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Things worth reading: 11th September 2017

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Irma a ‘major event’ for insurance industry: Munich Re board member Goldman Sachs to take on UK retail banks Creative currency Northern Rock’s Bank of England bailout ‘should have been secret’ City urges Government to prioritise Islamic finance ahead of possible Brexit boom Barclays’ … The post Things worth reading: 11th September 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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First Data, struck by storms, turns a hotel into a distribution center

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First Data is one of many payments companies working to get its customers back up and running in the wake of the severe storms, but it's also a victim — its center in Sugarland, Texas, suffered flooding, causing the Atlanta-based company to set up operations at a hotel in Houston for 400 staff.

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The Finanser’s Week: 4th September – 10th September 2017

Chris Skinner

This week’s main blog headlines are … InsurTech’s big ticket items: machine learning on the blockchain I don’t usually tell people that I’m a qualified expert in insurance as it’s not relevant, but I’m mentioning it today as I just presented at a private insurance event. There are lots of … The post The Finanser’s Week: 4th September – 10th September 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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'Gig' economy payments beat B-to-B hands down

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The gig or sharing economy has transformed and disrupted the global workforce. In its wake has redefined what we should expect from our payments, writes Ralph Perdomo, a research analyst and writer at Nvoicepay.

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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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FinTech Week in Review: Hedge…Money… Hegemony?

Let's Talk Payments

Financial services is not a completely free market and for good reason. It’s unreasonable to expect even those who work in the industry to understand all of retail and commercial.

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This Common Drug May Increase Type 1 Diabetes Risk In Early-Childhood

CB Insights

Around 40,000 Americans are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes every year, with most new cases emerging in children and adolescents. Despite widespread prevalence of the autoimmune disease, scientists understand relatively little about its causes. With Type 1 diabetes poised to affect as many as 5 million Americans by 2050, scientists are eager to find ways to minimize risks of developing the disease.

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