Why payments providers don't want customers to feel involved in the payments process
Payments Dive
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Payments technology can help merchants boost sales and drive loyalty with customers.
Payments Dive
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Payments technology can help merchants boost sales and drive loyalty with customers.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Not to ruin your holiday spirit, but let’s start this story with the cold and brutal truth: One of the largest risks that payments and commerce operators face in 2019 is being called to account by government officials, regulators or media about a failure to secure their organizations from cyberattacks. The past year brought a significantly increased focus on the security and privacy of online data, with not only consumers paying more attention to the issue but (much more importantly) lawmakers h
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Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 7, 2018
JPMorgan Chase released a new online ad for its digital bank Finn on Wednesday. The spot focuses on Finn's auto-saving feature, showing an aspiring photographer who is saving for a new camera. Finn is a digital bank account offered by JPMorgan as part of a strategy to attract new customers without the expense of supporting branches […].
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2018
In its newest report, the EU Blockchain Forum (EUBF) noted that government bodies need to home in on two aspects of the blockchain to help the technology fully actualize: That is, the institutions need to have digital national currencies as well as systems for digital identity, The Next Web reported. The organization said in its report, “digital identity is the fundamental building block and a key area for governments to focus on … another important building block … is having digital versions of
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Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Bank Innovation and its sister accelerator INV Fintech are holding a meetup next week on the topic, “The Future of Next Generation PFMs.” During this meetup, the founders of the startup Budgit, Ruben Izmailyan and Mark Bechhofer, will discuss the advent of PFM — personal financial management — which have proliferated in the fintech ecosystem from standbys like […].
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Bobsguide
DECEMBER 7, 2018
The banking industry has been “digital for decades” and the race for innovation isn’t just about getting “the best possible app”, said Ruchir Rodrigues, managing director for digital and open banking at Barclays, at Fintech Connect in London this week. Speaking in a.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Coinbase, a platform that allows users to buy, sell and store cryptocurrency, said it is considering adding 30 new cryptocurrencies to its roster for trading, according to a report. The company said it is looking at many different currencies, including Cardano’s ADA, EOS and Tezos. Following is a list of all the currencies the company is considering: Cardano, Aeternity, Aragon, Bread Wallet, Civic, Dai, district0x, Enjin Coin, EOS, Golem Network, IOST, Kin, Kyber Network, Chainlink, Loom Network
Bobsguide
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Without a unique solution migrating old legacy code workflows to the cloud remains a challenge, according to Frederico Fregosi, principal technical consultant for Contino, and former lead site reliability engineer for development operations at Curve. “Most of the code is legacy code. Most.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2018
There’s seemingly no magic in this tale. The BBC reports that beloved JK Rowling – she of “Harry Potter” fame and fortune – has been at the center of a credit card scam. The site reports that a former personal assistant of Rowling’s, Amanda Donaldson, has been charged with using a card (allegedly to be used solely for business expenses) to rack up charges totaling thousands of pounds for personal items.
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Insights on Business
DECEMBER 7, 2018
At Money20/20 in Las Vegas last month, IBM’s first Chief Digital Officer Bob Lord sat down with McKinsey’s Dan Stephens for a fireside chat on emerging technologies that can enable differentiated, magical experiences in the financial services industry. When Stephens asked Lord where he felt financial institutions should start to make momentum with change, Lord responded that call centers and robotics processing provide good ROI and KYC and data mining improve marketing and cross-sell
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Debt is the burden that can keep on burdening — forcing borrowers to make choices that are sometimes less than ideal. Consider student debt, which is carried by 44 million borrowers in the United States alone, and where $1.5 trillion is owed. Big numbers, to be sure, but let’s get granular for a moment. Generally speaking, student debt is used as a conduit to higher education, and by extension, higher education leads to a greater income potential over one’s career.
Payments Source
DECEMBER 7, 2018
By giving options, business can ensure that when users are in a hurry and suddenly faced with an elaborate setup for a new logon procedure, they won’t leave for a different provider, writes Marco Lafrentz, a vice president at tyntec.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Brick-and-mortar is a no-go —literally. Consumers simply don’t visit physical stores to discover new products anymore. In fact, there is about a 58 percent chance that a consumer knew what they were going to buy before they even walked into the store to make their most recent purchase. So, where are modern shoppers going for new, exciting products to purchase?
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Payments Source
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Airports would provide a way to bring Amazon Go to spaces beyond the relatively small storefronts at Go’s early locations in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago and New York.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2018
KPMG is taking further steps into the small business financial services world with a new tax and accounting solution for SMBs, the company announced Thursday (Dec. 6). In preparation for tax season, KPMG is rolling out its KPMG Spark tool designed to automate and digitize small business tax services, including tax preparation and compliance, for businesses with annual revenues below $50 million.
CFPB Monitor
DECEMBER 7, 2018
The CFPB recently filed a complaint and a proposed stipulated final judgment and order to address claims that Village Capital & Investments LLC (Village) engaged in deceptive acts and practices in the solicitation of veterans for mortgage refinance loans to be guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The CFPB asserts that between March 2017 and August 2018 Village employed loan officers in its San Antonio, Texas office who were responsible for making in-home sales presentations
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Is India proving a lure, once again, for the “Oracle of Omaha?” Reuters reported that the famed value investor ’s favored investment vehicle, Berkshire Hathaway , is eyeing taking a 10 percent stake in India’s Kotak Mahindra Bank. The bank, which saw its shares surge double digits intraday on the news, has said that it is unaware of that rumored intent.
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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
DECEMBER 7, 2018
The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Venmo partners with Hulu; VC funds go to e-payments in Mexico; Wirecard expands airline biz in Europe; Cryptocurrency fraud spikes in Japan.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2018
The Federal Reserve sent Wells Fargo & Co. back to the drawing table with its plan to prevent consumer abuses in the future, rejecting its plan and calling on the bank to put in place stronger checks on management. Reuters , citing three people with knowledge of the discussions, reported that because the Federal Reserve rejected Wells Fargo’s plan it could take longer for the Fed to lift the asset cap on the company put in place due to a series of sales practices scandals.
ATM Marketplace
DECEMBER 7, 2018
LinkedIn started as a basic networking and job search tool, but has become so popular that business-minded professionals use it regularly to build important connections, communicate, prospect and hire. Many even use it to conduct surveys, perform research and share content. In short, it has become an indispensable tool for business.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2018
New local product vendors can be a dream for local stores, and small suppliers can find it relatively easy to launch an online marketplace for a niche customer base. But when it comes to growth, suppliers in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) market must be able to extend their presence online and reach retail buyers that can propel them onto the national stage.
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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
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Executives urged the consumer bureau at a public meeting to keep a closer eye on artificial intelligence innovations developed by fintech firms that are subject to less regulation.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2018
The past is prologue, right? What has happened before sets the stage. Some famous English writer in the olden days wrote something along those lines. In the case of mobile payments and commerce, the last five years in the history of Braintree —since it was bought by PayPal — serves as a look not only at the growth of mobile checkout and transactions, but a glimpse into the future of that vital channel.
Payments Source
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Mainstream payment companies are quickly siding with fintechs to dilute the weight of paper on accounts payable and supply chains. American Express is pushing change by making it less of an ordeal.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Netflix customers spent more than ever before in November on its mobile apps, according to a report by TechCrunch. The data, which came from data app intelligence firm Sensor Tower, showed that Netflix made about $86.6 million in consumer spending worldwide, across both its Android and iOS apps combined. That number is a whopping 77 percent higher than the previous year’s — which was $49 million.
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