Chris Skinner

MARCH 4, 2020

Last week, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) issued their top ten technologies for the next decade, one of which is digital money: Unhackable internet Hyper-personalized medicine Digital money Anti-aging drugs AI-discovered molecules Satellite mega-constellations Quantum supremacy Tiny AI Differential privacy Climate change attribution This was selected due to Libra and … The post OK, but the end of cash must be in sight?

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MARCH 5, 2020

Most states have some kind of pricing limit on consumer loans. But proposals for a national usury law divide even Democrats, some of whom are concerned about restricting credit.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 2, 2020

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is asking thousands of U.S. employees to work from home as it tests a contingency plan for closing domestic offices should the coronavirus spread, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Managers requested that about 10% of staff across its consumer bank work remotely as part of the plan’s resiliency […].

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Chris Skinner

MARCH 1, 2020

Buzzwords. We have a lot of them. Artificial, autonomous, augmented. Big data, blockchain, bilateral. Crypto, currency, consensus. Distributed, decentralised, democratised. I’m tempted to write the ABC of technology buzzwords, but know there cannot be any that start with X or Z*. However, I’m writing this one today because the word … The post What does ‘digital transformation’ really mean?

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MARCH 4, 2020

In spite of MGM’s quickly notifying hotel guests impacted by the breach in accordance with applicable state laws, it’s a clear concern that many of the contact details were still valid, particularly the phone numbers, says Shared Assessments' Tom Garrabba.

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MARCH 5, 2020

Telecom giant T-Mobile suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of employees and customers to unknown hackers, according to reports. “We want to let you know about a sophisticated attack that we recently identified and quickly shut down, which may have impacted some of your account information,” T-Mobile said in a notice. The company said there was an attack through email that let in some malicious actors.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 4, 2020

Banks are beginning to recognize that they need to rethink customer experience, and they’re taking cues from startups to do so. Vendors who work with banks, including eGain and Backbase, said at Bank Innovation Ignite on Tuesday that their customers are increasingly taking a startup-inspired approach to the user experience. Vince Bezemer, head of strategy […].

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Chris Skinner

MARCH 5, 2020

Who moved my cheese? Like many of us, I am confused about the world, the future, life and everything. All seems good one day. The next, everything is being cancelled, government tells you to self-isolate, your view of everything is challenged and you have to change to fit. Who moved … The post Who moved my cheese? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Payments Dive

MARCH 6, 2020

Digital banking is poised to take off as incumbent banks move much of their business to mobile channels to compete against a new generation of digital-only startups.

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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

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MARCH 5, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) is advising people to not use paper tender and to use as many cashless options as possible to help contain the spread of the coronavirus, according to reports. Officials with WHO say that while cash isn’t more or less likely to spread the disease, it can carry the virus just like door handles and hand railings, and can spread it on contact.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 6, 2020

Iwoca, a London-based small business lender, announced a debt financing round of 100 million euros ($112 million) last week to fund new loans in Germany.? “We have seen considerable growth in the [German] market,” said Oliver Schmid, general manager of Iwoca. “What sets us apart from banks is we built the system from scratch geared […].

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Chris Skinner

MARCH 2, 2020

I just received a report from Deloitte about credit and debit cards. It says the future is not so bright: “more payment choices, along with changing consumer preferences, are threatening the long-term viability of the credit card business model.” Damn. I said that fifteen years ago. It made me think … The post The end of cards and cash … just fifteen years late appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Payments Dive

MARCH 3, 2020

James Thomson knows Amazon, having spent years heading up Amazon Services, and understands the challenges smaller retailers are facing in the e-commerce environment. He explains that while Amazon is the big competitor, it can also be a retailer's big opportunity.

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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

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MARCH 6, 2020

Real-time payments are imperative for running successful operations in today’s global ecosystem. Digital payments sent internationally are expected to move past $1 trillion in 2025, but getting to that point will require support from payment providers, regulators and other such firms still building out the necessary infrastructure. Many of these providers are particularly competing for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to join their faster payments network over another, which can be trick

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 6, 2020

The inability to reach someone outside of business hours is a source of friction for some digital bank customers, but Rising Bank wants to set itself apart through one-on-one attention. Rising Bank, which is Midwest BankCentre’s digital-only brand, goes to pains to ensure customers get routed to a real person, even if the CEO is […].

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Chris Skinner

MARCH 3, 2020

I just found that Deutsche Bank Research issued three in-depth reports in January looking at the future of payments: Part I: Cash: The Dinosaur Will Survive… For Now Cash will survive. But digital currencies’ potential could re-balance global economic power. Part II: Moving To Digital Wallets And The Extinction Of … The post The end of cards and cash … not yet, according to Deutsche Bank Research appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Payments Dive

MARCH 5, 2020

Scott Peterson, VP of U.S. tax policy at Avalara, explains why the technological innovation taking place across the convenience store industry has drastically increased the burden of product management, compliance, and shipping on businesses placing their stake in the omnichannel landscape.

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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.

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MARCH 4, 2020

The enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) system has been a staple of corporate finance operations for years, acting as a central repository of data and a hub to initiate a range of processes, from accounting to procurement. But the ERP of today doesn’t look like it used to. Enterprise cloud migrations have opened up the ability for smaller businesses to adopt ERP technology once reserved for the largest corporates.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 6, 2020

Marqeta, a card issuing and processing startup, is partnering with installment lender Afterpay to provide payments solutions for merchants in North America. Australia-based Afterpay operates in several countries, including the U.S., and allows merchants to give shoppers a digital layaway option through installment payments. Shoppers only pay a fee if they do not pay off […].

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Chris Skinner

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

The main blog headlines are … “I was the first knowledge worker whose job was threatened by a machine” Really interesting interview with Garry Kasparov in Wired magazine about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future. Garry Kasparov is perhaps the greatest chess player in history. For almost … The post The Finanser’s Week: 24th February 2020 – 1st March 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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MARCH 4, 2020

Pyramid Computer specializes in innovation and is looking to the future to stay on the cutting edge of technological advancements.

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The buzz around generative AI shows no sign of abating in the foreseeable future. Enterprise interest in the technology is high, and the market is expected to gain momentum as organizations move from prototypes to actual project deployments. Ultimately, the market will demand an extensive ecosystem, and tools will need to streamline data and model utilization and management across multiple environments.

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MARCH 6, 2020

San Francisco-based Empower Finance, a mobile banking app aimed at helping millennials save wealth, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Defy Ventures and Icon Ventures, according to a report. The Founder and CEO of Nubank David Velez also participated in the funding round. The company, which was founded in 2017, is run by a former Sequoia Capital partner named Warren Hogarth.

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MARCH 6, 2020

Welcome to the latest episode of our Weekly Wrap series, for the week ending Friday, March 6, 2020. In this episode, editors discuss the following news developments: How embedded finance can expand into new areas; How banks are taking inspiration from startups in developing customer experience; and How nonbank lenders are tailoring their offerings for […].

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Chris Skinner

MARCH 1, 2020

Things we’re reading today include … Nationwide leads race for £1.9bn Sainsbury’s Bank deal Lloyds Bank faces fresh police inquiry over fraud claims Bank of England passed ‘misuse’ firm for due diligence three times ‘Swindled with bitcoin’: Australian victims count cost of online finance scam The rise and dramatic fall … The post Things worth reading: 2nd March 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Payments Dive

MARCH 4, 2020

Pyramid Computer specializes in innovation and is looking to the future to stay on the cutting edge of technological advancements.

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