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Fed payment guidelines could stifle fintech innovation

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Federal Reserve Board guidelines on granting financial institutions access to its new payment system provide some clarity — but could discourage innovative fintechs from joining. The guidelines come as the fintech sector grows and more companies seek access to so-called “master accounts and payments services" offered by the Fed.

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Innovating The ATM Beyond Cash

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The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the pace of digital innovation across the financial sector, and credit unions (CUs) are no exception. Many CUs are investing heavily in new digital technologies to help serve their members during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not all innovations are successful. About The Tracker.

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Black Swans Are The Sandbox Of New Innovations

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Jim McCarthy, i2c president, says disasters often breed innovation. Black Swans Are the Sandbox of New Innovations. A few innovators do come forward with good ideas, but often the environment can’t support them past the short term. While it may take years, these good, innovative ideas often resurface when the time is right.

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The Ordering Innovations Attracting Restaurant Customers

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The ongoing pandemic has hit few industries as hard as it has hit the restaurant industry, with stay-at-home guidelines and social distancing forcing many eateries to shut their doors either permanently or at least until the pandemic ends. Safety and Security. Customers’ top priority regarding restaurants is their own safety, however.

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Deep Dive: How Banks Are Innovating AML Strategies In The Face of Global Fraud

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Part of the problem is that money laundering controls are easier for fraudsters to anticipate than security measures for other cybercrimes. security standards from those in markets like Europe. AML and the problem of innovation. Bad actors also tend to use the U.S. financial regulations work.

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Bitcoin Daily: Signal Messaging App Testing Crypto Payments; Gemini Adds 20 Tokens To Exchange; SIA, WizKey Partner For Credit Market Based On Blockchain

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“The main objective of this project launched together with WizKey is to support banks in managing credits, especially non-performing ones, in a standardized and secure manner in line with the indications of European regulators,” said Daniele Savarè, director of Innovation & Business Solutions at SIA, in the release.

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Commanders In Chief: Why The Pace Of Innovation Is A Good Thing

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Every business walks the same tightrope when it comes to processing payments: Convenience versus security. It doesn’t matter if the business is consumer-facing or serving other businesses (B2B); security is top of mind for all of them, yet adding more layers can introduce more friction, and that can scare customers away.