Sat.Jan 04, 2020 - Fri.Jan 10, 2020

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Welcome to 2020: What’s new?

Chris Skinner

Welcome to 2020. It’s a new day. It’s a new year. It’s a new decade. And yes, I’m feeling good. 2020. This is a year all of us futurists have looked forward to for over two decades as, back in 2000, it became popular to talk about a 2020 vision. … The post Welcome to 2020: What’s new? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Financial app Qapital hacks the psychology of spending

Bank Innovation

At first glance, New York-based Qapital, a digital banking, investing and budgeting platform, might look like a challenger bank. But CEO and co-founder George Friedman says Qapital’s offerings are more than just a collection of financial products. To Qapital, which launched in the U.S. in 2015, the automation of money movement in conformity with the […].

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Big tech, the fintech challenge and the rise of the super app

Payments Dive

As Big Tech encroaches upon banking, some of the leading app developers in the ride sharing and food delivery space are carving out a niche for themselves in financial services. The challenge posed by these companies could have profound implications for the future of payments.

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Top BSA/AML Blog Posts: Cannabis, SARs Topped the List in 2019

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The most popular BSA/AML and fraud blog posts in 2019 related to staying on top of regulatory changes. BSA and compliance officers wanted to read about SARs, risks tied to cannabis-related businesses, and preparing for CAMS exams. Regulatory change in focus. Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and compliance officers at financial institutions in 2019 remained focused on staying on top of all of the regulatory changes occurring in the space, and it showed in the articles on Abrigo’s blog that we

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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To 2020 … and beyond

Chris Skinner

Looking beyond 2020, there has been a rise of quite a number of folks looking to the longer-term future. Here’s the key ones I’ve picked up on so far. First is Royal Bank of Canada with their Imagine 2025 series. Quite an investment and lots of interviews and insights. The … The post To 2020 … and beyond appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Maintaining a competitive advantage in the banking space

Payments Dive

Bátiz-Lazo, departmental chair in Business History and bank management at Bangor University, in Wales, discussed the importance of creating a competitive advantage.

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People’s Bank Of China Making Progress Toward Digital Coin

PYMNTS

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), said it has completed the “top-level” design of its proposed digital currency, according to reports. The PBOC released the information in a recently released paper, saying that the “top-level design, standard formulation, functional research and development” of the digital yuan coin has been completed.

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2020: a decade in technology

Chris Skinner

As a regular BA traveller, I’m always pleased to pick up their magazine Business Life as it often has some interesting articles. This year, the magazine has a great write up of forecasts for things that will happen in the 2020s by Tim Hulse. Here are his top 10 things … The post 2020: a decade in technology appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Thailand strives to catch up to Asian markets on digital banking

Bank Innovation

Thailand is laying the foundations for standalone digital banks as it strives to catch up with other Asian markets that are allowing such changes, according to its central bank governor. “At this stage, Thailand might not have the ecosystem ready like in Singapore or Hong Kong, where the digital banking system is in better shape,” […].

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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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Canada's Instacoin bitcoin ATMs now offer a slew of stablecoins

Payments Dive

Instacoin now supports seven stablecoins — including the controversial tether — throughout its bitcoin ATM network. At its two-way machines, users can buy and sell up to nearly C$10,000 ($7,600) worth of tether a day, no ID required.

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Your Bank Probably Has Loan Size and Risk Wrong

South State Correspondent

MANAGING CREDIT RISK If you are like most banks you have your credit approval and risk process based around loan size. The assumption is that the larger the loan the more risk the bank is taking on so a greater level of risk review is needed. But, suppose the data didn’t bear that assumption out? If that assumption is wrong, then that means that your bank is probably underpricing the smaller loans, overpricing the larger loans, applying the wrong cost structure to the larger loans and misalignin

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The regulator’s focus for 2020

Chris Skinner

I was going to write stuff about this but The Financial Stability Board did it for me. Here’s where the regulator will focus in 2020: The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published its work programme for 2020. The FSB’s work priorities for 2020 reflect the evolving nature of the global financial … The post The regulator’s focus for 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Two more groups submit Singapore digital banking license bids

Bank Innovation

Two more consortiums said they submitted bids for digital banking licenses in Singapore as companies, ranging from a massage chair maker to a property giant and Chinese fintech firms, joined forces to go for the sought-after permits. Beyond Consortium, led by one of Asia’s largest massage chair makers, V3 Group Ltd. and stored-value card company […].

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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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How to choose the right payment processor for your business

Payments Dive

Payment processors can make running your business easier. But it’s up to you to make the right investment and select the one that will best suit your needs and make your customers happy.

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Amex Cleared To Operate In China

PYMNTS

The central bank in China said it has accepted an American Express application to start working in the country, according to a report by Reuters. The news was released in a social media post by the official People’s Bank of China (PBOC) account on Wednesday (Jan. 8). The post did not say when Amex would start operations in the country. In November of 2018, Amex got approval to clear card payments by the PBOC , making it the first company of its kind to get access to what will become the largest

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Things worth reading: 9th January 2020

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Pension funds urge Barclays to stop lending to fossil fuel firms World Bank warns on global growth World Bank warns of global debt crisis amid borrowing buildup What’s at the heart of a credit score that can ruin a life SEC drops insider trading … The post Things worth reading: 9th January 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Majority is building a financial toolkit for new immigrants to the US

Bank Innovation

Digital banking brand Majority, which is aimed at reaching immigrants who lack credit history, is on pace to launch across the U.S. this year. Majority is a membership-based digital banking service that costs $5 per month. It gives immigrants a platform to manage their money, send funds home to their families and carry out long-distance […].

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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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BankBazaar Moneymood® Report 2020 : A Deep Dive

BankBazaar

Looking for trends in India’s personal finance market? Let’s take stock of the key insights garnered from the Moneymood 2020 report presented by BankBazaar. BankBazaar , India’s leading online marketplace for financial products has launched the second edition of the BankBazaar Moneymood ® 2020 report. It offers insights from the credit purchase trends in India in 2019 and presents the outlook for 2020.

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Who Will Shape The Future Of The Connected Economy?

PYMNTS

Ten years ago, the world of payments and commerce was in a very different place. ISOs sold terminals and card processing, mostly to brick-and-mortar merchants. Square was a newbie, largely written off as a wrought-with-fraud business model that would never survive and scale. The Collison brothers had founded Stripe, but it would be a year before it would be in-market.

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Things worth reading: 10th January 2020

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Indigenous man and girl handcuffed for opening bank account Singapore receives 21 applications for five digital bank licences Customers threaten to leave Tandem Bank after announcement of new £6 monthly charge Goldman Sachs answers investor demands on consumer bank The banking tech trends that … The post Things worth reading: 10th January 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Gas stations struggle to meet October chip card deadline

Bank Innovation

While chip cards are becoming a mainstay at brick-and-mortar retail checkouts, gas pump payment technology lags behind. Visa and Mastercard have given U.S. gas station owners until October of this year to upgrade pumps to accept EMV chip cards, rejecting a deadline extension request from the Merchant Advisory Group. Gas station operators who fail to […].

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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.

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Best of 2019

Jack Henry

The beginning of a new year – especially a new decade – is a time of reflection. Looking back, 2019 was a tremendous year filled with insightful blog posts written by some of the industry’s finest thought leaders. We look forward to what new topics 2020 will bring – and in the meantime, would like to take a look at some of the top posts from 2019.

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Overcoming The Pre-Accounting Hurdle Of Data

PYMNTS

Following anxieties that robots would replace their jobs, small business (SMB) accountants are now on a path to potentially become more strategic partners with their SMB clients. Many industry players are touting the ability to use analytics and automation technology to handle mundane, time-consuming tasks, freeing up resources for accountants to take on more advisory roles.

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Things worth reading: 8th January 2020

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Barclays £322m Qatar deal ‘could be seen as way to hide payments’ Ignoring climate risk costs more than tackling it Former Goldman banker pleads guilty to insider trading Bitcoin: Should cryptocurrency owners make a will? Travelex customers ‘thousands of pounds out of pocket’ Wall … The post Things worth reading: 8th January 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Amex moves closer to entering China’s $27 trillion market

Bank Innovation

American Express Co. cleared a key hurdle in its bid to accessing China’s $27 trillion payments market after the central bank accepted its application to start a bank card clearing business. The People’s Bank of China made the announcement on its official Wechat account Wednesday, without giving more details. The decision to accept the application […].

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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.