Bank Innovation
JANUARY 23, 2020
Amid the digital upheaval in our industry, one thing hasn’t changed: regulatory compliance. In fact, given digital transformation, it is even more important that institutions maintain their compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. To understand how bankers view the regulatory landscape heading into 2020, CSI, a leading provider of fintech solutions, polled […].
ATM Marketplace
JANUARY 21, 2020
Triton Systems' Daryl Cornell predicts that 2020 will be a big year for tap and go, and that frustrations with Windows 10 will simmer.
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PYMNTS
JANUARY 23, 2020
Former Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf has been banned from ever working in the banking industry again by the U.S. government, according to a report by CNBC. He will also have to pay $17.5 million for his role in a scandal at Wells Fargo involving millions of fake accounts created to meet the bank’s sales quotas. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said that there will also be a number of other individuals selected for punishment involving the fake accounts scandal, including other e
American Banker
JANUARY 24, 2020
With mobile banking on the rise, New York City is joining a trend that's already sweeping the rest of the country. Fewer bank branches. Smaller bank branches.
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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
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 24, 2020
In August, Google announced a global crackdown on Android apps that offer short-term loans, saying it wanted to protect consumers from what it called “deceptive and exploitative” terms. But five months later, payday-style applications offering fast money for one or two weeks are still easy to find in many countries on Google Play, the company’s marketplace […].
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Payments Dive
JANUARY 21, 2020
Blockchain technology can provide excellent tools for supply chain management. Former Coca-Cola executive Kraig Adams talks about how he got involved with blockchain technology and how it will transform supply chain management.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 23, 2020
MoneyGram has partnered with Suez Canal Bank to let customers send money right into Egyptian bank accounts, according to a press release. The deal will expand MoneyGram’s presence in Egypt and give it access to Suez Canal’s large network of correspondent banks around the globe. The bank will also connect with MoneyGram’s platform and offer customers new deposit services to give customers an enhanced experience.
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 22, 2020
The race to create a challenger bank just got more competitive with a ready-made solution from core provider Temenos that can help brands stand up a digital bank in as few as 90 days. The Switzerland-based banking technology provider launched its digital banking software-as-a-service solution in the U.S. this week. The toolkit will allow clients […].
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 20, 2020
Varun Mittal, Associate Partner with EY, recently posted a couple of interesting slides about the launch of virtual banking licences to encourage challenger banks in Asia. If you’re not aware, there’s a great deal of digital banking activity across Asia. It’s not just in China, but there are notable things … The post The virtual banking brew in Asia appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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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
Payments Dive
JANUARY 24, 2020
A new report from Deutsche Bank says that mobile payment adoption will surge in the next five years, but cash will remain a critical part of many economies. In the developing world, underbanked consumers are moving straight from cash-based economies to mobile adoption, and skipping over the adoption of plastic credit and debit cards.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 20, 2020
The rumors about hand-based payments out of Amazon have been building for the last few months. In early September 2019, reports emerged that Amazon was testing hand recognition-based payments at Whole Foods locations using its New York employees and some custom-fitted vending machines as an initial experiment. There were also New York Post reports that the technology might make an appearance at Whole Food checkouts this year.
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 21, 2020
Business payment startups and banks are rushing to offer clients the same kind of intuitive, automated payment experience that consumers have come to expect from their favorite personal finance apps. While startups like Bento for Business, HighRadius and AvidXchange are working with businesses to solve expense management pain points, Miami-based startup Biller Genie is embedding with banks in its effort […].
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 23, 2020
Although most businesses fail in their first year, it is quite incredible just how many start-ups there are around the world doing something interesting with technology. According to Embroker: In 2016, 69% of U.S. entrepreneurs started their business at home. In 2018, there were 145 “active unicorns” in the U.S. collectively … The post It’s a start-up world appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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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.
Payments Dive
JANUARY 23, 2020
Visa is launching a program to expand access to cash for rural and low income communities in the U.K. amid reduced access to branch banking and ATM coverage. The program gives incentives to retailers to provide cash back to customers.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 24, 2020
In a move that signals Tokyo’s concern regarding China’s effort to make a digital yuan, as well as Facebook’s Libra, a collection of ruling party legislators is crafting a proposal for Japan to create its own cryptocurrency. However, Japan is not likely to issue crypto in the near future because of the legal and technical obstacles, Reuters reported.
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 21, 2020
As Visa Inc., Mastercard Inc. and American Express Co. prepare to enter China for the first time, one of their biggest competitive threats will come from a company that doesn’t issue credit cards. Jack Ma’s Ant Financial, already the biggest player in China’s $27 trillion payments market, is leveraging its ubiquitous Alipay mobile app to […].
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 23, 2020
Things we’re reading today include … Executive at Portuguese bank co-owned by Isabel dos Santos is found dead JPMorgan board raises CEO Dimon’s pay to $31.5 million Andrew Bailey to be quizzed on regulator’s role in LC&F scandal John Stumpf: Ex-Wells Fargo boss pays $17.5m to settle charges Why equivalence … The post Things worth reading: 24th January 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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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.
Payments Source
JANUARY 23, 2020
While the size of the global remittances market may ebb and flow with the global economy, one thing is clear – it’s massive, at over $700 billion in payments each year and growing.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 21, 2020
Cross-border peer-to-peer (P2P) payments firm MoneyGram has teamed up with foreign exchange and global money transfer company LuLu Money , MoneyGram announced on Tuesday (Jan. 21). The Philippines-headquartered LuLu Money will use MoneyGram’s API-driven platform to interface with leading consumer-centric capabilities and advance its global network. Adeeb Ahamed, managing director of LuLu Financial Group , which is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, said the collaboration with MoneyGram “will revolution
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 21, 2020
HSBC is improving payments for its business clients through a suite of tools launched last week called Treasury APIs, which are designed to speed up payments for small businesses and large corporate clients alike. HSBC’s Treasury APIs embed payment capabilities into other workflows. According to the bank, this allows treasurers to make payments from their own workstations without logging into a […].
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 21, 2020
Another useful person in my online network is Steve McLaughlin of @FTPartners, who I spotted sent a tweet last week saying they had produced a challenger bank report. FT Partners’ in-depth report, “The Rise of Challenger Banks” now features an exclusive interview with Brandon Krieg, Co-Founder and CEO of @Stash … The post The global new banking brew appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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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.
BankBazaar
JANUARY 23, 2020
Using a mobile app to track your spends and yet ending up spending recklessly at the end of the month? Here’s a novel way to rein in those mindless spends: the Kakeibo saving method. Spending and saving money can seem like mutually-exclusive concepts that are often at loggerheads with each other, but they both can actually go hand in hand. This does not require painstaking calculations or spending a bomb on financial advisers.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 23, 2020
Faster and real-time payments capabilities continue to proliferate in the global financial services arena, and consumers aren’t the only beneficiaries of the trend. Corporates, too, are beginning to explore opportunities in real-time transactions in areas like payroll and intra-company payments. The acceleration of the movement of money is likely to have significant implications for how organizations of all kinds – particularly banks and financial institutions (FIs) manage liquidity.
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 22, 2020
Japan’s effort to nudge its more than 100 struggling regional lenders into the digital age is floundering. More than a year after rules to spur open banking were issued, small lenders are stuck in a back-and-forth with startups over fees for access to client account data, according to a Financial Services Agency official. Fintechs that […].
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 20, 2020
Things we’re reading today include … Monzo problems: bank ‘freezing accounts for no apparent reason’ Greenpeace hits out at Davos banks for $1.4tn climate hypocrisy Deutsche Bank’s guide to the worst banking jobs at the start of 2020 Bank cyberattack could hit whole financial system JPMorgan says ‘oui’ to Paris … The post Things worth reading: 21st January 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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