Chris Skinner
JULY 9, 2018
I picked up Bloomberg’s Business Week in the airport lounge at the weekend. It always has interesting reading, but this one stood out because of the front-page cover. Of course, it should have occurred to me that Brexit was a great way to make money, and the article outlines how … The post How much did Nigel Farage make out of #Brexit? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bank Innovation
JULY 9, 2018
A new fintech startup is letting consumers make loans to peers and positioning itself as an alternative to the payday loan industry, and there’s something in it for banks too. Since launching this past April, SoLo Funds, a P2P lending platform, has processed nearly $200,000 in small-dollar short-term loans. With small loan amounts and a default rate […].
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Payments Dive
JULY 12, 2018
John Padgett, Carnival Cruise chief experience and innovation officer, outlined the company’s digital and guest-centric strategy in a keynote at the recent ICX Summit conference.
PYMNTS
JULY 10, 2018
Entrepreneurs are, as a rule, pretty excited about their ideas. They almost have to be, since the journey from idea to instantiation is arduous under the best circumstances. Only a true believer is likely to ever make it across the finish line, as the less convicted and committed are more than likely going to be worn down and out by the process itself.
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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
Chris Skinner
JULY 11, 2018
If you didn’t catch the big news of yesterday, it was the first public firing of a robot. In this case, a bank’s chatbot, Amelia. Amelia was launched last year by Swedish bank Nordnet, with the aim of speeding up customer onboarding and improving customer satisfaction. Apparently, she achieved neither … The post As a bank fires its robot, will the robots fight back?
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Payments Dive
JULY 9, 2018
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Insights on Business
JULY 11, 2018
There is a quote in the most recent Star Wars movie, “The Last Jedi” that gets me thinking about innovation; ‘We are the spark, that will light the fire” The Star Wars movies, books, games and mythos is a masterfully woven tapestry telling the tale of a little guy triumphing over an established, organized and technologically advanced pan galactic empire.
Chris Skinner
JULY 8, 2018
I haven’t blogged about cryptocurrencies and blockchain for a while, as it’s been a bit too much for a while. There’s massive coverage everywhere, but what’s the reality? The reality is that a lot of this is nascent change. There are young tycoons making millions, whilst naïve bandwagoners are losing … The post Crypto? It’s only illegal if we say it is appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bank Innovation
JULY 12, 2018
Most fintech startups don’t survive. The landscape of payments, lending, artificial intelligence might seem bustling thanks to all the industry hoopla around it, but the success rate for a startup to make it in these fields — or for that matter any of 15-plus fintech segments — is slim. How slim? Well, according to a […].
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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
Payments Dive
JULY 10, 2018
The former head of narrative and partnerships at Lowe's Innovation Labs is scheduled to give a keynote address at Networld Media Group's CONNECT: The Mobile CX Summit in Chicago next month.
PYMNTS
JULY 9, 2018
After Macy’s cyber tools detected suspicious logins on June 11, the retailer is warning customers about a data breach. The retailer said that a threat targeted the profiles of customers for nearly two months, Detroit Free Press reported. In a letter to its eCommerce customers, Macy’s said that a third party was behind the suspicious activity, and that party had received information from a non-Macy’s source.
Chris Skinner
JULY 12, 2018
There’s an argument raging that few have heard. The argument is whether it is the rebirth or death of banks. Many vote for the latter, but the former seems to be winning. Banks are reborn. Ten years since the financial crisis hit, many of the banks that received seismic shocks … The post The Golden Age of Banking is a bit like England winning the World Cup appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bank Innovation
JULY 10, 2018
Consumers want to engage with banks on an omnichannel level, and right now, the mobile channel seems to be the most popular. The percentage of “mobile-dominate” customers, who prefer to bank from their smartphones, has increased from 10% to 15% of consumers YoY, according to a June 2018 report published by Price Waters Cooper. Mobile […].
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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.
Payments Source
JULY 10, 2018
A lack of standardization increases costs and complexity at each bank, opens the door to insecure solutions and hinders adoption by software developers that only have bandwidth to write to one or two open APIs, according to Steve Kirsch, CEO and founder of Token.
PYMNTS
JULY 9, 2018
Retailers face a challenge when it comes to offering warranties for their customers: A warranty program can take months to set up and launch. But offerings such as Mulberry Platform seek to dramatically speed up that timeline to under a day. “We want the retailers to be able to a launch a best-in-class warranty option in less than an hour,” Mulberry Platform Co-founder Chinedu Eleanya said in an interview with PYMNTS.com.
Chris Skinner
JULY 10, 2018
I find it quite surprising to see statistics around ICOs, such as the fact that $13.7 billion has been raised by ICOs so far this year alone. $13.7 billion! In what? Well, the 10 biggest ICOs this year are: Telegram: $1.7 billion Dragon: $320 million Huobi: $300 million Bankera: $150.9 … The post Want a slice of an ICO? Watch out! appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bank Innovation
JULY 12, 2018
Online lenders may own more than half of the personal lending market, but they face serious headwinds. For one thing, rising interest rates will increase their cost of funds, and perhaps make their offerings less attractive, and for another, regulations may arrive that make operating their businesses more expensive. In New York State, perhaps anticipating a […].
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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.
Bobsguide
JULY 10, 2018
Over the past few years, financial market participants have come to rely more and more on third party tech vendors for a list of reasons. From risk management to trading to treasury and compliance, few financial firms don’t find themselves reliant on the expertise of the fintech community. But.
PYMNTS
JULY 10, 2018
With consumers demanding more choices, experts say that the unbundling of media – such as music, newspapers and television programming – is the future. At the same time, services like Zelle use a consumer’s mobile phone number to route funds , and platforms like Ingo Money allow companies to send funds to consumer accounts in real time. And, in retail, J.Crew ‘s smaller sister brand, Madewell , is growing because of its ability to think small to generate very large effects.
Chris Skinner
JULY 7, 2018
The main blog headlines this week are … MPs battle over blockchain Conservative MP Eddie Hughes has just written a 36-page white paper extolling the benefits of blockchain for Britain, which was published yesterday Unlocking Blockchain: Embracing new technologies to drive efficiency and empower the citizen, by FREER. FREER is … The post The Finanser’s Week: 2nd July 2018 – 8th July 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bank Innovation
JULY 11, 2018
Citizens Financial Group joins the latest band of established FIs in launching its version of a digital-first bank called Citizens Access. Unlike others such as JPMorgan Chase’s Finn, which was rolled out nationwide earlier this month, this digital bank is not catering to the general ‘millennial’ audience as is evident by its $5,000 deposit minimum. […].
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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.
Bobsguide
JULY 12, 2018
According to the World Bank, access to the internet—and smartphones in particular—is having a measurable effect on financial inclusion. In 2011, just half of the adults in the world had access to a bank account or mobile money provider. That has since increased to 69%, with 1.2bn more.
PYMNTS
JULY 10, 2018
Mastercard and EU FinTech Strands are collaborating on a cash management and corporate payments platform for banks, designed to address small business (SMB) needs. A press release on Monday (July 9) said the companies are deploying artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Strands Business Financial Management ( BFM ), to develop the solution, enabling small businesses to forecast cash flow, analyze finances and gain personalized recommendations on services from their banks.
Chris Skinner
JULY 13, 2018
Welcome to The Finanser, the portal to the knowledge base of the Financial Services Club, chaired by Chris Skinner. To make an enquiry about a speaking engagement, just contact us and, if you are interested in Chris Skinner as a speaker, here’s an illustration of his keynote presentations … Chris Skinner is … The post Welcome to The Finanser by Chris Skinner appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bank Innovation
JULY 10, 2018
If there is one way to describe Umpqua Bank’s innovation plans it would be “digital human,” according to the bank’s new CEO, Cort O’Haver. Digital human, as O’Haver explained, is the marriage of digital innovation with the physical retail banking experience. (Coincidentally, it’s also the title of a Chris Skinner book.) O’Haver is not talking […].
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