Chris Skinner

JULY 20, 2019

The main blog headlines are … The UN’s SDG’s, FinTech and Banking Due to various connections, I was asked to deliver the opening keynote speech at the United Nations High Level Political Forum last week (some coverage here).

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Chris Skinner

MARCH 23, 2019

The main blog headlines are … Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank: the sick dogs of Europe #Brexit Watching the debacle of the #Brexit debate in Britain, you might think that the UK is in a national meltdown.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2020

Two Chinese nationals were charged by the U.S. and unsealed on Monday (March 2), Tian Yinyin and Li Jiadong allegedly laundered cryptocurrency stolen by North Korean hackers between December 2017 and April 2019. national security,” said Don Fort, chief, IRS-CI. “We The defendants operated in the U.S. In January, the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2020

The company was involved in deliberate deceit and had given false statements on escrow while EY was carrying out the 2019 audit of the company, which EY took to the relevant authorities, Reuters reported. billion on its books that may not exist. The matter concerns the $2.1

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

foreign policy and national security goals to secure the global financial system and protect the United States from the threats of terrorism, human and drug trafficking, and economic damages. The post OFAC Symposium 2019 – Maximum Pressure and Who’s Feeling It appeared first on Abrigo. OFAC restated its crucial role in furthering U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2020

WhatsApp, which boasts end-to-end encryption and high-level security, disclosed 12 vulnerabilities in 2019, seven of which were described as critical, according to a report by the Financial Times. National Vulnerability Database, which is run by the U.S. The fact that they found?…?serious

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

As online shopping powers a forecasted 26 percent year-over-year volume surge on National Returns Day, the United Parcel Service (UPS) foresees shipping 1.9 A 2018 report from the Appriss Retail and National Retail Federation noted that roughly 10 percent of products sold in the U.S. million gifts and other products back to U.S.

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American Banker

APRIL 23, 2024

Brendon Falconer, finance chief of the Indiana company since 2019, faces felony child molestation charges. But CEO James Ryan says management is focused on the CapStar integration and organic growth.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 3, 2019

As previously reported , the authorization for National Flood Insurance Program was scheduled to expire on November 21, 2019. Congress recently once again extended the Program , this time until December 20, 2019.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2018

A strong national economy and plans to expand and welcome rising revenues allowed business owners and executives to retain a positive outlook, despite potentially disruptive issues like a global trade war. A look into 2019 does show some signs for concern, however, according to a recent report from Dun & Bradstreet. percent, 4.8

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Looking back at 2019, and at cryptocurrencies, we may well make the declaration that fraudsters got a lot more brazen … which may mean 2020 is the year lawmakers and regulators clamp down through a global, concerted effort to root out financial crime. million, was the lowest tally seen in years. North Korea stands out in this respect.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2019

Worldwide spending on information technology is expected to reach about $4 trillion in 2019, according to a report by CNBC. Those numbers come from global research and advisory firm Gartner, which also predicts that companies will spend $125 billion on cybersecurity alone in 2019. Logistics and shipping brought to their knees.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2020

The appointed organizer for the initiative, SFB Technologies, tapped the Algorand protocol because of its scalability, speed, security and its “ability to effectively implement required compliance controls and the transaction finality needed for a national currency.” in the fall of 2019.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

6) that DD Perks members nationwide – were able to earn rewards points, whether they pay with cash, debit, credit or Dunkin’ gift card – beginning in October of 2019. The three areas were key for the company in 2019, driving 2.8 Dunkin’ Brands CEO Dave Hoffmann said in a call with analysts on Thursday (Feb.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 1, 2019

But relatively high stock prices and access to more capital remain prime temptations, and there is little doubt that 2019 will bring more than few exciting — and telling — IPOs. An IPO reportedly could happen in the second half of 2019. Securities and Exchange Commission that sets the stage for it to go public.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

18 that digital sales jumped 58 percent in Q2 compared to 2019 as its net sales dropped 23 percent amid COVID-19. “Following a successful pilot that resonated so well with our customers, we are excited about this next evolution of loyalty at Kohl’s.”. The news comes as Kohl’s reported on Aug.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2020

As the growing app economy has brought innovation throughout 175 nations, Apple said Monday (June 15) the App Store ecosystem fostered $519 billion in sales around the world just last year. The app store counts nearly a million apps in its catalog and half a billion individuals each week visit the marketplace from 175 nations.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that retail sales this year will increase between 3.8 The Federation is now predicting that there will be growth in 2019 of between 3.8 percent and 4.4 percent to reach more than $3.8 trillion, despite threats from a trade war with China and the recent government shutdown. “We

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

18, otherwise known as National Cheeseburger Day. Burger King debuted the Impossible Burger to much fanfare in 2019. That’s undoubtedly what inspired Domino’s to create the cheeseburger pizza for National Cheeseburger Day. Beyond Meat reported a strong second quarter on sales of its burgers through the grocery channel.

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BankBazaar

JULY 4, 2019

The Union Budget for 2019 is here! on 5th July 2019 and we are covering it right here as she speaks. 10:55 AM: Union Cabinet approves Budget 2019. 11:18 AM: National transport card for universal travel which can be used on various modes of transport (road, railways?? Eager to know the highlights? Check them out.

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PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2019

Hatton National Bank PLC unveiled the rollout of HNB Solo in Sri Lanka , personal remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs) are on the rise in the Philippines , and Canadian bank CIBC is launching a new small business platform called CIBC SmartBanking for Business. Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2019

That famous literary opener could apply to the mobile order-ahead (MOA) space in 2019. As city councils all over the nation get a hankering for MOA tax revenue, the category just keeps growing and evolving. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Tons of capital was raised and spent on new systems and processes.

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 2, 2020

Gartner’s Digital IQ Index for 2019 surveyed 80 banking and financial brands, including national banks, regional banks, online banks and fintech startups. It examined 1,200 data […].

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 31, 2019

Congress has once again temporarily extended the National Flood Insurance Program. As previously reported , at the end of 2018 Congress temporarily extended the Program until May 31, 2019. 1693 ) extends the Program to June 14, 2019. The bill would extend the Program until September 30, 2019. The recent legislation ( S.1693

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2019

percent as of 2019 — PYMNTS’ 2019 numbers are historic, trailing 12-month numbers based on data from Q4 2018 through Q3 2019. percent as of 2019 data. Its curbside grocery-pickup program has been a breakout success for the company — and a main driver of its eCommerce growth during 2019. Webster added.

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BankBazaar

JULY 4, 2019

If this happens, people will be able to invest more in the Public Provident Fund , Employee Provident Fund, Life Insurance, ELSS, National Savings Certificates, National Pension Scheme, and tax-saving Fixed Deposits. The National Pension Scheme (NPS) is a popular tax-saving investment option under Section 80CCD of the Income Tax Act.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

Consumer information was compromised on a tourist website and Alpha Bank, Piraeus Bank, Eurobank and the National Bank of Greece were all forced to cancel cards. Earlier this year , all four of Greece’s main banks were forced to enact security protocols after a data breach, and 15,000 consumer cards were canceled.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2019

So much for now will depend on the powers of in-vehicle infotainment systems — an effort that, as speakers from the National Association of Broadcasters and other organizations will discuss — will probably require closer collaborations between automotive players and media-and-content providers.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 22, 2020

Download the free report to learn about the biggest emerging trends in blockchain and strategies to watch for 2019. Total equity funding to the space, which is one measure of investor enthusiasm, fell over 30% in 2019. Using CB Insights data, we analyze investment trends across the space from Q4 2019.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2019

As far as made-up, non-holiday holidays go, you could probably do worse than National Burrito Day , which takes place on Thursday (April 4). The QSR plans to open up to 155 new restaurants in 2019, part of a push to solve what Niccol called the “No. A “few dozen more” such lanes in 2019.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2017

Recovery has been slow for the national grocer since prices fell in February. The national pharmacy and retailer recently announced it aims to grow its wellness cred in an effort to position itself as a health retailer. WFM looked to close out the third week of April trading on a high note, worth $35.83 at the time of writing — up 0.93

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Perficient

AUGUST 16, 2023

Heartland Tri-State began operations in 1985 under the name First National Bank of Elkhart. In 2017, the bank was converted from its National Charter to a Kansas state-chartered bank and renamed Heartland Tri-State Bank. In 2019, it expanded by buying its fourth branch from a competitor.

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 17, 2020

Welcome to the latest episode of our Weekly Wrap video series, for the week ending Friday, January 17, 2019.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2019

And overall industry sales are forecast to hit a high of $863 billion this year, per projections from The National Restaurant Association, CNBC reported. Census Bureau data noted that sales at establishments for eating and drinking are up over 4 percent this year. Morningstar Senior Restaurant Analyst R.J.

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Bankelele

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

It has been reported that the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) may do an IPO in 2019 with a goal of raising money to buy shares in oil blocks held by Tullow in Turkana, Northern Kenya The most recently published annual accounts of National Oil were done by the Office of the Government’s Auditor General […].

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Perficient

JULY 8, 2020

The Chicago team celebrating their Best and Brightest Award win in 2019. Representatives from Perficient are invited to attend the annual National Best and Brightest Illuminate Summit on March 24-16, 2021 to be honored as an award winner. Louis received awards in 2019 as well! On the Path to Continued Success.

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Despite predictions of a bleak economy and decreasing investment spending from businesses, banks will not be cutting down their technology spend in 2019, according to Kurt Spieler, Chief Investment Officer at First National Bank of Omaha.

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