Sat.Jun 15, 2019 - Fri.Jun 21, 2019

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Monzo and Marcus: American challengers or just noise?

Chris Skinner

My mate Ron Shevlin is on good form these days. He’s written quite a few columns on Forbes that are clickbait: Customers don’t want digital banking The FinTech fast follower fallacy (which I spotted just after writing this yesterday) His latest created quite a twitter furore and was targeted at … The post Monzo and Marcus: American challengers or just noise?

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Latin American payments market becomes an emerging target for development

Payments Dive

Latin America has become an increasing focus of development in the emerging digital payments market, as the region transitions from a heavily cash-based system to increase automation, speed and transparency.

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The Status of Commercial Real Estate Values

South State Correspondent

CRE UNDERWRITING Recent data, just released from Real Capital Analytics, shows that since the start of the year (month-end April), commercial real estate (CRE) has appreciated 2.6% in 2019. This is good news for banks as it shows that every significant loan sector likely has improvements in both debt service coverage and loan-to-value. In major markets, this appreciation has been closer to 4.9%, and in secondary markets, price appreciation has been 1.5%.

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HSBC to focus on tech in U.S. branch expansion plans

Bank Innovation

HSBC, a top global bank with $2.6 trillion in assets, is making technology a core component of U.S. branch expansion plans. The bank today announced the opening a new location in Cupertino, California, along with 50 planned new branches in the U.S. to be constructed over the next four years. Jeremy Balkin, head of innovation […].

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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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So, Facebook launched a currency …

Chris Skinner

I’ve blogged a few times about Facebook planning to launch a currency … Will Facebook become the world’s central bank? If Facebook launch a cryptocurrency, will US government shut it down? … and the fact that most regulators won’t like it. In fact, there are already questions being asked in … The post So, Facebook launched a currency … appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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How FinTechs Tackle Interoperability With New Public Standards

PYMNTS

Sometimes there are two approaches to the same problem in FinTech: EMVCo’s recently released EMV Secure Remote Commerce (SRC) Specification version 1.0 promises to enable many more seamless retail transactions, and the World Wide Web Consortium ( W3C ) Payment Request application programming interface (API) aims to reduce checkout friction. Modo CEO Bruce Parker told PYMNTS.com in an interview that they are both looking to solve the same problem, “which is simply and securely gathering payment d

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Huddl, a social network for investors, to launch in August

Bank Innovation

Huddl, a digital investment platform headed up by former Blackrock COO Stephen Corliss and former employees of Mastercard, Deloitte and Freddie Mac, is launching in the U.S. in August. Huddl functions like a social network where investors can collaborate, pool their assets and gain access to products typically available to high-net-worth individuals.

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Slave to the machine or free for a dignified life?

Chris Skinner

Looking at the world of the future, we all wonder what will happen to work. Will we still have jobs? Will all the dumb jobs disappear so we no longer have call centres (replaced by chatbots and avatars); accountants and auditors (replaced by AI algorithms); Uber drivers and hotel check-in … The post Slave to the machine or free for a dignified life?

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From channel to consumer: humanizing payments

Payments Dive

The payments industry needs to make adjustments based on the needs of their customers, whether related to age, geography or other factors.

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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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Mastercard Introduces True Name Card

PYMNTS

To address a major pain point for the LGBTQIA+ community, Mastercard is introducing the True Name card. The product will allow for chosen names to appear on the front of the card, according to news from Mastercard. In an announcement, the company said, “For many in the LGBTQIA+ community, the name on their credit, debit or prepaid card does not reflect their true identity.

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Personal finance app Tally raises $50m to grow its platform business

Bank Innovation

Tally, a consumer finance app that consolidates and pays down customers’ debts, raised $50 million this week to add new services. The Series C funding round, led by Andreessen Horowitz, will help the San Francisco-based company hire more engineers to help build out more products, according to Erica Dorfman, Tally’s head of finance and operations. […].

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Are legacy companies holding back the future?

Chris Skinner

In my presentations I regularly talk about legacy Europe and America and leapfrog countries from China to India to Kenya to Colombia. The reason the latter countries are leapfrogging Europe and America is that they didn’t have a large, ingrained existing infrastructure for payments and financial transactions in place until … The post Are legacy companies holding back the future?

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A new era of technology enabled financial risk management (Part 1)

Insights on Business

In this series of blogs, we will focus on four transformative technologies with emerging risk applications that can help banks and financial institutions grow profitability and protect the enterprise. Each technology is at the start of an enormous adoption growth curve, and has been the subject of intense discussion. In this edition, read how these tools are being deployed now.

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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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Ripple Plans MoneyGram Investment Of Up To $50M

PYMNTS

In what could be one of the first investments by a crypto-based firm in a major U.S. firm that is publicly traded, Ripple Inc. has arranged to invest up to $50 million in MoneyGram International Inc. Ripple is the company behind the XRP digital currency, The Wall Street Journal reported. Ripple’s Chief Executive Brad Garlinghouse said, according to the newspaper, “This deal is a major milestone for the entire industry.

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Facebook wants its cryptocurrency to one day rival the greenback

Bank Innovation

Facebook Inc. unveiled plans for a new cryptocurrency that the social-media giant hopes will one day trade on a global scale much like the U.S. dollar. Called Libra, the new currency will launch as soon as next year and be what’s known as a stablecoin– a digital currency that’s supported by established government-backed currencies and securities. […].

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Fast follower strategies = final failures

Chris Skinner

I was having dinner with a friend the other night, when he asked me: “what do you think about the fast follower strategy?” I said it was stupid and doesn’t work. He then added that the major bank he’s working with are proud that this is their strategy. Now, here’s … The post Fast follower strategies = final failures appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Facebook's road to Libra: 2009 to 2019

Payments Source

Facebook's Libra project didn't come from nowhere. The social network has a long history of experimenting with digital payments, and launched a separate (and ill-fated) digital currency a decade ago.

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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.

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Russia Joins The Faster Payments Revolution

PYMNTS

The rise of faster payment systems has become a global phenomenon. In the past few years, several global markets have invested resources into developing payment systems and infrastructure that enables funds to be delivered in real-time and that operate on a 24/7 cycle. The U.K., the U.S., Hong Kong, India and Australia are among just a few of the nations to launch their own local faster payment systems while a host of other countries are moving forward with their own plans to launch a faster pay

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U.S. Bank’s Venturo sees 5G as ‘enabler’ for IoT innovation

Bank Innovation

Dominic Venturo, executive vice president and chief innovation officer at U.S. Bank, said 5G cellular network technology can be the catalyst that will bring more internet-of-things (IoT) applications into the banking world. The focus of the innovation group at U.S. Bank is the future, Venturo said, and its strategy begins with parsing through behavioral, societal […].

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Things worth reading: 21st June 2019

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Global financial bodies not fit for purpose, John McDonnell says Lost wallets more likely to be returned if they contain large sum of money, scientists find Why has Facebook coined their new cryptocurrency Libra? Mark Carney clears the path for new digital currency providers … The post Things worth reading: 21st June 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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The 5 Keys To U.K. Digital Bank Monzo's Success In The U.S.

Ron Shevelin

UK challenger bank Monzo announced plans to enter the US market. To succeed, it will need to deliver on some combination of five factors.

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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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P2P Payments Set The Stage For B2B RTP

PYMNTS

Is it prime time for real time, especially for B2B? The rise of Zelle , and any number of peer-to-peer (P2P) payment options, has increasingly brought consumers on board with the need for speed in payments — where settlement is marked by seconds and minutes, not hours or days. It’s a well-known fact, too, that corporate payments (the B2B kind) are ripe for digitization, and for a wholesale move away from the paper chase, where checks are still stubbornly tied to 50 percent of corporate transacti

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Citizens Bank sees digital mortgage tools as a way to expand relationships

Bank Innovation

Citizens Bank is generating one-third of its mortgage applications online, thanks to a suite of tools the company rolled early this year and a partnership with San Francisco-based fintech firm Blend. Citizens' suite of digital mortgage tools is part of an effort to improve user experiences for mortgage customers and grow customers relationships, according to […].

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Things worth reading: 17th June 2019

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Challengers under fire from Bank Bank of England says new lenders could be ill-prepared for downturns Deutsche Bank to set up 50 billion euro bad bank: FT The Bank of England’s biggest problem? The City of London Crypto is coming: get ready to spend … The post Things worth reading: 17th June 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Facebook Bank: Five Reasons Banks Will Compete with Facebook Sooner Than You Think

Banking Exchange

Facebook is looking to be the hub for consumers in every way Technology Retail Banking Lines of Business Tech Management Mobile Online Blockchain Fintech Financial Research Feature Financial Trends Feature3.

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Addressing Top Enterprise Challenges in Generative AI with DataRobot

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.