Mon.Oct 05, 2020

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Media in the media

Matt Wilcox Pro

Not even George Orwell foresaw a time when the topic commanding a large share of media attention would be … the media. No, not the old-style broadcast and print media. Dominating the headlines these days are media the likes of Facebook, TikTok, WeChat, and, just to round things out, Netflix. All except Netflix have implications […].

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Video: 8 Ways to Crank up your Sitecore Authoring and Marketing Experience

Perficient

Whether you are launching a new Sitecore XP environment in the next few months or are wanting to enhance your authoring and marketing experience, this video should be a whistle stop on your enhancements campaign tour. Originally this content was to be presented live in Budapest at SUGCON 2020 but then, well, you know. Like the rest of the world, we went virtual and this was delivered to a focused audience of Sitecore diehards and technical wizards.

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How to build future-ready banking operations beyond the pandemic

Accenture

So far in this blog series, I’ve talked about how COVID-19 is amplifying banks’ need for innovation and the key technology trends that will shape the near future. The long-term challenge is to set banks up to successfully rebuild and recover when the worst of the pandemic is over. Here are some considerations for building a future-ready banking…. The post How to build future-ready banking operations beyond the pandemic appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Pandemic Has Consumers Embracing QR Codes And Contactless Payments

PYMNTS

While the global pandemic has taken a toll on almost every business, consumer demand for all things touchless is surging — and has even been a driver of growth for QR codes. Although the 20-year-old technology has long enjoyed strong adoption in Asia (especially China), 2020 could go down as the year that U.S. merchants and shoppers fully embrace those ubiquitous square squiggly merchant codes.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Digital Maturity + COVID-19 Resilience = Strategy

Accenture

This series of blogs looks at the future of banking in Growth Markets in a post-COVID-19 world. My first blog introduced the Digital Maturity Index (DMI), and concluded that digitally mature banks are best-positioned for a post-pandemic world. My second blog introduced our COVID-19 Resiliency Index (CRI), and showed how mapping each bank’s ranking on….

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Visa’s Phalen: Collaborative Commerce Is B2B Payments' Next Act

PYMNTS

The late Harvard Professor Clay Christensen was and is famed for the “jobs to be done” theory of business innovation. In a nutshell: Companies (and even consumers) “hire” goods or services to get where they want to go, to make progress, to satisfy goals. Kevin Phalen , head of global business solutions at Visa , told Karen Webster that the consumerization and the digitization of the B2B space are enabling firms to get the job — moving money — done with efficiencies previously unknown.

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Considerations for an effective cloud strategy

Accenture

Today, virtually every organisation is on a journey to cloud. But what’s the best way to map out and navigate that journey? And what opportunities and pitfalls should leaders watch out for along the way? To help organisations in every sector answer these questions and more, my team and I have decided to publish a…. The post Considerations for an effective cloud strategy appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Moving The Business Payments Focus From Price To Process

PYMNTS

In the wake of the pandemic, B2B payments have had to evolve. But in an interview with PYMNTS, Mary Beth Joiner , senior vice president of relationship management at Comdata Corporate Payments, said that there have still been pockets of resistance in making the great digital pivot. While, pre-pandemic, corporate executives had been focused on price — the costs involved in shifting to digital payments — now they are more focused on two other “Ps,” which would be process and pain, which create cos

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How to secure finance on the front line

Accenture

Financial institutions are widely considered to have a stronghold on elite cybersecurity skills and technologies of any industry—and for good reason. They face the most sophisticated cyber threat actors who continually grow their capabilities and are rarely held accountable across the global footprint where they operate. Financial institutions are literally defending the front lines of….

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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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James Bond’s License To Close Movie Theater Chains

PYMNTS

The past six months have been unquestionably difficult for movie theaters. First, they got shut down in early spring by mandated closures that lasted in many places until nearly summer’s end. Now they’re finding customers slow to return even as cinemas reopen — which in turn has made movie studios slow to release their biggest (and most expensive) blockbusters to run in mostly empty theaters.

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5 Things You Are Going To Have To Do With Your Branches In 2021 and Beyond

South State Correspondent

The combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and the interest rate environment drives every bank to rethink their branch delivery. In a world with six percent net interest margins, banks can have all the branches they want. However, in an environment with sub-three percent margins, banks can no longer afford an extensive bank network.

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The Rise Of The Pay-Advance App

PYMNTS

For workers living paycheck to paycheck even before COVID-19, having their hours cut back due to the pandemic can stretch already tenuous financial situations to the breaking point. Cash-strapped employees struggling to make ends meet need fast access now more than ever to the money they’ve already earned, Ceridian Chief Information Officer Warren Perlman told Karen Webster in a recent chat.

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Current Commercial Loan Pricing, Opportunities, and Risks For Banks

South State Correspondent

The Covid-19 pandemic has decimated the US economy, and the recovery may take longer than initially suspected. However, currently, community banks have an opportunity to identify and win or retain longer-term, credit-worthy relationships at better credit spreads. There are also substantial challenges facing the entire banking industry.

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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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Alibaba To Buy Multimillion-Dollar Stake In Dufry

PYMNTS

Alibaba Group Holding Co. continues to capitalize on growth opportunities. The latest: China’s digital economy giant has struck a multimillion-dollar deal to buy as much as a 9.99 percent stake in the Swiss duty-free retailer Dufry , Bloomberg reported on Monday (Oct. 5). Dufry is looking to reel in up to $763 million from investors, including Alibaba.

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Nexi said to eye Denmark’s Nets in new blockbuster payments play

Payments Source

Nexi SpA is already hunting for its next target after agreeing a milestone payments merger with Italian rival SIA SpA, as consolidation in the sector shows little sign of easing.

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Allbirds Focuses On Store Growth, Global Expansion

PYMNTS

Wool footwear brand Allbirds is wagering on physical retail stores despite the coronavirus. The firm recently closed a $100 million investment round that will partly back physical growth in international markets and bolster the size of its labor force, the Financial Times reported. In October, the firm will open its 22 nd retail location in its home state of California.

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No app for that? Mobile parking payments vendor asks to scan a credit card instead

Payments Source

Parking payments have long been a pain point for many motorists, but it's a category that has also resisted a shift to mobile or digital payments in many regions.

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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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Petco Offers Pet Owners New Subscription Option

PYMNTS

The pandemic has triggered various shifts in the digital-first economy, and Petco has just notched another one. The company last week announced a cross between a subscription plan and health insurance for pets. Called Vital Care , the paid annual plan provides pet owners with options to meet their animals' routine wellness needs. The program is available through Petco.com and the Petco app.

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Crown Agents Bank expands digital payments for MTFX Group in Africa

Payments Source

Emerging market payments and foreign exchange provider Crown Agents Bank Ltd. is partnering with MTFX Group, a similar company based in Canada, to expand digital payments access across Africa.

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China's Didi Teams With WhatsApp To Offer Ride-Hailing Service In Brazil In One App

PYMNTS

99 , a Brazilian ridesharing service, will partner with Facebook -owned WhatsApp in order to take orders on the chat platform, letting users summon cars without having to use more than just the WhatsApp application, according to Reuters. 99 is owned by China-based Didi Chuxing Technology , Reuters reported. The partnership, which has already launched in four cities in São Paulo state, will aim to target lower-income individuals who might not have the same capacity on their mobile phones to downl

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Venmo launches card with QR and NFC—both in the plastic

Payments Source

Coronavirus galvanized the use of NFC payments and QR codes, and PayPal wants to harness both trends for Venmo’s first credit card.

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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.

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BBB: Scammers Are Stealing Money Via Cash App

PYMNTS

More scams are taking place in the pandemic era, and fraudsters are now using Cash App to swindle consumers, according to a report from WPRI 12 , which cited the Better Business Bureau (BBB). There are a few variations taking place through the popular payment tool, the report stated. One of them involves a person requesting payment through the app and, once it's made, the sender is blocked immediately.

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Amazon's U.K. Amex card takes aim at post-COVID small-biz spending

Payments Source

With travel spending still largely sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon is looking to harness more of the spending that small and medium-sized businesses are focused on for recovery.

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Aims To Have Big Tech Share Data With Smaller Competitors; Banks Oppose Potential Big Tech Banking Charters

PYMNTS

Here’s the latest news from Google and the technology industry, which is coming under increasing scrutiny from regulatory watchdogs, trade organizations and politicians globally. Regulation. EU Aims To Have Big Tech Share Data With Smaller Competitors. The European Union is getting ready to make Big Tech provide smaller competitors with their massive collections of customer information.

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Square's Jackie Reses, who led ILC bid and small-biz lending, steps down

Payments Source

Longtime finance entrepreneur Jackie Reses, who led Square Capital for the last five years, is leaving the company at the end of the month. Square has not yet named a successor.

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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.