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Four digital banking trends to watch in 2020

Payments Dive

The growing phenomenon of direct, digital banking and Silicon Valley's entry into the payments business are posing a series of challenges to traditional banking institutions. NCR's Doug Brown explores the landscape for 2020 to determine how these trends will impact the global banking business moving forward.

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OnDeck’s Noah Breslow on building a community business bank

Bank Innovation

Small business lending company OnDeck is expanding its ecosystem of products. Through its application for a bank charter, the company wants to become a full-service digital bank for small businesses it says are overlooked by traditional banks. In this episode of Fintech Unfiltered, which is sponsored by Blend, Bank Innovation sat down with OnDeck CEO […].

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Holiday Sales on the Dark Web

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Holiday sales, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday, are aggressively promoted by criminal sellers on the Dark Web seeking to grow sales and customers. The expected outcome of greater inventory at a lower cost, as we have seen in prior years, is an increase in fraud activity and cyberattacks heading into the end of the calendar year.

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Big Government versus Big Tech

Chris Skinner

I write about a lot of things. Around three-quarters is focused on finance and technology, but the rest meanders around life, taxes, government, the economy, global trade, regulatory matters and more. All of these latter areas can probably be summed up right now as: INTERNET ANGER No, I’m not angry … The post Big Government versus Big Tech appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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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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Next-gen ATM's, mobile banking and the future of cash access

Payments Dive

Donna Embry is the SVP of global payment strategies at Evolve Bank & Trust, and she's involved with next-gen on multiple levels. ATM Marketplace spoke with her to learn more about why IADs, in particular, should be paying attention to the project.

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PayPal Closes On GoPay Acquisition, Enters China

PYMNTS

For PayPal, eyeing growth and eyeing new markets, the gaze is, at least in part, turned eastward. News came Thursday (Dec. 19) that the company has closed its deal to buy a majority equity stake in China’s GoPay (the formal, official name of the company is Guofubao Information Technology Co. Ltd.). The deal had originally been announced at the end of September.

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Have Yourself a Merry FinTech Christmas

Chris Skinner

So it’s the holiday season and time for some time off. I’m back on January 6th 2020. The only thing I can say is … here’s to a fantastic 2020 … the year of Doing Digital. “Stop what you are doing and read this book. It will transform your … The post Have Yourself a Merry FinTech Christmas appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Podcast: New technologies for increasing debit card revenue

Payments Dive

Despite the plethora of payment choices we have today, many of us are still using our debit cards. Carol Specogna, Fiserv's VP of card services, gives an overview of the market and talks about new technologies that FIs can leverage to boost their debit card revenue.

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Fed Governor Brainard highlights Facebook Libra’s risks

Bank Innovation

As large tech and payments companies bail on Facebook’s Libra digital currency project, Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard Wednesday highlighted key risks that have yet to be mitigated, including the safety and security of consumer money flowing through Libra’s transaction rails. Speaking in Frankfurt at a conference hosted by the European Central Bank, Brainard noted […].

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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 On Overcoming AI’s Bias Problem

PYMNTS

Savor this moment — these coming weeks, the next few months, the year or two that will follow. These are the last moments before artificial intelligence (AI) really starts to have a massive impact on one’s daily life, before the world really turns to AI. That is not meant to be mournful, or an expression of grief for a way of life — a non-AI way of life — that is on its way out.

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Why is Open Banking so scary?

Chris Skinner

The UK implemented Open Banking in January 2018 and now, almost two years later, you would think it’s doing really well. This is why the momentum is building. The Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE) shared figures that show there are 49 million data sharing requests monthly, doubling in just seven … The post Why is Open Banking so scary?

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Professional Guides on the Path to Digital Change

Jack Henry

Commercial lending is no longer immune to the digital transformation that has forever changed the world of banking. Now business borrowers, like consumer borrowers before them, are demanding faster access to capital and a better customer experience. Yet many commercial lending teams still have no technology in place to satisfy those demands. Why?

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Fintech lenders tighten standards, become more like banks

Bank Innovation

Lara Briehl had a desperate client who was itching to accept an offer. The man was struggling to pay his bills, and an online lender had offered him a personal loan to pay off some 10 credit cards. Accepting, he thought, would help him escape crushing debt. The interest rate offered, however, was about 10 […].

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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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How B2B Payments Balances Compliance With A Better User Experience

PYMNTS

With the U.K. one of the largest FinTech hubs of the world today, initiatives like Open Banking demonstrate the opportunity for regulatory mandates to encourage innovation and competition — even in markets where such regulatory mandates don’t exist. The capabilities to unlock bank data and integrate new services into emerging FinTech platforms via API integrations is a FinTech trend that hasn’t ignored the B2B payments arena.

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Things worth reading: 17th December 2019

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … $5 billion flee Hong Kong funds amid unrest Australian regulator investigates Westpac directors, executives after scandal Banks have learnt their lesson on risk management Will the UK really turn into ‘Singapore-on-Thames’ after Brexit? Goldman Sachs says it will support ‘green’ initiatives more forcefully Westpac … The post Things worth reading: 17th December 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Insurtech in review: new and old players adapt to a changing landscape

Bobsguide

Early year studies from Deloitte and McKinsey cited 2019 as the year for insurance firms to embrace new partnerships and join in the tech revolution.

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Core banking startup Neocova to serve challenged niche of small banks

Bank Innovation

The popular refrain in the industry is “innovate or die,” but community banks face added obstacles resulting from the costs and structural limitations of working with core tech providers. A recent Bank Director survey of industry executives found that just 21% were “completely satisfied” with their core providers, and among institutions with $500 million to […].

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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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What’s Next For Payments In The Next Decade: The Seven 2020 Trendlines

PYMNTS

Making predictions is simply irresistible at this time of the year – this year in particular. Sixteen days from today will mark not only the end of a year, but the end of a decade. Not just any decade, but one that has seen unprecedented levels of innovation touch nearly every industry segment and almost every corner of the world. Predicting the future, though, is risky business – which may explain why many predictions are wishy-washy or soon proved wrong.

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Things worth reading: 18th December 2019

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Deutsche Bank Considers Cutting Bonus Pool by as Much as 20% UBS/the wealthy: Khan-do spirit Another Credit Suisse senior manager was followed: NZZ Duty of care should protect elderly from online fraud, trust warns ‘Gutsy’ Scot in line to be first female boss of … The post Things worth reading: 18th December 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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The Winners And Losers In Fintech In 2019

Ron Shevelin

As we approach the end of the 2019, it’s a good time to look back and reflect on who won and lost—or more accurately, who’s winning and losing—in the world of fintech.

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Vital Fed payment system experiences second delay of 2019

Bank Innovation

The Federal Reserve is investigating the second significant disruption in 2019 of a payments service administered by the U.S. central bank. Certain bank transactions were delayed after ACH — which stands for the automated clearinghouse system — experienced delays but it is now up and running. “The FedACH service, which processes transactions for commercial banks, is currently […].

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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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Hackers Access Unsecured Facebook Database With 267M Users’ Info 

PYMNTS

Security researcher Bob Diachenko and Comparitech discovered that a Facebook database with 267 million user IDs, phone numbers and names was left unsecured and accessed by hackers, who uploaded it to a downloadable format, according to a report. . Diachenko said he thinks the breach is because of an illegal bot scraping operation or even criminals who figured out how to abuse Facebook’s API.

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Things worth reading: 16th December 2019

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Bank accidentally puts $37MILLION into woman’s account Meet the biggest bank you’ve never heard of Sustainable investors face squeeze as larger firms move in Goldman Sachs to stop financing new drilling for oil in the Arctic Nuns take on BlackRock over climate change UK … The post Things worth reading: 16th December 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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FIS, Fiserv and Global Payments are larger, but so is the fintech threat

Payments Source

The success of Fiserv’s acquisition of First Data, FIS’ purchase of WorldPay, or Global Payments merger with TSYS rides on the companies’ ability to address merchants that are under extreme pressure.

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Yoga classes and podcast studios: Behind Virgin Money’s community strategy

Bank Innovation

Virgin Money is making a play for the mass affluent. The brand released a new current account for U.K. customers last week, the first product launched by the bank since it was acquired by CYBG in 2018. With its mixture of personal finance management tools, savings features and remodeled branches, Virgin Money is aiming for […].

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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.