Fri.Jul 07, 2017

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What Financial Jobs Are At Risk of Automation?

Bank Innovation

Financial advisors should be able to escape the rise of automation and artificial intelligence with jobs intact. That’s according to the data on the probability of computerization released by Carl Frey and Michael Osborne (reorganized into this helpful graphic from Bloomberg); which states that personal financial advisors have a 58% chance of computerization in the […].

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Handcuffed by heritage

Chris Skinner

Building on yesterday’s blog, Money2020 has an official Money Magazine to go with the European show, produced by Norfico. I was picked as one of a few commentators to talk about what’s going on in the world and was featured in the magazine, which you can find and download here. Anywho, for blog purposes, I thought I would record the final interview notes and share for those interested.

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Consumers Are Still Wary of Digital Wallets (Zelle Isn’t Helping)

Bank Innovation

The introduction of yet another bank-branded digital wallet service hasn’t exactly shifted the world of payments on its axis. Citi Pay, Citi Bank’s digital wallet (and P2P service, thanks to the bank’s integration with the ever-expanding Zelle network) launched in the U.S. yesterday. Citi customers can now use the wallet for online and in-app transactions, enabled […].

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[LIVE WEBINAR] Why mobile, personalization are key to a successful, seamless customer journey

Payments Dive

Date: July 27, 2017 | Time: 2:00 PM EST | Duration: 1 Hour | Join us for a live webinar with Adobe as we discuss the priorities and strategies needed to survive in today's retail market. Register now!

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Seed Deals Up in NYC, With Fintech and Real Estate in the Leads

Bank Innovation

Seed deal volume increased in the second quarter of 2017 for the first time in six quarters, according to investment firm Primary Venture Partners. According to a report released this week, 37 deals closed during the quarter, up 6% from the previous quarter totaling in $67.1 million. That marks a 16% increase from the previous […].

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Vantiv On Why Electronic Payments Are SMBs’ Next Natural Evolution

PYMNTS

While there are many reasons why small merchants should be able to take digital and online payments — including better conversion rates, wider exposure to a bigger audience and better data about consumers — Dusty Gomez, SMB product leader at Vantiv , says it all comes down to one main idea: The consumer lifestyle is evolving to a point where customers are constantly on the go.

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6 uses of facial recognition in payments

Payments Source

Consumers have accepted the use of fingerprint authentication for mobile payments. But will they be as welcoming of facial recognition? A few companies are testing the waters.

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Amazon Moves Into Wine Country

PYMNTS

One bottle of your finest Amazon reserve label wine, please? This is now a reality for the eCommerce giant as it rolls into the winemaking realm. The Next Wines brand of wines has been specifically developed by private label vineyard King Vintners on behalf of Amazon. Currently, Next Wines is offering up three bottles, which include the 2016 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris, 2014 Columbia Valley Red Blend and 2015 Oregon Pinot Noir.

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The Uncertain Future of WealthTech

Let's Talk Payments

If you’re someone who was born during or before the 1990s, you would have definitely heard about the 2008 financial crisis; maybe some of you have even faced negative consequences.

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper

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Today In Data: CopyCat And Cyberattack Talk

PYMNTS

Cyberattacks are never welcomed by any piece of technology. Late last month, reports surfaced of a “massive cyberattack” originating in Europe and quickly spreading to major corporations across the globe. According to Bloomberg reports on June 27, the attack was similar to WannaCry, first targeting Russia and the Ukraine, with more than 80 businesses were affected.

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Zelle sign-up issues expose risks of tying phone numbers to accounts

Payments Source

Many of Zelle's member banks chose to migrate clearXchange users to the relaunched service. It's a potential convenience, but if executed without end user awareness or consent it can irritate consumers.

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The Buyers: Generation Z’s Shopping Preferences

PYMNTS

Generation Z are the next up-and-coming group of shoppers who retailers are turning to for the future of retail. Yes, those born between 1994 and 2002 are starting to push millennials over in terms of shaping commerce and eCommerce trends. Get ready, retailers. The buying power of Gen Z comes out to $44 billion, according to an IBM and National Retail Federation study.

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Banks, FinTech and Small-Business Finance – Interview With Janet Zablock, Head of Global Small Business, Visa

Let's Talk Payments

Small businesses present a strong community-building and economy-driving force in any nation. Countries that were able to establish the most business-friendly regulatory environments for setting up and running a business.

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202

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NEW REPORT: To Mandate Or Not To Mandate? That’s The US Faster Payments Question

PYMNTS

Big changes are coming to the faster payments landscape. But don’t worry about blinking and missing them, because these changes are going to stick around for a while and have the potential to make a long-lasting impact on how money is exchanged. The July PYMNTS.com Faster Payments Tracker™, powered by NACHA, highlights notable developments from across the faster payments landscape, including the debut of Early Warning System’s Zelle Network and how P2P payments could soon be distributed using v

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MEDICI Now! The ReliaMax Story

Let's Talk Payments

MEDICI now! Startup Stories highlights the companies that are shaping the new financial technology industry. Keep an eye out each week for new stories! If you or someone you know.

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Sabre Offers New Details On Cybersecurity Incident

PYMNTS

Corporate travel company Sabre suffered a cybersecurity incident, first revealed in May, and this week the firm provided an update on the situation. In an announcement Thursday (July 6), Sabre said it is working directly with certain clients and partners using Sabre Hospitality Solutions’ SynXis Central Reservations System, the target of an apparent breach.

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Is PSD2 the most significant banking industry shake-up ever? Pt. 2

Bobsguide

Patrick Tans, Senior General Manager, Banking Products, at KBC Bank was a panellist at The European Payment Summit 2017, and stated that banks were facing the biggest upheaval to their industry for over 600 years. But how does the industry feel about the shift in regulation? We spoke to senior.

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Why Is CRE Lending Stuck in the Past? Top 3 Reasons for Digital Resistance

Commercial lending is on the verge of a resurgence, but traditional processes are an obstacle. Explore the top 3 reasons for resistance to digital transformation and how overcoming them can pave the way for growth and efficiency. Discover why embracing automation and digital solutions is crucial for success in today's competitive landscape. Discover how GoDocs helps commercial lenders in the digital era with seamless integration and a borrower-focused approach.

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Costco Squeaks By Last Year’s Sales

PYMNTS

After Amazon’s $13.7-billion acquisition of Whole Foods, others in the grocery industry saw their shares slide. One company that’s escaping the Amazon fray is Costco Wholesale Corp. as the company just shared its same-store sales for the month of June, which surpassed expectations. Following the news of the wholesaler’s increased year-over-year sales for June, its shares rose 2.1 percent to $161.35.

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Reflections from Cisco Live US 2017

Cisco

Just returning from Cisco LIVE US 2017. This was the most exciting & inspiring event since I started attending the conference a number of years ago. You could just feel the energy this year. It was electric. Having spent a lot of time with customers & partners in the digital financial services demo area in […].

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QuickBooks Adds Veem’s Global Payment Capabilities

PYMNTS

Veem, the B2B payments company formerly known as Align Commerce, is partnering with QuickBooks as the accounting software company looks to integrate payment capabilities for its SME users. Reports Thursday (July 6) said Veem is integrating its cross-border wire payment capabilities into QuickBooks so SMEs can pay supplier invoices from within the. “Part of Veem’s mission is to support the network of small businesses that help prop up the global economy,” said Veem CEO and founder Marwan Forzley

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Are you giving millennials what they want?

NCR

All banks are aware of the importance of catering to the needs of the millennial generation. This tech-savvy cohort is set to dictate the direction the banking industry will take over the coming years and decades. But developing a clear idea of what a certain group of customers want, and then coming up with strategies to meet these expectations, is by no means an easy task.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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Experts Say NotPetya Cyberattack Came From Russia

PYMNTS

Experts are saying that the complexity and scale of the latest global cyberattack point to a hostile government, not a criminal group, as the originator of the attack. And many of them have an educated guess about who it was: Russia. On June 27, the hostile software — dubbed “NotPetya” after initial reports misidentified it as the ransomware Petya — crippled organizations in more than 60 countries and in every possible vertical, from banks and shipping providers in the Ukraine to U.S. pharmaceu

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7.7.17: Your morning briefing

Payments Source

Welcome to the PaymentsSource Morning Briefing, delivered daily. The information you need to start your day, including top headlines from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Square hires a lobbyist; iZettle preps to go public; Uber's tip feature grows; Air Canada adds more digital pay heft.

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Amazon And Dish To Join Forces On The IoT Front?

PYMNTS

Amazon might join forces with Dish to start a wireless network. Reuters reported that CEOs Jeff Bezos and Charlie Ergen have been in talks about a potential partnership. Dish has been hungrily buying up radio frequencies that connect devices in the Internet of Things (IoT), and the Federal Communications Commission requires that it start using the acquired spectrum to build its first wireless network by 2021.

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QR code option more prevalent in UnionPay's QuickPass

Payments Source

Mobile QuickPass NFC payments are accepted at nearly a half million point-of-sale terminals outside of China, and QuickPass QR code payments have been available in Hong Kong and Singapore for about a month.

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Top 10 Benefits of Automating Loan Modifications for Commercial Lenders

Get ready for the wave of $1.2 trillion in commercial debt maturing in the next 24 months with GoDocs' ModDocs® platform. Traditional loan modifications are slow, expensive, and prone to errors, which put lenders at risk. But with ModDocs®, you can enjoy an innovative solution that eliminates attorney fees, allows on-the-fly loan modifications, and ensures compliance.