Sat.May 02, 2020 - Fri.May 08, 2020

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Build, Buy or Transform the Bank?

Chris Skinner

I was recently watching an online poll that asked the best way for a traditional bank to compete with the new digital banks. Should they build a new bank, buy a digital bank competitor, or transform the old bank? The vote was split fairly equally between all three choices after … The post Build, Buy or Transform the Bank? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Virtual Tellers And Workhorse ATMs: Banking’s New (Digital-First) Normal

PYMNTS

The prospect of restarting the economy of bringing all manner of everyday life in the U.S. back to some semblance of “normal” has challenges — and opportunities for banks, especially community banks and credit unions. The challenge lies with serving the needs of the individual who may be hesitant to go back to the old ways of banking — of walking up to teller windows, of handling cash in envelopes.

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How to Set Up For PPP Forgiveness

South State Correspondent

As you wind down and clean up Round 2 of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and before you produce your 1502 report to the SBA, it now merits thinking about how to best set up for the wave of forgiveness work that starts immediately after funding. Obtaining forgiveness is critical to both the bank and the borrower as it increases profitability, enhances cash flow, aids in liquidity and removes the risk for both parties.

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Battling fraud amid COVID-19

Payments Dive

COVID-19 has let to millions of consumers transitioning to online e-commerce purchases as retail stores have been forced to close or shift to delivery and pickup. At the same time, consumers and merchants are increasingly exposed to a new level of fraud as bad actors are finding new methods and targets to take advantage of the online shift.

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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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Revolut: over-hyped and immature? Yes and no …

Chris Skinner

Last October I wrote a piece on Revolut, questioning its valuation which, at that time, was estimated to be anything up to $10 billion: They claim to have 8M customers. Let’s assume *all* of them are active. If they are “valued” at $10Bn that’s a per customer lifetime value of … The post Revolut: over-hyped and immature? Yes and no … appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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SMB banking startups pivot platforms for PPP 

Bank Innovation

Banking platforms aimed at small businesses are tweaking their offerings to accommodate clients scrambling for Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program loans.? “As soon as we saw the PPP was moving, we made a pipeline between us and Radius [Bank] to allow our customers to get into the queue for loans,” said Eytan Bensoussan, co-founder […].

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Link reports UK cash use down but withdrawal amounts increase

Payments Dive

Cash use in the UK is down, but LINK, UK's largest ATM cash machine network, reports ATM users have increased the amount of money they're withdrawing.

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Wirecard versus The Financial Times: a FinTech poster child on trial

Chris Skinner

I’ve tracked Wirecard for some years, as they were the bank partner that allowed Ollie Purdue to drop out of university at 21 years old to launch a bank called Loot. Wirecard basically offer the platform of many other firms to offer full banking services across Europe. Based in Germany, … The post Wirecard versus The Financial Times: a FinTech poster child on trial appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Why Unified Commerce Is Critical For Merchants — And Catnip For Fraudsters

PYMNTS

The shift to digital commerce is more urgent than ever — and so are some of the potential pitfalls as fraudsters recalibrate their attacks and eye card-not-present transactions as a new way to make off with ill-gotten gains. In an interview with Karen Webster, Carleigh Jaques, senior vice president and general manager of CyberSource , a Visa solution, said commerce is now different, especially for smaller enterprises.

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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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Temenos partners with Microsoft on cybersecurity software 

Bank Innovation

The Swiss banking technology company Temenos is teaming up with Microsoft to help banks implement crime-fighting software for financial institutions. Through the partnership, banks can trial the software for 14 days through the end of June before changing their cybersecurity systems. “Criminals are quick to take advantage of people and quick to take advantage of […].

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Advances in Digital Banking

Payments Dive

The world of banking continues to change and evolve.

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Little Bó peeps … creeps … and sleeps … why big banks fail at digital banks

Chris Skinner

In the latest example of a bank that couldn’t hack the digital bank market, RBS gave up on Bó last week. It surprised me as the bank only launched last November, to a fanfare of £100 million investment and the acquisition of the start-up they had been co-funding, Loot. The … The post Little Bó peeps … creeps … and sleeps … why big banks fail at digital banks appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Visa Leads Latest Funding For FinTech Startup Nium 

PYMNTS

FinTech payments startup Nium , based in Singapore, is getting a new round of funding led by new investors Visa and BRI Ventures. Nium, formerly known as InstaReM, has closed four funding rounds totaling $59 million since it was founded in 2014. The size of this latest round was not disclosed. Prajit Nanu, chief executive officer (CEO) and co-founder of Nium, said in a statement on Wednesday (May 6) that he is “thrilled” to get the backing of “prestigious” new investors like Visa and BRI Venture

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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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Exploring AI in wealth management

Bobsguide

However, the investment management sector heavily relies on customer preferences as well as on the ability of the sector to adjust to industry standards, so technology evolution is usually the least of the wealth management firm’s concerns, or isn’t it? How has technology reshaped the.

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How Citi and Flywire sped payments to get PPE from China to Boston

Payments Source

The shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical workers is one of the most troublesome elements of the coronavirus outbreak, though prior work to declutter cross-border supply chain payments provides some hope.

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Things worth reading: 8th May 2020

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Investors row back on ethical principles, research shows A perky stockmarket v a glum economy Credit-rating agencies are back under the spotlight Emerging markets launch QE, too Coronavirus bailouts: Which country has the most generous deal? Losses by central banks are nothing to fear. The post Things worth reading: 8th May 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Payoneer CEO: eCommerce’s Surge And Brick-And-Mortar’s ‘Vicious Cycle’

PYMNTS

The coronavirus has spurred a seismic shift in commerce, moving shopping into the digital realm. . Consumers are buying anything (and seemingly everything) and conducting all manner of everyday business online because that is their only option. . In an interview with Karen Webster, Scott Galit, CEO of Payoneer , said the impact will continue to be global in scope and deeply felt across all avenues of commerce — giving new rise to cross-border commerce. .

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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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COVID-19 Motivates Vendor Consolidation

Jack Henry

As COVID-19 emerged in the US, financial institutions soon realized their response would be unchartered – every employee, every accountholder, every branch, and every community would be impacted. Business continuity quickly became priority-one and launching a complex, enterprise-wide pandemic response was a challenging reality for every financial institution.

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Real-time liquidity insight in the current climate

Bobsguide

NR: Welcome Des, you and I have known each other for some time now, but for those that may not know you or your work, can you tell us a little bit about yourself and Cupula Consulting? DL: Sure Neville, be happy to. I have worked in the Financial Services Industry for over 30 years and.

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Where was the digital backup to our physical structure?

Chris Skinner

The coronavirus crisis has hit everyone sudden and hard. We originally thought it was a Chinese crisis and now it’s a global one. It’s shut down economies worldwide and the banking system has been asked to step in fast and address the crisis. Governments worldwide have asked banks to give … The post Where was the digital backup to our physical structure?

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NEW DATA: States Push To Reopen – Will Consumer Demand Follow?

PYMNTS

It has been almost two months since the World Health Organization (WHO) first declared the coronavirus a pandemic on March 11, and it has since taken an unprecedented toll on consumers’ wellbeing and livelihoods. Many policymakers are making a push to lift the restrictions that have been put in place to slow the spread of contagion in the hopes of reviving the battered economy.

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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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4 Hacks To Keep Your Electricity Bills Low

BankBazaar

Has the lockdown seen your electricity bill shoot up? Worry not; here are four ways to control your power usage while you’re indoors. While staying indoors has certainly helped curb your commute and entertainment expenses, it may have spiked up other expenses like your electricity bill. With work from home adapted across the globe, it’s only natural to see a rise in household power consumption.

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UK government under pressure to legislate â??Wild Westâ?? of biometrics

Bobsguide

The UK government needs to create rules around biometric technologies to determine how they are used, said Hugh Milward, director of corporate, external and legal affairs at Microsoft UK, during a panel on developing governance for biometrics at a Westminster eForum policy conference today.

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Things worth reading: 5th May 2020

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Revolut on the hunt for acquisitions CEOs cutting salaries is mostly a ‘publicity stunt’ How the paper trail went cold in KPMG’s special audit of Wirecard Coronavirus: UK banks get 45,000 loan applications on first day RateSetter halves payouts to investors Managing identity risk … The post Things worth reading: 5th May 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Vista Equity Injects $1.5B Into India’s Jio Platforms

PYMNTS

Jio Platforms Ltd., India’s largest mobile operator, announced it is raising 113.67 billion rupees ($1.5 billion) from Vista Equity Partners, the U.S. private equity firm. The deal is the latest in a series of investments by the Mumbai-based firm to eliminate its debt, The Wall Street Journal reported. . Last month, PYMNTS reported that Facebook would invest $5.7 billion for a 10 percent stake in Jio Platforms, the digital technology arm of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s conglom

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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.