Payments Dive
JULY 6, 2018
Artificial intelligence has emerged as one of the most powerful tools for improving the customer experience, but retailers must be willing to accept operational change once they embark on their AI journeys.
PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2018
Following the closure of Toys R Us stores in June, retailers in the hobby and off-price segments may fill some of the larger empty big-box spaces. Companies such as Big Lots and Ashley Homestore had bid on the properties in bankruptcy court, but one hobby retailer may be particularly interested in Toys R Us’ former stores, The Wall Street Journal reported. “ Hobby Lobby especially is very aggressive,” Kimco Realty Chief Executive Conor Flynn said at a conference.
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Payments Dive
JULY 6, 2018
The annual Elevate Awards recognize and honor the individuals and organizations setting the pace in using technology to elevate the customer experience.
PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2018
After setting up a group within Facebook to look into blockchain technology, Facebook may be bolstering its efforts in the field: Evan Cheng has taken on the position of director of engineering, blockchain, at the company, according to reports and his LinkedIn profile. Before taking the latest position, Cheng led programming languages and runtimes at the tech firm.
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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
Payments Source
JULY 6, 2018
The mobile point of sale pioneer Square has done much to expand its product range to stay competitive, and a few of those efforts have made the company more of a direct threat to banks.
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Bobsguide
JULY 6, 2018
The global rise in financial regulation and international expansion of financial operations are driving treasury departments in banks to remodel and integrate their activities. This shift is mostly affecting automation and straight-through-processing (STP) in front-to-back office operations, the.
PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2018
Shoe sellers can dust off a pair of unsold sneakers and keep them on the shelf until they sell, but businesses like grocery stores don’t have that luxury. Instead, they must keep a tight focus on moving goods out the doors — especially items with an expiration date. As such, grocers are turning to old retail standbys — sales and discounts — to help spur purchases, and for good reason.
Payments Source
JULY 6, 2018
Criminals are stealing more cryptocurrency from exchanges, and that’s driving growth in a cottage industry of services that allows for money laundering of coins.
PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2018
We’ve come a long way, Mr. Edison. Since the early days of cinema, the moving image has captured the imagination of, well, everyone. In some ways, the formula hasn’t changed much, but the means of distribution have. We’ve moved from literal celluloid to digital, where films are beamed through bits and bytes into theaters. Now? From blockbuster to Blockbuster the chain to … blockchain.
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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
Payments Source
JULY 6, 2018
International banks are also having to adapt to a raft of regional payment and data regulations that impact their operations in certain territories significantly but in others only negligibly, according to Russell Bennett, chief technology officer of Fraedom.
PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2018
By opening a temporary store with apparel from Guess , Alibaba is testing out its inaugural “FashionAI” concept at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Guess is looking to use the technology in stores, starting with Hong Kong and mainland China, Retail Dive reported. The concept store works with Alibaba’s Taobao platform and, when customers enter the concept store, they check in with a code from Taobao.
Payments Source
JULY 6, 2018
The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Facebook moves an additional exec to blockchain project; Sydney Airport tests facial biometrics; Ant invests in WiFi for underground metros; Razer adds a mobile wallet.
PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2018
Players in the mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) space are focusing on catering to payment needs of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Efforts range from Mobeewave ’s collaboration over an in-person contactless payment solution for small merchants in the UAE to myPOS ’ efforts to steer taxi drivers away from cash and onto its card-accepting mPOS. In the July mPOS Tracker , PYMNTS explores all the latest initiatives.
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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.
Bobsguide
JULY 6, 2018
In recent years, financial organisations have been attempting to pull more value from their data. Regulations – such as Mifid II – have provoked market participants to get a better handle on the information they store, but it doesn’t always come easily. bobsguide spoke with Tom.
PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2018
Though not much of a surprise to anyone, speaker company Sonos has filed to go public, and will likely be trading on the public markets by the end of the month. The Wall Street Journal first reported that a June IPO was in the firm’s future back in April. The news comes as the company is reporting a net loss of $14.2 million on revenue of $992.5 million for its most recent fiscal year.
Payments Source
JULY 6, 2018
A new malicious spam campaign that has been targeting Internet users in the U.K. serves as an important example of how banking malware targets business as well as home users.
PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2018
Summer is here, which means Americans will be decamping to the beach en masse this summer — hoping to escape the heat, get a tan and, hopefully, finally kick back relax to enjoy the season. Not as many Americans take vacations as they did in a bygone era — the Great Recession seems to have cured many people of the desire to take time off work, likely for fear of not still having working upon their return — but, according to estimates by AAA , tens of millions of Americans will decamp for parts u
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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.
ATM Marketplace
JULY 6, 2018
Last century, one of most dramatic changes to the banking ecosystem was the integration of digital technology, both with back office and customer-facing systems. Today, we are entering a whole new phase.
PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2018
Sizzle. IPOs: See a renaissance of sorts, topping $35 billion in 2018, amid the fastest pace in 20 years and among verticals as far-flung as wholesale clubs and FinTech firms. The volume is the highest seen since 2014. Capital is flowing and investors’ pulses are quickening, it seems. Chatbots and the bottom line: Talk about money where the mouth is — kinda.
Bankelele
JULY 6, 2018
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) will be holding a nationwide University Challenge as part of its education and investor awareness outreach program. The CMA team staged a chat last week on its Facebook page where its staff answered dozens of questions from young investors interested in participating in the Challenge, which is the second one in […].
PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2018
Generating year-on-year growth of nearly 4 percent, Smart Payment Association (SPA) data indicates that 2.3 billion payment chip cards were shipped worldwide in 2017. While shipment volumes in China and the United States “continue to normalize,” contactless payment cards are more than 70 percent of shipments in “a growing number of territories,” the association said in an announcement.
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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.
The Paypers
JULY 6, 2018
(The Paypers) Ascend Money , Southeast Asia’s fintech company, transacted a total payment volume of USD 5 billion across Southeast Asia in 2017, delivering 400% year-on-year growth compared to 2016.
PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2018
Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Coverage includes a discussion of the real value of Amazon Prime, and why Walgreens sees new profit in China. Alibaba has a new idea about fashion, Visa has a new path in Kuwait and there is new information about the impact of tariffs. Analyst: Amazon Prime Subscription Worth $180 Today.
The Paypers
JULY 6, 2018
(The Paypers) The Bank of Russia has unveiled a system that will collect biometric data on commercial banks’ customers and use it to authenticate their transactions.
PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2018
After telling subscribers in June that it would roll out “peak pricing,” MoviePass has announced surcharges based on demand. The fees will be based on a movie’s showtime and title and such showings would be highlighted with a lightning bolt icon, Variety reported. “Peak Pricing goes into effect when there’s high demand for a movie or showtime,” MoviePass told subscribers.
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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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