2018

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Big banks are not feeling the FinTech heat (yet)

Chris Skinner

A few years ago Jamie Dimon was renowned for saying that bitcoin developers “are going to try and eat our lunch” and that silicon valley was coming to get the banks. Three years later, it’s not quite the case. The big banks are getting bigger, and the FinTech community is nibbling … The post Big banks are not feeling the FinTech heat (yet) appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Most People Don’t Know What Cryptocurrencies Are

Bank Innovation

Sure, cryptocurrency and bitcoin might seem like the talk of the town, but a recent survey found that most people don’t even know what a digital currency is. According to a survey conducted by cryptocurrency platform COBINHOOD, only 56% of the 1,035 Americans surveyed knew that cryptocurrency is a digital decentralized currency designed as a […].

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How connected cars are driving connected payments

Payments Dive

All the necessary software and hardware components together with the processes for the creation of the connected car pay at pump use case are currently available. The creation of a commercially viable, fully integrated solution is the next step and there are no technical or regulatory barriers to doing so.

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From Startup To Global Payments Giant: Visa Turns 60

PYMNTS

Sixty years ago today (Sept. 18), a San Francisco startup launched by sending roughly 60,000 credit cards to consumers living in northern California. This startup was a bank, and its innovation was a single card that could be used by consumers to purchase things on credit from many different merchants. The card eliminated the need for consumers to establish credit with multiple merchants, then carry multiple cards issued by each of those merchants to pay for purchases over time.

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The Executive Guide to Generative AI

Generative AI is taking the world by storm, but the questions that all CEOs, data leaders, and AI leaders are being asked are: What are we going to do about it, and what is our plan? The business and creative possibilities are practically limitless with generative AI. From productivity gains to finding new routes to revenue generation, generative AI is going to radically transform how we work.

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Celebrating International Women’s Day with more than 100 years of IBM empowering women

Insights on Business

“If the bringing of women – half the human race – into the center of historical inquiry poses a formidable challenge to historical scholarship, it also offers sustaining energy and a source of strength.” – Dr. Gerda Lerner. On this International Women’s Day 2018 and to continue Women’s History Month , I would like to acknowledge and reflect upon some of the extraordinary, and often understated, work that women have contributed not just to this company, but to the good of

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AI, Big Data, Digitisation, Blockchain: The fintech that will dominate 2018

Bobsguide

Global technology consultancy DataArt expects to see a handful of financial technology (fintech) trends that emerged in 2017 to strengthen significantly in 2018. In particular, the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the industry will be exponential for three main reasons; hugely increased.

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How Blockchain Will Revolutionize Invoice-Backed Financing

Let's Talk Payments

The recent spike in the value of Bitcoin has captured the imagination of many people around the world. It is hard to believe that the cryptocurrency, which recently crossed the.

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Alibaba becomes Top 10 Global Bank

Disruptive Finance

A few years ago, I wrote about the inexorable rise of Google and Amazon in finance. The conclusion from the piece was “if you prefer fast action and major Fintech disruption from tech powerhouses, then forget Amazon, Google or Apple, and watch Alibaba or Tencent… Ant Financial, the finance arm of Alibaba, is valued $50bn.” This was 2.5 years ago, and(.).

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How Big Data Assists in Disaster Relief and Preparedness

Dataconomy

Disasters are dangerous, but Big Data can help improve disaster relief and preparedness to cut back on lives lost and community damage. Historically, public policies have proved ineffective in providing adequate help for disaster-stricken citizens. A year after hurricane Harvey in 2017, for example, residents are still in the midst. The post How Big Data Assists in Disaster Relief and Preparedness appeared first on Dataconomy.

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8 Sins of a Manual Reconciliation

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

Business operations are getting increasingly complex, shareholders are demanding more, and your auditors are breathing down your neck like never before. In this high-pressure environment, it’s important to remember that reconciliation activity is your last line of defense against financial fraud and errors. Insisting on a manual process to handle month-end reconciliations is a risky endeavor that places an undue burden on your accounting team.

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A Guide To Corporate Innovation: 19 Strategies To Drive Innovation Now

CB Insights

After the success of Corporate Innovation Theater , we wanted to issue a more comprehensive guide to corporate innovation. Something actionable and easy to digest. Given the importance of innovation to drive the longevity, growth, and competitiveness of large corporations, here are 19 bulletproof strategies you can use to look innovative. Note: We’ll be revealing data on the effectiveness of accelerators, how not to F up M&A, and whether having a Chief Digital Officer drives better sto

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How much did Nigel Farage make out of #Brexit?

Chris Skinner

I picked up Bloomberg’s Business Week in the airport lounge at the weekend. It always has interesting reading, but this one stood out because of the front-page cover. Of course, it should have occurred to me that Brexit was a great way to make money, and the article outlines how … The post How much did Nigel Farage make out of #Brexit? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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India’s Embrace of The Startup

Bank Innovation

The startup culture in India is beginning to heat up. INV Fintech, Bank Innovation’s accelerator arm, has seen an increase in applications from India, and currently has two Indian companies in its accelerator. To facilitate the creation of an entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem, the Government of India, through its premier policy Think Tank called the Niti.Read More.

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Public transit systems look to drive down costs, boost ridership with contactless fares

Payments Dive

Public transit systems in New Jersey, New York, Chicago and other major metropolitan areas are converting their systems to accept contactless payments, which experts say will reduce costs and help improve ridership.

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A Modern Approach to C&I Lending: 8 Facts Lenders Need to Know

What to expect? The commercial and industrial (C&I) lending sector has been undergoing a transformation in recent years thanks to technological advancements and changes in customer expectations. The traditional way of lending, where commercial lenders relied on manual attorney processes and legacy software solutions, is slowly becoming obsolete.

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The reason for the collapse of the Zimbabwe Economy

Bankelele

Anonymous guest post. Land redistribution (or seizures) didn’t sink the Zimbabwe economy. In fact, a 2011 independent study, quoted at the time in the New York Times (it’s unlikely to get more sceptical than that) declared that the redistribution programme had actually worked – that Zimbabwe was not just more productive; its food security had […].

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How AI is redefining financial crimes detection technologies

Insights on Business

There is a quote in the most recent Star Wars movie, “The Last Jedi” that gets me thinking about innovation; ‘We are the spark, that will light the fire” The Star Wars movies, books, games and mythos is a masterfully woven tapestry telling the tale of a little guy triumphing over an established, organized and technologically advanced pan galactic empire.

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One world, one key: The growing urgency for a common digital ID

Payments Source

The digital ID market has massive potential, but many fundamental problems that must first be overcome. Among them: The companies best positioned to provide a viable digital ID platform are not the ones best positioned to benefit from it.

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Platformification â?? the end of banks but the future of banking?

Bobsguide

Niels Bohr, the Danish, Nobel-prize winning physicist once said “prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future” However, there is something about human nature that compels us to make predictions, and there is something else about our nature that seems to.

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You Put in a Full Work Week. Shouldn’t Your Collections Software Do the Same?

Discover a modern, cloud-based collection system that never takes a rest day. MeridianLink® Collect is an intuitive platform with advanced customization options developed to simplify the collections process. Here are four ways MeridianLink Collect can support your team: Omnichannel communications Compliance rules & checklists Workflows & queues One interface with supporting integrations And that’s just the start.

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4 Skills Great Innovators Share by Greg Satell

Let's Talk Payments

If creativity is about having unique ideas and new ways to do things, innovation is all about making those ideas happen. In that sense, the bridge between creativity and innovation is made from the bricks of execution. That is when the rubber meets the road. One of the key characteristics of someone who innovates is that they run small pilots to test their hypothesis.

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5 Innovation Trends That Will Define Banking in 2019

The Financial Brand

The bank innovation trends for 2019 focus on the personalizing and digitizing product development and service delivery, improving the customer experience. The post 5 Innovation Trends That Will Define Banking in 2019 appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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How Blockchain is Boosting Renewable Energy

Dataconomy

The explosion in renewable energy projects on blockchain is already promising—there are 122 startups operating in the space, with nearly half launching since 2017. More impressively, these startups have raised over $320 billion between the second quarter of 2017 and the first of 2018. Electricity is undoubtedly one of the. The post How Blockchain is Boosting Renewable Energy appeared first on Dataconomy.

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Unbundling The Autonomous Vehicle

CB Insights

Autonomous vehicles rely on a set of complementary technologies to understand and respond to their surroundings. Some AV companies are focusing on these specific components and partnering with automakers and Tier-1 suppliers to help bring their products to scale while others, such as Zoox and Nuro , are designing their vehicles from the ground up. DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE 67-PAGE REPORT ON AUTO INDUSTRY DISRUPTION.

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These Top Financial Services Marketing Trends Will Help You Stay Competitive

Today’s B2B clients have developed consumerized expectations, which means that financial services firms need to create a differentiated digital experience to grow a dedicated client base. Read three marketing trends — backed by data — that will give your firm a competitive edge in the digital era.

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Digital banking? Isn’t that just an app?

Chris Skinner

I meet a lot of senior executive teams of large banks. Some are visionary, many are committed and a large number understand that life is changing. Few understand how. I talk to them about the fintech world of change and how millennials are reshaping banking, from Stripe, started by two … The post Digital banking? Isn’t that just an app? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Teach children the things that machines cannot learn

Chris Skinner

I often talk about teaching children to learn what machines cannot learn. Our system of education was created in the Industrial Revolution, and is based upon kids being stuffed with facts, stats and dates. They learn to parrot-fashion repeat things, and are tested to see if they can remember. It’s … The post Teach children the things that machines cannot learn appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Compliance will kill the bank

Chris Skinner

I was talking with a banker at a recent conference, and was surprised by his attitude. He’s not worried about Amazon, Google or Alibaba; he’s not concerned about FinTech start-ups, Revolut or Monzo; he doesn’t really care about Open Banking and software; as for machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and … The post Compliance will kill the bank appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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How bad does a banker have to behave to be jailed?

Chris Skinner

Talking of banks not being trusted, do we have reasons to mis-trust them? Yes, many. Not only are many banks regularly called out for bad behaviour, but some have gone to the extremes of forging customers signatures. Then there has been the UK’s PPI scandal and Wells Fargo’s false account … The post How bad does a banker have to behave to be jailed?

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ERM Program Fundamentals for Success in the Banking Industry

Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is critical for industry growth in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing risk landscape. When building your ERM program foundation, you need to answer questions like: Do we have robust board and management support? Do we understand and articulate our bank’s risk appetite and how that impacts our business units? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk?