Bank Innovation

APRIL 24, 2018

EXCLUSIVE - Known as one of the first technology companies in Europe to procure a German banking license, solarisBank has lofty ambitions for 2018. That plan, according to Timo Weber, VP of strategy and internationalization, is to add 50 more partners over the course of the year. “A A big part of our effort this year […].

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Vince Cacace , CEO of Vertebrae, told PYMNTS that AR in 3D has become a high-demand technology for all kinds of products and retailers. “We The amount of use cases has really expanded, as customers want to be able to answer simple questions when shopping online that aid in the consideration process. That’s what AR does.”.

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AUGUST 27, 2020

Bill.com , which works in cloud-based software to simplify payments through automation, has partnered with KeyBank to introduce Key CashFlow sm , which aims to help small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and commercial customers with online banking, a press release says.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Spreedly , a payments infrastructure firm headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, is introducing innovative revenue optimization solutions aimed at increasing conversions. Its smart routing technology uses a set of rules to pinpoint the best processor. .

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Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 11, 2017

EXCLUSIVE- Blockchain technology and digital loans will continue to grow in 2018 as banks continue to work on their cybersecurity in the coming year, software provider Mitek predicts. It’s just logical that given the extent of recent data breaches, that we’re going to see more of the same.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

And, as consumers have many options, fast-casual and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) realize they must meet growing diner expectations and embrace technology to stay relevant. And food-ordering platforms are teaming up with restaurant technology companies to make it easier for eateries to accept delivery orders.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

To help diners make the best use of their mobile devices to order meals, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are tapping into mobile innovations. Technology that lets diners place their orders for pickup or delivery has become more common, and mobile devices are serving more restaurant functions than they have in the past.

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

EXCLUSIVE – With over 28 million digital customers (online and mobile) in 2017, it seems only logical that Wells Fargo is increasing investment in its mobile app.

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JANUARY 16, 2018

Rarely a day goes by that the financial industry isn’t being infused with the latest and greatest technologies. Fintech, or the marriage between finance and technology, is several decades in the making. For market participants, this means a world of possibilities.

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JANUARY 27, 2020

The shop owners are looking to see if automation can make deliveries quicker while keeping costs down, as they work with a new roster of companies that seek to increase the efficiency of online order fulfillment in a small amount of space, The Wall Street Journal reported. Online orders still comprise a small portion of the U.S.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become one of the industry’s biggest buzzwords, and many businesses are looking to utilize this technology to provide enhanced digital experiences. It continues to be adopted across various industry and technology verticals – including product information management (PIM).

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

percent of retailers have said they innovate to improve customer loyalty. That, in fact, is one of the main findings in the new Retail Innovation Readiness Index from PYMNTS, powered by FinTech firm AEVI. Things have changed, though, he said — one reason why that innovation finding carries such weight. “I Innovation Divide.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Amid great technological change, health and beauty retailers are developing strategies to drive innovation. And many retailers are heeding the call: According to the PYMNTS Retail Innovation Readiness Index , 60 percent of health and beauty merchants are focusing on innovation. About the same share — or 60.9

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APRIL 1, 2019

To serve a wide range of consumers in the digital age, innovators are rolling out subscription offerings ranging from news content to gaming. From Netflix to FabFitFun , digital innovators are adopting recurring payment models to provide consumers with access to entertainment and apparel along with other products and services.

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DECEMBER 28, 2018

Mike Camerling, CEO of AEVI , contributed the following piece as part of PYMNTS’ 2018 year-end eBook. We cannot call 2018 a Year of Change, for that would imply that we completed a journey. Consumers are far ahead of merchants in the adoption of digital technology. B2B companies in the payments space must adopt a B2C mentality.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 7, 2018

EXCLUSIVE–The potential use cases of blockchain technology in banking continue to captivate bankers, but topics like cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings, or ICOs, may be losing a bit of their edge. This is according to a panel on the subject during Bank Innovation 2018, which wrapped up yesterday in San Francisco.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Consumers expect fast, efficient service that barely requires them to look up from their smartphones, and the modern QSR needs to innovate accordingly. She discussed the new technologies the franchise is currently testing — including kiosks, apps and loyalty programs — at its nearly 30,000 locations in the U.S. Attention To Innovation.

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APRIL 7, 2020

But the numbers tell a tale, and recent stats in the March 2020 Credit Union Innovation Index show the need for CUs to step up their efforts to innovate. percent from 2018 to 2019. CUs need to move beyond payments, said Fagan, and embrace what he termed a “full-scale, full-service approach to innovation.” Keeping Score.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

The surge in automotive online purchasing traffic sparked by the pandemic has led to increased demand for eCommerce. Our new financing will allow us to further distinguish our offerings and customer experience as an industry innovator," said Modal CEO and Founder Aaron Krane. 8) of a $15 million Series A financing.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

As more retailers try to get more shoppers into their stores – not everything is about eCommerce, after all – new technologies are playing a big role. That technology promises to play a bigger role this holiday shopping season, according to an analysis. percent since 2018. Related Innovation. That includes beacons.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The one thing we all have to learn: it is not about the innovations themselves. We get very excited about our innovative capabilities, and we are extremely proud of all of our IP and patents in this area. Those innovations have illumination that there is value here beyond a great light,” said Karner.

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OCTOBER 16, 2018

In a bid to serve customers through digital channels, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are rolling out new innovations. These technologies bring more options for consumers to order and pay for their meals, such as kiosks and mobile ordering. In one new approach, some QSRs are offering delivery beyond the home and office.

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APRIL 4, 2019

For the fourth quarter of 2018 , Chipotle increased its foot traffic and benefited from higher product prices, and posted year-over-year same-store sales growth of 6.1 For the full year of 2018, digital accounted for 10.9 The chain opened 137 new restaurants in 2018, bringing the total count to 2,491. Chipotle’s Digital Gains.

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APRIL 25, 2019

PillPack, the online pharmacy acquired by Amazon in 2018 for $1 billion, is almost ready to make its debut on the marketplace, according to reports. The eCommerce giant recently added a page for the pharmacy, with sign-up instructions and a video about how it works. The pharmacy will sort and ship medications all across the country.

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OCTOBER 7, 2019

When it comes to QSR and mobile innovation, pizza seller Domino’s has earned itself a leading position. Now, thanks to a court case brought against the chain by a blind consumer, we can probably expect more innovation in the coming years to make eCommerce more accessible to people with disabilities. Domino’s Innovations.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Legacy retail company Foot Locker has invested $100 million in Goat Group, an online platform that sells and resells rare and classic sneakers, according to reports. Eventually, the two companies will collaborate for an online presence as well as in physical stores, to offer customers exclusive shopping opportunities.

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APRIL 1, 2020

Credit unions (CUs), as much as other financial entities, are seeing a boom in competition as banking moves to online and mobile channels. Customers today expect to be able to access financial services instantly, which can put pressure on CUs that need to stretch restricted technology budgets into innovative new features.

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APRIL 23, 2020

In the inaugural Digital Banks And The Power Of The Cloud Tracker® , PYMNTS examines how cloud-based tools are becoming part of banks’ digital transformations worldwide and how they are overcoming obstacles that can come with implementing these technologies. Developments Around The Cloud Banking World. The bank has designated $3.7

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AUGUST 7, 2019

Mostly because that is where innovations tend to get their start — ridesharing, delivery on demand, one-day shipping, buy-online pick up in-store, experimental experiential retail locations, pop-up shops and the list goes on (and on). In 2018, Tractor Supply Company built 80 new locations, with plans to open a similar number this year.

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OCTOBER 31, 2019

Credit unions (CUs) have followed banks’ digital banking lead, churning out platforms, services and mobile apps for consumers to use speedy, convenient online services. CU executives have cited several reasons for their lack of AI or machine learning innovation, including costs, data quality questions and security concerns.

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MARCH 11, 2019

In 2018 alone, $11.38 By all accounts, the non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) market is booming. billion of expanding-credit MBS, including non-QMs, was issued, and analysts expect a 60% increase in these products in 2019.

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JANUARY 4, 2019

According to The Economic Times , revenue reached Rs 260 crore in 2018 from Rs 21 crore the previous year. As a result, a source said the company has increased its investments in India, including a boost in technology augmentation, hiring new employees in the country and opening a new office in Mumbai.

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JULY 8, 2019

According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, British grocer Tesco plans to open a “pick and go” or “frictionless shopping” store to the public next year, following testing the store technologies with employees. The paper noted that many such retail innovation efforts for grocery start in Europe. the report noted. and elsewhere.

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Bank Innovation

JULY 16, 2018

And that trend will continue in 2018 and likely will continue in 2019 as well. Auto finance is a segment that has been on the decline. Looking at the market over the next five or ten years, there are several micro and macro factors that will reshape the auto finance segment. The trends that are […].

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The conversation came against the backdrop of a series of announcements in 2020, one of which saw travel technology firm Amadeus join Mastercard’s City Possible network. At a high level, he added, cities large and small must become more resilient, more inclusive, as well as offer prosperity and opportunity across all demographic lines.

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 23, 2018

EXCLUSIVE—Facial recognition and other forms of biometric authentication may not have their golden moment in 2018, as the recent iPhone news suggests, but that doesn’t mean identity is less of a problem for business, merchants, and payment providers.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

million international subscribers in 2018 and now boasts 137 million global users, according to the PYMNTS Connected Commerce Playbook. From 7-Eleven to H&M , retailers are adopting digital payments and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to bring more convenient experiences to their customers. Netflix, for instance, added 6.4

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