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The reason digital is a leadership challenge and not a project

Chris Skinner

I blogged in March (Transforming the bank – three phases of change) about the method to make systems change happen to transform the bank. In another conversation, I then realised that there are three phases of organisational change to transform the bank. The first phase is a recognition that the … The post The reason digital is a leadership challenge and not a project appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Fintech startups use unique approaches to payments to raise funding

Payments Dive

As venture capital continues to look for new opportunties, startup firms in the fintech space are taking unique approaches to payments and financing to raise new funding to accelerate their growth.

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FIs Pushing for More Cross-Sell of Wealth, Commercial Banking Products

Bank Innovation

Having spent a lot of time attending to retail customers, banks are now trying to digitally transform their wealth management and commercial lending businesses. In the process, banks hope retail customers will buy these non-retail products. "Statistically speaking, digital innovation on the commercial banking side has been significantly slower than what we've seen on the […].

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Amazon Hit With Cyberattack; Money Stolen From Sellers

PYMNTS

Amazon was the target of an “extensive” cyberattack in which hackers stole money from merchant accounts and funneled them into their own, according to a report by Bloomberg. The attacks occurred between May and October of 2018. Amazon said the hackers compromised about 100 seller accounts, taking cash from either loans or sales and putting it into their own accounts.

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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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FinTech or TechFin (speech transcript)

Chris Skinner

I recently gave a speech where the title was FinTech or TechFin? Everyone had been give a copy of my book Digital Human, and the speech was transcribed. Here it is: FinTech or TechFin? Thank you for inviting me to join you here. It is a great honour. I’m a technologist … The post FinTech or TechFin (speech transcript) appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Facebook’s Blockchain Team Is Assembling Its Own Mini-PayPal Mafia

Bank Innovation

The inner workings of Facebook Inc.’s blockchain team are still shrouded in secrecy, but it’s staffing up, according to people familiar with the group. Those people said that its product, which Bloomberg earlier reported will be a type of cryptocurrency, could be announced as soon as next quarter. Launched last May, Facebook’s blockchain unit now counts 50 […].

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How Collectives Aim To Make Cities Into Blockchain Centers

PYMNTS

Blockchain technology is taking hold in the Southwest, with the help of organizations encouraging development in the space. A group called the Austin Blockchain Collective , for instance, is looking to establish the Texas city as a hub for blockchain innovation. “When blockchain technology is discussed, we want Austin to come to mind, just as centers like Silicon Valley, NYC, Toronto … are thought of,” Pete Harris, the organization’s co-founder and executive director, told PYMNTS in an interview

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Bitcoin, Stablecoin, Blockchain, Enterprise Ledger … WTF?

Chris Skinner

I used to blog about blockchain and cryptocurrency almost every day. I stopped as it got too hyped, scammed and boring. In fact, my last blog was about the blockchain hype being dead, but the blockchain dream is still very much alive. Now, most people think that blockchain is something … The post Bitcoin, Stablecoin, Blockchain, Enterprise Ledger … WTF?

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Fintech regulatory case threatens to shake up banking competition

Payments Dive

A lawsuit brought by New York banking regulators could have a significant impact on fintech development amid efforts by federal authorities to drive innovation.

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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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U.S. Congress Launches Task Forces for Fintech, AI

Bank Innovation

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has unanimously adopted two resolutions establishing task forces for fintech and artificial intelligence. The Task Force on Financial Technology will examine issues including “the current legal framework for fintech, how fintech is used in lending and how consumers engage with fintech,” the committee stated.

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Will Marketplaces Take Over eCommerce Completely?

PYMNTS

The world is becoming one big marketplace — even if the marketplace doesn’t always look like one. That’s not some ancient riddle updated for these roaring days of digital commerce and payments, but informed knowledge passed along by Adrien Nussenbaum, CEO and co-founder of Mirakl , during the latest edition of the PYMNTS Matchmakers interview series.

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It’s all about the data

Chris Skinner

As those who read my blog will know by now I chair a very active group called Nordic Finance Innovation (NFI), based out of Oslo. Our last meetings were a great success and NFI rapporteur Danielle Pamela Neben did a great write-up afterwards. I’m guessing most of you will have … The post It’s all about the data appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Opening a bank account in the digital age

Accenture

Guest blogger Philip Cooney explores the techniques banks need to deploy to make it easy for customers to open a bank account in the digital age. I’m sitting in a cafe having a cup of coffee and sharing a muffin with my five-year-old, when I overhear two teenagers at the next table talking about banking, of all things. What they are specifically discussing is the Revolut account and how impressed they are with the overall customer experience and features (I’m paraphrasing a bit).

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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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How Best to Deploy, Scale, and Manage Global IoT Solutions

Payments Dive

Effective connectivity management is key to a successful IoT deployment.

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FinTech Firms Tackle PCI Burdens With Hosted Checkout

PYMNTS

PCI compliance is top of mind for many organizations, with a burden and commitment from the chief financial officer (CFO) suite that is not nominal — and quite capital intensive. FinTech firms, however, are looking to lessen that work through their offerings: Modo , in one case, has a Modal component to its /Checkout product. “We allow a merchant to come in and offload their PCI requirements” by hosting the capture of sensitive data, Modo Chief Product Officer Ryan Lee told PYMNTS in an intervie

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What does your leadership look like?

Chris Skinner

I’m sure some people see me walk into a room and go oh no, not him. I have a position, and it’s not popular with everyone. But I don’t care. On my LinkedIn profile, I describe myself as a troublemaker, and no issue, I’m sticking with that. So, boot on … The post What does your leadership look like? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Banks Back Record Number of Cybersecurity Startups

Bank Innovation

Banks and their venture arms increasingly are backing cybersecurity startups, investing in everything from threat intelligence to data security firms, according to a new CB Insights report. In 2018, select financial firms including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup and its VC arm Citi Ventures, participated in a record-high 13 deals with cybersecurity startups.

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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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The right policy: The insurance market and digital transformation

Bobsguide

It’s official. Insurance has moved on. It is very big business and new technologies have changed how agencies offer their products – as well as how customers buy their cover. It’s a revolution that demands modernization. The $1.2trn insurance industry understands.

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Vodafone: How 5G Will Impact IoT’s Future

PYMNTS

There is a tendency when talking about the Internet of Things (IoT) — and all the miraculous things it will power in the future — to lose sight of the fact that it’s not really a conversation about the future. While it is still the early days of the connected era, Ludovico Fassati, head of IoT for Vodafone Americas , told Karen Webster in a recent conversation that we are unmistakably in the era of the IoT right now — as of spring 2019.

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Things worth reading: 6th May 2019

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … How the collapse of a football league is tied to crypto’s biggest banking scandal ‘You can’t buy bitcoin’ – is how banks promote bitcoin says economist Digital disruption is coming to banking at last Young people and their phones are shaking up banking Brexit … The post Things worth reading: 6th May 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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BNY Mellon Hires for Blockchain as More Firms See It as a Priority

Bank Innovation

Bank of New York Mellon has named Subhankar Sinha as Head of Blockchain. A BNY Mellon spokesman told Bank Innovation that the position is new at the bank “and was created as a result of the acceleration of proof-of-concept initiatives across the bank that align with BNY Mellon’s growth strategy and digitization priorities.” Sinha’s blockchain […].

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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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Most payment companies aren't ready for 'big data'

Payments Source

Every organization has some kind of plan for the future, but advances in technology, cyber threats, changes in regulation and political uncertainty make it extremely difficult to plan for what lies ahead, writes Ian Stone, CEO of Veualta.

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How 45 Pct Of Old-School SMBs Plan To Innovate

PYMNTS

In today’s digital economy, with shopping as easy as the tap of a finger on a smartphone screen, brick-and-mortar retail businesses have no choice but to innovate to keep and grow their clientele. A large percentage of all retail businesses recognize this reality, but, in some quarters of the economy, the implementation of innovative technologies has been slow-going.

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The Finanser’s Week: 29th April – 5th May 2019

Chris Skinner

The main blog headlines are … Banking in the Cloud One of the surprises I have had in my discussions with banks that are doing digital well, is how all of them seem profoundly committed to cloud-computing. Some more than others, as one of the banks I spoke to wants … The post The Finanser’s Week: 29th April – 5th May 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Green Dot Doubles Down on BaaS Business with $60m Investment

Bank Innovation

Green Dot, a Pasadena, Calif.-based fintech with a banking license, appears ready to go all-in on its banking-as-a-service platform business. Executives announced plans during the firm's first-quarter earnings call yesterday to invest an incremental $60 million in the second half of 2019 for the purpose of “aggressively marketing” new products set to launch over the […].

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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.