Chris Skinner

APRIL 6, 2017

I was listening to a financier talking about FinTech the other day, and claiming that they are all sustaining innovations and not disruptive. They were referring to Clayton Christensen’s innovator’s dilemma discussions, where Professor Christensen points to different markets that were destroyed by disruptors.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Making mobile payments with a smartphone in Japan is more popular than ever, according to eMarketer, a New York-based market research company. It also predicts that by 2023 the number of mobile payment users will rise to nearly 28 million, 25 percent of the population.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2018

While quick-service restaurant (QSR) managers and customers might view the same menu, they might not always be on the same page when it comes to technology and innovation. However, a look at recent data found that many QSRs are not exactly quick to implement customers’ preferred innovations.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Small businesses, while they may struggle to have the resources to invest in the tools they want, can be more agile and flexible to handle changing markets. Where does the middle market fit in this spectrum? “Do middle-market companies feel vulnerable to disruption? ” Surveying 300 U.S. ” Surveying 300 U.S.

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

Visa Talks Payment Rail Innovation. In a PYMNTS interview this month, Visa Global Head of New Payment Flows at Visa Business Solutions Alan Koenigsberg discussed the need for existing payment rails to innovate and adapt to new use cases. When we think about rails, we think about them as a means to an endpoint," he said.

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MARCH 2, 2020

A trillion-dollar market cap later, it’s hard to argue Amazon’s effectiveness, quote attribution notwithstanding. It’s really difficult, the banking ecosystem is not fast and that’s just reality,” Jim McCarthy, industry expert and former innovation head for Visa, told Karen Webster in a recent conversation.

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Chris Skinner

MARCH 23, 2017

They manage the Fintech Istanbul program, and are the powerhouse behind many of the innovations we’ve seen in Turkey from mobile wallets to contactless payments. We may describe Turkish banking sector as strong, innovative, modern and well-regulated. million POS terminals in the market. million credit cards, 118.3

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2019

While commercial card innovation certainly accelerated in 2018, progress can always continue. Morgan Managing Director and Head of Commercial Card Product Management Naney Pandit says should be a focus this year is in mobilizing the corporate card. But so far, mobile B2B payments have been slow to take off.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Smaller companies were the focus of innovation in the commercial card space this week thanks to new cards designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This week’s commercial card innovation tracker includes the launch of business cards by American Express and Amazon in addition to one by Wyndham Hotel & Resorts and Barclays.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

A convenient and seamless ordering experience from online and mobile channels is essential for restaurant customers. Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have heard the call for innovative digital ordering capabilities, with several major brands stepping up their investments in this area. Recent Developments From the Restaurant Front.

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MARCH 19, 2019

To enhance diners’ experiences in quick-service restaurants (QSRs), managers are utilizing digital innovations, enabling everything from faster orders to more efficient kitchens. More than 70 percent of QSR managers see these as the main benefits of implementing technology, according to the PYMNTS Restaurant Readiness Index.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2018

But according to a new report from EY, it would be unfair to say that regulation is the only driving force behind large banks’ changing market strategies. In its Global Banking Outlook 2018 survey , EY assessed 221 financial institutions across 29 markets. Optimism Up. North American banks are among the most optimistic, EY found.

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Perficient

MARCH 10, 2021

podcast , we interview Jeff Small, Director of Mobile Product Strategy at Perficient about the evolution of digital product management and how organizations can think about digital products as a transformational strategy. Jeff Small is a Director of Mobile Solutions at Perficient. Listen Now! In Episode 5 of the What If?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Might mobile payments help revolutionize corporate cards? But even that shift created friction — of a different sort — tied to the reliance on the distribution and the movement of this physical plastic around the business, resulting in management pain points and in some cases even payment errors.

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JUNE 15, 2016

Nautilus Hyosung America (Hyosung) announced the availability of its new mobile application that’s designed to help merchants and ATM operators manage Hyosung ATMs directly from a mobile device. The MoniMobile app is aimed at revamping the full management capabilities of Hyosung ATMs. ”

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

This week’s commercial card innovation tracker finds a tie-up between a FinTech and a neo-bank to make cards available for Google Pay, as well as a Tokenization-as-a-Service offering from a card issuing platform. FinTech firm Nium has teamed with Southeast Asia neo-bank Aspire to enable a mobile payments feature with its cards.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

million Series B funding round, led by NewAlpha Asset Management, Mastercard and Forestay Capital. The investment funds will enable the Montreal-based startup to continue to deploy its patented solution in markets around the world, develop new product offerings and expand the company’s head count. “We

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PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2020

The uptick in smartphone use and availability, however, has prompted many insurance providers to enable customers to file claims from their phones, but few have implemented mobile disbursements. “I Developing that claim flow can be difficult, though, especially when it entails enabling access to mobile disbursements.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

Though having a choice in financing products is vital for small and medium-sized businesses to manage their cash flow, not all tools are the right fit for every business. “We’re in the business of cash flow management ,” noted McDonald. A Digitization Push. ”

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

The uncertainty injected into the market, as Ning Wang, co-founder and chief business officer at PingPong , told Karen Webster in a recent conversation, is having undeniable effects worldwide – which are not likely to wear off anytime soon. An Opportunity for Innovation .

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2019

In fact, credit unions that focus on data analytics are more likely to pursue a wider range of innovations than those that do not. percent of those focused on data analytics said they also focused on fraud management solutions in the previous three years, compared to only 60.6 For example, 91.7 Other notable findings include: 79.4

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PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2019

In the age of quick-service restaurant (QSR) dining technology innovation, restaurants are frantically looking into ways to provide consumers with mobile ordering bells and whistles like third-party payment integrations, rewards programs and surprise-and-delight offers. At the same time, dining platforms are expanding their offerings.

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Bobsguide

APRIL 27, 2022

Bank will accelerate its cloud strategy with Finastra’s Fusion KTP in the cloud, enabling faster access to innovation and a proactive approach to global treasury management. The move will enable the bank to harness a fully integrated treasury management platform and gain faster access to innovation and time to market.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2020

The company brought its app and device to market just two weeks ago. In investments, retail dispute management firm Chargeback closed a funding round to speed up growth and to help retailers reduce credit card disputes. And in tech, the future of retail may include mobile scanning. All this, Today in Data.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

Signal is also looking to build up its privacy provisions by allowing users to create unique usernames, rather than being identified by their mobile phone number, Platformer reported. Diokno, Philippines’ Central Bank (BSP) governor in the release.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

As the report states, “We … find that a significant share of consumers are willing to bank with the institutions — financial or otherwise — that offer them the best spending and money management tools.”. Mobile Cards: Make or Break? The highest interest is among “bridge millennials” whose card spend averages $40,000 annually.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

In addressing the innovation gap that exists between credit unions and their larger financial institution (FI) brethren, credit unions (CUs) may be perceived to be at a disadvantage, at least when it comes to dollars. Increasingly, technology itself promotes a personalized experience.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2017

The company announced Thursday (June 8) that it is acquiring Sous, whose mobile restaurant administration platform will bolster BlueCart’s existing cloud procurement management solution. According to the companies, Sous’ mobile-first approach to the restaurant industry can bolster BlueCart’s restaurant procurement offering.

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PYMNTS

MAY 6, 2019

To create more convenient ordering experiences and build loyalty, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are innovating with the help of digital and mobile technologies. Mobile Ordering. The jump caused its active mobile app rewards membership to grow to 16.8 Quick-service restaurants are experiencing traction with their apps.

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PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2019

When it comes to innovation, go to the source. has joined the ranks of companies and brands setting up innovation labs. QSR Innovation. The PepsiCo innovation effort comes at a time of significant technology development in the world of restaurants, including quick service restaurants (QSRs). In other words, PepsiCo Inc.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2018

The company offers credit management software that helps companies with the debt collection process. It is a very good test market,” Drappa said. The market being small, you can test your product on different population[s] with reduced marketing fees.” ” FinTech firm recovr is among the startups based in Belgium.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Maybe it’s the reputation of a brand that lowers the mental resistance to inputting payment and personal details on a mobile device to complete a transaction. They might want to innovate, but take shortcuts on security.” Consumers, too, play a role in the wider mobile banking security picture. Trust Advantage.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

It’s also the start of another football gambling season — one that involves mobile commerce and digital payments, and companies trying to innovate their way to success in this growing field of transactions. More Innovation. Such desire for speed is also helping to drive innovation in other forms of gambling-related payments.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2020

Customer service should be fit for a king," Burger King exclaimed in a video about the guerilla-marketing campaign. Daniel Schröder, marketing director at Burger King Sweden and Denmark, told Adweek that the new social media push grew out of an effort to fix the chain’s own online communications with guests. Even our old friends.".

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The use of physical checks for payment, for example, remains prevalent in markets like India, Thailand and Malaysia, and the movement restrictions during the pandemic meant “there was a crisis for our clients in terms of being able to collect payments,” said Kanthadai.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

FinTech Paysend is introducing Global Account, its international, fee-free mobile money account with a multi-currency wallet, to European users, the company announced on Thursday (Feb. That’s why our new Global Account, which makes it easier for people to pay, hold and spend money globally, is a truly innovative product.

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Bank Innovation

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

EXCLUSIVE- Bank Innovation has released the agenda for its seventh annual fintech conference, and it is completely overhauled to enhance the event experience for attendees.

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