Tue.Dec 18, 2018

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Public transit systems look to drive down costs, boost ridership with contactless fares

Payments Dive

Public transit systems in New Jersey, New York, Chicago and other major metropolitan areas are converting their systems to accept contactless payments, which experts say will reduce costs and help improve ridership.

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Will Midterm Results Impact Fintech Regulation in 2019?

Bank Innovation

A majority of Bank Innovation readers do not believe the results of the November midterm elections will have any impact on regulation pertaining to the fintech industry. In November's poll conducted on Bank Innovation, readers were asked how the elections would impact fintech regulation, and if so, will it have a positive or negative impact […].

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Big Tech Companies Throw Support Behind Fed Creating Real-Time Payments Network

PYMNTS

Amazon , Apple and Google are among the large tech companies that are throwing their support behind the creation of a real-time payments network in the U.S. led by the Federal Reserve. According to a report in the American Banker citing a letter submitted by a trade group representing Amazon, Apple, Google, PayPal , Square , Stripe and Intuit , they all expressed their support for the Fed being in charge of the development of a system that can connect all the banks and credit unions in the U.S

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Why Omni-Channel Makes Multichannel Look So 2016

Bank Innovation

Consumer expectations for their banking are quickly evolving from siloed multichannel experiences to deeply personalized omnichannel experiences. In retail that happened some time ago — for example, consumers not only expect to be able to shop in person or online, they expect to be able to view merchandise in stores and purchase it online (or […].

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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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Five Ways QSRs Are Driving Digital Innovation

PYMNTS

New technology continues to change the way consumers order and pay for quick-service restaurant (QSR) food: Kiosks and online ordering, among other experiences, let consumers ditch the counter for faster and higher-tech alternatives. But these restaurants are not innovating all that fast — even with all sorts of new technologies hitting the market. According to the PYMNTS Restaurant Readiness Index , the average technological implementation score is far from perfect at 38.7 out of 100.

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Third Annual Amazon Digital Day Boasts Deals In The Thousands

PYMNTS

Amazon’s third annual Digital Day, which offers savings on digital content across the site, will be on Dec. 28, the company announced. Interested customers can access digital deals on movies, TV shows, eBooks, mobile games and apps on Amazon ’s Digital Day website. “Amazon Digital Day continues to provide great deals on digital content,” said Aaron Rubenson, Amazon’s vice president of digital, app and game services.

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3 Predictions for 2019 from Wells Fargo’s Lisa Frazier

Bank Innovation

No one can say for certain what the future holds for banking and financial services, but some people are in a better position to make guesses than others. One of those whose job is to make bets on what will come next is Lisa Frazier, head of innovation for Wells Fargo & Co. Here are […].

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How Millennials Shop For Furniture With Direct-To-Consumer Brands

PYMNTS

Millennials value experiences over things, as the familiar digital age adage goes, but sometimes millennials do, in fact, need actual things , such as sofas, beds and tables to furnish their apartments and houses. But they still value experiences – that is, shopping experiences – as they hunt for the furniture that allows them to unwind and relax in their own homes.

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10 insurtech start-ups to watch out for in 2019

Bobsguide

The global insurance market has remained more or less untouched by philosophical shifts for decades. Yet thanks to a flurry of recent tech innovations, an influx of investment from venture capitalists and sky-high demand for bigger, better and faster insurance products, the sector is now.

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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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Up Next For Huawei: A Cybersecurity Push

PYMNTS

In a rare press conference inside its Dongguan facilities, Huawei Technologies said it would spend $2 billion over the next five years to concentrate on cybersecurity initiatives, according to a report by Reuters. This would include hiring more people and enhancing lab operations, as the company tries to counteract some of the negative publicity that’s connected to its network equipment.

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PSD2â??s SCA like â??GDPR on steroidsâ??

Bobsguide

Strong customer authentication (SCA) is “GDPR on steroids”, and regulators aren’t making compliance easier by being divorced from the payments process on the ground. That’s according to Paul Rodgers, chairman of Vendorcom, speaking on a panel at an industry event in London.

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Paychex Links Data To QuickBooks In Real Time

PYMNTS

Human resources and payroll management solution provider Paychex is integrating its data into QuickBooks Online to synchronize data for joint customers in real time. In a press release issued Monday (Dec. 17), Paychex said its General Ledger Service (GLS) now integrates into QuickBooks Online for faster access to key data for both small businesses and their accountants.

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Merchants need relief from regulatory burden

Bobsguide

Acquirers and issuers should “band together” to meet payments standards and allow merchants to get on with transactions, according to a panel at an industry event in London this week. John Greenwood, executive director at Compliance3, told attendees that payments organisations need to.

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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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H&M, Google Team Up For Mobile Voice-Enabled Shopping

PYMNTS

H&M Home and Google have announced a holiday partnership, according to reports. The apparel, home design and decoration company has created a gift guide for the holiday season with Google, using Google Assistant voice technology. Customers will be able to order goods from a catalog on their smartphones and Google Home smart devices and will also be able to pay, all using voice controls.

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Augmented reality is about to get real

Payments Source

The high-tech and visual user experience is getting set to take hold, giving merchants something to think about, according to Radu Spineanu, co-founder and CEO of Two Tap.

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Two-Thirds Of Patients Use Passwords For Healthcare Authentication: Why?

PYMNTS

Authentication can take effort, but consumers don’t want to deal with complex logins — even when dealing with their most sensitive accounts, like those containing healthcare or medical information. That means it’s up to healthcare providers to make sure the users logging in to book appointments or change their health details really are who they claim to be, while speeding the process as quickly as possible.

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TransferMate buys Swiss FX firm to expand B2B payments

Payments Source

TransferMate, a cross-border B2B payments provider based in Ireland, has announced plans to buy Devisenwerk, a Swiss foreign exchange firm, to expand its capabilities and geographic reach.

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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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Can Comic Books Boost Compliance And AML Efforts?

PYMNTS

Comic books (along with their more sophisticated cousins, graphic novels) are treated not only as literature these days by fans and many scholars, but they also have a firm place in U.S. culture, in that sweet spot where “low” and “high” art meet. As well, the form has a long history of transmitting national values and providing cultural, political and even economic education — one need only dig deep into the comic scene during World War II to understand that.

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12.18.18 Your morning briefing

Payments Source

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Amazon improves Alexa's security; Mobile pay leaps in Australia; Ride sharing app Careem diversifies; Belgian transit pay goes to the cloud.

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Twitter Stock Down As Worries Grow Over Hacking

PYMNTS

Twitter, the microblogging website operator, saw its stock tank in trading on Tuesday (Dec. 18), after it said it was looking into unusual traffic that could be from hackers backed by governments. According to a report in Reuters , citing a blog post by Twitter , the social media company said it discovered the traffic to a customer support forum while looking into a security hole that makes user data, such as phone country codes, accessible to hackers.

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Alipay tweaks facial recognition to combat biometric fraud

Payments Source

Alipay is upgrading its facial recognition technology to make it more accessible to users and to make it harder for crooks to game the system.

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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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Motus On Mapping Mileage Reimbursement

PYMNTS

The tax man cometh, logging miles — in a manner of speaking. On Friday (Dec. 14), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated the standard mileage rates, which apply in part to vehicles used for business purposes. The mileage rate increase should spur businesses to consider how they reimburse the drivers who are part of everyday business operations, especially in the age of the mobile (literally) worker.

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20+ Fintech Startups Focused On The Elderly

CB Insights

Forget millennials. Fintechs are starting to target a new age demographic: retirees. Today, retirees in the US are increasingly digitally savvy and living longer in retirement. As a result, new fintech startups are emerging to service the financial needs of this growing population. According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of people age 65+ in the United States is set to jump from 46M in 2015 to 64M by 2025, and on to nearly 100M by 2060.

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Today In Data: Ending 2018, Predicting 2019

PYMNTS

Getting into the predictions game in payments and commerce is always a dangerous move, as things so often take unexpected and unprecedented turns. Could anyone have predicted the rise of “bleisure” travel or Canadians’ love affair with plastic ? Still, some bets seem worth hazarding: eCommerce will likely continue its growth spurt, for example.

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Swift GPI used for more than half of its cross-border payments

Payments Source

The Global Payments Innovation service now moves 55 percent of Swift's cross-border transactions as it nears its second anniversary.

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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.