Tue.Sep 26, 2017

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How Will People Pay in the Future?

Bank Innovation

Cash is on its way out, but are bitcoin and other virtual currencies on their way in? Well, maybe. About 9% of American consumers believe that their children, or future generations, will be paying for things in the future with virtual currency, according to a poll of 875 participants conducted by LendEdu. Cash, unsurprisingly, was […].

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The digital transformation journey

Chris Skinner

I find more and more people are starting to understand that digital is a transformation project, not just an adjunct to business as usual. But there needs to be more of them. We can liken most people’s thinking about digital in banking for example, to the thinking within the media … The post The digital transformation journey appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Twelve Banks Join Blockchain Consortium R3 to Create Open-Account Trade Finance Network

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE – Twelve major banks joined blockchain consortium firm R3 and trade finance technology provider TradeIX on Tuesday in an initiative to develop an open account trade finance business network. The overall goal is to design a new infrastructure behind open account trade finance, and provide the appropriate tools for buyers and sellers. These tools […].

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A 'prophet' reveals 5 tips FIs can use to create great customer experiences

Payments Dive

At the Bank Customer Experience Summit this week in Chicago, retail authority Doug Stephens highlighted shifts in demographics, technology and media that are completely transforming the consumer landscape — and the very essence of retail banking.

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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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Healthcare Savings Account App Lively Adds Investment Capabilities

Bank Innovation

Healthcare Savings Account provider Lively Inc. has raised $4.2 million in new funding, and added a new investment capability in partnership with TD Ameritrade. The new capability works through an integration with TD Ameritrade Institutional’s Self-Directed Plan Services platform, which should expand the long-term value of the San Francisco- based Lively’s HSA offering.

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With Take-backs, Kasasa is Giving Borrowers More Control Over Their Money

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE—Speedy, flashy financial service through mobile or a wearable is all well and good, but the product has to respond to changing customer needs as well. That’s why financial technologies provider Kasasa has come up with a loan product that will allow users to “take back” some of their funds. “There’s lots of information out […].

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THE ATOMIZATION OF PAYMENTS: PART ONE

Accenture

In my view, electronic payments will accelerate dramatically over the next decade, driven by the “atomization of payments.” New business models are emerging, enabled by technology, resulting in increased transactions that will scale and scale. We are fast moving from batch to real-time transactions, with payments made continuously from bank accounts.

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Japanese Consortium of Banks to Create Digital Currency ‘J Coin’

Bank Innovation

Japanese banks are planning to create a national digital currency for the nation, known as “J Coin,” that will be ready for the 2020 Olympics set to take place in Tokyo. The digital currency will be introduced by a consortium of banks, with Japan Post Bank and the Mizuho Financial Group at the head. The […].

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How long does it take to close a commercial loan?

Abrigo

Banks have a wealth of information available to them, and if they use the right tools to dissect that information, they can make major process changes that improve what matters most to customers – both customers of today and tomorrow. For example, according to a recent poll during the Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 39 percent of bankers say it typically takes their financial institutions from three to six weeks to close a new commercial loan, and another 36 percent said it takes more than six

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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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Pivotus Shows Banks Actually Can Collaborate to Build Products

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE- It’s a truism that banks can’t work together, but we live in an age of consortia, where groups of banks get together on things like blockchain (though, some have said they are more like “blockchain support groups.”) Pivotus Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary of Umpqua Bank, famous for its highly designed branches and fanatical […].

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3 Ways CPAs can leverage technology for meaningful practice growth

Abrigo

A major concern surrounding technology expenditures is whether the investments will generate a return for the accounting practice. Indeed, it is this worry that keeps partners and some firms stuck using outdated solutions when they could make their work easier and grow the practice with new, differentiated services. However, identifying the return on investment begins with ascertaining which everyday challenges can be addressed with technology.

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Top Australian Banks Kill ATM Fees

Bank Innovation

Four major Australian banks have dropped fees for cash withdrawals at their domestic ATMs, in a move that could save Australian ATM users millions annually. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac Banking Corporation, and the National Australia Bank Ltd all immediately removed their fees from their machines this past Sunday, while a fourth bank, the […].

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Researchers Find ‘Dramatic’ Increase In Corporate Awareness Of Blockchain

PYMNTS

Blockchain remains a hot topic among FinTech innovators, and now, more corporates are paying attention. That’s according to Juniper Research, which recently released the results of a survey polling nearly 400 corporate executives, founders, managers and IT specialists on the topic. In an article for Venture Beat published Monday (Sept. 25), Windsor Holden, head of forecasting and consultancy at Juniper Research, said the survey showed a “dramatic” increase in the awareness of blockchain

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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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Singapore Banks Close Cryptocurrency Firms’ Accounts

Bank Innovation

Several banks in Singapore have closed the accounts of an estimated 10 firms specializing in cryptocurrency and payments services. Anson Zeall, chairman of Access, Singapore’s Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Industry Association, said yesterday in an interview with Bloomberg that this is a problem “common among leading FinTech hubs” in many countries and urged Singapore’s government to […].

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Today In Data: Bank Of America And Biometrics

PYMNTS

Following the Equifax data breach, biometrics and data security have come under increased scrutiny as more companies and consumers consider their security-enhancing features. As a result, new biometrics solutions are popping up, adding additional layers to protect data and secure accounts that need extra care. Apple unveiled a facial recognition (Face ID) replacement for fingerprint scanning on its new top-of-the-line iPhone X, and several other companies took a page from Apple’s playbook by add

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The last thing Equifax needs is leadership continuity

Payments Source

Inevitably, Equifax’s CEO Richard Smith has left his post. For the credit bureau's sake, let's hope it has a long-term plan that's better than promoting from within.

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What To Do When Mobile Ordering Eats Up Too Many Resources

PYMNTS

At PYMNTS, we love mobile order ahead , but what happens when mobile ordering isn’t enough – or rather, when it’s too much? After getting their first taste of mobile ordering, some restaurants are finding it’s not to their liking and are sending it back to the kitchen. Mobile apps – both restaurant-specific ones, and aggregators like UberEATS – can make ordering easier for the consumer.

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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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The evolving demands on financial services firms: Is your technology infrastructure ready?

Bobsguide

No other industry has been impacted by evolving technology more than financial services. Mobile banking, 24-hour trading, and the dramatic rise in the total amount of data that needs to be processed have put tremendous pressure on system performance and scale. Meanwhile, evolving regulations, the.

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Aussie SMBs Struggling With Cash Flow Forecasting, Survey Says

PYMNTS

A new report from Commonwealth Bank suggests small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Australia are struggling to make use of the financial data at hand. Reports Monday (Sept. 15) noted that 54 percent of small business owners don’t feel their efforts in financial planning and forecasting are effective and living up to their potential, with one-quarter noting they do not have the ability to see if their planning efforts were effective.

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Exclusive Interview With the First Albanian Company Nominated in the European FinTech Awards 2017

Let's Talk Payments

While the mainstream media bombards finance and tech professionals with announcements from well-known names, the LTP Team reaches out to every corner of the world to speak with gems of.

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Google Tracker: Keeping Its Frenemies Close

PYMNTS

The lines are blurring between competition and collaboration as Google reaches across enemy lines to partner with Apple. Or, if “partner” is too strong a word, then at least to cooperate for the greater good. The search engine giant extended not one, but three olive branches to the luxury tech-maker this week, but could it all be part of a grander plan on Google’s part to take the tech giant’s place?

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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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Mobile customer experience hinges on embracing new authentication

Payments Source

Until recently, many of the fraud prevention tactics employed by organizations have added to, not reduced, customer friction across the buying cycle, writes Michael Lynch, chief strategy officer at InAuth.

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U.S. Senate Asks SEC To Update Cyberattack Protocols

PYMNTS

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it is launching two enforcement initiatives to boost efforts to address cyber threats and protect retail investors. The move comes in the wake of the massive Equaifax hack, which exposed the personal data of 143 million Americans. The SEC suffered its own breach of its corporate filing database.

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The future of affordability

Bobsguide

The drive for greater financial inclusion and improvement in user experience surrounding credit facilities, coupled with the ever-changing regulatory landscape, is spearheading evolution in the assessment of consumer lending affordability. Affordability assessments are no longer fit for purpose.

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Apple Said To Slow iPhone X Supplier Deliveries

PYMNTS

Might ominous signs be emerging from the supply channel for Apple’s iPhone X ? According to a DigiTimes news report, the tech giant has told some of its component suppliers to hold back on shipping at least some of the parts used in the iPhone X. The site said it had gotten this information through sources at “Taiwan-based upstream component suppliers.”.

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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.