Chris Skinner
JULY 10, 2019
A few years ago, I posted a guest article from Philippe Gelis, co-founder and CEO of FX firm Kantox, on Why FinTech Banks will rule the world. It was very popular and made my top ten posts of 2015, and Philippe has been kind enough to let me share another … The post Banks and FinTech Partnerships: a Clash of Extremes appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Payments Dive
JULY 9, 2019
Innovations in the payments space are driving significant changes in the global travel industry. Airlines, travel agencies, payments processors and card issuers all need to recognize the role that speed, reliability and efficiency must be top of mind to maintain strong relationships with your customers.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Bank Innovation
JULY 11, 2019
At first glance, Stephen Corliss, whose resume includes senior roles at Blackrock and UBS, seems an unlikely candidate to lead a startup. But Corliss, 50, wants to use his experience from the world of big finance to help solve problems for customers of more modest means. Corliss' first foray into the startup arena took shape […].
Abrigo
JULY 10, 2019
The term kleptocracy has been used in the financial crimes profession for years, but many AML professionals do not understand its meaning and therefore are not adequately monitoring for it within their BSA/AML program. So, what is a kleptocrat? A kleptocrat is a term associated with political corruption and is defined as a ruler who uses their power to steal their country’s resources.
Advertisement
Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.
Chris Skinner
JULY 9, 2019
I often talk about the world changing thanks to young people who can code. My examples include John and Patrick Collison, Stripe, who were 19 and 21 when they started their business; Andrew Kortina and Iqram Magdon-Ismail, who were in their mid-20’s when they created Venmo; Nicolay Storonsky, who was … The post The 10-year-old who runs a blockchain company appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Community Banking Brief brings together the best content for Community Banking professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Bank Innovation
JULY 11, 2019
With the growth of digital finance tools, a group of startups is looking to reach those who may be left behind, namely hourly workers. Among them, Minneapolis-based Branch is working with employers to offer such employees digital money management tools and a portion of a worker’s paycheck in advance. It’s also considering other products like […].
South State Correspondent
JULY 9, 2019
INTEREST RATE TRAINING Bankers should consider the shape of the yield curve when structuring and pricing loans to maximize return and reduce risk. The shape of the yield curve can also help lenders understand borrowers’ needs and better position the bank against competitors.
Chris Skinner
JULY 11, 2019
A lot of discussion at the United Nations, where I’ve been all week (blogging about that next week), has raised the question of Libra, the Facebook digital currency. I’m avoiding calling it a cryptocurrency, as it’s more a stablecoin that is focused upon transactions, which is why it has Visa, … The post The regulator’s view of Facebook’s Libra currency appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Payments Dive
JULY 8, 2019
Efforts by European regulators to provide stronger authentication could serve as a model for payments in the U.S.
Advertisement
Treasury teams at community banks face an ongoing challenge of delivering frictionless customer experiences as they support treasury products – especially RDC. This infographic focuses on the efficiencies community banks gain when partnering with a proven managed services provider. You’ll see the advantages you can gain when a managed services partner leverages online tools, skilled customer and technical support personnel, and fulfillment and logistics capabilities to streamline RDC fulfillment
Bank Innovation
JULY 12, 2019
JPMorgan Chase has rolled out a digital investment product that will help grow its relationships with the 60 million-plus U.S. households it counts as customers. You Invest Portfolios, which launched this week, is a mix of J.P. Morgan ETFs that balance risk and returns based on customer preferences. It’s aimed at digitally active customers who […].
Accenture
JULY 9, 2019
Data has become the latest talk of the town with its potential to influence the decision-making framework in any firm. No matter which industry you are in, the new winners are the ones who can innovate and create value using a data-driven approach. Tech firms such as Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon (GAFA) were early adopters, propelling their valuations to be 10x in comparison to banks.
Chris Skinner
JULY 8, 2019
The next day, the grandson came to visit his grandfather again, and immediately returned to the conversation of yesterday. Grandson: Granddad, you know you were talking about how money and banking used to be. Well, I think it’s a lot better today. Granddad: How so, lad? Grandson: Well, a good … The post A mortgage in an app? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Payments Dive
JULY 12, 2019
Executives from two of the country's largest banks, Chase and HSBC, will keynote the upcoming Bank Customer Experience Summit, Sept. 23-25 in Chicago.
Advertisement
Amid market uncertainty, banks and credit unions are faced with critical decisions about the future of their commercial lending. With fluctuating interest rates and rising competition from non-bank lenders, it's critical to allocate your 2025 budget strategically to optimize lending operations. Our Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders delivers key strategies to help you navigate these challenges, ensuring your institution is well-positioned for the coming year.
Bank Innovation
JULY 10, 2019
Remitly, a Seattle-based online international money transfer service, announced $220 million of new financing on Wednesday to expand its global customer reach and stretch beyond remittances into other areas of financial services. Matt Oppenheimer, co-founder and CEO of Remitly, said he couldn't get into specifics on the additional financial services the company plans to provide, […].
South State Correspondent
JULY 10, 2019
BANK STRATEGY One item that should be on every bank’s strategic horizon is how to adapt to the changing face of payments. If you are one of those bankers that say, “Cash won’t go away in my lifetime,” you could be right. However, we would posit that the sentiment is the wrong way to frame the challenge and the rationalization that you don’t have to worry about cash, checks and the payment channel will likely lead you to disaster.
Chris Skinner
JULY 7, 2019
Being raised on Monty Python, an old sketch popped into my head (The Four Yorkshire Men) and led to a thought. A grandfather and grandson are at the dinner table … Grandfather: Ah, when I was a lad, life was very different. Grandson: In what way, grandad? Grandfather: Well, we used … The post Two weeks to pay someone? Luxury! appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
PYMNTS
JULY 8, 2019
The good old days of a two-year product development cycle are pretty much over. These days, no matter how creative, innovative and disruptive an idea a financial services player may have, the reality is they don’t have a lot of time to sit around developing it. “Speed to market is critical, more so today than it has ever been in history. In a couple of months, your great idea will have two or three competitors,” Joseph DeRosa, executive vice president of global sales at i2c , told PYMNTS in a re
Advertisement
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
Bank Innovation
JULY 8, 2019
Survey after survey tells us that customers continue to value their experience at the branch. Perhaps it is because humans reassure them. A handshake, a frank conversation about the future, the eye contact, a personal story – these are exchanges that build trust and relationships. However, people aren’t visiting branches very often. According to some […].
Accenture
JULY 9, 2019
Guest bloggers Anupam Majumdar and Arnab Sinha from our European payments strategy team provide perspective on dissecting the changing revenue fundamentals of European payments. Some European payments pundits believe that payment transaction fees are racing towards zero, compelling payment services providers to make money from data to survive in the long run.
Chris Skinner
JULY 7, 2019
The main blog headlines are … How can you be AI with DD? No, I don’t mean Attention Deficit Disorder, which would be ADD, but I mean Artificially Intelligent with Dumb Data. Now, I know I moan on and on about fragmented legacy systems, but I honestly have no idea … The post The Finanser’s Week: 1st July – 7th July 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
PYMNTS
JULY 7, 2019
Are new bitcoin rules coming? According to The Wall Street Journal , “the Internal Revenue Service is expected to update its 2014 guidance on cryptocurrencies in coming weeks, following an April request from a bipartisan group of 20 lawmakers. It is part of a broader push to boost the nascent cryptocurrency industry.” Not only that, but the newspaper said the U.S.
Advertisement
With automation, you’ll reduce errors and save valuable time, allowing you to focus on what really matters: strategic analysis and insightful decision-making. Picture accurate financial reports ready at your fingertips, giving you the confidence to tackle business challenges head-on. Embracing automation not only boosts productivity but also elevates your role from number cruncher to closing rockstar.
Bank Innovation
JULY 12, 2019
Standard Chartered customers can now do their mobile banking through social media platforms. Starting this month, the London-based company is letting customers in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe transfer money to friends, view account balances and pay bills through social media platforms, including Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. In a move reminiscent of Chinese apps Alipay and […].
Payments Dive
JULY 12, 2019
Branch CEO Atif Siddiqi addresses the fight to help consumers gain financial flexibility
Chris Skinner
JULY 8, 2019
Things we’re reading today include … Big ax falls as Deutsche Bank to lay off 18,000 in $8.3 billion ‘reinvention’ What went wrong at Deutsche Bank? Deutsche Bank shares rise as 18,000 global job cuts begin One-fifth of sole traders close down within a year – study Half of UK … The post Things worth reading: 9th July 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
PYMNTS
JULY 8, 2019
Many traditional banking institutions and governments have shown skepticism, silence and resistance to Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra, according to reports. . Though the currency could potentially alter the financial landscape for good, many banks have simply not responded to the issue. “We’re still learning what it is and trying to work out where we stand on it — are we an opponent, partner or do we ignore?
Advertisement
Community banks seek ways to leverage their technology infrastructure to drive productivity and growth. However, the sheer volume of technology devices, capital constraints, and lack of skilled resources stand in the way. This Strategy Brief explores how a managed device services partner can help bridge this resource gap. Managed device services partners empower community banks to take charge of mission-critical device management activities with: Logistics and installation services to support se
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
418 
Let's personalize your content