards competition for banks and fintechs in several important categories MORE
Visa introduced a platform on Monday morning (April 22), complete with beta application programming interfaces (APIs), that will allow issuers and issuer processors to build and test new products. MORE
McDonald’s is looking to make more money for its franchisees by renegotiating the terms of its exclusive delivery deal with Uber Eats, Bloomberg reported. The two companies recently met to lower the fees paid to the delivery giant. MORE
Wirecard , the German financial company, and Japan’s SoftBank Group announced Wednesday (April 24) a deal in which SoftBank will invest about EUR 900 million in Wirecard. In a press release , the companies said the investment will come via a convertible bond mechanism. MORE
I’m not a particularly political person. Opinionated yes. A little bit right and little bit left, maybe. Not necessarily a centrist, true. And I try to avoid writing about politically motivated movements on this blog, except when they impact the banking industry. And today is one of those days. MORE
The main blog headlines are … Will a global platform connect all of our money? When I talk about FinTech, I often reflect on the first time I encountered what I would, today, call a truly FinTech firm. MORE
For Fifth Third Bank, customer service is not just about digital transformation. The bank also wants to expand its physical retail branch footprint, according to its president and CEO, Greg Carmichael. As a result of the bank's $4.7 billion acquisition of Chicago-based MB Financial Inc., MORE
Petroleum exploration company PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), Thailand’s largest corporation, is collaborating with blockchain firm Ripple to integrate its technology for cross-border transactions. MORE
It was Earth Day on Monday, and a national holiday in many nations as they observed what Christians call Easter. Whilst Sri Lankans mourned the fatal losses on the Easter Sunday church gatherings, many observed the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. MORE
With the majority of the region's debt collection being handled by small, provincial agencies, the process in Southeast Asian markets is still mostly manual. Digital debt collector AsiaCollect is hoping to change that. MORE
Sporting goods retailer Decathlon is testing the limits of cashless retail with technology firm NewStore, which developed an iPhone-based ominichannel platform to transform the store experience MORE
Afghanistan is looking to boost its ailing economy with bitcoin. MORE
Entrepreneurship, innovation, and disruption are terms that we think we understand and agree on what we mean when using them. Not so. MORE
NCR went big with the introduction of Silver One, an all-in-one POS solution for small and midsize businesses MORE
More life insurers are focusing their attention on financial wellness as employers come to grips with the real costs of financial stress in the workplace. Consider the recently updated figures from the Government Accountability Office’s 2015 report on retirement security in America, which highlight that 29% of households aged 55 and older have no retirement savings and no pension. Source: Bloomberg. MORE
Fifth-generation wireless technology — commonly known as 5G — is among the most hotly anticipated technological advancements on the horizon. Boasting significantly faster data transfer rates, 5G promises to transform virtually every aspect of the mobile internet. MORE
The idea started in the B2C world, but it wasn’t long before online sellers were asking about its use for B2B — at least, according to Chris Tsai, co-founder and CEO of Resolve , in a new PYMNTS interview. MORE
Bitcoin, through the lightning network, will soon be available as an option to pay on Amazon and other eCommerce sites, according to reports. Cryptocurrency payment processing company Moon said any e-wallet that is lightning-enabled can also be used through the company’s browser extension. MORE
A 12-year-long impact and a bright future ahead. As Coopera’s Client Relations Director, I have the opportunity to guide our partners through their Hispanic/Latino growth strategies. Coopera’s impact could be described with many growth metrics, but it’s a much more personal topic for me. MORE
Last week, I was interviewing a VC based out of Pakistan. I took away several insights from the conversation, however, there was one major highlight that would stay with me for a long time. There was a point where the distinction between Fintech businesses and business models was made. Image Source. MORE
The Azure Update Management solution can be used to manage updates and patches for virtual machines (VMs). Through Azure Update Management, you can manage available updates, schedule the installation of required updates, and review deployment results after installing updates. Prerequisites. MORE
Consumers want to see more options in the payment methods available at the gasoline pump. This presents opportunities and challenges from the stanpoint of introducing mobile payment options, while maintaining the security of transactions MORE
Sales primarily drive business growth. However, businesses know that hiring the best sales talent is just the start of the journey; retaining well-suited employees is often a highly challenging undertaking. MORE
Nearly 80% of traditional financial institutions feel little or no threat from fintechs today, but 65% believe fintechs will be a “significant threat” by 2022, according to a new study by Harvard Business Review. MORE
The biggest bank merger since the financial crisis — February’s $28 billion tie-up between BB&T Corp. and SunTrust Banks Inc. — was supposed to spark a wave of copycats. Industry CEOs must have missed the memo. “M&A MORE
“When do you want to get paid?” It’s a basic question that — when posed to anyone, particularly, a small business (SMB) — most always has the same answer, no matter who one asks or within what industry: now. MORE
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2019
Petroleum exploration company PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), Thailand’s largest corporation, is collaborating with blockchain firm Ripple to integrate its technology for cross-border transactions.
Insights on Business
APRIL 25, 2019
Sales primarily drive business growth. However, businesses know that hiring the best sales talent is just the start of the journey; retaining well-suited employees is often a highly challenging undertaking.
Chris Skinner
APRIL 23, 2019
It was Earth Day on Monday, and a national holiday in many nations as they observed what Christians call Easter. Whilst Sri Lankans mourned the fatal losses on the Easter Sunday church gatherings, many observed the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 23, 2019
Nearly 80% of traditional financial institutions feel little or no threat from fintechs today, but 65% believe fintechs will be a “significant threat” by 2022, according to a new study by Harvard Business Review.
Mobile Payments Today
APRIL 19, 2019
The annual BCX Summit has opened the awards competition for banks and fintechs in several important categories
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2019
Wirecard , the German financial company, and Japan’s SoftBank Group announced Wednesday (April 24) a deal in which SoftBank will invest about EUR 900 million in Wirecard. In a press release , the companies said the investment will come via a convertible bond mechanism.
Chris Skinner
APRIL 20, 2019
The main blog headlines are … Will a global platform connect all of our money? When I talk about FinTech, I often reflect on the first time I encountered what I would, today, call a truly FinTech firm.
Community Banking Brief brings together the best content for Community Banking professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Gonzobanker
APRIL 24, 2019
Hosting marketing and sales execs at Caesars Palace is kinda asking for it, isn’t it? If the Roman-adorned casinos don’t distract, surely options like Donny & Marie over at The Flamingo or the endless taxis touting the Cannabis Superstore will, right? Wrong. Let’s just call it.
Mobile Payments Today
APRIL 23, 2019
Consumers want to see more options in the payment methods available at the gasoline pump. This presents opportunities and challenges from the stanpoint of introducing mobile payment options, while maintaining the security of transactions
PYMNTS
APRIL 22, 2019
Bitcoin, through the lightning network, will soon be available as an option to pay on Amazon and other eCommerce sites, according to reports. Cryptocurrency payment processing company Moon said any e-wallet that is lightning-enabled can also be used through the company’s browser extension.
Chris Skinner
APRIL 24, 2019
I’m not a particularly political person. Opinionated yes. A little bit right and little bit left, maybe. Not necessarily a centrist, true. And I try to avoid writing about politically motivated movements on this blog, except when they impact the banking industry. And today is one of those days.
CB Insights
APRIL 23, 2019
Fifth-generation wireless technology — commonly known as 5G — is among the most hotly anticipated technological advancements on the horizon. Boasting significantly faster data transfer rates, 5G promises to transform virtually every aspect of the mobile internet.
Mobile Payments Today
APRIL 25, 2019
PayPal and Visa reported strong earnings in the first quarter of 2019, with PayPal breaking out Venmo numbers for the first time
PYMNTS
APRIL 22, 2019
Visa introduced a platform on Monday morning (April 22), complete with beta application programming interfaces (APIs), that will allow issuers and issuer processors to build and test new products.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 24, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said today that he prefers private over government solutions when it comes to collecting and using consumer data for financial products and services, speaking at a fintech conference hosted here by the FDIC.
Perficient Financial Servies
APRIL 21, 2019
The biggest obstacle an organization will face today is… change. Why is that so hard to believe? Learning to be nimble and flexible in an ever-changing environment is and will be an ongoing topic of conversation for generations to come. I would go as far as to say, for all of eternity?
Mobile Payments Today
APRIL 18, 2019
Sporting goods retailer Decathlon is testing the limits of cashless retail with technology firm NewStore, which developed an iPhone-based ominichannel platform to transform the store experience
PYMNTS
APRIL 23, 2019
The idea started in the B2C world, but it wasn’t long before online sellers were asking about its use for B2B — at least, according to Chris Tsai, co-founder and CEO of Resolve , in a new PYMNTS interview.
CB Insights
APRIL 18, 2019
China is a key player in the development of blockchain technology, and home to some of the world’s largest and most influential companies in the space. But the startup scene is increasingly facing regulatory uncertainty. GET the 47-page blockchain TRENDS report.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 25, 2019
The biggest bank merger since the financial crisis — February’s $28 billion tie-up between BB&T Corp. and SunTrust Banks Inc. — was supposed to spark a wave of copycats. Industry CEOs must have missed the memo. “M&A
ATM Marketplace
APRIL 24, 2019
NCR went big with the introduction of Silver One, an all-in-one POS solution for small and midsize businesses
Mobile Payments Today
APRIL 18, 2019
Sporting goods retailer Decathlon is testing the limits of cashless retail with technology firm NewStore, which developed an iPhone-based ominichannel platform to transform the store experience
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2019
McDonald’s is looking to make more money for its franchisees by renegotiating the terms of its exclusive delivery deal with Uber Eats, Bloomberg reported. The two companies recently met to lower the fees paid to the delivery giant.
Daily Fintech
APRIL 22, 2019
Entrepreneurship, innovation, and disruption are terms that we think we understand and agree on what we mean when using them. Not so.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 25, 2019
PayPal's P2P service Venmo has exceeded analysts' first-quarter estimates in two key areas: annual revenue run rate and number of users, according to statements from PayPal's Q1 earnings call on Wednesday.
Coopera
APRIL 19, 2019
A 12-year-long impact and a bright future ahead. As Coopera’s Client Relations Director, I have the opportunity to guide our partners through their Hispanic/Latino growth strategies. Coopera’s impact could be described with many growth metrics, but it’s a much more personal topic for me.
ATM Marketplace
APRIL 24, 2019
A recent global survey of ATM deployers and service providers revealed that old-fashioned lock systems — and the manual processes associated with them — can be the source of staggering costs, avoidable ATM downtime and inadequate security against current ATM attack methods.
PYMNTS
APRIL 21, 2019
Afghanistan is looking to boost its ailing economy with bitcoin.
Daily Fintech
APRIL 18, 2019
Last week, I was interviewing a VC based out of Pakistan. I took away several insights from the conversation, however, there was one major highlight that would stay with me for a long time. There was a point where the distinction between Fintech businesses and business models was made. Image Source.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 22, 2019
Neither video games nor dating nor shopping have a stronger pull, in terms of initial mobile app retention than financial apps, according to one report released by mobile app research firm Liftoff.
The Paypers
APRIL 22, 2019
(The Paypers) Go-Jek has partnered with JD.id to introduce Go-Mall, an ecommerce feature that allows Go-Jek users to browse and shop various items through the app
CB Insights
APRIL 22, 2019
More life insurers are focusing their attention on financial wellness as employers come to grips with the real costs of financial stress in the workplace. Consider the recently updated figures from the Government Accountability Office’s 2015 report on retirement security in America, which highlight that 29% of households aged 55 and older have no retirement savings and no pension. Source: Bloomberg.
PYMNTS
APRIL 18, 2019
“When do you want to get paid?” It’s a basic question that — when posed to anyone, particularly, a small business (SMB) — most always has the same answer, no matter who one asks or within what industry: now.
Perficient Financial Servies
APRIL 25, 2019
The Azure Update Management solution can be used to manage updates and patches for virtual machines (VMs). Through Azure Update Management, you can manage available updates, schedule the installation of required updates, and review deployment results after installing updates. Prerequisites.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 23, 2019
For Fifth Third Bank, customer service is not just about digital transformation. The bank also wants to expand its physical retail branch footprint, according to its president and CEO, Greg Carmichael. As a result of the bank's $4.7 billion acquisition of Chicago-based MB Financial Inc.,
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