Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 26, 2017
EXCLUSIVE— Fintech is continuing to grow, as more startups across payments, insurance, blockchain, and other areas carve out niches for themselves in the financial ecosystem. And with more funding and more innovations come more players. Here are three that Bank Innovation will be keeping a watch on next month: Chip At this point, the United […].
Payments Dive
DECEMBER 26, 2017
By now, it should be obvious to every bank that no company can afford to neglect mobile payments.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 28, 2017
If I told you that you could travel back in time, to the end of the nineteenth century, and invest in a country that was recently war-torn, and in great transition, would you do it? You’d need to know that the government was primarily one ethnic group, but immigrants with different languages, customs, and religions were arriving in that country, at unprecedented levels, crowding the cities and looking for jobs.
Chris Skinner
DECEMBER 24, 2017
This week’s main blog headlines are … Happy holidays and one last piece of 2017 news Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone. That’s 2017’s blogging over for me. Back on January 2, 2018, with more news about my new book coming out in March, Digital Human. A few comments: … The post The Finanser’s Week: 18th December – 24th December 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 28, 2017
As we wrap up another year, we turn our attention to the most popular posts published on our blog in 2017. These posts are representative of our blog’s mission to be the go-to resource for marketing information and best practices for both clients and prospects. 1. 7 B2B Marketing Trends to Watch in 2018. As we approach the end of 2017, it’s time to take a look at key B2B marketing trends that will emerge in the year ahead.
Community Banking Brief brings together the best content for Community Banking professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 26, 2017
Mozilla has patched one critical vulnerability in its Thunderbird email client along with two bugs rated high.
Chris Skinner
DECEMBER 27, 2017
Photo credit: Getty Images. Imagine that with one tap on their mobile phone, an attendee of an environmental conference could sign a petition to protect U.S. public lands. With another tap, an attendee of an education conference could call on politicians to increase education funding in impoverished neighborhoods. And for doing so, they’d be rewarded with tickets to sporting and entertainment events.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 26, 2017
The Israeli government is creating its own “digital shekel,” according to multiple reports. The move is apparently driven by the desire to reduce black market activity, which makes up 22% of the country’s GDP, the report says. Hand in hand with this is a move to reduce paper cash, a great deal of which is […].
Payments Dive
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Technology is ever-evolving, but contrary to what you might expect, it can become more human, not less so, in the process. Learn what this means in financial services terms in a video presentation from the 2017 Bank Customer Experience Summit.
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
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Over the recent years customer experience has dramatically grown in value to supersede product quality and price. Companies that deliver outstanding customer experience can truly win over the competition, retain more loyal customers and improve their bottom line. So what’s trending in the world of CX today? Since customer expectations are changing just as rapidly as technology advancements, improving customer experience has become an ongoing goal for most companies.
Insights on Business
DECEMBER 27, 2017
As we wrap up an unpredictable and sometimes tumultuous year in both the fintech industry and the world, we’re looking back at the last 12 months of IBM FinTech blogs to pick out some of the more popular and insightful posts of 2017. While we have separately covered what we think will be the main trends in FinTech for 2018, here’s a selection our more popular posts from 2017.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Southeast Asian ride-hailing app Grab has launched today in Cambodia, partnering with the country’s top mobile banking services provider to integrate local drivers for payments. On Wednesday, Grab announced it has partnered with Cambodia’s Wing Money. Additionally, Grab has also introduced a payment feature called GrabPay in the country so that customers can use the […].
Payments Source
DECEMBER 28, 2017
EXCLUSIVE – Public blockchain platform Waves is launching a new blockchain venture product called Basics Fund to focus on investing in crypto-assets and pre-sale ICO tokens. The fund is dedicated to investment in blockchain infrastructure, specifically in a diversified portfolio of promising startup projects in the blockchain space. Aside from pre-sale ICOs and crypto-assets, the fund will […].
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.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 29, 2017
From translating ear buds to devastating earthquakes, the past year has been full of major developments that affected meeting professional road warriors. We saw some changes coming, while others took us totally off-guard. Here are seven developments in 2017 and a forecast of whether or not they will have a lasting impact. Recovering from Natural Disasters.
Bobsguide
DECEMBER 25, 2017
Chat, SMS, social media…there are so many channels these days for customer service. But is it really necessary for your brand to use them all? In short, absolutely. Not only do customers have their preferred channels, but they are also expecting you to deliver the best service possible on these channels at all times. According to a survey by Aspect Software, companies that adopt an omnichannel strategy achieve 91% greater year-over-year customer retention rates compared to those that do not.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 27, 2017
EXCLUSIVE—Marketplace lender Best Egg will move towards financing consumer purchases, including home improvements, as it looks to expand in 2018, the company told Bank Innovation. The company will be focusing on offering loans and services that will “create a stronger relationship” with the customer, Sabrina Basht, chief strategy officer for Best Egg, said.
NCR
DECEMBER 28, 2017
December 28, 2017 For those of you teaching math, here is a collection of some of the best YouTube channels we reviewed this year. You can draw on these resources to access and find educational video.read more.
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
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 27, 2017
‘Tis the season – predictions are the order of the day and the PR industry is no different. Here are my picks for the top 3 PR trends in 2018. Content strategy. The number of brands that consider a content strategy effective in raising revenue increased from 74% in 2016 to 83% in 2017. (CMI.) However, only 31% have a documented strategy. It should come as no surprise then that the ability to craft a content strategy is the number one skill CMOs are looking for in 2018.
Insights on Business
DECEMBER 26, 2017
In the final of three market education commentaries sponsored by Navigator Business Solutions, Supply Chain Matters amplifies business and supply chain management challenges among emerging growth companies in pharmaceutical, life sciences and consumer product goods industry sectors.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 29, 2017
I was at Cascade’s website trying to figure out the difference between Cascade Platinum and Cascade Complete and didn’t see the “Of Clorox” in the list under “Cascade With The Power” and I would totally buy Cascade With The Power instead of Cascade Platinum or Cascade Complete. Let’s make this happen, people! The post Introducing Cascade’s most powerful dishwasher detergent ever!
ABA Community Banking
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on PR Newswire’s Beyond PR blog. Generating a stream of interesting and engaging ways to reach your audience through content marketing can be a pain. You use up so much brain power coming up with ideas that you have little left to actually put toward the work! Next year, don’t let it come to that.
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.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 27, 2017
Yenpitsu Nemoto/Getty Images. As Chieko Asakawa walks around IBM’s campus, she explores new ways of getting from point A to point B. She recognizes the faces of colleagues approaching her and greets them. She reads snack labels and decides whether to eat them. Although she is blind, Asakawa doesn’t need a human or canine companion to complete these tasks.
Bobsguide
DECEMBER 29, 2017
Everything you want to know about blockchain but were too afraid to ask. Blockchain has created a huge amount of buzz in the financial services industry since its official debut into the market in 2009. The question of when blockchain will go mainstream is yet to be answered, but there is constant.
Payments Source
DECEMBER 29, 2017
I received an early New Year present, actually, it came from Siemens. They had invited me to their Siemens Innovation Day in mid-December 2017. I really appreciated it, yet it took me time to absorb all that was provided, over these past two weeks. My early present, well actually an idea, came the day before the event. I was included in the Industry Analysts visit to the Siemens Technology Center, at Neuperlach in Munich.
Let's Talk Payments
DECEMBER 29, 2017
Let’s flashback to a scenario that some of you may know: It’s 1999. The CMO of a large community bank needs to build a customer website. So he sends a.
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.
337 
Let's personalize your content