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After two decades of tweaking and updating its existing Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system, Hong Kong determined it needed a new rail. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) designed its long-awaited Faster Payment System (FPS) to ease frictions that RTGS couldn’t. MORE
We all know the system is broken,” he said. The system is not working.”. percent, believe AI systems are effective in reducing fraud, yet only 5.5 percent) and business rule management systems (17.6 MORE
The reason for thinking this is that poverty and inclusion is yet another area, … The post How the system crushes the poor appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. MORE
7), arguing for Libra and against bitcoin as a payment system, according to CoinDesk. “I’m not convinced that a council of self-interested companies can do money better than a decentralized system,” Sawyerr said. MORE
I was listening to a group of CIOs talking about legacy systems change the other day. One said that it doesn’t matter how old the systems are; it’s all about whether they are maintainable and fit-for purpose. I kind of agreed with that, although I cannot think of any silo-based, … The post Why banks fear core systems change appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. MORE
The content this week will outline the effective financial system process and the steps to take when beginning. The General Ledger system is, of course, the heart of a firm’s financial system. MORE
There is no need to build … The post Core systems should have built-in obsolescence appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Talking about moving from proprietary to open, from controlled to marketplace and from internal to external focus, another key change is the very nature of technology itself. It’s quite clear that a start-up today could launch with just a few thousand dollars, Amazon Web Services and a bright idea. MORE
The reality is that such activity today is tiny when compared with the amount of illegal activity, drugs and money laundering goes through the banking system. As of 2019, $829 million in … The post Criminals in the financial system appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. MORE
Certain bank transactions were delayed after ACH — which stands for the automated clearinghouse system — experienced delays but it is now up and running. The Federal Reserve is investigating the second significant disruption in 2019 of a payments service administered by the U.S. MORE
Shopify announced that it has reached an agreement to buy 6 River Systems , a provider of collaborative warehouse fulfillment solutions, in a deal worth $450 million. With 6 River Systems, we will bring technology and operational efficiencies to companies of all sizes around the world.”. MORE
Lawmakers in New York have proposed a public electronic banking system that would essentially function like payment service Venmo, with the purpose of including more people in the economy in an attempt to stimulate growth, according to Vice. MORE
Indian financial firm Paytm will intensify efforts to become a major player in one of the world’s biggest payments markets, according to reports on Wednesday, Jan 8. MORE
The TfL ran a pilot of the tracking system in 2016, and will use the data to better understand how people flow in and out of the system. The transit system will use that data, it said, to send specific information to riders about how to avoid congestion. . MORE
I’m always blogging about replacing core systems, open source the bank, change the leadership to one that gets it and just do it. Not gonna name names, but I’ve had a few really fun discussions with banks in … The post Forget legacy systems; what about legacy vendors? I’m saying it so much that I’m finding myself boring. So let’s change tack. Who’s the vendor? MORE
Russia is partnering with PayXpert to test its national payment system MIR in London, RT.com reported on Wednesday (Nov. will be the first country where the system will operate, and PayXpert will become the “unique acquirer” of MIR cards in Europe, the report noted. MORE
Google admitted that it didn’t tell users about a built-in microphone in its Nest Secure home security system, according to a report from Reuters. Nest Secure, a user-friendly home security system, costs around $400. MORE
The move was described by Kansas Federal Reserve President Esther George as the biggest infrastructure upgrade embraced by the Federal Reserve since the ACH system went online in 1972. That stipulation is very important for the creation of the FedNow system. MORE
Regionally operated payment systems in Jamaica will consequently be regulated more closely. The bank explicated that FMIs are crucial to Jamaica’s financial system and the country’s broader economy, contributing to overall financial growth. MORE
To help attain financial independence, Europe has reportedly been working on a money transfer system. We are studying proposals for payment channels and systems, more independent from SWIFT , and for creating a European monetary fund.”. Beyond the money transfer system, Maas unveiled a new foreign policy strategy. “It’s The news comes as SWIFT, as an organization, bills itself as a neutral player in the global economic system. MORE
First, UPI is an interbank transfer system. … Second, it is a real-time system. The system in India was quickly and widely adopted, and jumped from 100,000 monthly transactions three years ago to 1.15 Google sent a letter to the Federal Reserve , asking the U.S. MORE
The wholesale car financing arm of JPMorgan Chase is putting together a plan to finance the creation of a blockchain-based automobile inventory system, The BlockCrypto reported on Friday (Nov. MORE
the release noted, and the real-time mobile transfer systems in Singapore and Thailand. Separately, a number of retailers, among them giants Target and Walmart, have requested that the Federal Reserve create a real-time interbank settlement system. MORE
Wells Fargo is striving to revamp its approach to technology to ensure systems stay online, satisfy regulators and block cybercriminals, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Saturday (Jan. MORE
A month ago, I blogged about the problems at TSB when implementing the change-over of their core systems. Yes, core systems replacements are challenging, but they’re not risky when done right. Not only has it been highly … The post What cost a system outage? Unfortunately, TSB’s change-over shows all the marks of how to get it wrong. appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Case Studies Grid Opinion MORE
Sources have revealed that a ransomware attack has frozen the billing systems of Mexico’s Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex). The company was hit by cyberattacks on Nov. 10, which affected less than 5 percent of personal computing devices. MORE
The paper , titled “Tiered CBDC and the Financial System” and bylined by Ulrich Bindseil, the ECB’s director general of market infrastructure and payments, notes that there are advantages and disadvantages to central bank digital currencies (CBDC), tied in part to retail payments. MORE
I made the comment: I would still claim that using cloud native third party partners in a technology ecosystem is far better … The post Legacy systems … isn’t ‘legacy’ what you leave behind AFTER you’re dead? MORE
I often find myself in weird or frustrating situations that I don’t know how to break. MORE
Legacy systems, not fintech (November 2016), by Mike Gardner seemed to go viral on my Twitter stream. After reading Gardner’s article, I decided to tap into some of the fintech experts I’ve engaged with and see what their thoughts are on legacy systems and fintech as threats to banking. MORE
Many of the objectives of a credit risk review system support business goals. Regulators consider an effective loan review system vital for financial institutions’ efforts to meet safety and soundness standards. Objectives of effective credit risk review systems. MORE
The ethical questions digital ID systems generate are numerous and largely without simple answers or solutions. Many industry participants and watchdogs have suggested ethical codes for digital ID systems’ implementation and use. MORE
The South Korean government said it was going to run the pilot phase and assess the system and its performance, as well as make adjustments as necessary. The system will be released to FinTech firms by Dec. MORE
Retailers need to consider shedding their legacy POS systems to enable mobile payment acceptance, business analytics, EMV security and better inventory management MORE
In its newest report, the EU Blockchain Forum (EUBF) noted that government bodies need to home in on two aspects of the blockchain to help the technology fully actualize: That is, the institutions need to have digital national currencies as well as systems for digital identity, The Next Web reported. MORE
Kalicom specializes in commercial network operations for digital card payment systems. Global payments provider RS2 announced its acquisition of Kalicom Liebers Zahlungssysteme KG on Wednesday (Jan. MORE
In the US, since the crisis, the six largest US banks now control nearly 70 per cent of all the assets in the US financial system, having increased around 40 per cent (against overall asset growth of only 8 per cent). A large banking system is not necessarily problematic. MORE
A proposed law aims to completely overhaul the student loan system by having monthly bills automatically deducted from borrowers’ paychecks. Alexander said the regulation would not only simplify the student loan system, but protect borrowers. MORE
Epic Systems is telling clients that it will not seek further Google Cloud integration and will instead focus on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), CNBC reported. hospital systems, and its installations are a large endeavor. MORE
The Mexican central bank and Amazon are in talks to introduce a government-approved mobile payment system, according to reports. The system would involve users paying for online purchases using QR codes, and it would be the first time Amazon offered the technology in the country. MORE
As it recovers from a ransomware attack that started last week, business-to-business payments provider Billtrust is in its last stages of putting all of its systems online from backups. The impact of that was several systems were no longer available to our customers. MORE
As of today, 85 percent to 95 percent of synthetic fraud identities are easily slipping past risk detection systems that are failing to flag them. The battle against fraudsters in the digital era has evolved into a never-ending arms race. MORE
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NOVEMBER 4, 2019
The reality is that such activity today is tiny when compared with the amount of illegal activity, drugs and money laundering goes through the banking system. As of 2019, $829 million in … The post Criminals in the financial system appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 16, 2019
First, UPI is an interbank transfer system. … Second, it is a real-time system. The system in India was quickly and widely adopted, and jumped from 100,000 monthly transactions three years ago to 1.15 Google sent a letter to the Federal Reserve , asking the U.S.
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PYMNTS
JANUARY 17, 2020
Epic Systems is telling clients that it will not seek further Google Cloud integration and will instead focus on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), CNBC reported. hospital systems, and its installations are a large endeavor.
PYMNTS
MARCH 5, 2019
The Mexican central bank and Amazon are in talks to introduce a government-approved mobile payment system, according to reports. The system would involve users paying for online purchases using QR codes, and it would be the first time Amazon offered the technology in the country.
Mobile Payments Today
APRIL 30, 2019
Retailers need to consider shedding their legacy POS systems to enable mobile payment acceptance, business analytics, EMV security and better inventory management
PYMNTS
JANUARY 7, 2020
Lawmakers in New York have proposed a public electronic banking system that would essentially function like payment service Venmo, with the purpose of including more people in the economy in an attempt to stimulate growth, according to Vice.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Russia is partnering with PayXpert to test its national payment system MIR in London, RT.com reported on Wednesday (Nov. will be the first country where the system will operate, and PayXpert will become the “unique acquirer” of MIR cards in Europe, the report noted.
Chris Skinner
MAY 29, 2018
A month ago, I blogged about the problems at TSB when implementing the change-over of their core systems. Yes, core systems replacements are challenging, but they’re not risky when done right. Not only has it been highly … The post What cost a system outage? Unfortunately, TSB’s change-over shows all the marks of how to get it wrong. appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Case Studies Grid Opinion
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 13, 2018
the release noted, and the real-time mobile transfer systems in Singapore and Thailand. Separately, a number of retailers, among them giants Target and Walmart, have requested that the Federal Reserve create a real-time interbank settlement system.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 12, 2020
Wells Fargo is striving to revamp its approach to technology to ensure systems stay online, satisfy regulators and block cybercriminals, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Saturday (Jan.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Certain bank transactions were delayed after ACH — which stands for the automated clearinghouse system — experienced delays but it is now up and running. The Federal Reserve is investigating the second significant disruption in 2019 of a payments service administered by the U.S.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
The wholesale car financing arm of JPMorgan Chase is putting together a plan to finance the creation of a blockchain-based automobile inventory system, The BlockCrypto reported on Friday (Nov.
Chris Skinner
OCTOBER 5, 2016
I’m always blogging about replacing core systems, open source the bank, change the leadership to one that gets it and just do it. Not gonna name names, but I’ve had a few really fun discussions with banks in … The post Forget legacy systems; what about legacy vendors? I’m saying it so much that I’m finding myself boring. So let’s change tack. Who’s the vendor?
PYMNTS
JANUARY 22, 2020
Kalicom specializes in commercial network operations for digital card payment systems. Global payments provider RS2 announced its acquisition of Kalicom Liebers Zahlungssysteme KG on Wednesday (Jan.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 22, 2020
By allowing users to pay and receive in any denomination, the system will remove boundaries, Square said.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 7, 2020
7), arguing for Libra and against bitcoin as a payment system, according to CoinDesk. “I’m not convinced that a council of self-interested companies can do money better than a decentralized system,” Sawyerr said.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 5, 2019
The move was described by Kansas Federal Reserve President Esther George as the biggest infrastructure upgrade embraced by the Federal Reserve since the ACH system went online in 1972. That stipulation is very important for the creation of the FedNow system.
Chris Skinner
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
I often find myself in weird or frustrating situations that I don’t know how to break.
Perficient Financial Servies
APRIL 2, 2019
The content this week will outline the effective financial system process and the steps to take when beginning. The General Ledger system is, of course, the heart of a firm’s financial system.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2018
In its newest report, the EU Blockchain Forum (EUBF) noted that government bodies need to home in on two aspects of the blockchain to help the technology fully actualize: That is, the institutions need to have digital national currencies as well as systems for digital identity, The Next Web reported.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 9, 2020
Indian financial firm Paytm will intensify efforts to become a major player in one of the world’s biggest payments markets, according to reports on Wednesday, Jan 8.
Chris Skinner
OCTOBER 3, 2016
There is no need to build … The post Core systems should have built-in obsolescence appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Talking about moving from proprietary to open, from controlled to marketplace and from internal to external focus, another key change is the very nature of technology itself. It’s quite clear that a start-up today could launch with just a few thousand dollars, Amazon Web Services and a bright idea.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 6, 2020
Regionally operated payment systems in Jamaica will consequently be regulated more closely. The bank explicated that FMIs are crucial to Jamaica’s financial system and the country’s broader economy, contributing to overall financial growth.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
The South Korean government said it was going to run the pilot phase and assess the system and its performance, as well as make adjustments as necessary. The system will be released to FinTech firms by Dec.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 23, 2019
As it recovers from a ransomware attack that started last week, business-to-business payments provider Billtrust is in its last stages of putting all of its systems online from backups. The impact of that was several systems were no longer available to our customers.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Sources have revealed that a ransomware attack has frozen the billing systems of Mexico’s Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex). The company was hit by cyberattacks on Nov. 10, which affected less than 5 percent of personal computing devices.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Pitney Bowes was affected by a malware attack that encrypted information on some systems and disrupted customer access to our services,” the company said on Monday (Oct.
Chris Skinner
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
The reason for thinking this is that poverty and inclusion is yet another area, … The post How the system crushes the poor appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 10, 2019
As of today, 85 percent to 95 percent of synthetic fraud identities are easily slipping past risk detection systems that are failing to flag them. The battle against fraudsters in the digital era has evolved into a never-ending arms race.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
The ethical questions digital ID systems generate are numerous and largely without simple answers or solutions. Many industry participants and watchdogs have suggested ethical codes for digital ID systems’ implementation and use.
Chris Skinner
MARCH 20, 2017
In the US, since the crisis, the six largest US banks now control nearly 70 per cent of all the assets in the US financial system, having increased around 40 per cent (against overall asset growth of only 8 per cent). A large banking system is not necessarily problematic.
PYMNTS
JULY 8, 2019
The TfL ran a pilot of the tracking system in 2016, and will use the data to better understand how people flow in and out of the system. The transit system will use that data, it said, to send specific information to riders about how to avoid congestion. .
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Shopify announced that it has reached an agreement to buy 6 River Systems , a provider of collaborative warehouse fulfillment solutions, in a deal worth $450 million. With 6 River Systems, we will bring technology and operational efficiencies to companies of all sizes around the world.”.
Abrigo
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Many of the objectives of a credit risk review system support business goals. Regulators consider an effective loan review system vital for financial institutions’ efforts to meet safety and soundness standards. Objectives of effective credit risk review systems.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
After two decades of tweaking and updating its existing Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system, Hong Kong determined it needed a new rail. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) designed its long-awaited Faster Payment System (FPS) to ease frictions that RTGS couldn’t.
Mobile Payments Today
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
FSS helps a leading processor in Jordan to modernize its billing and settlement infrastructure
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Google admitted that it didn’t tell users about a built-in microphone in its Nest Secure home security system, according to a report from Reuters. Nest Secure, a user-friendly home security system, costs around $400.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 27, 2018
To help attain financial independence, Europe has reportedly been working on a money transfer system. We are studying proposals for payment channels and systems, more independent from SWIFT , and for creating a European monetary fund.”. Beyond the money transfer system, Maas unveiled a new foreign policy strategy. “It’s The news comes as SWIFT, as an organization, bills itself as a neutral player in the global economic system.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
A proposed law aims to completely overhaul the student loan system by having monthly bills automatically deducted from borrowers’ paychecks. Alexander said the regulation would not only simplify the student loan system, but protect borrowers.
Chris Skinner
OCTOBER 28, 2019
I made the comment: I would still claim that using cloud native third party partners in a technology ecosystem is far better … The post Legacy systems … isn’t ‘legacy’ what you leave behind AFTER you’re dead?
Insights on Business
DECEMBER 7, 2016
Legacy systems, not fintech (November 2016), by Mike Gardner seemed to go viral on my Twitter stream. After reading Gardner’s article, I decided to tap into some of the fintech experts I’ve engaged with and see what their thoughts are on legacy systems and fintech as threats to banking.
PYMNTS
JULY 16, 2019
We all know the system is broken,” he said. The system is not working.”. percent, believe AI systems are effective in reducing fraud, yet only 5.5 percent) and business rule management systems (17.6
PYMNTS
JANUARY 3, 2020
The paper , titled “Tiered CBDC and the Financial System” and bylined by Ulrich Bindseil, the ECB’s director general of market infrastructure and payments, notes that there are advantages and disadvantages to central bank digital currencies (CBDC), tied in part to retail payments.
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