CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

One solution: in-house healthcare innovation labs. We put together a list of healthcare innovation labs from new entries to the field, as well as some of the oldest — and most familiar — names in health. Sometimes corporate innovation goes wrong , and we’ve written about corporate innovation theater before.

Innovation 73

Innovation Cleveland New York New York City 73

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Federal Reserve System has appointed its Payments Security Strategy leader, the agency announced Friday (Dec. Kenneth Montgomery, first vice president and chief operating officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, is taking up the position. Treasury and financial market, among other responsibilities.

Security 112

Security Kansas City Payments Boston 112

Celent Banking

JANUARY 23, 2017

Consumer Banking Channel Innovation – for the most creative use of consumer channels, or the most effective channel integration. Branch Transformation – for the most compelling branch transformation initiative, including branch format innovations and creative use of live agents.

Risk Management 100

Risk Management Innovation Case Study Boston 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2018

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has released a new report that suggests corporate bankers may be able to halt shrinking profits through digital transformation. Now is the time to develop a more coherent digital strategy to decide where to play and how to invest.”. The financial stakes are very high,” he continued.

Boston 109

Boston Survey Digital Strategies Regional 109

PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2020

Brainard, Kansas City Fed President Esther George and Boston Fed First Vice President Kenneth Montgomery also noted that the FedNow system will provide another option in a landscape already populated by, for example, The Clearing House Payments Co. FedNow Will Augment Private Systems, Not Replace Them .

America 189

America Kansas City Payments Kansas 189

PYMNTS

APRIL 11, 2016

Lauded by the company as a technology visionary, Zander joins a team who will work with IdentityMind Global president and CEO, Garrett Gafke, with the goals of guiding the company’s mobile business strategy and overall direction. Prior to joining Sun in 1987, he held senior management positions at Apollo Computer and Data General.

Boston 100

Boston Leadership Software Online 100

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2019

To meet this rising demand, QSRs are tapping into ordering interfaces built into cars and reconstructing stores to make for smoother mobile pickup — along with other innovations. From Chipotle Mexican Grill to Square , QSRs and payment firms alike are enabling a world of ordering innovation.

Mobile 116

Mobile Jacksonville New York City New York 116

PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2020

In an interview with Karen Webster, Chris Carder , co-director of Entrepreneurial Studies at Schulich School of Business, outlines the story of how innovation can become teamwork. One of the local shops in Carder’s neighborhood was trying to come up with a strategy that would draw people to their business, which is half bakery and half pizza.

Maine 142

Maine Retail Google Community 142

CB Insights

MAY 10, 2018

Before Bruce Doolin Henderson opened the doors of Boston Consulting Group on July 1, 1963, the concept of “competition” barely existed in American business culture, let alone the concept of strategy. Before BCG and McKinsey and Bain, most business people dismissed “strategy” as something for generals and political campaigns.

Strategy 78

Strategy Management Analytics Tools 78

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

We know the customer buying and use of financial services is being fundamentally changed by fintech, but our long-term strategies to invest/partner/buy/compete are very much works in progress. This is an innovation-seeking franchise that has built a solid brand and never got over its skis in execution. GonzoBanker of the Year – Bank.

Fintech 147

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 147

PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2016

First launched in March on a trial basis in Chicago, as of Thursday (June 23), Express Drive is also up and running in Baltimore, Boston and Washington, D.C. However, drivers who picked up 40 fares in a week had the per-mile fee waived, and those who managed 65 rides (about 13 every day per a five-day week) had the $99 fee erased, too.

Baltimore 101

Baltimore Chicago Washington Boston 101

NCR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

With a potential implementation date of early 2018, the system would enable personal customers to share data securely with other banks and third parties, allowing management of accounts with multiple providers through a single app. It is hoped this would make it easier for customers to manage their money and compare products.

Retail 98

Retail Boston Industry Management 98

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

In a Federal Reserve Bank of Boston survey of mobile banking and payment services released in August, roughly three-fourths of about 600 community banks and credit unions in five Federal Reserve districts that were polled were offering some kind of mobile service. Personal financial management (account aggregation). Check ordering.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Boston Community Iowa 70

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

In a Federal Reserve Bank of Boston survey of mobile banking and payment services released in August, roughly three-fourths of about 600 community banks and credit unions in five Federal Reserve districts that were polled were offering some kind of mobile service. Personal financial management (account aggregation). Check ordering.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Boston Community Iowa 70

PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2016

Uber had many wonderful years of asking for forgiveness instead of permission and managed to build a worldwide ridesharing empire on the strength of that conviction. Officials at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the national bank regulator, told the Boston startup they would weigh its request.

Regulation 100

Regulation National Austin Fintech 100

Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Mike Butler of Radius, although a lifelong banker, came from outside of the region and implemented a business model and cultural change at his bank with new management and a "fast fail" innovation culture. Meaning that when a branch manager, or a teller, makes a judgment decision, they do so in the context of your bank's culture.

Cleveland 78

Cleveland Boston Strategy Management 78

Insights on Business

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

According to the Boston Consulting Group , there have been more than $321 billion in regulatory compliance penalties levied globally since the financial crisis of 2007- 2008. Beyond ensuring compliance, executives are often preoccupied with the substantial organizational and business challenges in developing and implementing effective GRC.

Compliance 107

Compliance Technology User Experience Analytics 107

Celent Banking

MAY 31, 2016

While my colleagues were spread out across the US covering conferences in Boston, New Orleans, and other locations, I spent four days in beautiful Barcelona covering the Temenos TCF 2016 Conference , followed by another three days in sunny Orlando covering the FIS Connect 2016 Conference. (FIS's

Conference 100

Conference Community Bank Boston Technology 100

William Mills

MAY 9, 2018

How they describe their product/innovation: Project Finance is a personal finance application that shows users the future of their finances based on all the choices and decisions they’re making today. Product distribution strategy: Direct to Consumer (B2C), through financial institutions. HQ: Boston, MA. Founded: August 2017.

Security 40

Security Samsung Strategy San Jose 40

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

For those charged with managing the consumer’s trust and safety when transacting online, and in the midst of increasingly clever cybercrooks, being comfortable going against the status quo flow has become much more important than ever before, he said. I joked that I’d be a shoo-in for the job. All while keeping prices low for consumers.

Cards 169

Cards Course Study New York 169

Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 10, 2015

Pictured (left to right): Kensho Head of Strategy and Business Development, Adam Broun, and CEO Daniel Nadler demonstrating Warren at FinovateEurope 2014 in London. Recently featured in a review of Boston-area startups , Kensho was named to OnFinance’s “50 Companies to Watch” roster in April.

Innovation 12

Innovation Massachusetts Boston Analysis 12

PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2018

Then I went to Whole Foods on the North Shore of Boston Saturday morning to do some grocery shopping. PYMNTS has been tracking the impact of the Amazon/Whole Foods acquisition on the grocery store sector since the day it happened, including this latest Whole Foods plus Prime Member Deals program strategy.

Retail 156

Retail Branding Millennials Online 156

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Several years ago, reports suggested that the one-two strategy was working – of the 60 or so percent of consumers who said at the time that they were buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) customers, more than a quarter reported buying something else while in the store fetching their purchases. Until last week.

Retail 172

Retail Online Study Meeting 172

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

there are indications that the opening of data flows between financial services companies has led to strong innovation (and demand for that innovation), and more regulation may loom. is arguably ground zero for open banking and, if investment flows are an indicator of where the FinTech-driven innovation will be, then the U.K.

Fintech 285

Fintech Data Regulation Innovation 285

Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

WATCH Takeaway 1 Understanding generative AI and how peers are using AI and genAI helps financial institution leaders and management vet the technology and related risks. Knowing how AI and genAI are being used by peers and fraudsters will help financial institution leaders and management vet potential solutions and watch for risks.

Examples 195

Examples Fraud Resources Risk Management 195

CB Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The company cited the general retail industry downturn, declining sales, and increasing operating costs along with internal problems such as merchandising, strategy, and e-commerce fulfillment as major factors that led to bankruptcy. Date: March 2017. Category/Product(s): Discount department store. Category/Product(s): Sporting goods.

Retail 78

Retail Branding Company Capital 78

William Mills

MAY 11, 2016

Virtual reality – Where your can see your investment plan and strategy visually and interactive. CreditHQ helps businesses manage cashflow. Managing cash flow – targeted at small business in partnership with banks. ^KT. Here’s another solution for document management and origination. ^SR. Karl Falk (CEO).

Video 40

Video Mobile social media Analytics 40

CB Insights

AUGUST 3, 2017

Management: In a companion blog post on AVC , USV founder Fred Wilson says his wife “Gotham Gal” Joanne Wilson (an existing investor in Flip) introduced Flip founders Susannah Vila and Roger Graham to his USV partner Andy Weissman. ” CARMERA’s first product is now available for sale starting at $499.

Security 34

Security Capital Software Data 34

PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2020

Rather, a mix of strategies can be key to nudging buyers and suppliers in the right direction. In this week’s examination of payment rail innovation, PYMNTS explores the latest efforts to tackle B2B payments pain points. Fed Forms FedNow Community. According to the Fed, the rollout of FedNow remains on track for 2023 or 2024.

Payments 130

Payments Fraud Community Boston 130

CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Learn about active cyber defense strategies and what they mean for the future of enterprise cybersecurity. is a Boston-based startup that verifies government-issued IDs for third-party businesses. The company has since worked to improve the AWS user interface to help better manage and control access. Confirm.io

Google 76

Google Apple Security Data 76

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Haley Fortier , operator of Boston wine bar haley.henry , told PYMNTS that much of the year was based on taking things the company already knew it could do well, and then finding ways to make them work via digital channels.

Maine 169

Maine Philadelphia Community Boston 169

CB Insights

MAY 1, 2018

In this briefing, we dig into WeWork’s strategy, investments, and global expansion plan. Startups working on innovative office and residential real estate offerings have the potential to change the real estate industry. But let me tell you the way our management team looks at this. 15-min Flash briefing: WeWork Teardown.

Boston 30

Boston New York US Community 30

CB Insights

JULY 19, 2017

Corporate innovation is critical for established companies looking to stay relevant in the face of disruption from up-and-coming startups. With industries being unbundled left and right ( supermarkets , banking , cars — just to name a few) more companies are opening up in-house innovation labs every day. Innovation Lab Name: HP Labs.

Innovation 74

Innovation San Francisco Georgia Technology 74

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

The hires indicated a shift in strategy, with Project Titan reportedly deciding to prioritize the development of an autonomous driving system, while deprioritizing development of an electric vehicle. Top initiatives: First company to test self-driving tech on the streets of Singapore, and later in Boston.

System 78

System Technology Michigan California 78

PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2016

What we will say is that fun times with family, the dazzling display of fireworks and the perfunctory cookouts and beach time, truly and totally make this upcoming weekend one very big sizzle wrapped around what appears to be in Boston, at least, abundant doses of sunshine. Seriously a Sizzle! Our Fizzle/Sizzle picks for the week.

New York 100

New York Lending Cards Retail 100

CB Insights

APRIL 24, 2018

As a result, an entire ecosystem comprised of hundreds of tech startups has emerged to help brick-and-mortar retailers adapt, working across categories from inventory management to shelf monitoring. Read on to learn how these big-box retailers are leveraging different technologies and strategies to stay relevant.

Retail 59

Retail Trends Technology Branding 59

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

But the most effective strategy for getting credentials registered was the launch in 2014 of its digital P2P scheme: Red Envelopes. Then, it managed to get the timing exactly right. We take our weather very seriously in Boston. And WeChat does a bunch of things to get even more users to want to do that.

Payments 100

Payments Mobile Apple Google 100