Chris Skinner
APRIL 24, 2016
I’m often asked, as we move more and more to digital communications: what will happen to the people? What will happen to the people? As we move to robotics, automated agents, augmented and artificial intelligence, what will happen to the people.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 29, 2016
Why are fintech startups different from other tech startups? Many people would answer regulations, and that’s certainly part of the story. Banks want fintech to be regulated to level the playing field, and fintech companies want regulation to make working with banks easier. But at the Empire Startups Fintech Conference Read More.
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Payments Dive
APRIL 28, 2016
Mobile identity verification is a topic that the industry often overlooks, but Michael Hagen from Mitek shares some thoughts on why it's important for certain merchants.
South State Correspondent
APRIL 26, 2016
In our previous blog ( HERE ), we considered the structure of commercial loan documentation and important objectives of certain agreements. We also discussed common loan concepts that are of particular importance to commercial lenders.
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Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.
Chris Skinner
APRIL 25, 2016
I launched ValueWeb in Singapore yesterday and my friend Vladislav Solodkiy, Managing Partner at FinTech VC Fund Life.SREDA, hosted the evening. He was kind enough to share his speech with me, so I thought I’d copy it here and share with you. Enjoy! From BaaS and neobanks to FINTECH-BANK Fintech is currently undergoing a natural evolution stage.
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Payments Dive
APRIL 26, 2016
Robert Brodie, co-founder and CTO of SUMO Heavy, examines some of the issues that are preventing mobile payments from really catching fire.
South State Correspondent
APRIL 26, 2016
We understand that there is a fine line between spam and marketing. However, banks dramatically underutilize email marketing to drive business. We highlighted a case study not too long ago where a couple simple reminders can help boost deposit balances and improve profitability.
Chris Skinner
APRIL 26, 2016
After writing about whether we are creating faster horses when we think of applying open sourced technologies to banking, some more thoughts occurred to me: Are we applying Blockchain to clearing and settlement, rather than reimagining the whole trade cycle from liquidity structures to collateral management using open source platform structures?
Bank Innovation
APRIL 28, 2016
Fintech funding is booming. The first quarter of 2016 may have seen no IPOs, but it saw more funding than ever — $5.3 billion, 67% more than the same period last year, according to Accenture. But there are signs a chill may be in the air. At the Empire Startups Read More.
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Celent Banking
APRIL 25, 2016
Digital is the new reality in Latin America. In a recent Celent survey 100% of the participants recognized that a scenario where all financial products get digitized needs to be addressed sometime in the next 7 years and 59% of them believe it needs to be addressed immediately. There is also a general consensus that most banks are entering into Digital late, despite some are already moving in that direction.
South State Correspondent
APRIL 24, 2016
A couple weeks ago, we covered 3 of the best, and most underutilized commercial lending prospecting tools ( HERE ). Due to multiple requests, we build on that today and show lenders and business development officers how to derive contact information out of thin air. As we pointed out, the art and science of commercial banking sales isn’t taught by traditional education and is largely ignored in banking schools, conferences and training programs.
Chris Skinner
APRIL 27, 2016
I need a little time to think about my reimagined financial structure, but some of the basics are already in play such as the idea of thinking about value exchange rather than monetary exchange. Value exchange is based upon the ability to reach the world with a thought.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 27, 2016
Five “hot” startups took the stage yesterday at the Empire Startups Fintech Conference in New York – or, as they referred to it, “A Fintech Shark Tank.” Each startup took the stage for a five-minute demonstration, followed by a Q&A with the moderator, founder of Xignite, Stephane Dubois. Here’s the breakdown of Read More.
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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
APRIL 28, 2016
“Open Sesame” was the magical phrase that a poor mythical woodcutter named Ali Baba uttered to open the door of a secret cave in which 40 thieves had hidden bags of gold. The power of his voice, and using the right words, gave him access to that fortune, and changed his life forever. Here at PYMNTS, we think that it’s quite possible that the future of payments and commerce lies in the power of the spoken word, too.
South State Correspondent
APRIL 28, 2016
There is a trendy restaurant in New York City that temporarily changed its menu to serve food composed entirely of garbage. The idea was to highlight the amount of food that is wasted worldwide. Food waste happens for different reasons in different places – in developing countries, difficulty with storage and refrigeration are the problem. In developed countries, aesthetic standards are the primary culprit, and changing this perception was the goal of the experiment.
Chris Skinner
APRIL 24, 2016
Our main stories of this week includes … In the digital age, printed proof of identity is ludicrous I remember being involved in a business process re-engineering project for an insurance firm some years ago.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 29, 2016
Regulators have certainly kept a close eye on fintech upstarts. Last month, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) – comprised of 20 world economies – came together in Tokyo to establish a framework and assess the potential of fintech startups “disrupting” traditional banking. Many startups have learned the rule: Go to them, before Read More.
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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
APRIL 26, 2016
The EMV numbers tell a compelling story. In the six-plus months since the EMV liability shift deadline hit the U.S. payments market, the continued momentum of EMV adoption has surprised just about everyone. As part of its six-month EMV checkup , MasterCard said that more than two-thirds (67 percent) of its branded consumer credit cards in the U.S. have chips in them and that roughly 1.2 million U.S. merchant locations now accept chip cards.
Independent Banker
APRIL 28, 2016
In addition to spending time with family, Jimmy Rasmussen enjoys sporting activities, including fishing and deer hunting. Photo by Robert Seale. President and CEO for the $543 Million-Asset HomeTown Bank, N.A., in Galveston, Texas. IB: You were recently reelected to serve a second term on the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas board of directors. Rasmussen: Yes, it is an honor to serve the Group 3 Banks in Texas, southern New Mexico and northern Louisiana for three more years.
Chris Skinner
APRIL 29, 2016
As we start to reimagine the bank, it is obvious that focus on the platform design and user experience is key, as demonstrated by YouTube. A second key factor is recognising that the world has changed thanks to the mobile network.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 25, 2016
Bitcoin has taken a backseat to the blockchain for at least a year now, but the cryptocurrency isn’t going anywhere. Actually, it’s in Asia, where it may have a more profound impact that is possible in the U.S. or Europe. Guest host Rob Findlay discusses with Marcus Swanepoel of BitX, Read More.
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PYMNTS
APRIL 27, 2016
Can the data trapped in “Digital Exhaust” – like online and social media data – be used to validate identity and predict fraud? Socure sure thinks so. And it has the data model to prove it. Suppose you could build a model that would help financial institutions of any kind fill in those gaps with online and social data that could make thin files thick without increasing their risk?
Payments Source
APRIL 27, 2016
American Express is giving a limited number of Uber riders access to Beyoncé's Formation concert tour, in the latest example of a financial services company allying with the tech-savvy ridesharing service.
Bobsguide
APRIL 27, 2016
Global financial network SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) has issued a warning for its customers as many “cyber incidents” have occurred recently where attackers have sent fraudulent messages over its system. This could prove to be dangerous for the.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 27, 2016
People called, and MasterCard and Visa answered. In the past week, both card networks announced updates to their point-of-sale systems that promise to reduce the time it takes to use an EMV chip-enabled card at the checkout line. Cue cheering crowds. Visa released its new technology, dubbed Quick Chip, last week, claiming Read More.
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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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