Bank Innovation
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
EXCLUSIVE— Financial services technology provider FIS will use its new API portal to help banks and fintechs alike develop new capabilities, partnerships, and innovations, Rob Lee, chief product officer for FIS, told Bank Innovation. “There’s a variety of services available [on the platform]—mobile banking, customer acquisition services, we tried to hit on a wide spectrum […].
Chris Skinner
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
I’m involved in quite a lot of start-ups, ICOs and funds these days, and recently started a mini-series of interviews with them, as I think it will be of interest to readers of my blog. In the second of this series, I’m interviewing Andrew Zimine, CEO and founder of Exscudo. Hi … The post Introducing Exscudo appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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Payments Dive
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Despite the less-than-stellar numbers for in-store, proximity-based mobile payments, Cyber Monday set a record for mobile-based remote payments.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 24, 2017
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, retailers are facing a new challenge: extra shipping fees during the busiest weeks. The Wall Street Journal reports that United Parcel Service (UPS) is adding on a surcharge to packages shipped to homes around Black Friday and the week before Christmas in a move to compel retailers to send their orders outside those peak periods.
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Accenture
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
The value of the Chief Information Security officer has never been more evident, but is the role well defined and structured enough? Banks have witnessed a spate of cyber breaches recently with the financial sector experiencing 300 percent more cyberattacks than any other industry. More than 75 cyberattacks against financial services companies were reported in first nine months of 2016.
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Bank Innovation
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
EXCLUSIVE- With mobile banking, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and other modern banking tools on the rise, the emergence of new players in the fintech space is a daily occurrence With that in mind, here are five startups to keep an eye on this week: Templum ICOs, or Initial Coin Offerings, are growing more and more popular […].
Chris Skinner
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
As Sweden was the first European country to use cash for payments back in 1661 [link] it’s unsurprising that it’s the first European country that wants to be cashless. This is why, for several years, I’ve been watching the regular speeches by Lars Nyberg, Deputy Governor of the Sweden’s central … The post Will Sweden be the first cashless country?
Payments Dive
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Cybercrime presents a serious threat and companies have a lot of work to do to reduce their vulnerability. Fortunately, there are resources available to assist them in the effort.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
When it comes to business, it’s no secret the competition is fierce. But in an increasingly interconnected world, even competing companies need to collaborate. Rival banks and financial institutions (FIs) need to work together to serve customers and transfer money between banks. Car dealers need parts from competing suppliers and manufacturers to keep repair shops and vehicles running without a hitch.
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Accenture
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
Connecting more than 8,000 decision makers and thought leaders across the industry, Sibos 2017 in Toronto was once again the platform where the global financial community explored the disruptions and opportunities in payments driven by innovation, technology and new business models. Each year we report on the themes we observe at Sibos to help readers keep on the pulse of the payments industry.
Bobsguide
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
This interview was originally published on our sister website PaymentEye. James Anderson is Executive Vice President of Digital Payment Products at Mastercard. Based in New York, he leads his multi-national team to redefine the way the business examines the emerging payments.
Bank Innovation
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
EXCLUSIVE—Banks need to start integrating with more fintech services and building out more products through APIs, FI.SPAN CEO Lisa Shields told Bank Innovation, before regulations on open banking start to cramp what FIs can build. “What we are betting our business on, is that there is a massive opportunity for banks to innovate,” Shields said. […].
Chris Skinner
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
I regularly talk about BBVA (Spain) and DBS (Singapore) as banks that are doing the right things for digital transformation. They both started early, have a leadership team who are committed and have been driving down this road with results. Results in terms of awards and recognition within the technology … The post Does digital transformation actually matter?
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Payments Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
While this period brings great opportunity for retailers, it also creates considerable challenges. Retailers must respond to evolving behaviors and manage huge increases in footfall, but still deliver the exceptional in-store experience consumers demand.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
The U.S.’s first new payment and clearing system in more than 40 years is up and running. At 4:59:40 p.m. on Monday, $3.50 was moved between accounts at two different banks (there was only one customer with two bank accounts) via RTP, the name for a new “Real-Time Payments” system set up by The Clearing House. All in all, the transfer took three seconds — as opposed to the hours or days more typically associated with an ACH transfer.
Accenture
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Culture transformation programmes are ten-a-penny in businesses across all industries. That’s no surprise. The pace of change—technological, economic and competitive—means all large organisations must now think very differently about how they operate and the way their people work. For banks, some extra pressures are pushing them in this direction. Tougher post-crisis regulation has introduced multiple layers of complexity and bureaucracy into their businesses.
Bobsguide
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Chris Gledhill, CEO of Secco Aura and frequently referenced as one of the top 10 fintech influencers, speaks to bobsguide about going beyond 'incremental innovation' towards genuine, irreversible disruption. How did you get into banking? I started off on the tech side with a.
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Bank Innovation
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
The biggest threat for the banking sector is not fintechs. No, according to a recent report by McKinsey, that would be non-banking companies such as Amazon and Alibaba. The report refers to these companies as “platform companies” and calls them the “new heavyweight competitor(s) in town,” for the banking sector. Based on information gathered from […].
Chris Skinner
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
For many years we have had discussions about bank branches and a branchless future. I personally don’t believe in a branchless future, but many do. And yes, there are many branches disappearing, much to the annoyance of those who lose that physical store. For example, America still has a large … The post We still need bank branches appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Payments Dive
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
With its focus on premium influencers and its control over a large ecosystem, Apple is in a unique position to effect massive change where others cannot.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
It was a busy time for B2B venture capital this week, and while funding ranged across verticals from expense management to SaaS, there was a clear theme in investment rounds: high-tech data analytics. Startups deploying machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities are focused on improving corporate processes — from identifying fraud to testing software to managing employee effectiveness.
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Have you ever felt the pain and loss of a client suddenly going silent, leaving you questioning everything? Ghosting can cause heartbreak; in business, it drains resources, and emotionally, it shatters your confidence. A modern credit card program can give you the tools to deliver the digital-first experiences your customer’s demand. Our eBook, “5 Signs Your Credit Card Offering Needs an Upgrade,” will help you identify key indicators that your current card platform may be holding you back and w
Accenture
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
In “Paradise Lost”, 17th-century English poet John Milton describes two types of warriors: One group are “employed in sporting games and exercises” and “sing in the valleys”, while the other group “rend up both rocks and hills”, “make wild uproar” and “ride the air in whirlwind”. Milton’s bifurcation also applies to the modern-day payments industry.
Bobsguide
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
The annual Money20/20 conference in Las Vegas this year explored key themes and topics shaking up the payments industry. Highlights included keynote speeches from Dan Schulman (CEO, PayPal) and Julie Sweet (CEO, Accenture North America), track sessions exploring how the payments industry requires.
Bank Innovation
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
EXCLUSIVE–With global payments service SWIFT gpi (global payments innovation) finishing up its first active year, how is SWIFT planning to push the service forward in 2018? The banking infrastructure provider will be moving gpi forward through new partnerships and new projects, most notably API capabilities, Stephen Grainger, managing director, head of North America for SWIFT, […].
Chris Skinner
NOVEMBER 5, 2017
We hosted ePassi at our recent launch of Nordic Finance Innovate (NFI) in Helsinki, Finland. ePassi are the partner firm of Alipay, bringing the app to Finland to allow Chinese tourists to pay easily when travelling via Finland to Europe. It’s been very successful as it was initially launched to … The post The compelling case of Alipay and Christmas appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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