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Firms need business model change, not blockchain

Chris Skinner

Every now and then, someone writes something better than me and, if they’re very nice, they let me republish their content on this blog. Ben Robinson of Temenos is one of those guys. Two years ago, he wrote a great insight into banking business models and, last week, he did it … The post Firms need business model change, not blockchain appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Cryptocurrency companies need to embrace government oversight

Payments Source

People need to know their money is safe. With regulations, users rest easy knowing that the exchange isn't going to get shut down for ignoring basic legal responsibilities and duties, writes Nate Flanders, co-founder and CEO of Mandala Exchange.

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Things worth reading: 4th June 2018

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Australia’s CommBank accepts record penalty in money-laundering case Westpac lost files of hundreds of clients, whistleblowers say UK ‘should walk’ from EU trade deal rather than City become ‘rule taker’, says senior Tory MEP UniCredit seeks merger with SocGen TSB ‘broke GDPR rules’ with … The post Things worth reading: 4th June 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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VAT changes create risk for small-biz e-commerce

Payments Source

As more small to medium sized businesses look to international e-commerce markets to boost sales, differences in tax laws can cause complications for sellers—and an opportunity for payment gateway companies offering workarounds.

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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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KQ KAA Partnership at JKIA

Bankelele

This week, Kenya Airways and the Kenya Airports Authority – (KAA) published a joint notice about discussions towards collaboration in the management of Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). This is not new or unique. Last year the Ethiopia government merged it’s airline, the largest airline in Africa, making it the centerpiece of a hub-strategy for Addis that incorporates […].

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Interview with SafeCharge on payments evolution and fine-tuned payments strategies

The Paypers

(The Paypers) David Avgi, SafeCharge : I believe payments are no longer a commodity and have become a true competitive differentiator for businesses willing to expand and provide a better customer experience

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Naming banks is a sideshow to NYS

Bankelele

This week saw the naming of Kenyan banks alleged to have received funds from the National Youth Service in an unfortunate sleigh of hand as suspects were also charged in courts over fraud and abuse of office at the NYS. The list of banks includes virtually all the top banks in Kenya – KCB, Equity, Cooperative, […]. The post Naming banks is a sideshow to NYS appeared first on Bankelele.

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Top Takeaways for Banking Execs From The 2018 Internet Trends Report

The Financial Brand

This annual analysis of technology and internet trends from Mary Meeker, the world's foremost authority on digital channels, is an essential guide for financial marketers. The post Top Takeaways for Banking Execs From The 2018 Internet Trends Report appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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