PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2020

“I think one of the largest reasons [insurers are still using checks] is because claim payments, the paying out of a claim, is [a] loss of money, and it is really hard for companies to focus or invest resources in a place in which you are losing money already,” Michele Schmitt, senior product manager for B2B insurance technology firm Tr?v

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Consumers have shopped online, via mobile devices and at brick-and-mortar stores in various capacities for years, but the pandemic is dramatically expanding the connections between these channels. billion online in Q2 2020. percent of respondents in an early March survey said they were using their mobile devices to shop more often.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

New technology continues to change the way consumers order and pay for quick-service restaurant (QSR) food: Kiosks and online ordering, among other experiences, let consumers ditch the counter for faster and higher-tech alternatives. Not all digital innovations are perceived by consumers the same way, however. out of 100.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2017

Small businesses may be interested in innovative technologies, but only a few are willing to make the leap — and the investment — necessary to actually implement tools into their businesses. The latest research from the SMB Technology Adoption Index , for example, revealed news that just 13 percent of U.S. Technologies in Focus.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Bloomberg reports that it offers a bevy of innovative options intended to entice customers into spending more time shopping. Tencent plans to open the store in the first half of 2020 in Shenzhen in China’s so-called technology hub. The seven-floor store is Nordstrom ’s biggest location ever.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Providing numerous purchasing options through websites, mobile channels and social media is becoming essential for businesses that wish to create seamless, convenient experiences that resonate with consumers who have different comfort levels regarding on-site shopping, Miller explained.

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PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2020

Indeed, just as SMBs have fast-tracked their own digitization efforts, their financial technology partners have also found the current climate to be an opportunity to accelerate innovation and roll out new services to support their merchant and consumer users. Innovation On The Fast Track. The Bigger PayPal Picture.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Amid great technological change, health and beauty retailers are developing strategies to drive innovation. In some cases, retailers are using social media tools such as Instagram to post promotions and product tutorials — or interact openly with consumers about their offerings. About the same share — or 60.9

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PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2019

Across the European Union (EU), technology providers and social media platforms are increasingly playing a bigger role in the Open Banking ecosystem. Meanwhile, technology companies like Microsoft are dealing with GDPR investigations of their own. Social Media Sites and Payment Innovations Under PSD2 and GDPR.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 6, 2017

Today, Bank Innovation releases its most significant redesign and relaunch since the site initially dropped online in 2009. We hope you love the new Bank Innovation. When we started Bank Innovation, while the crosswinds of the credit crisis were still swirling, we were the lone voice for innovation at banks.

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Bank Innovation

MAY 3, 2017

Facebook is the key to online traffic—but most small businesses run to the social media king to drive in-store traffic, too. conducted by digital marketing technology company Netsertive. More than 40% of SMBs will turn to Facebook for a boost in in-store traffic, according to a survey of 250 SMBs across the U.S.,

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 15, 2018

EXCLUSIVE – Welcome BMO Bolt, Bank of Montreal’s virtual assistant on social media platform Facebook Messenger. The bot, announced today, was created in partnership with conversational banking technology company Finn.AI. This chatbot provides only unauthenticated information,Read More.

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Keeping your money in a bank is common sense at this point, but online banking is – unfortunately – not something many people have grown accustomed to, yet. There are many benefits to explore in this area, and it’s not a bad idea to check out what some online banking services can do for you […].

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

An Opportunity for Innovation . As the situation evolves, Wang told Webster, the innovative responses are doing the same. He’s seen TikTok become a B2B marketing platform where players are “singing funny songs, telling jokes and learning how to really interact online.” As a result, the company’s sales reached 44.73

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Bank Innovation

JUNE 8, 2018

What is the state of banking innovation today? Bitcoin mania has died down in the fintech world, and the conversation has shifted to technologies like voice banking, payments, and alternative credit scoring. This year, the pressure for banks to innovate is high, as banks no longer […].

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 22, 2019

IBM, one of the world’s largest technology companies, has agreed to sponsor Bank Innovation Ignite, which explores new ideas and technologies needed to push banking forward. Bank Innovation Ignite, March 11-12 in Seattle, offers high-level discussions and networking around the future of what’s next in banking.

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The 12 startups demoing to try to win the “best in show” award at Bank Innovation Ignite have been unveiled. Community Capital Technologies, Denizen Financial, Diro Inc., The startups are:[link] Avocado Payments, Budgit Inc., Exagens Corp., Fintel Labs, iGTB, JUDI.AI, KapitalWise, OpenDoor Securities, and Operant.AI

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2020

Some have added support for in-branch digital technologies such as video banking screens and upgraded ATMs to minimize in-person contact while making sure customers’ needs are met, for example. Digital Technologies Under COVID-19. Stay-at-home orders and social distancing protocols may increase that growth, however.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2017

A byproduct of incorporating connectivity into just about any activity is how social media affects regular interactions. It can be difficult to discuss the digital effects without looping in social media. For the Chinese buyer in particular, social media engagement and online shopping activities takes on a unique avenue.

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PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2020

Facebook Inc’s top executives could be required to testify before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as the regulator investigates whether the California-based social media conglomerate has violated U.S. antitrust laws, sources told The Wall Street Journal. An FTC spokeswoman declined to comment. billion global users.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2018

In a bid to serve customers through digital channels, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are rolling out new innovations. These technologies bring more options for consumers to order and pay for their meals, such as kiosks and mobile ordering. In one new approach, some QSRs are offering delivery beyond the home and office.

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

We have undertaken our most significant redesign and relaunch since Bank Innovation initially dropped online in 2009. This beta officially kicks off today and marks a new chapter in the life of Bank Innovation. When we started Bank Innovation, while the crosswinds of the credit crisis were still swirling, we […].

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Facebook will dole out millions in cash and advertising credits to small businesses across India, while also helping merchants launch online gift cards, as the social media giant pushes deeper into the country’s fast-growing eCommerce sector. Gift cards will help small businesses reach more potential customers online.”.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are attempting to square away increasing consumer use of online channels with their privacy and banking standards. Large-scale technology firms have fallen under fire for failing to comply with its requirements since it was first ratified.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 4, 2023

According to the FTC, the top ten crypto fraud trends to watch in 2023 are: Investment scams: Investment scams come with "get rich quick" and "no risk" promises, often initiated through social media or online dating apps. Consumers are accustomed to upgrades as part of innovative technology. That's a scam.

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Celent Banking

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Celent’s Innovation and Insight Day is about a month away, and I couldn’t be more excited. We have great external speakers bookending the day, and we’ll be exploring exciting technology implementations with 18 Model Banks in five categories (plus Celent’s Model Bank of the Year): • Digital. Innovation and Emerging Technologies.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2019

In a new PYMNTS interview, Chavez talked about bringing more online efficiencies to pet ownership. The retail chain is rolling out an online pet pharmacy and opening additional veterinary clinics. Meanwhile, Amazon also has its Wag pet food brand, and Target has teamed with BarkBox to offer chew toys and treats online and in-store.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Luxury brand Burberry has teamed up with Tencent in China to offer a “social retail” store to take advantage of China’s online shopping trend and capture more of the luxury market in the country, according to a report by Reuters. . The plan is to create a space that mixes physical with digital.

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Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Fiserv, a leading banking technology company, has signed on as the headline Diamond sponsor of Bank Innovation 2017. Bank Innovation 2017 is this blog’s annual gathering on ideas and opportunities in fintech.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The Carrboro, North Carolina-based chain has used its technology-first strategy to get, keep and grow its customer base – even while its stores were shut down early in the pandemic. While stores were closed, Fleet Feet saw tremendous growth in its online business. Fleet Feet has come up with proprietary technology to address that.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2019

Direct sales company Younique, which has been pivotal in its approach to social media marketing, has launched an augmented reality (AR) makeup trying-on tool, according to a release. . The tool uses facial analysis and bridges the gap, the company said, between online and in-person shopping.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2019

To serve a wide range of consumers in the digital age, innovators are rolling out subscription offerings ranging from news content to gaming. With subscriptions gaining ground in areas such as digital media and gaming, according to the PYMNTS Subscription Commerce Tracker , telecom firms are capitalizing on the popularity of these offerings.

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 24, 2019

INV Fintech, the technology accelerator run in partnership with Fiserv, has opened its Demo Day event to financial institution executives attending Bank Innovation Ignite. Previously, only INV Fintech members were permitted to attend Demo Day on March 11 in Seattle.

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Bank Innovation

APRIL 17, 2017

Fraud campaigns targeting online financial services tend to be smaller, and subtler than fraud campaigns conducted for other online platforms.

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Bank Innovation

APRIL 19, 2017

The 100,000 chatbot-strong platform Facebook Messenger gained a few new friends yesterday, during the social media giant’s F8 Developer conference. The Messenger platform has become the prime landing space for all kinds of bots, from restaurants to fintech. The platform currently has about 1.2

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PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

We have deep dives into in-house restaurant ordering apps and cloud technology, as well as a report on banks running short on large bills amid the coronavirus crisis. In-house ordering apps are typical for large quick-service restaurant (QSR) companies, with only those who are willing to take risks and innovate standing out from the herd.

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Bank Innovation

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Continuing its development of financial technologies on its platform, social media firm Facebook has joined a Visa program that enables the network to access its Token Service for payments, Visa announced today.

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