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Digital banking is poised to take off as incumbent banks move much of their business to mobile channels to compete against a new generation of digital-only startups MORE
Lenders are rallying around a bill from Sen. Rubio that would give them access to another $50 billion under the 7(a) program. It could face obstacles in the House, where a bill favors direct lending by the Small Business Administration. SBA Coronavirus Small business lending Community banks MORE
Key Takeaways Three out of four bankers expect a recession will last at least two quarters Economic uncertainty has shifted questions regarding estimating the allowance for credit losses under CECL Managing troubled loans and liquidity top bankers' list of concerns. MORE
While the coronavirus forces consumers to stay inside, Amazon is joining forces with Lyft to attract drivers for grocery and package deliveries. MORE
The coronavirus pandemic has raised a number of concerns about whether consumers would shift towards digital payments amid concerns about cash handling and interacting with large crowds in banks and retail centers MORE
While financial services companies large and small scramble to cope with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, there may be a silver lining to the gloom, according to Delos Advisors. MORE
To protect against fraud, the banking industry needs to find alternative methods for authentication beyond SMS verification MORE
Woke up with a sore throat, stuffed nose and cough. OMG, have I got the coronavirus???? After President Trump’s ban on Europeans last night, the coronavirus madness continues. MORE
Walmart is enacting no-touch procedures so that customers can shop more safely during the coronavirus outbreak, according to a report by USA Today. MORE
As the novel coronavirus continues to keep consumers inside their homes, startups that offer digital-only products are experiencing a wave of new customers and engagement. “The MORE
While the proposal to distribute digital dollars was struck from the new $2.2 trillion stimulus bill designed to buoy the economy, the proposal alone could accelerate a more widespread adoption of a cryptocurrency. When Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), MORE
It’s very strange times. I’ve taken travel for granted. For years, I’ve been used to open borders, easy connectivity and access to airports. The internet then fuelled that ease of movement and connectivity. MORE
245 Key Takeaways Financial institutions hoping to help small businesses land an SBA 7(a) loan through the Paycheck Protection Program should act now to prepare for customers seeking help due to the coronavirus crisis. MORE
Banking technology FinTech Finastra was hit with a security breach on Friday (March 20), and was forced to shutter key systems and send employees home, according to a report by KrebsonSecurity. MORE
The biggest bank in the U.S. will temporarily close 20% of its branches, following recommendations by health experts. It said it would also operate its remaining branches at reduced hours. Regions Bank Branch network Coronavirus JPMorgan Chase Branch banking MORE
Key Takeaways For the first time in more than a decade, bankers may be dealing with large numbers of TDRs due to the coronavirus crisis. The FDIC recently reiterated that financial institutions should determine whether loans affected by COVID-19 should be reported as TDRs. MORE
The Coronavirus pandemic is posing significant challenges to the banking sector, forcing financial services providers into contingency mode and already driving cost-cutting initiatives and branch closures. What damage will the coronavirus crisis create in banking? MORE
In a week that saw the coronavirus pandemic amplify in the United States, the fintech sector continued to weather economic dislocation and uncertainty. MORE
I don’t know how you guys are holding up, but I’m finding myself on lots of videoconferences, even delivering a keynote in Tokyo the other day from my home office in Poland. The event was recorded and so I thought I’d share the video and transcript with you. MORE
I’m sitting staring at the wall. It’s been a long time now since being in a face-to-face meeting, conference or catching a flight. I’m staring at the wall. Thinking. Thinking. Thinking … what’s the meaning of all this? What’s the meaning of life? What’s the meaning of money? MORE
Key Takeaways Albania, Barbados, Nicaragua among the countries added to the FATF watchlist. Trinidad and Tobago is removed from the FATF list. Iran and the DPRK are kept on the watchlist. MORE
Key Takeaways The Fed will temporarily suspend exams for banks with less than $100 billion in assets. Banks over $100 billion in assets will have some exam activity deferred. The Fed extended time for existing remediation responses by 90 days. MORE
A French court has decided that bitcoin is money, the first time a court in France has issued such a ruling, according to a report from Les Echos Sunday (March 8). The decision came about following a clash between the Bitcoin marketplace Paymium and the crypto investment company BitSpread. MORE
The temporary foreclosure moratorium on loans backed by HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac comes after lawmakers and housing advocates had pushed for steps to avoid consumers getting booted from their homes. Senate Banking Committee Donald Trump FHFA Foreclosures Coronavirus FHA Sherrod Brown HUD MORE
As relief and funding packages are being debated in Washington, the National ATM Council looks to how these new laws will affect business MORE
I just received a report from Deloitte about credit and debit cards. It says the future is not so bright: “more payment choices, along with changing consumer preferences, are threatening the long-term viability of the credit card business model.” Damn. I said that fifteen years ago. MORE
The expectations of customers when it comes to payments have changed radically in recent years. Payments that are instant, invisible and free (IIF) have quickly become the norm, especially in certain segments of the market like airlines, fashion retail, hotels and online travel agents. MORE
I’m getting really fed up of the number of research papers, videos, blogs, headlines and more screaming: “banks will die”. MORE
As restaurants across the United States shutter dine-in locations and switch to carry-out and delivery-only options, many fast casuals are discounting or totally waiving delivery fees in an effort to not only help keep their businesses alive but to do also make it easier for Americans to access foo MORE
Chris Skinner
MARCH 12, 2020
Woke up with a sore throat, stuffed nose and cough. OMG, have I got the coronavirus???? After President Trump’s ban on Europeans last night, the coronavirus madness continues.
Mobile Payments Today
MARCH 6, 2020
Digital banking is poised to take off as incumbent banks move much of their business to mobile channels to compete against a new generation of digital-only startups
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Bank Innovation
MARCH 16, 2020
As the novel coronavirus continues to keep consumers inside their homes, startups that offer digital-only products are experiencing a wave of new customers and engagement. “The
Accenture
MARCH 12, 2020
The expectations of customers when it comes to payments have changed radically in recent years. Payments that are instant, invisible and free (IIF) have quickly become the norm, especially in certain segments of the market like airlines, fashion retail, hotels and online travel agents.
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PYMNTS
MARCH 20, 2020
Banking technology FinTech Finastra was hit with a security breach on Friday (March 20), and was forced to shutter key systems and send employees home, according to a report by KrebsonSecurity.
Abrigo
MARCH 28, 2020
Key Takeaways Financial institutions hoping to help small businesses land an SBA 7(a) loan through the Paycheck Protection Program should act now to prepare for customers seeking help due to the coronavirus crisis.
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Mobile Payments Today
MARCH 27, 2020
To protect against fraud, the banking industry needs to find alternative methods for authentication beyond SMS verification
Bank Innovation
MARCH 27, 2020
While financial services companies large and small scramble to cope with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, there may be a silver lining to the gloom, according to Delos Advisors.
American Banker
MARCH 18, 2020
The temporary foreclosure moratorium on loans backed by HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac comes after lawmakers and housing advocates had pushed for steps to avoid consumers getting booted from their homes. Senate Banking Committee Donald Trump FHFA Foreclosures Coronavirus FHA Sherrod Brown HUD
PYMNTS
MARCH 20, 2020
To honor staffers who are maintaining stocks of supplies on shelves as shoppers visit locations in droves, Walmart said it would pay almost $550 million in bonuses to hourly workers.
Abrigo
MARCH 27, 2020
Key Takeaways Albania, Barbados, Nicaragua among the countries added to the FATF watchlist. Trinidad and Tobago is removed from the FATF list. Iran and the DPRK are kept on the watchlist.
Chris Skinner
MARCH 2, 2020
I just received a report from Deloitte about credit and debit cards. It says the future is not so bright: “more payment choices, along with changing consumer preferences, are threatening the long-term viability of the credit card business model.” Damn. I said that fifteen years ago.
Mobile Payments Today
MARCH 13, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has raised a number of concerns about whether consumers would shift towards digital payments amid concerns about cash handling and interacting with large crowds in banks and retail centers
Bank Innovation
MARCH 27, 2020
In a week that saw the coronavirus pandemic amplify in the United States, the fintech sector continued to weather economic dislocation and uncertainty.
American Banker
MARCH 18, 2020
The biggest bank in the U.S. will temporarily close 20% of its branches, following recommendations by health experts. It said it would also operate its remaining branches at reduced hours. Regions Bank Branch network Coronavirus JPMorgan Chase Branch banking
PYMNTS
MARCH 8, 2020
A French court has decided that bitcoin is money, the first time a court in France has issued such a ruling, according to a report from Les Echos Sunday (March 8). The decision came about following a clash between the Bitcoin marketplace Paymium and the crypto investment company BitSpread.
Abrigo
MARCH 27, 2020
Key Takeaways Three out of four bankers expect a recession will last at least two quarters Economic uncertainty has shifted questions regarding estimating the allowance for credit losses under CECL Managing troubled loans and liquidity top bankers' list of concerns.
Chris Skinner
MARCH 16, 2020
I’m sitting staring at the wall. It’s been a long time now since being in a face-to-face meeting, conference or catching a flight. I’m staring at the wall. Thinking. Thinking. Thinking … what’s the meaning of all this? What’s the meaning of life? What’s the meaning of money?
Mobile Payments Today
MARCH 26, 2020
As relief and funding packages are being debated in Washington, the National ATM Council looks to how these new laws will affect business
Bank Innovation
MARCH 26, 2020
The Coronavirus pandemic is posing significant challenges to the banking sector, forcing financial services providers into contingency mode and already driving cost-cutting initiatives and branch closures. What damage will the coronavirus crisis create in banking?
Banker to Banker
MARCH 9, 2020
When we talk about unforeseen Black Swan events, the COVID-19 virus fits the profile.
PYMNTS
MARCH 27, 2020
While the coronavirus forces consumers to stay inside, Amazon is joining forces with Lyft to attract drivers for grocery and package deliveries.
Abrigo
MARCH 26, 2020
Key Takeaways The Fed will temporarily suspend exams for banks with less than $100 billion in assets. Banks over $100 billion in assets will have some exam activity deferred. The Fed extended time for existing remediation responses by 90 days.
Chris Skinner
MARCH 29, 2020
I don’t know how you guys are holding up, but I’m finding myself on lots of videoconferences, even delivering a keynote in Tokyo the other day from my home office in Poland. The event was recorded and so I thought I’d share the video and transcript with you.
Mobile Payments Today
MARCH 19, 2020
As restaurants across the United States shutter dine-in locations and switch to carry-out and delivery-only options, many fast casuals are discounting or totally waiving delivery fees in an effort to not only help keep their businesses alive but to do also make it easier for Americans to access foo
Bank Innovation
MARCH 26, 2020
While the proposal to distribute digital dollars was struck from the new $2.2 trillion stimulus bill designed to buoy the economy, the proposal alone could accelerate a more widespread adoption of a cryptocurrency. When Maxine Waters (D-Calif.),
American Banker
MARCH 16, 2020
Lenders are rallying around a bill from Sen. Rubio that would give them access to another $50 billion under the 7(a) program. It could face obstacles in the House, where a bill favors direct lending by the Small Business Administration. SBA Coronavirus Small business lending Community banks
PYMNTS
MARCH 27, 2020
Walmart is enacting no-touch procedures so that customers can shop more safely during the coronavirus outbreak, according to a report by USA Today.
Abrigo
MARCH 20, 2020
Key Takeaways For the first time in more than a decade, bankers may be dealing with large numbers of TDRs due to the coronavirus crisis. The FDIC recently reiterated that financial institutions should determine whether loans affected by COVID-19 should be reported as TDRs.
Chris Skinner
MARCH 18, 2020
It’s very strange times. I’ve taken travel for granted. For years, I’ve been used to open borders, easy connectivity and access to airports. The internet then fuelled that ease of movement and connectivity.
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