Thu.Jul 18, 2019

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FinTech is on fire and London is burning …

Chris Skinner

A regular question that comes up is: When will the Fintech bubble burst? My claim is that it won’t under my watch, as this is as big a restructuring of banking and finance as the internet has been for commerce and trade. The latter change is still underway after a … The post FinTech is on fire and London is burning … appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Visa invests in Indonesian payment, ride hailing app Go-Jek

Payments Dive

Go-Jek has evolved into a super app of sorts. It began as a ride-sharing, but now allows its customers to make online payments for food, groceries and a plethora of other services.

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eBay accelerates payments push

Bank Innovation

eBay is pushing forward with efforts to move payments in-house instead of relying on PayPal. The company is taking a staged approach to its payments product launch with the goal to reach full rollout by 2020, a move that will let the company take control of the user experience, grow revenue and reduce overhead costs […].

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LG faces uphill climb to make a splash in US mobile wallet space

Payments Dive

LG officially entered the U.S. market with its own LG Pay mobile wallet app, but faces a historically slow market for adoption and stiff competition from rival apps by Apple, Google and Samsung.

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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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Things worth reading: 19th July 2019

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Bank of America CEO on the importance of digital banking Australia’s NAB turns to RBS turnaround man Ross McEwan as CEO The pound’s slide is about more than Brexit Goldman Sachs’ equities-backed earnings results may face pressure Revolut’s growing pains rumble on The future … The post Things worth reading: 19th July 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Why ING Is Taking A Platform Approach To PSD2 And Open Banking

PYMNTS

The second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) is changing how banks share data and interact with third-party providers and FinTechs, which are now relying on open banking information and application programming interface (API) access to build out new products. The regulation is also altering banks’ end customer interactions as new players make their way to the financial stage.

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Bankers prepare for GDPR-type regulations to take hold in the US

Bank Innovation

The GDPR bogeyman is now preoccupying bankers in the U.S. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which took effect in May of last year, gives customers the right to know what data institutions keep about them, the right to demand that institutions delete personal data and the right to be forgotten. So far, it’s […].

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How Technology Can Unlock Trust In Cross-Border Transactions

PYMNTS

Trust is important for all of payment, commerce and financial services – it is more or less the glue that holds transactions together. Without foundations of trust, no transaction can get off the runway. And when it comes to cross-border transactions, that importance increases exponentially, simply by the nature of that activity. The parties don’t know each other, and are often separated by language and time zone barriers that can make communication a tremendous challenge.

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INV Fintech accelerator signs up BMO Harris Bank

Bank Innovation

INV Fintech has secured BMO Harris Bank as a member of its accelerator and technology innovation platform, INV announced today. INV Fintech, the sister accelerator to Bank Innovation, fosters innovation through information sharing, relationship building and collaborations between startups and financial institutions. “We look forward to collaborating with BMO as we work with the next generation of innovators,” […].

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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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In Banking Innovation, Eyeing The Needs Of The ‘Digital Native’

PYMNTS

TS Eliot wrote: “Between the idea/And the reality/Between the motion/And the act/Falls the shadow.”. The same observation might apply to financial services. Depending on where you look, the chasm yawns wide when it comes to innovating with new technologies or features. In a PYMNTS interview with Karen Webster, Joe DeRosa, EVP of Global Sales at i2c , discussed the findings of the July 2019 Innovation Readiness Playbook , subtitled “Leveling the Playing Field for Different-Sized FIs.

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Truist, the combined BB&T-SunTrust bank, looks to defend its turf

Bank Innovation

BB&T isn’t worried about losing market share during its pending merger with SunTrust Banks to form Truist Financial, nor is it worried about the combined bank’s name, which has come under no shortage of scrutiny. That’s according to BB&T CEO Kelly King, who will be CEO of Truist once launched. Truist, which will be headquartered […].

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Why Credit Unions Need To Innovate With Data To Gain Edge On Banks

PYMNTS

Data is where it’s at, and more credit unions (CUs) are waking up to the fact that without sophisticated analysis of customer data, they risk being left behind as financial institutions continue to adopt innovative digital technologies to please the modern consumer. The proper use of that data by CUs, in fact, can result in much stronger ties with their members.

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Truist, the combined BB&T-SunTrust bank, looks to defend its turf

Bank Innovation

BB&T isn’t worried about losing market share during its pending merger with SunTrust Banks to form Truist Financial, nor is it worried about the combined bank’s name, which has come under no shortage of scrutiny. That’s according to BB&T CEO Kelly King, who will be CEO of Truist once launched. Truist, which will be headquartered […].

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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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Mastercard On The Opportunity Ahead For ePayables

PYMNTS

In the quest to streamline B2B processes, and to move beyond the way things have always been done – especially when it comes to managing payments and cash flow – ePayables are gaining traction with financial professionals. As noted in a recent Optimization and ePayables Playbook , more than one-third of businesses are “enthusiastic” about adopting that innovation, with an eye on improving day-to-day operations.

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Remittance stalwarts expand to meet the crypto threat

Payments Source

Blockchain and cryptocurrency innovations threaten to upend mainstream remittance providers, but there are still market gaps that may be best served by a large bank footprint.

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Peter Thiel-Backed German Online Bank N26 Worth $3.5B

PYMNTS

Online bank N26 is now Germany’s highest-valued startup with a 3.5 billion valuation following a $170 million extension of Series D funding. The mobile bank now ranks among the most valuable European startups as well as being in the top ten most valuable FinTechs worldwide, N26 announced in a press release. All previous investors from the Series D funding round in January 2019 extended their investment in the company, including Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures, Tencent, and Insight Venture Partners.

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Sprint’s Curiosity IoT service to power Dynamics’ Wallet Card

Payments Source

The developer of the internet-connected card Dynamics Inc. will use Sprint’s Curiosity internet-of-things service to power the over-the-air device management and intelligent data capabilities of its Wallet Card.

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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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eBay Expands Presence In India With Paytm Mall Integration

PYMNTS

San Jose, California-based eBay is acquiring a 5.5% stake in eCommerce marketplace Paytm Mall in a renewed effort to gain ground in India’s fast-growing retail market. The move will make eBay’s inventory accessible to tens of millions of Paytm Mall active customers in India, eBay announced in a release. “We are deeply committed to India and believe there is huge growth potential and significant opportunity in this dynamic market,” said Jooman Park, eBay senior vice president, APAC.

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Hyperwallet adds an avenue for PayPal to make Venmo profitable

Payments Source

Ever since PayPal took control of Venmo as part of its 2013 purchase of Braintree, it has woven Venmo into more and more of its products. Even other acquisitions aren't immune to the spread of Venmo.

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LibertyX expands Bitcoin ATM network into the desert

ATM Marketplace

LibertyX, a company that makes software that enables regular ATMs to dispense bitcoin, has partnered with independent ATM operator Desert ATM to add 90 machines to its network in Arizona and Nevada.

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The Prime Day effect leaves retailers unprepared for sudden payment spikes

Payments Source

Optimizing web sites to be able to accommodate more traffic must be a long-term goal, not only the special days, writes Lex Boost, CEO of Leaseweb USA.

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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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Hierarchy of Threats

Breaking Banks

Brett King hosts Bill Nelson, CEO of the Global Resilience Federation (GRF) and Bryan Sartin, Executive Director, Global Security Services at Verizon, talking cybersecurity and the hierarchy of threats that exists in the financial services landscape. Plus, we share a flashback from our 2017 interview with Boris Johnson , currently running for Prime Minister in the UK, sharing what really makes London the financial capital of the world.

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Banks' complex B2B payments opens the door for fintechs

Payments Source

For business payments, financial institutions have the trust advantage over fintechs but are not offering an easier experience, argues Steve Robert, co-founder and CEO of Autobooks.

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This week’s podcast: A discussion of credit reporting issues arising from the CFPB’s proposed debt collection rules

CFPB Monitor

In this podcast, we discuss the CFPB’s proposed requirement for a collector to communicate with a debtor before furnishing information about the debt to a consumer reporting agency and proposed prohibition on selling or transferring a debt that is the subject of an identity theft report. We also look at the challenges collectors would face in complying with both the proposed FDCPA dispute rules and the current FCRA dispute process and the proposal’s implications for the credit repor

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Why OfferUp is putting mobile in the middle of users' cash deals

Payments Source

In the 25 years since eBay launched, various rival online selling platforms have emerged, and those focused on local deals like OfferUp have mostly stayed out of transactions, leaving users to work out payments in cash on their own.

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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.