PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2020

A study from AppsFlyer and Google found that global ATM use had decreased by 50 percent since the beginning of the outbreak as social distancing and stay-at-home orders have increased customers’ reliance on mobile apps and online banking options rather than ATMs. Scotiabank On How COVID-19 Could Lead To Lasting Change In Banking Operations.

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South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Unfortunately, banking is challenging to study, and some banks inadvertently ignore their significant competitors. Traditionally, community banks would compare their financial performance and health to similar-sized banks in their region. Conclusion Community banks should not try to be national or regional banks.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Winter is around the corner, bringing colder temperatures and prompting many restaurants to question whether their operations can survive the season. The study found that 25.8 Seventy percent of consumers now wish to order digitally for delivery, according to a study , while 57 percent say they have downloaded delivery apps to do so.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Today in B2B payments: Visa collaborates to open up small business banking data, while Mastercard drives commercial card adoption across the MEA region. Amex Study: Social Media Shout-Outs Could Pump $197B Into SMB Economy. Visa, Codat Partner on Providing Data for SMBs.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Today in B2B payments: Visa collaborates to open up small business banking data, while Mastercard drives commercial card adoption across the MEA region. Amex Study: Social Media Shout-Outs Could Pump $197B Into SMB Economy. Visa, Codat Partner on Providing Data for SMBs.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

10), Craig Moore, CEO of business financing platform Beehive , not only made the case for more P2P lending in the Middle East (the company is based in the United Arab Emirates), but also gave a larger view of the FinTech situation in that region as a new decade dawns. No matter what, FinTech seems a very good bet in this region of the world.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

One area where the pandemic may significantly impact emerging data protection and open banking rules is the Middle East and North African region (MENA). The ongoing pandemic has caused many regulators in the MENA region to examine the digital and open banking infrastructure they have in place. Around The Data Protection World.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2020

Regional financial institutes Hong Leong Bank and Maybank are also looking into the possibility of applying for a license, according to the sources. Malaysia is giving preference to bidders with capital governed by firms in the region. A proposed licensing system is in the works and is anticipated to be finished by the end of June. .

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Digital Banking Regional Capital Study 136

PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2020

Or that, on average, 15 percent of an FI’s annual operating costs go toward maintaining core banking systems that are outmoded? Is it surprising to know that 55 percent of legacy financial institutions (FIs) report lacking maturity in core systems? It’s true, but not for long.

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System Digital Banking Tools User Experience 268

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Banks operating in oil and gas intensive areas of the U.S. have experienced a significant increase in nonperforming commercial and industrial loans, but not in other types of loans – at least so far, according to a recent study by Federal Reserve researchers. Possible causes Why might that be the case?

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

News came this week that a (virtual) meeting between regulators and Big Tech – which would center on draft proposals that might impact their very operations on the Continent –has been postponed briefly from Nov. For Big Tech, there’s just a hint of a bit of a reprieve in Europe. 24 to Dec 2. Public consultation on the act ended in September.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2020

This growth in digital payment volume is testing the open banking networks proposed by regulators in multiple regions, including the U.K. Data privacy and security standards are critical for regulators to address in regions such as the U.S., The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing lawmakers in multiple regions under extreme scrutiny.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

The funding will be used to introduce B-North’s regional “Lending Pods” across Manchester in the second quarter of 2020. B-North’s proposed regional pod model and cloud banking technology will allow it to lend up to 10 times faster than other banks in order to help [small businesses (SMBs)] grow and develop,” according to its website.

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Lending Regional Study Fintech 131

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

According to an August study of digital banking by PYMNTS, banks are closing physical branches, reducing hours of operation and encouraging customers to use their websites or mobile apps to conduct transactions and reduce face-to-face interactions between customers and staff. On Monday (Oct. 5) NCR Corp.

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Digital Banking ATM Mobile Atlanta 256

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

technology by “any means necessary” and that there are about 1,000 related investigations currently ongoing in the country, through its 56 regional offices, according to a report by Reuters. . The men operated under a hacking group called “Advanced Persistent Threat 10,” or “APT10.”

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2020

A recent study found that 75 percent of this generation’s members visit financial institutions (FIs) at least once per month. Digital-first transformations can improve personalization and operating efficiencies, but they also bring challenges, including adoption-related costs and new avenues for fraud.

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ATM Fraud Study Regional 151

PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2019

Regulators want to have a greater stake in the way sharing platforms operate. In India, Google Pay is up against t he New Delhi High Court over its operations in the region, facing a debate over how the payment service should be regulated. Payments and The Platform Economy.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

A recent study on the region showed that almost 65 percent of entrepreneurs in the UAE think banking is their biggest challenge. The government, for instance, has set up funding meant to guarantee and encourage more lending to those smaller operations. The new venture, E20, is geared toward entrepreneurs and SMBs.

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Fintech Regional Regulation ATM 167

PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

Regulators in other regions, including Latin America, are also shaping and announcing plans to enable open banking and better support digital financial systems. Many nations in the region are thus examining their open banking proposals to ensure they address this behavior.

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Mobile Report America Regulation 229

PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2020

We studied the checkout processes of 266 eCommerce merchants with international consumer bases to find out which of 47 different checkout features they offer, how long it takes to complete checkouts, how many payments they offer and which of these factors have the greatest impact on the smoothness of their overall checkout experience.

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UX Data United States Study 159

PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2020

A Visa study of 1,000 C-level executives from 10 major global markets found that 87 percent of said executives believe that expanding online sales into new markets is one of the biggest growth opportunities for their businesses. Corporations in the Asia-Pacific ( APAC ) region are particularly aware of these regulatory challenges.

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Payments Report Fintech Regional 157

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Alicia Levine, who works at BRCK, an internet hardware and service startup, will become the company’s chief operating officer. Both Chipper Cash founders emigrated to the United States to study and work in Silicon Valley. Animashaun is not the only person leaving a successful African tech venture to join Chipper Cash.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2020

The app will be available on the App Store for iPhones in Q2 of 2020, and additional accessibility and regional availability will come in the future. Credit Card Satisfaction Study , benefits and rewards often drive customer satisfaction with cards, but only about a third of credit card holders understand all the benefits available to them.

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PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2020

Regulators in Mexico passed a law governing FinTechs in March 2018, just two months after PSD2 went into effect in the European Union, and others in the region have since followed suit. the region. There were 441 FinTechs operating in Mexico in 2019, a 14 percent increase from 2018. Open Banking And Digital Readiness.

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America Regulation Regional Tools 165

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2020

One recent report found that 57 million freelancers are expected to operate in the U.S. The freelance market is also expanding in Europe, with one study indicating that gig economy workers conduct approximately 20 percent to 30 percent of all jobs in the region.

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Payments Study Examples Report 270

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The study found that the eCommerce industry has been one of the major contributors to the growth of the global warehouse robotics market. By the end of this year, the study indicates that the eCommerce industry could hold the largest share of the overall robotics market of any industry.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

In an interview with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster, Flywire CEO Mike Massaro said the back-to-school season thus far has been a strong one, with double-digit growth seen as students in one country decide to study in another. focused operations on the other side of the pond. India’s tally here stands at 15 percent, said Massaro.

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Payments Study Regional United States 112

PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

This can be difficult, with a recent study finding that 78 percent of banks in the Asia-Pacific region reported rises in fraud after debuting real-time payments services. Advanced analytics technologies could help FIs tackle such issues, however, by making it easier for FIs to detect potential red flags.

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Bobsguide

JUNE 10, 2022

The incoming EMIR Refit regulation will increase sell-side and investment firms’ reporting requirements to a level where submitting new data fields and new combinations of actions and events could cause significant delays and run the risk of fines, a study from Acuiti has found.

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Regulation Resources Study Compliance 88

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2016

percent, according to a new study by MarketsandMarkets. According to MarketsandMarkets, the increasing need for operational efficiency is expected to be the primary driver for the fleet management market during the forecast period. The fleet management market is estimated to grow from $9.54 billion in 2016 to $27.9

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PYMNTS

JULY 14, 2017

Two-thirds of German hospitals have suffered cyberattacks, hospital directors and chief executives admitted in a recent Roland Berger study. Kenya, ranked third in the region, provides a good example of co-operation through its National Kenya Computer Incident Response Team Coordination Centre (National KECIRT/CC),” said ITU.

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Operations Study social media Security 118

PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2017

A new report from UPS suggests SMEs in Latin America are well-positioned to expand their global trading operations, with importers looking overseas for new corporate suppliers. Comprising more than 90 percent of the region’s companies, Latin American SMEs could serve as a significant opportunity for suppliers across borders.

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America Regional Report Industry 108

PopularBank

APRIL 3, 2024

A study from the University of Chicago found the number of retirees within that segment will nearly double in the next 10 years. The so-called “forgotten middle” has been a hot topic for many owners and operators as they look to enhance the options with independent housing and assisted living, hoping to help those trapped in the middle gap.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Jumia operates in 14 African countries, with brands that encompass travel booking service Jumia Flights, online takeout service Jumia Food and classified services Jumia Deals. We can come back, but for now we’re closing (to have) time to study the market,” the anonymous source told Reuters. percent in the region.

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Regional Study Online Retail 101

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Regulatory efforts to promote FinTech innovation, a bustling climate for blockchain and interest from other markets eyeing the region for expansion have all led to Southeast Asia’s impressive standing in this space. At present, the report found, it takes an average of 15 days for a small business in the region to be approved for a loan.

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Fintech Regional Resources blockchain 104

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

PayPal announced that it has launched domestic operations in India, which means it will be taking on China’s Alibaba-backed Paytm , the country’s leading digital payments firm. One reason for the cash preference is that consumers in the region do not yet clearly understand how different payment systems work.

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Marketing Regional Study Google 116

PYMNTS

AUGUST 30, 2019

Already, China-based operations such as Alipay are building their presence in this Southeast Asian country, and more mobile offerings are sure to follow or find deeper footings there. According to a release , Flywire will allow the students — many of whom study in Japan and Australia — to make payments in VND in the method they choose.

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Payments Mobile Trends Study 192