Tue.Nov 19, 2019

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Relationships are hard, so how do Fin and Tech get on?

Chris Skinner

I just spent a few days in bars and restaurants in a place where everyone lives underground. It’s called Toronto. A place so cold that even Olaf from Frozen has migrated South. Anyways, sitting in a bar, I was privileged to hear this exchange between Fin and Tech. Fin: “So … The post Relationships are hard, so how do Fin and Tech get on? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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How video technology and AI are changing the way we bank

Payments Dive

With technology, one plus one is often greater than two. AI and video technologies complement one another perfectly, and combining them can deliver tremendous value to any financial institution.

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Things worth reading: 20th November 2019

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Could Metro Bank go bust? Terabytes of data leaked from an oligarch-friendly offshore bank PayPal’s former finance chief says Bank of America closed his account with ‘absolutely no explanation’ Australia’s Westpac accused of 23 million money laundering breaches Lloyd’s of London takes to City … The post Things worth reading: 20th November 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Meeting the growing demand for mobile debit, ATM funds access

Payments Dive

As consumers shift to online banking, the ATM also has been impacted by the quest to go digital. Kamesh Tumsi, VP of product strategy at Fiserv card services, gives us the scoop on the digitizing of ATM transactions.

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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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How Gulf Coast Bank and Trust cut loan underwriting times in half

Bank Innovation

Gulf Coast Bank and Trust, a New Orleans-based bank with $1.7 billion in assets, is using automation technology to speed up loan approval times. The bank is tapping cloud banking vendor nCino to automatically pull information from tax returns when underwriting commercial loans. According to Jason Shields, vice president and loan operations manager at Gulf […].

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FEMA Looks At Blockchain To Aid Disaster Payouts

PYMNTS

The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has revealed that it might look into using blockchain technology to streamline disaster insurance payouts, as well as speed up its response to disasters. “The Administrator should create a pilot blockchain-based land/property registry with critical information needed to file an insurance or disaster assistance claim.

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Ant may join race for Singapore virtual bank licenses

Bank Innovation

Billionaire Jack Ma’s Ant Financial Services Group said it may apply for a virtual banking license in Singapore, a move that would add a heavyweight contender to the race. “We are actively looking into this opportunity,“ Hangzhou, China-based Ant Financial said in an emailed response to questions from Bloomberg News. The Monetary Authority of Singapore […].

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Marijuana Legislation Could Be Scheduled for a Congressional Vote to Decriminalize the Drug

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The goal of the SAFE Banking Act is to provide a safe harbor for institutions looking to bank credible CRBs. The MORE Act and the STATES Act are currently proposed to legalize/decriminalize marijuana. The MORE Act will be voted on in Congress in November. . Many financial institutions across the country continue to resist providing traditional banking services to marijuana-related businesses (MRBs) due to the legislative gray area facing the industry.

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The Clearing House adds HSBC and Wells Fargo to its real-time payments network

Bank Innovation

The Clearing House‘s real-time payments network is quickly picking up new bank partners, with Wells Fargo and HSBC joining it to support business transactions this week. Both banks’ corporate and business clients can now send and receive real-time payments through the network. Steve Ledford, senior vice president of products and strategy at The Clearing House […].

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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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Marijuana Legislation Planned for a Senate Vote to Decriminalize the Drug

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The goal of the SAFE Banking Act is to provide a safe harbor for institutions looking to bank credible CRBs. The MORE Act and the STATES Act are currently proposed to legalize/decriminalize marijuana. The MORE Act will be voted on in Congress in November. . Many financial institutions across the country continue to resist providing traditional banking services to marijuana-related businesses (MRBs) due to the legislative gray area facing the industry.

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‘Partners in the driver’s seat’: How Green Dot is differentiating its platform offerings

Bank Innovation

As large tech and retail brands like Uber, Stash and Walmart roll out banking products, Green Dot is the bank partner, quietly operating in the background. To Green Dot, its platform business is a major growth driver, allowing partners to add banking as a form of transactional glue that engenders loyalty and continued customer acquisition. […].

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Macy’s Hacked In Magecart Attack

PYMNTS

As its website has been hacked with code that steals shoppers’ payment information, Macy’s announced it has experienced a data breach. The website was compromised in early October, and a malicious script was added to the My Wallet and Checkout pages, Bleeping Computer reported. If payment information was sent through those pages at the time they were compromised, according to the outlet, customer information and credit card data was sent to a remote site under control of the attacker.

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Your Personal Loan Interest Rate Guide For November 2019

BankBazaar

Here is your Personal Loan interest rate guide to make sure you get the right loan that fits your needs. Read on. . It really doesn’t matter how prepared you are to face financial emergencies in life because there comes a time when you may need a little cash to come out of a financial crunch. During those times, you may or may not always have a friend or relative to help you out, and that’s when a Personal Loan really comes in handy.

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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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The Great Credit Card Program Outsourcing Debate

PYMNTS

Payments is in a state of constant change, with decision points shifting as fast as each innovation, disruption and tweak in consumer behavior. Among the biggest debates is how to construct and operate the best card program possible – a decision that served as the foundation for a new PYMNTS interview with Jim Geeslin, head of strategy for Elan Financial Services , an agent credit card issuer.

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PSD2's lack of standards threaten European banks

Payments Source

The complexity of solutions leaves a space for outside competitors to gain share, says Token's Todd Clyde.

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WalMart CEO Says He Understands Need For Change

PYMNTS

The CEO of Walmart , Doug McMillon, said that he understands how Walmart needs to constantly change to stay around and avoid dying off, according to CNBC. “Walmart is not arrogant,” McMillon said. “We could go away at any minute. I think most of us act that way every day. If you’re not willing to fail — and we are failing at some things — you’re going to go away.”.

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PayPal continues blockchain investments with funding for TRM Labs

Payments Source

PayPal Ventures is part of an investment group that has raised $4.2 million for cryptocurrency risk management platform TRM Labs.

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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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Mastercard Grows City Possible Network

PYMNTS

Mastercard has announced the expansion of its City Possible network to more than 40 members, including more cities in Brazil and one in New Zealand, according to a release. . “Cities around the world share similar issues — above all building strong local economies and prosperity for everyone, everywhere in their cities,” said Miguel Gamiño, executive vice president of enterprise partnerships and head of global cities at Mastercard.

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Morning Brief 11.19.19: HSBC expands use of the ACH's real-time rails

Payments Source

U.K. weighs in on smart contracts; 7-Eleven adds voice ordering; and other information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the web.

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WEX Links Corporates To Billtrust’s AP Solutions

PYMNTS

Commercial payments company WEX has announced a partnership with order-to-cash solution provider Billtrust in an effort to address accounts payable (AP) friction for its clients. In a press release on Tuesday (Nov. 19), Billtrust said WEX is joining its Business Payments Network (BPN). The partnership will allow WEX to connect its corporate customers to Billtrust’s B2B payments services, which addresses friction for both corporate payers and the suppliers accepting payments.

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As faster payments proliferate, is there a business case for banks?

Payments Source

If the deployment of faster payments came with a guarantee to boost a financial institution's bottom line, more banks and businesses would likely invest in bringing their legacy systems into a new age.

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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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Ant Financial Aims For 2B Users But Has No IPO Plan

PYMNTS

Chinese payments company Ant Financial has plans for the future — but going public isn’t one of them. “We don’t have any timetable for an IPO,” Douglas Feagin, president of the international business group at Ant Financial, told CNBC. His comments echo those of other company executives, including CEO Eric Jing. Feagin added that the company was “very much focused on growing our business, and, frankly, there’s not a lot holding us back.

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4 ways banks can prepare staff for next-gen ATM technology

ATM Marketplace

Blogger Rebecca Cicarelli, director of marketing and business at BranchServ, offers tips on how to ease branch staff into adapting to the latest ATM technology.

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Google Launches Gaming Service Stadia

PYMNTS

Google announced today (Nov. 19) the launch of Stadia , a cloud-based service that allows users to stream their favorite video games. “Starting today, playing games on your TV in 4K without a console, streaming games to a Chrome browser on a simple laptop, or enjoying the biggest games ever made on your phone is a reality. It seems impossible until you experience it.

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Citi's Andretta is Alliance Data's CEO after he sought COO job

Payments Source

Alliance Data Systems Corp. planned on hiring Citi's Ralph Andretta as the top deputy to its new chief executive officer. Instead, it decided to name him as her replacement.

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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.