Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
It’s not often that the Twittersphere I watch lights up in deep conversation, but a long one started last week thanks to JP Morgan’s announcement of the JPM Coin. Falsely labelled a cryptocurrency, loads of headlines emerged about JPM killing XRP, the currency of Ripple. Here’s a decent piece of … The post Is JPMCoin a cryptocurrency and what should SWIFT do about it?
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Overstock’s tZERO isn’t performing as well as expected. According to CoinDesk , since its launch three weeks ago, daily volume for the platform’s tZERO Preferred (TZROP) token has been somewhere between 7,000 and 23,000 units — slightly lower than the company’s expectation of volume between 9,000 and 35,000 units. The company issued 26 million TZROP last August during its security token offering (STO).
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Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Things we’re reading today include … New Zealand to target online giants with digital tax Problem gamblers are using PayPal to spend up to £150,000 a day Banks could easily stumble over Brexit and buybacks Tiger Global dumps Barclays stake in blow to Staley Russia’s Gazprombank freezes accounts of Venezuela’s … The post Things worth reading: 18th February 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Didi Chuxing , the Chinese ride-hailing company, wants to take on Uber in Latin America, eyeing Chile, Peru, and Colombia. Reuters , citing job postings and a company official, reported the Chinese company is in the process of recruiting managers for what are some of Latin America’s fastest growing markets. The company has also sent executives from China to Chile and Peru to head up the expansion and has been advertising for drivers, crisis management, marketing, and business development profess
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Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Things we’re reading today include … New Zealand to target online giants with digital tax Problem gamblers are using PayPal to spend up to £150,000 a day Banks could easily stumble over Brexit and buybacks Tiger Global dumps Barclays stake in blow to Staley Russia’s Gazprombank freezes accounts of Venezuela’s … The post Things worth reading: 18th February 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
It’s not often that the Twittersphere I watch lights up in deep conversation, but a long one started last week thanks to JP Morgan’s announcement of the JPM Coin. Here’s a decent piece of coverage on CNBC: (JPM Coin) will be one of the first real-world applications for a cryptocurrency … The post Is JPMCoin a cryptocurrency and what should SWIFT do about it?
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Amazo n and GE may be giving up on New York City and Boston respectively, but Google is taking a different approach, expanding in both cities. According to reports , Google — which already announced plans to expand its Hudson Square space late last year — is investing billions of dollars into real estate in New York. What’s more, the internet giant is aiming to double the workforce at the company during the next ten years.
ABA Community Banking
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Institutional investors including hedge funds now own more than three quarters of the company’s stock Community Banking Profitability Feature3 M&A Bank Performance Financial Research Feature Retail Banking Bank Boardroom Performance Mortgage.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
XPO Logistics’ stock took a hit late last week after it revealed that its largest customer curbed its business with the last-mile delivery company. According to a report in Reuters citing current and former XPO employees, the customer is thought to be Amazon and that the sales cut was by two-thirds. XPO’s stock declined after missing fourth-quarter expectations; the company warned revenue could dip $600 million this year because of a slowdown in business from its largest client, which the empl
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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
The Financial Brand
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
With competition, consumer expectations and the need for improved cybersecurity increasing banks need to improve digital capabilities. The post Digital Banking Priorities, Strategies and Investments for 2019 appeared first on The Financial Brand.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Yes Bank is facing criticism by the Reserve Bank of India , which contends disclosures from an audit report were released in an effort to mislead the public. According to a report in Bloomberg , Yes Bank released findings from a Reserve Bank of India risk assessment report, saying that while the regulator found several breaches across different functions at the bank, it only found “nil divergences” in how the company assessed bad loans for the year ending in March 2018.
The Financial Brand
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Financial marketers can help their institutions expand from excellent delivery of banking to a broader definition of corporate service. The post How Banking Firms Can Build ‘Purpose-Driven’ Brands appeared first on The Financial Brand.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Uber , the ride-hailing startup, filed a lawsuit against the city of New York last week seeking to overturn a rule that puts a cap on the number of drivers that work for ride-hailing companies that can operate in the city. According to a report in The Verge citing the lawsuit, Uber has an issue with the law, which is the first in the country and has been on the books since August, halting the issuance of new licenses to ride-hailing drivers for 12 months.
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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
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Although the nation’s debt is on the rise, some economists are saying the unexpected: the U.S. shouldn’t be that concerned about it. According to The Wall Street Journal , annual deficits will rise above $1 trillion starting in 2022, while the Congressional Budget Office has predicted that debt will make up 93 percent of gross domestic product by the end of the next decade.
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