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Fintech in the food industry: A growing appetite for innovation

Payments Source

Supermarkets and restaurants were already starting to go digital when the pandemic pushed hard on the gas. Expect more mobile and virtual experiences —and much less space for sit-down dining.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: The power of our stories

Independent Banker

Our marketing efforts as community banks often center on the stories we tell, and they resonate because they unveil the beauty of our joint community experience. The art of storytelling began as a way to solidify cultural history and preserve details for future generations. Yet, to be retained, stories have to trigger us to remember them; they have to elicit an emotional response.

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Hardware and software need PCI's standards more than ever

Payments Source

The council plays a critical role ensuring technology meets robust security needs as fraud risks rise, says MYPINPAD's Justin Pike.

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CRE lenders’ growing fear: Office workers won’t come back

American Banker

Already contending with stressed retail, hotel and restaurant loans, bankers are beginning to view office lending — historically a safe bet — as increasingly risky as companies of all types rethink their space needs.

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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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Kikao64 opens in Eldoret

Bankelele

This week at Eldoret saw the opening of Kikao64, a unique and modern co-working spaces for local entrepreneurs and businesses that will have a regular series of knowledge sharing and networking events around innovation, startups, art, sports, lectures, and film. Albert Boreto, the centre Director, said Kikao64, will invite professionals to advise on company registration, tax, legal, […].

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PayPal goes Galactic | TransferWise becomes Wise | FinTech firm Klarna is raising $1 billion at a $31 billion valuation

Bussman Advisory

FinTech Ecosystem Insights by Bussmann Advisory is our weekly newsletter, summarizing relevant news and reports related to ecosystems around disruptive technologies, highlighting key updates from the industry as well as our portfolio companies: PayPal goes Galactic to make universal space payments a reality TransferWise becomes Wise Fintech firm Klarna is raising $1 billion at a $31 billion valuation.

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Coutts, the bank to rely on in a Covid crisis – if you're seriously wealthy

TheGuardian

The Queen’s bank pulled out all the stops to rescue clients stranded abroad, while moving its elite services online Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Workers at Coutts, the private banking division of NatWest, are used to booking lavish parties and vacations for their millionaire clients. But once Covid struck, the Queen’s bank quickly became an upmarket emergency service, with staff in its concierge arm helping to repatriate clients’ children stuck abroad on gap year

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Mobile Banking Apps Failing in Key Areas of CX

The Financial Brand

Traditional institutions must remember they are competing with every mobile app's look and feel, not just fintechs, neobanks and other banks. The post Mobile Banking Apps Failing in Key Areas of CX appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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The Threat and Opportunity of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Challengers

The Financial Brand

The buy now, pay-later service represents a significant threat to traditional financial institutions hoping to serve younger consumer's needs. The post The Threat and Opportunity of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Challengers appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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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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Traditional Institutions Gaining Share at Digital Lenders’ Expense

The Financial Brand

In both PPP and non-emergency lending banks and credit unions greatly surpassed fintechs in volume and satisfaction among small businesses. The post Traditional Institutions Gaining Share at Digital Lenders’ Expense appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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