Mon.Dec 11, 2017

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What Will Happen to Fintech in 2018? More Blockchain, More Loans, More Fraud, Mitek Says

Bank Innovation

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. It will continue to accelerate” Sarah Clark, […].

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Where are all the women?

Chris Skinner

Despite there being many capable women in banking, finance and technology, it is surprising how few are at the top of the companies I talk about. Most FinTech start-ups I refer to are run by young men, whilst most banks are run by old men. Where are all the women? … The post Where are all the women? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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South Korea’s NH Bank Joins R3’s Blockchain Consortium

Bank Innovation

South Koream bank NongHyup Bank (NH Bank) announced that it is now a part of blockchain firm R3’s distributed ledger consortium. The consortium, which contains over 150 international members including many banks, such as Bangkok Bank, Barclays, BBVA, Bladex, BNP Paribas, Commerzbank, CTBC Bank, ING, Intesa Sanpaolo, Shinhan Bank, the Royal Bank of Scotland and […].

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Things worth reading: 12th December 2017

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … New economic crime agency to crack down on £90bn-a-year UK money laundering P2P currency exchanges continue cash revolution Brexit: City of London will lose 10,500 jobs on day one, says EY HSBC spared further US money laundering sanctions as it battles to clean up … The post Things worth reading: 12th December 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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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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Are CryptoKitties Ethereum’s Hottest Commodity?

Bank Innovation

Think cryptokitties is not serious business? Think again. The Ethereum-based digital kitten collectibles game has taken over the blockchain platform. On Sunday, one such digital kitty sold for more than $120,000 (£90,000). Overall, according to a CoinBase article the cryptokitty sale reached $12 million last week. And the trend shows no sign of slowing down: […].

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Digital Lenders to Experience High Growth in 2018

Bank Innovation

Digital Lenders are taking over. The year 2017 has been the year for bitcoin, but it has also been the time for digital lenders, who seem to be experiencing significant growth across personal, SME, and student-focused verticals. Despite the abysmal stock fall of LendingClub, arguably the pioneer in the online lending space, digital lenders in […].

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FSS’ integrated ‘Payment-in-a-box’ solution delivers customer delight and enables seamless operations for a new age private sector bank

Payments Dive

FSS establishes an end-to-end payments technology infrastructure - with services ranging from EFT Switching, Debit Card Management, and Reconciliation to Payment Gateway for E-Commerce and Aadhaar-enabled payments for Financial Inclusion.

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Chase Opens Pop-Up Shopping ‘Village’ to Boost Mobile Wallet Use

Bank Innovation

Bank JPMorgan Chase has opened a pop-up holiday shopping “village” in Manhattan, where users will be able to purchase goods exclusively through Chase’s mobile wallet, Chase Pay. The Chase Pay Village will be open for six weeks of the holiday season, the bank announced in a press release last week. 20 stores are participating in […].

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Karur Vysya Bank improves availability across touch points and enhances customer experience and market reach

Payments Dive

FSS matured, comprehensive, and reliable transaction processing services ensure unparalleled 100% availability.

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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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Stephane Wyper, Mastercard’s SVP of Internet of Things Partnerships, Joins BI 2018 Speakers

Bank Innovation

Stephane Wyper, who runs Mastercard’s partnerships related to the Internet of Things, as well as new commerce, has joined the Bank Innovation 2018 speaker faculty. He will present on the challenge of creating a global fintech operation, whether you’re a startup or an established corporation. Mastercard is experienced at these sorts of deals — witness […].

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A large private sector bank improves ATM availability and enhances customer experience

Payments Dive

FSS consistently ensures higher ATM uptime at lower cost. Leverages predictive modeling to deliver optimal cash efficiency ratio.

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SunTrust Joins Network of Zelle Institutions

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE- SunTrust Banks Inc has joined the network of institutions using the Zelle realtime payments network. The service is now accessible via SunTrust’s suite of mobile apps. The Zelle network is owned by Early Warning, a provider of payments and security solutions. In October 2017, EW announced Q3 payments of $17.5 billion, involving more than […].

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FSS successfully provides multi-channel, multi-level transaction reconciliation services for large public sector bank

Payments Dive

FSS delivers comprehensive reconciliation services combining skilled resources, best. practices and advanced technology.

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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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Bitcoin Futures Officially Open with Heavy Traffic, Trading Halts on CBOE’s Website

Bank Innovation

Bitcoin futures had a strong debut yesterday on the Cboe Global Markets Inc exchange, surging so much in its first session that it tripped two price halts on the network. The futures triggered these circuit breakers with a 26% jump after trading began, according to reports by Bloomberg. Additionally, trading volume was above expectations for […].

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A New Gift Card Hack For The Holidays

PYMNTS

There seems to be no such thing as a Christmas vacation when one’s main profession is defrauding consumers and businesses. It appears the ever-inventive thieves of the world have found a new way to make gift card fraud work for them this holiday season, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). This year the scam relies on thieves grabbing cards off the rack, scratching the film that covers the card PIN underneath and copying the relevant numbers.

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BitGo Raises $43M in New Funding as Bitcoin Continues to Capture Investors

Bank Innovation

Cryptocurrency wallet provider BitGo has just raised $43 million in new funding, the company announced today, which will be put towards expanding the use of its technology among institutional investors. The Series B round was led by Valor Equity Partners, and comes as bitcoin is getting more and more attention from investors as the currency’s […].

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FSS enables lndia's largest public sector bank reduce ATM management cost and supports timely resolution of customer disputes

Payments Dive

Ensures 100% success in EJ retrieval on effectively connected ATMs using in-house vendor agnostic tool.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Fed Names New Payments Security Leader

PYMNTS

The U.S. Federal Reserve System has appointed its Payments Security Strategy leader, the agency announced Friday (Dec. 8). Kenneth Montgomery, first vice president and chief operating officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, is taking up the position. He will lead the Fed’s initiative to address payments fraud risk and boost the security of payments in the U.S.

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FSS successfully manages large scale, complex ATM deployment for 22 public sector banks

Payments Dive

Managing 4,900 plus ATMs and ensuring consistently high uptime

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With Disbursement Tech, Travel Vouchers Get First Class Upgrade

PYMNTS

It’s common knowledge that even the best laid plans do not always go according to, well, plan. Few companies understand this concept better than the players in the airline industry. Plenty of opportunities exist for things to go wrong in airline travel. Over the years, airline carriers have encountered a long list of problems that include computer glitches resulting in delayed flights, severe weather systems and overbooked planes, and those problems or others like them will most likely persist i

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Samsung Pay: The Third Time’s a Charm

Let's Talk Payments

After many NFC pilots and Apple Pay, Samsung seems to have cracked the code! For many in the contactless payments industry, they have had a genuine conviction each of the.

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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.

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Small Businesses Drive 43 Percent Growth In UK Alternative Finance

PYMNTS

New data from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) found the U.K.’s alternative finance market grew by 43 percent in 2016, and researchers are pointing to small businesses (SMBs) as a key driver of that expansion. According to news from Reuters late last week, the survey, released on Friday (Dec. 8), found $6.2 billion was raised through alternative finance platforms like crowdfunding and peer-to-peer (P2P) financing in 2016, up from about $4.3 billion in 2015.

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The New Wave Of FinTech: The End Of Banking [Video]

Let's Talk Payments

Mike Sigal, an entrepreneur, early-stage investor & Partner at 500 Startups, presents his views on the wave of financial technology startups that facilitate long-term changes in the financial services industry.

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Approaching Payment Rails, Corporate Finance and Supplier Payments From New Angles

PYMNTS

Much of the alternative business financing market formed as a response to the need for an entirely different way for companies to take out a loan. Steve Troy, CEO of AeroFund Financial, says that’s a trend permeating many components of corporate finance today: Businesses don’t just need better tools – they need, in some cases, an entirely new way to manage finances.

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Why hidden opportunities in data are the key to maintaining long term banking relationships

Bobsguide

January 2018 will become a milestone in global financial history: PSD2 reforms coming into force will drive innovation within a centuries-old service model. Customers will benefit from easier switching from their primary bank and enjoy new alternative applications as main touch points with banks. At.

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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.