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Irish Investing Startup Rubicoin Will Keep It Simple as It Expands to the U.S.

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE—With individual stock ownership in decline, the number of apps and services seeking to bring in new investors is increasing. Many of these startups are adding new features, promotions, and courses to entice users, but one startup, Dublin-based company Rubicoin, is keeping a more simplistic approach as it expands its service to the U.S. “The […].

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Does digital transformation actually matter?

Chris Skinner

I regularly talk about BBVA (Spain) and DBS (Singapore) as banks that are doing the right things for digital transformation. They both started early, have a leadership team who are committed and have been driving down this road with results. Results in terms of awards and recognition within the technology … The post Does digital transformation actually matter?

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13 key fintech partnership considerations for banks

Payments Dive

When considering a partner in the journey to reshape a bank's corporate and digital strategies, you need to ensure they are experienced, prepared, and committed for whatever may come their way.

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Real-Time Payments Successfully Gets Through Its First Test Drive

PYMNTS

The U.S.’s first new payment and clearing system in more than 40 years is up and running. At 4:59:40 p.m. on Monday, $3.50 was moved between accounts at two different banks (there was only one customer with two bank accounts) via RTP, the name for a new “Real-Time Payments” system set up by The Clearing House. All in all, the transfer took three seconds — as opposed to the hours or days more typically associated with an ACH transfer.

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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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Singapore Offers $20M Fintech Grant for AI, Data Projects

Bank Innovation

Singapore is offering a $19.9 million grant to banks in order to promote artificial intelligence and data analytics projects, as proposed by Ravi Menon, managing director for the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) yesterday. The grant, called the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Grant, will be reserved for financial institutions based in Singapore.

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Deciphering the value of cryptocurrencies

Payments Dive

Understanding the potential of blockchain and decentralized applications begins with asking the right questions about what they're for and what gives them value.

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Amex Looks To RippleNet To Innovate B2B Payments

PYMNTS

American Express is the latest financial company to become a member of RippleNet, the blockchain network operated by Ripple that provides real-time, business-to-business (B2B) global payments. On its website , Ripple said American Express joins Credit Agricole, Airwallex and Cuallix, among others. According to Ripple, American Express FX International Payments will partner with Santander U.K. to create a transaction channel between the U.S. and U.K. for the first time.

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Barclays Partners With Fintech Flux for New Digital Receipts Feature

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE – British bank Barclays is teaming with fintech startup Flux in a trial that allows users to view digital itemized receipts in real-time. The trial will take place on the Barclays’ Launchpad App, the platform the bank uses to test new features. About 10,000 Barclays Launchpad users will participate in the trial; if successful, […].

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Bill Gates is wrong

Chris Skinner

Many people delight in digging up a quote from Bill Gates in the 1990s, when he was talking about banks as dinosaurs and famously stated: “we need banking, but we don’t need banks anymore”. Yay! We can stuff the horrible big, bad banks and replace them with lovely tech. Interestingly, … The post Bill Gates is wrong 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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PNC puts the customer experience at the center of PNC Pay

Payments Dive

A new feature within the bank's mobile app is more about customer control than payments.

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Top Corporate Treasurers Already Switching FIs To Gain FinTech Tools

PYMNTS

A new report by business banking market research and analysis firm East & Partners suggests corporations aren’t opposed to changing banks as a direct result of new FinTech solutions businesses want to use. Researchers announced East & Partners’ new report, “Financial Technology and the Corporate,” on Monday (Nov. 13). In a survey of corporate treasurers and CFOs at top corporations around the globe, 13 percent said they had already partially or totally switched their financia

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U.S. Banks Officially Launch Their Real-Time Payment System

Bank Innovation

The real-time payments system created by The Clearing House, owned by U.S. banks, is officially up and running as of yesterday, according to the banks. BNY Mellon and US Bank carried out the first transaction of the RTP (short for real-time payments) network at approximately 5pm yesterday, moving $3.50 USD through two different accounts — […].

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Old John Cryan had some code, AI, AI, Oh!

Chris Skinner

There are two big tech topics in banking these days, namely Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain. These two tech titans are changing the back office of banks into intelligent shared structures that will be mind-blowing a decade from now. In fact, they’re not far off that today. I’ve written a … The post Old John Cryan had some code, AI, AI, Oh!

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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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Can fintech deliver the personal touch in banking?

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Humans are social creatures. We crave interaction and attention. We like to be treated as individuals and not as “a number” For example, you feel better when you are recognised at your favorite restaurant or when you are addressed by your name when flying on a plane or when a hotel.

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Wells Fargo Settles With SEC Over AML Reporting

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Wells Fargo Advisors and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reached a settlement this week resolving charges that the bank dropped the ball in reporting suspect activities pertaining to money laundering for several years. According to a MarketWatch report published Tuesday (Nov. 14), though broker-dealers are required to file suspicious activity reports (SARs) to the U.S.

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Meet the Most Innovative CEOs in Banking [SPONSORED]

Bank Innovation

The finance landscape is witnessing some significant changes and disruptions due to fintech companies, blockchain technology, and AI. Innovation in this highly regulated field is necessary, and even giants are rising to the challenge and trying to get more customer-friendly, agile or at least aligned to the new standards set by start-ups. Here is a […].

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Kim Jong-un isn’t that clever … is he?

Chris Skinner

OK, so I said earlier this week that I normally get asked about security by someone who is threatened by the onwards march of digitalisation. Sure, security is important, and the issue is that for every step of innovation we create a step of risk. We don’t know the risks … The post Kim Jong-un isn’t that clever … is he? 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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Old school market rules don't apply to new cryptocurrencies

Payments Source

There's talk of a bubble, but cryptocurrency creates value in different ways, so traditional market analysis doesn’t work, writes Mariam Nishanian, a representative for Dentacoin.

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Forever 21 Stores Hacked

PYMNTS

Fashion retailer Forever 21 revealed that it has suffered a data breach at some of its stores. According to news from Fortune , customer payment card information was compromised at certain point of sale devices in stores when the encryption on those devices was not operating. The company, which operates more than 815 stores in 57 countries, did not say which specific locations were affected.

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Kony Wants to Help Smaller FIs Provide ‘Differentiated’ Mobile Banking

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE–Just having a mobile app is no longer a differentiating factor for consumers when it comes to picking a bank, but that doesn’t mean consumers aren’t searching for a unique mobile banking experience. However, for those regional banks or credit unions without the assets of a Bank of America or JPMorgan Chase, providing a tailored […].

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The Finanser’s Week: 6th November – 12th November 2017

Chris Skinner

This week’s main blog headlines are … The ten-year ticking timebomb I’ve been saying for so long now that banks need to replace core legacy systems that I’m boring myself, but here I go again. The reason I’m talking about it again is that, even though some disagree and think … The post The Finanser’s Week: 6th November – 12th November 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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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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AI payments concierge aims to modernize smaller banks' tech

Payments Source

Fintech startup Payrailz is positioning itself firmly in the "invisible" payments market that's taking shape in the e-commerce and mobile app business. Only in Payrailz's case, it's making a direct appeal to smaller banks that may have the greatest need to update their tech.

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Wells CFO Not Losing Sleep Over Rising Consumer Debt

PYMNTS

Wells Fargo Chief Financial Officer John Shrewsberry said at an industry conference on Wednesday (Nov. 15) that he isn’t concerned consumers are having a tough time paying back their debts. According to news from Reuters , Wells Fargo ’s Shrewsberry said that banks are being competitive in getting consumers to use their credit cards but that easy access to credit hasn’t led to meaningful credit card defaults yet.

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Garmin Goes Live with Contactless Payment Feature for Latest Smartwatch

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE – Contactless payment capabilities are now available on wearable maker Garmin International’s latest smartwatch. Today Garmin International, along with payment technology provider FitPay, said that its payments feature, called Garmin Pay, is now live on Garmin’s smartwatch Vívoactive 3. Whether the announcement, which comes just in time for Black Friday, will help lure buyers […].

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Things worth reading: 13th November 2017

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … 3,000 potential conflicts of interest at Bank of England Robots Could Replace 48,000 Employees At This Bank $1.89 trillion: Foreign bank lending to China hit a record high in 2017 Metro founder Vernon Hill celebrates a full year of profits and 1.1m accounts Wall … The post Things worth reading: 13th 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.