Payments Dive
JUNE 16, 2020
As millions of Americans have shifted their daily workplace and shopping to remote online networks and mobile devices, a new wave of cyber threats have emerged focused on targeting banks, e-commerce and other daily financial activities.
Chris Skinner
JUNE 18, 2020
I was sitting and thinking that I’ve been a bit negative in my recent posts. I don’t like being negative as I’m an optimist. So I determined that today I must write a cheerful story … whoops! failed. Instead, I woke up to the news that a young man had … The post Robinhood’s sad story, sorry appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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Payments Source
JUNE 17, 2020
E-commerce sales boomed during the height of the coronavirus when consumers were stuck at home, and merchants had no choice but to accommodate the surge. But some retail industry observers are concerned about potential long-term costs from the pandemic.
Perficient
JUNE 17, 2020
We’re excited to announce that Perficient has expanded to South America with the acquisition of Productora de Software S.A.S. (PSL), a nearshore software development company based in Medellin, Colombia. With this acquisition, Perficient furthers our commitment to optimized global delivery as an approach to help lower delivery costs while maintaining high quality.
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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
Accenture
JUNE 17, 2020
At present, the lack of disclosure of environmental, social and governance (ESG) data by many corporations creates asymmetric information. Research from Accenture, Hermes and non-profit disclosure advocate CDP identified environmental risks with a combined potential impact of $699bn. Despite the immense value at stake, 40 percent of businesses fail to capture or report the financial….
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PYMNTS
JUNE 19, 2020
It hasn’t been a good year for hospitality and events, with the pandemic shutting down travel, large gatherings, venues and the desire to be physically close to other people. Burning Man has been canceled, Coachella was delayed and then canceled, there will be no Iowa State Fair and the $300 billion global wedding industry is almost entirely stalled.
Perficient
JUNE 19, 2020
Teams has matured quite significantly from its release date back in 2016. Throughout those years I’ve come across many features that I’ve found essential for work, so I’ve compiled a list of the top ten Teams tips (wow that’s a tongue twister) that you can use to get the most out of Teams! . Send an email to a channel. Many people may not know this, but each channel in Teams has its own email address.
Accenture
JUNE 18, 2020
Digital financial services are clearly impacting banks. But they are also forcing central banks and regulators to rethink and restructure their approaches to becoming resilient, adopting new technologies, leveraging data and constructing an agile operating model, all while providing regulatory services. Hence, regulators need to step up to stay relevant in the digital economy.
Chris Skinner
JUNE 16, 2020
I’m a simple guy. I don’t trade or invest much. That may seem surprising for a FinTech guy, but most of what I’ve invested in seems to lose value. As a result, I collect rare comics instead as Batman, Spiderman and Ironman are forever. That being said, I do follow … The post Is the whole system about to fail? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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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
JUNE 15, 2020
Whether cashiers go the way of the horse and buggy could hinge on an experiment Walmart is running in Arkansas. The largest brick-and-mortar retailer in the United States is replacing its traditional, cashier-staffed checkouts with self-checkout registers at its store in Fayetteville, Ark., according to local news reports. The aim is to speed up checkout lines while reducing contact, a Walmart spokesperson told KNWA/KFTA, with employees stationed nearby to help shoppers who run into any problems
Perficient
JUNE 15, 2020
Why Is Everyone Talking about Conversational Marketing? Conversational Marketing, a term originally coined by the company Drift , has taken on many forms and definitions over the past few years. If you ask five professional marketers the definition and what ‘makes up’ conversational marketing, you may get five different understandings. Is it a variation of personalization?
Payments Dive
JUNE 18, 2020
Alan Earl Fryrear, co-founder and chairman of Networld Media Group, died at the age of 81 on June 10, 2020.
Chris Skinner
JUNE 13, 2020
The main blog headlines are … Are banks too full of testosterone? There’s no logical reason for this, but I’ve decided the second week of June is women’s week. It’s a week to celebrate diversity, or the lack of diversity, in finance and technology. So, this week’s blogs are all … The post The Finanser’s Week: 8th June 2020 – 14th June 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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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.
PYMNTS
JUNE 15, 2020
Visa is working with Facebook so that consumers can fully use the new payments feature on WhatsApp in Brazil, the global digital payments giant announced on Monday (June 15). “As digital becomes the epicenter of daily life during the global pandemic, being able to move money in real-time is increasingly critical for consumers and businesses,” said Jack Forestell, Visa’s chief product officer, in a statement.
Perficient
JUNE 16, 2020
If you are currently on Adobe AMS, AEM 6.5 and have upgraded to Service Pack 5 (AEM version 6.5.5) you might have noticed that you can no longer login to AEM via CRX/DE while accessing AMS environments via direct instance IP. AMS can grant you access to CRX/DE via direct environment IP. This change was implemented in the SP5 update and according to the CSE that our team worked with: “The login and logout buttons have been removed on purpose from CRXDE for security reasons (internal ID: GRA
Payments Source
JUNE 19, 2020
The murder of George Floyd shocked the national psyche to its core, spotlighting the persistent, systemic racism that exists in many American institutions, which continues to disenfranchise those who live within the Black community.
Chris Skinner
JUNE 15, 2020
Sitting at home, as usual, and thinking about life, I realised that my blogs were becoming far more personal and revealing than usual. I don’t post a lot of them, as I think they are too personal and revealing, but it made me realise that this crisis and lockdown has … The post When is it safe to stop staying in? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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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.
PYMNTS
JUNE 15, 2020
The owner of TikTok , the Chinese video sharing social network, is expanding into financial services with the family that owns OCBC Bank , the global financial services corporation headquartered in Singapore. ByteDance is negotiating with the Lee business family, as the technology group seeks to add banking to its portfolio, sources told the Financial Times (FT).
Perficient
JUNE 18, 2020
Since its inception back in March of 2017, Perficient became an early adopter of the Amazon Connect platform. Recognized as an Advanced Consulting Partner within the Amazon Partner Network, our development team of cloud contact center specialists quickly leveraged the power of Amazon Connect to deliver robust contact center solutions resulting in exceptional customer experiences.
Bobsguide
JUNE 16, 2020
While the lockdown has normalised business via web conferencing tools, financial services are being curtailed as institutions are unable to transfer sensitive customer information along ordinary channels. “In today’s times, making it easy to engage, collaborate and transact.
Chris Skinner
JUNE 14, 2020
Like many, I’ve watched 2020 unfold with a mixture of shock and horror. It began with Australian bushfires followed rapidly by the coronavirus pandemic and now the Black Lives Matter demonstrations. My real shock was that there could be so many global demonstrations during a major global lockdown. Do rules … The post 2020: No Vision (I thought we were an autonomous collective) appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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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.
PYMNTS
JUNE 19, 2020
Universality is, well, universally, desired in business — particularly when it comes to technology and especially when it comes to person-to-person (P2P) payments. At a high level, allowing disparate and far-flung customers to interact with ease and pay one another across different types of devices, wallets and currencies means that commerce gets a bit more fluid.
Perficient
JUNE 18, 2020
Our Custom Development Solutions group has been working to revive our Tech Challenge coding competition culture and ultimately decided why re-invent the wheel? A lot of our client work is focused around application modernization, so why don’t we modernize an old Tech Challenge application? Background. In 2008, Bryan Dougherty, now our General Manager, created the original Tech Challenge.
BankBazaar
JUNE 18, 2020
?. He was your first banker, first wealth manager, and first financial advisor. After all, your dad taught you the first thing about money. Say, “Thank you Dad”, this Father’s Day. Explore BankBazaar. The post Thank You, Dad! appeared first on BankBazaar - The Definitive Word on Personal Finance.
Chris Skinner
JUNE 16, 2020
Things we’re reading today include … Banks ‘could share branches’ in bid to rescue access to cash Visa hails ‘permanent’ shift in consumer spending habits Banks must treat debt-laden firms fairly to avoid replay of 2008, says FCA chair New trials planned for cash-stricken communities UK Finance boss resigns as … The post Things worth reading: 17th June 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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