Sat.Nov 25, 2017 - Fri.Dec 01, 2017

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FIS Opens Its API Portal and Invites Banks & Fintechs to Come Play

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE— Financial services technology provider FIS will use its new API portal to help banks and fintechs alike develop new capabilities, partnerships, and innovations, Rob Lee, chief product officer for FIS, told Bank Innovation. “There’s a variety of services available [on the platform]—mobile banking, customer acquisition services, we tried to hit on a wide spectrum […].

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We still need bank branches

Chris Skinner

For many years we have had discussions about bank branches and a branchless future. I personally don’t believe in a branchless future, but many do. And yes, there are many branches disappearing, much to the annoyance of those who lose that physical store. For example, America still has a large … The post We still need bank branches appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Black Friday: Mobile payments sputter at the physical POS

Payments Dive

Despite the less-than-stellar numbers for in-store, proximity-based mobile payments, Cyber Monday set a record for mobile-based remote payments.

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Key themes at Sibos 2017

Accenture

Connecting more than 8,000 decision makers and thought leaders across the industry, Sibos 2017 in Toronto was once again the platform where the global financial community explored the disruptions and opportunities in payments driven by innovation, technology and new business models. Each year we report on the themes we observe at Sibos to help readers keep on the pulse of the payments industry.

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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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Fintechs Have a Larger Share of Personal Loans than Banks or Credit Unions

Bank Innovation

Fintech lenders are making significant gains in the personal loan space, according to a recent TransUnion report, which follows the staggering growth of fintech lenders in the market over the past few years. The report, called Fact versus Fiction: FinTech Lenders, was released last week during the Digital Lending + Investing Conference in New York, […].

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How 'PIN-on-mobile' could change payments acceptance for micro merchants

Payments Dive

Jeremy Gumbley, the CTO at Creditcall, believes this category of merchants are the ideal candidates for turning a regular mobile phone into a payment device.

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NEW INSIGHT: How Budget-Conscious Banks Can Smarten Up Security

PYMNTS

Fraudsters launching forays against financial institutions (FIs) is a tale as old as, well, financial institutions. For the honest banker, there’s a constant need to upgrade defenses and proactively fend off attacks. But not everybody has the resources for a complete cybersecurity makeover — or the $100,000 to sweep a successful hack under the rug. Such resource and budget constraints may be the reason why, even as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are enjoying high adoption rate

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Top 15 Bank Video Ads of 2017

Bank Innovation

Which banking advertisement will you remember best from 2017? Here at Bank Innovation, we have our picks: as we do annually, we have ranked the top banking ads of the year. The 15 videos below were not chosen based on the number of viewer impressions or any other form of data-driven measurement, but were selected […].

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Proving digital transformation works for shareholder returns

Chris Skinner

I wrote about the fact that digital transformation does not create greater shareholder value … yet … and then DBS announce that they are the first bank in the world to demonstrate the link between digitization and shareholder value creation on November 17. Interesting, as I blogged about this on November … The post Proving digital transformation works for shareholder returns appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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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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Case Study: MEPS Engages TNS for ATM Network Scale and Reliability

Payments Dive

MEPS is establishing a new breed of ATMs across Malaysia, which will see 1,000 ATMs live by 2022. This case study shows how it is using TNSLink from TNS to realize a scalable, carrier independent, wireless communications solution for its expanding ATM fleet. Since transitioning it has reduced unforecasted visits to ATMs by 25%.

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In The UK, Cash And Contactless Are Vying To Stay On Top

PYMNTS

When the limit on contactless payments in the U.K. was raised in 2016 from £20 to £30, the overall volume of contactless payments tripled. While, for many industry spectators, the growth in volume of contactless payments equated to a correlating drop in cash use, the actual numbers reveal that despite a growth in competition from alternate payment forms, cash is continuing to hold its ground.

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Mastercard Bets on Blockchain and Payments with Latest Crop of Startups

Bank Innovation

Payments processor Mastercard is continuing its focus on innovation and partnership, announcing the latest 11 companies to join its ‘Start Path’ program as well as the expansion of its NYC Tech Hub. The latest companies to join Start Path, a Mastercard program aimed to support later-stage fintechs across the globe, including blockchain, health, and payment […].

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Introducing SelfKey

Chris Skinner

I’m involved in quite a lot of start-ups, ICOs and funds these days, and recently started a mini-series of interviews with them, as I think it will be of interest to readers of my blog. In the fourth of this series, I’m interviewing Edmund Lowell, founder of SelfKey. In one sentence … The post Introducing SelfKey appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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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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Talking With: Verifone chief Joe Mach about the digital in-store customer experience

Payments Dive

Verifone North America President Joe Mach shares insight on what retailers are doing, the big trends in play with customer experience and how consumers are spurring trends and retail customer experience strategies.

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TRENDING: mPOS Goes Globetrotting

PYMNTS

It’s tempting for small merchants to see cash through rose- (or should we say green-) tinted glasses, but major industry players think it’s time to break up the love affair — or, at least, give both parties some distance. Players like Mastercard are encouraging micro businesses to give mobile payment acceptance a whirl, hoping they’ll feel the attraction.

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More People Are Buying and Selling Bitcoin Than Ever

Bank Innovation

Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency in general, had a good year and an even better quarter, according to CoinDesk’s State of Blockchain Q3 2017. The report, which was released yesterday, shows gains in every area from investment size and block sizes to transaction volumes. The report shows that Ethereum hit a new record high for blockchain transactions […].

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Financial services of the future will be open sourced and real-time

Chris Skinner

I recently presented in Miami and BBVA were kind enough to summarise what I said so … here is their summation. Financial services of the future will be open sourced and real-time Chris Skinner closed Latin America’s top ‘fintech’ meeting with a prognosis: The financial services of the future will … The post Financial services of the future will be open sourced and real-time appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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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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How open banking and APIs are changing Mastercard's business strategy

Bobsguide

This interview was originally published on our sister website PaymentEye. James Anderson is Executive Vice President of Digital Payment Products at Mastercard. Based in New York, he leads his multi-national team to redefine the way the business examines the emerging payments.

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Mastercard Selects Diverse Group For Latest Start Path Program

PYMNTS

Mastercard has announced the list of startup companies chosen to participate in its Mastercard Start Path program, a group the company is calling its “most diverse class” ever. Mastercard revealed the list in a recent announcement, including startups that span a range of verticals. Those partaking in the program, which aims to support later-stage FinTech and technology startups, total 11 firms selected from five countries.

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Black Friday Sees Mobile Shopping Surge as Cyber Monday Opens to Consumers

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE—Digital shopping is expected to hit a high today during Cyber Monday, and most consumers should be ready for it: especially considering that a good number of them even did their Black Friday shopping on digital channels. This year’s Black Friday saw a startling 24% increase in digital shopping from last year, according to a […].

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Is it better to have a great strategy implemented badly or a bad strategy implemented well?

Chris Skinner

I was at a presentation where Robin Speculand, Singapore-based author and speaker, asked: Is it better to have a great strategy implemented badly or a bad strategy implemented well? Most people – about 4 out of 5 – raised their hand for the latter option. I raised mine for the … The post Is it better to have a great strategy implemented badly or a bad strategy implemented well?

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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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How In-Memory Computing can help insurance companies thrive in the face of rapid change

Bobsguide

Along with most industries that rely on technology, the insurance industry faces great challenges and opportunities. Technology-powered capabilities, such as online and mobile apps, smart contracts, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and telematics, offer new ways to engage customers, streamline.

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Uber’s Rough Ride Of A Week

PYMNTS

We are reasonably sure that Uber will be happy to see 2017 come to an end. Scandals of one form or another buffeted the company throughout the early part of the year, leading to the departure of its founder, CEO Travis Kalanick , in late June. But the year’s earlier rough ride might now be viewed as a walk in the park when compared to the news of the last two weeks.

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The Fed Will Not Develop a Digital Currency, But Remains Interested In Blockchain

Bank Innovation

The underlying technology that powers digital currency remains more interesting to the Federal Reserve than the development of digital currency, according to comments made by John Williams, president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank. The Fed is actively researching blockchain and distributed ledger technology, Williams said yesterday when asked about his thoughts on the […].

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Things worth reading: 29th November 2017

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … RESEARCH: European banks’ reaction to PSD2 [PDF] Alibaba-Backed Paytm Aims to Become World’s Largest Digital Bank Rise of the robots to force 700m workers into new careers by 2030 Pound soars against the euro on Brexit divorce bill breakthrough UK banks can weather chaotic … The post Things worth reading: 29th November 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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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.