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Weekly Wrap: Visa acquires Plaid and retailers embrace fintech

Bank Innovation

JANUARY 17, 2020

In this episode, editors discuss the following news developments: The overlap of retail with financial services, and reflections on the National Retail Federation annual conference in New York; Visa’s acquisition of Plaid and what it means […].

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Listen: Banks expect digital banking product delivery to see most innovation

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JANUARY 18, 2022

In this episode of "The Buzz" podcast, hear how executives in retail digital banking are least confident in their organizations' ability to create a well-defined innovation strategy and measure the results. Over the next five years, banks expect most innovation to happen in product delivery.

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Square Partners With POWDR To Offer Ski Resorts Contactless Transactions

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DECEMBER 14, 2020

Ski resorts are like small cities, with restaurants, retail shops, ticketing and hospitality. Additionally, we’re constantly adding new features to our software and bringing more partner integrations to our platform to enable even more commerce experiences.”.

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New Report: Square Speaks Out On SMBs’ 2021 Payments Survival Guide

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) were hit especially hard by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and have spent months experimenting with new sales models as they worked to keep afloat and confront new challenges. To learn more about these developing trends and strategies, download the playbook. . About The Playbook.

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PSCU: Owner CUs Saw Rising Debit, Credit Sales Volumes Over The Holidays

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JANUARY 14, 2021

27 in the retail goods space among the organization’s owner credit unions were up 26.2 percent market rate that the National Retail Federation (NRF) had predicted, according to the release. “More consumers shopped earlier and from home, further accelerating the adoption of contactless and digital payment methods.”. percent to 5.2

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Weekly Wrap: SBA loans, SoFi and Galileo take center stage

Bank Innovation

APRIL 10, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to rattle the economy, startups are launching new products and features to engage customers. The week’s news wasn’t confined to coronavirus-related […].

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SBA loans, SoFi and Galileo take center stage

Bank Innovation

APRIL 13, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to rattle the economy, startups are launching new products and features to engage customers. Last week’s news wasn’t confined to coronavirus-related […].

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Weekly Wrap: Robo-advisors react to the stock market plummet, and Amazon makes a move

Bank Innovation

MARCH 13, 2020

In this episode, editors discuss the following news developments: How the stock market plummet is affecting robo-advisors; Wirecard expanding internationally through a partnership with the Estonian banking platform Xolo; and Amazon’s move to offer cashierless checkout to […].

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Weekly Wrap: MoneyLion prepares for growth, as fintechs focus on holiday promotions

Bank Innovation

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

In this episode, Suman Bhattacharyya, deputy editor, and Angely Mercado, associate editor, discuss the following news developments: How MoneyLion’s appointment of a chief operating officer will help fuel its growth plans; The debate among banks and […].

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Weekly Wrap: Varo gets FDIC approval, as Curve prepares for US launch

Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

In this episode, editors discuss the following news developments: The implications of banking startup Varo’s FDIC approval; How U.K. card startup Curve opened a New York City office in advance of its U.S. Welcome to the latest episode of our Weekly Wrap series, for the week ending Friday, Feb. launch; and Wells Fargo’s […].

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Weekly Wrap: Banner week for fintech acquisitions

Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

In this episode, editors discuss the following news developments: Implications from LendingClub’s acquisition of Radius Bank; How Ally’s acquisition of the non-prime lender CardWorks boosts the bank’s long-term plans; and The launch of digital banking startup Level […].

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Weekly Wrap: Real-time payments expand, as big tech adds financial offerings

Bank Innovation

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In this episode, Suman Bhattacharyya, deputy editor, and Angely Mercado, associate editor, discuss the following news developments: The expansion of The Clearing House’s RTP Network; How Facebook Pay can advance its e-commerce strategy; and How Green […].

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MUFG taps math expert as CEO to lead digital transformation

Bank Innovation

JANUARY 17, 2020

Kamezawa, 58, will take the top post on April 1, the Tokyo-based bank said in a statement on Friday, confirming news reports from earlier this week. […]. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. named Hironori Kamezawa as chief executive officer, turning to a math expert to help Japan’s biggest bank forge a path in the digital era.

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Weekly Wrap: CIT targets homeowners associations, as Qapital connects emotions with money

Bank Innovation

JANUARY 10, 2020

In this episode, editors discuss the following news developments: Citi Ventures’ approach to product development through its internal innovation program D10X; CIT Bank’s bet on homeowners associations as a result of its acquisition of Mutual of […].

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Weekly Wrap: Digit expands automation, Brex grows product suite

Bank Innovation

JANUARY 24, 2020

In this episode, editors discuss the following news developments: Brex’s expanded product ecosystem and the rise of digital financial services platforms for businesses; Digit’s new tool that allows users to save for their phone bills; and […].

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Ant may join race for Singapore virtual bank licenses

Bank Innovation

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

We are actively looking into this opportunity,“ Hangzhou, China-based Ant Financial said in an emailed response to questions from Bloomberg News. Billionaire Jack Ma’s Ant Financial Services Group said it may apply for a virtual banking license in Singapore, a move that would add a heavyweight contender to the race. “We

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Weekly Wrap: Big tech makes moves in financial services, as Ally bets on VR

Bank Innovation

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

In this episode, Suman Bhattacharyya, deputy editor, and Angely Mercado, associate editor, discuss the following news developments: How big tech platforms like Uber are getting into financial services; How Ally Bank used a Monopoly-themed virtual reality […].

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Target Merges Cartwheel Into Its Main App

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AUGUST 29, 2017

The move is the latest in Target’s quest to boost its innovation strategy. “ Once guests are set up, the streamlined experience means the best of Target all in one place,” he added.

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Weekly Wrap: Luge Capital courts early-stage fintechs, as payment providers rustle with UX and data privacy

Bank Innovation

OCTOBER 25, 2019

In this episode, Suman Bhattacharyya, deputy editor, and Angely Mercado, associate editor, discuss the following news developments: Canadian venture firm Luge Capital’s approach to fintech investments; How banks are navigating Zelle’s UX as transaction volume grows; and […].

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Staring Into The Crystal Ball of Retail’s Future

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APRIL 6, 2017

Unfortunately, there’s no magical crystal ball that can provide a glimpse into the future of retail. Considering all of the new technologies, changing consumer behaviors and innovation taking place across the retail sector, we have no way of knowing exactly what’s coming next. Seeing Retail Differently.

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Weekly Wrap: Payments industry under scrutiny as Venmo, Zelle adoption grows

Bank Innovation

JULY 26, 2019

In this episode, Suman Bhattacharyya, deputy editor of Bank Innovation, discusses the following news developments: How Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers are advocating for the U.S. Welcome to the latest episode of our weekly wrap video series, for the week ending July 26, 2019.

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Oregon Community Credit Union launches digital platform

Bank Innovation

AUGUST 20, 2019

Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) has launched phase one of its digital platform, a move meant to “set the foundation” for the credit union’s new focus toward automation, Chris Whittaker, vice president of consumer lending, told sister publication Auto Finance News on Monday.

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Weekly Wrap: PayPal guns for China, as Movencorp patents its personal finance tools

Bank Innovation

OCTOBER 4, 2019

In this episode, Angely Mercado, associate editor, discusses the following news developments: How Bank of China and IBM are using an innovation lab in their efforts to revamp the Bank of China mobile app; How PayPal’s newfound […].

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Weekly Wrap: Big banks push API-based account access, as HSBC heralds Pepper robot as a success

Bank Innovation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

In this episode, Suman Bhattacharyya, deputy editor, and Rick Morgan, associate editor, discuss the following news developments: How large banks like Wells Fargo and U.S. Welcome to the latest episode of our weekly wrap video series, for the week ending Friday, September 27, 2019.

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Weekly Wrap: Challengers court US customers as PNC launches in-house startup

Bank Innovation

AUGUST 30, 2019

In this episode, Suman Bhattacharyya, deputy editor of Bank Innovation, discusses the following news developments: How challenger banks based outside of the U.S. customers; PNC Bank’s approach to innovation through the launch of […]. are marketing to U.S.

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Visa’s Kevin Phalen: Making The Case For B2B Payments’ Innovation Progress

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

There is a mountain of friction in commercial payments today that seems to have held the industry back from the kind of rocket-pace innovation propelling retail and consumer payments into the future. Opaque payments moving sluggishly across borders and between banks. That’s a pretty significant change.

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Selfridges Named Best Department Store In The World

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MAY 28, 2018

According to Chain Store Age , the criteria for the award include successful development and executions of product, store, online and service innovation strategies; delivery of an outstanding in-store experience; excellent customer service; and strong financial performance. Founded in 1909 by American businessman H.

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Weekly Wrap: Google launches PPP solution and banks tackle social media

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MAY 8, 2020

Google recently got involved with three new tools backed by artificial intelligence to help banks navigate the program. In other news, banks are […]. Temenos, meanwhile, partnered with Microsoft to help banks tackle cybersecurity and lower their rate of false positives when detecting financial crime.

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Weekly Wrap: Banks tackle crisis CX and stand-alone brands

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JUNE 19, 2020

This week, Bank Innovation took a look a Verint report that ranked some of the country’s biggest banks based on their crisis customer experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. In startup news, Upgrade plans to move […].

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Weekly Wrap: RBC hits a milestone with Ask NOMI, and Sequoia bets on Vise

BankInovation

MAY 15, 2020

In other news, Sequoia led a […]. Toronto-based RBC, meanwhile, has answered 1 million customer questions through “Ask NOMI,” an interactive function the bank added to its digital assistant in March.

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How Scotiabank Manages Fraud Protection For A Data-Driven Future

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Scotiabank’s Three-Pronged Innovation Strategy. ” The FI is combating global fraudsters’ sophistication with technology like AI, as well as educational seminars for both its business and retail banking customers.

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Expanding The Reach Of Israel’s Tech Innovation

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MAY 27, 2016

There are a wide range of industries whose futures depend on innovation and Israel is answering the call, Mavor said, including financial institutions, insurance, retail, real estate, automotive , agriculture, advertising, education and government. “As businesses with the right Israeli solutions based on their innovation strategies.

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Weekly Wrap: Visa acquires Plaid and retailers embrace fintech

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Square Partners With POWDR To Offer Ski Resorts Contactless Transactions

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New Report: Square Speaks Out On SMBs’ 2021 Payments Survival Guide

PSCU: Owner CUs Saw Rising Debit, Credit Sales Volumes Over The Holidays

Weekly Wrap: SBA loans, SoFi and Galileo take center stage

SBA loans, SoFi and Galileo take center stage

Weekly Wrap: Robo-advisors react to the stock market plummet, and Amazon makes a move

Weekly Wrap: MoneyLion prepares for growth, as fintechs focus on holiday promotions

Weekly Wrap: Varo gets FDIC approval, as Curve prepares for US launch

Weekly Wrap: Banner week for fintech acquisitions

Weekly Wrap: Real-time payments expand, as big tech adds financial offerings

MUFG taps math expert as CEO to lead digital transformation

Weekly Wrap: CIT targets homeowners associations, as Qapital connects emotions with money

Weekly Wrap: Digit expands automation, Brex grows product suite

Ant may join race for Singapore virtual bank licenses

Weekly Wrap: Big tech makes moves in financial services, as Ally bets on VR

Target Merges Cartwheel Into Its Main App

Weekly Wrap: Luge Capital courts early-stage fintechs, as payment providers rustle with UX and data privacy

Staring Into The Crystal Ball of Retail’s Future

Weekly Wrap: Payments industry under scrutiny as Venmo, Zelle adoption grows

Oregon Community Credit Union launches digital platform

Weekly Wrap: PayPal guns for China, as Movencorp patents its personal finance tools

Weekly Wrap: Big banks push API-based account access, as HSBC heralds Pepper robot as a success

Weekly Wrap: Challengers court US customers as PNC launches in-house startup

Visa’s Kevin Phalen: Making The Case For B2B Payments’ Innovation Progress

Selfridges Named Best Department Store In The World

Weekly Wrap: Google launches PPP solution and banks tackle social media

Weekly Wrap: Banks tackle crisis CX and stand-alone brands

Weekly Wrap: RBC hits a milestone with Ask NOMI, and Sequoia bets on Vise

How Scotiabank Manages Fraud Protection For A Data-Driven Future

Expanding The Reach Of Israel’s Tech Innovation

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