Fri.Nov 22, 2019

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Balancing payment innovation and trust

Payments Dive

The rise of digital payments has led to a series of complex issues surrounding how to make those transactions more secure. Rapid innovation in the global payments space has created new opportunties for bad actors to expoit these new ecosystems and requires ways of thinking on how to approach the subject.

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Stock trading app Invstr adds mobile classes to attract more clients

Bank Innovation

Stock trading app Invstr is rolling out a series of educational tools to make investing accessible to a wider audience. The mobile-based training program is called Invstr Academy, which launched last week. It’s a move by the company to expand beyond its learning-by-doing model where users can invest with fake cash, and it beefs up […].

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The Essential Guide to Agile

Payments Dive

The speed & adaptability of Agile development is no longer a competitive advantage. Per the 12th Annual State of Agile Report, 97% of companies practice Agile on some level. In spite of this positive trend, running an effective Agile development process remains very rare.

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Stash doles out 5 million ‘Stock-Back’ rewards

Bank Innovation

As cash back rewards become expected offerings among banks and financial platform companies, Stash is offering customers fractional shares of stocks as purchase rewards when they use the Stash debit card. The subscription-based investing, banking and financial planning platform company this week confirmed that it’s offered 5 million stock-back rewards since the program’s inception five […].

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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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Your Key to Combating Bias in AI

Payments Dive

There is a lot to gain from AI, but it’s incredibly difficult to achieve AI maturity. It requires immense amounts of data and continual training of the algorithm. While you can manage this on your own, there are many issues that commonly arise during the process.

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Mobile Payments, More than Just a New Way to Pay

Payments Dive

In order to successfully implement mobile payments as a merchant, it is critical to understand all of the complexities that mobile payments create for a business, as well as how to mitigate them.

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Weekly Wrap: Real-time payments expand, as big tech adds financial offerings

Bank Innovation

Welcome to the latest episode of our weekly wrap video series, for the week ending Friday, November 22, 2019. In this episode, Suman Bhattacharyya, deputy editor, and Angely Mercado, associate editor, discuss the following news developments: The expansion of The Clearing House’s RTP Network; How Facebook Pay can advance its e-commerce strategy; and How Green […].

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4 Challenges with Digital Payments and How to Address Them

Payments Dive

To help you along your digital payments journey, here are four key challenges that you are sure to face, and the necessary steps to take when overcoming them.

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Stock trading app Invstr adds mobile classes to attract more clients

Bank Innovation

Stock trading app Invstr is rolling out a series of educational tools to make investing accessible to a wider audience. The mobile-based training program is called Invstr Academy, which launched last week. It’s a move by the company to expand beyond its learning-by-doing model where users can invest with fake cash, and it beefs up […].

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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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4 Traits of a Strong Credit Analyst

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Credit analysts who are proficient in routine skills but also possess certain soft skills are most beneficial to a bank or credit union. Curiosity to dig behind the numbers and perspective are two traits of a strong credit analyst. A strong credit analyst is introspective and has emotional intelligence. Soft skills are important for credit analysts.

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Thai bank targets $1 billion spinoff among Its fintech units

Bank Innovation

Siam Commercial Bank Pcl plans to spin off some of its fintech divisions as it tries to monetize its push into technology investment at a time of sluggish earnings from traditional lending. The nation’s third-biggest lender by assets expects one of the fintech units has the potential to become a ‘unicorn,’ or a private company […].

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Paidy Now A Payment Option For Japanese Amazon Users

PYMNTS

Amazon users in Japan are now able to use Paidy, an instant credit provider, as a payment option, according to a release. . The company provides instant payment accounts consolidated monthly. “We are deeply honored to be working with Amazon to offer a new and unique consumer experience to Amazon customers. We see tremendous potential to work with Amazon and other partners on future innovations, continuing to improve consumer experiences and the payments landscape in Japan,” said Paidy Founder an

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A Four-Pronged Strategy for Growing Core Deposits

Jack Henry

As 2020 draws near, community-centered financial institutions are facing increased challenges when attempting to grow core deposits. In the most-recent CSBS Survey of Community Banks , released in October, core deposit growth ranked higher than any other challenge faced.

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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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New Amex Card Rewards Users For Physical Activity

PYMNTS

American Express has teamed up with British life and health insurance company Vitality on a new credit card that offers cashback rewards for a healthy lifestyle, according to a release. Called the Vitality American Express Credit Card, it has no annual card fee. The card is currently available to Vitality members who have eligible policies. The card’s rewards are partially dependent on the cardholder’s level of physical activity in any given month.

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Morning Brief 11.22.19: Cash pledges become part of U.K. political campaign

Payments Source

PBoC forms new standards for blockchain; Apple Wallet expands for London transit; and other information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the web.

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Kicking Fraudsters Out Of Online Games

PYMNTS

It’s been said cybercriminals look for the path of least resistance when they target businesses or online marketplaces to steal data or money. And, increasingly, online gaming platforms — attractive to the bad guys due to their scale and relative anonymity — are in the crosshairs. In one recent event that grabbed headlines, video game developer Valve Corp. said it was halting the trading of “container keys” between players facing off in games like Counter Strike, which is available through the o

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Lax open API development could invite fraud through backdoor channels

Payments Source

APIs need to be designed with features such as defenses, proper authentication, batching, and throttling in mind, says Shape Security's Jarrod Overson.

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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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What Wayfair’s Lawyer Says About The Wayfair v. South Dakota Decision

PYMNTS

The 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling allowed counties, states and municipalities to pass laws to tax out-of-state sellers and the eCommerce marketplaces that serve them, but the ruling did not disclose specifications on what such laws must look like. State and local governments have been figuring it out for themselves in the absence of Supreme Court guidance — and, at times, provoking businesses’ ire in doing so.

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CFPB to Assess TRID Rule’s Effectiveness

CFPB Monitor

The Dodd-Frank Act requires the CFPB to conduct an assessment of each “significant rule” adopted by the Bureau. The Bureau has determined that the TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Rule qualifies as a “significant rule.” Assessment reports must be published no later than five years after the effective date of the rule being assessed. The TRID Rule’s original effective date, prior to its amendments, was October 3, 2015.

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Gap Inc Comp Sales Drop 4 Pct, Athleta Reports Nearly 5 Pct Of Online Sales From BOPIS

PYMNTS

In the wake of the departure of former CEO Art Peck amid sluggish sales, Gap Inc. reported that fiscal year 2019 comparable sales were down 4 percent versus flat last year. Gap Global’s same-store sales dropped 7 percent from the prior year, while sales dropped 4 percent for its Old Navy Global and 3 percent for its Banana Republic Global. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Teri List-Stoll said Q3 was a “challenging quarter” and traffic remained soft across the company’s

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What Is An IPO? How Can You Invest In One?

BankBazaar

If you follow financial news, you must have come across the term “IPO” quite frequently. So, what does it really mean? Let’s find out. If you follow financial news closely, chances are you’ve come across the term “IPO” quite frequently. Every now and then, companies announce that they’re going public and listing on stock exchanges. In recent times, WeWork came in the news for their IPO filing that later blew up in their faces when scrutiny of their paperwork revealed that they had a shaky financ

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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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Fraud Control, Business Travel, Staying Competitive In The Sharing Economy

PYMNTS

Home rental platforms are dealing with an influx of fraudulent listings, much like the broader sharing economy, but fake listings on such marketplaces represent higher stakes — due to the high costs involved. Stolen payment information used to purchase an iPhone is one thing, but a fraudster dangling a fake beachfront property in front of a group of traveling executives is another.

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How Square turns unconventional credit data into loans for tiny businesses

Payments Source

The payments company has loaned $5.5 billion to 275,000 small businesses, thanks to a data-driven process free from human interaction.

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Retail Pulse: Chipotle Mexican Grill Unveils Alexa Skill; Kroger Goes Back To Basics

PYMNTS

Retailers are tapping into voice technology to help consumers order their favorite products such as restaurant takeout as they expand their artificial intelligence (AI) strategies. Chipotle Mexican Grill , in one case, recently announced an Alexa skill that lets diners reorder Chipotle meals for pickup or delivery with the voice assistant. Diners download the Amazon Alexa app, enable the Chipotle skill, link profiles, and then reorder Chipotle meals.

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Walmart’s Jet to cease its New York City fresh grocery business

Payments Source

Walmart Inc.’s Jet subsidiary is ending its fresh-food delivery business just a year after introducing the service in New York City, another sign that the urban-focused site is scaling back.

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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.