Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 3, 2019
A regular discussion of mine has resurfaced in recent days: is the branch dead? Why it has returned is due to the announcement of Santander closing a fifth of its UK branch network: The Spanish-owned bank, which has one of the largest high street networks in Britain, will shut 140 branches, leaving … The post Is the branch dead? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Payments Dive
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Futurist Ian Khan sees the potential for blockchain going beyond revolutionizing the payments industry to transforming entire cities.
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Bank Innovation
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Insurance management software provider CoverWallet was the biggest source of growth for Zurich Insurance Group's SME business in Spain last year. As a result of this success, Mario Greco, CEO of the Swiss insurance company noted that the CoverWallet service will be expanded to its customers in Switzerland in 2019. Greco noted in the earnings […].
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
JPMorgan Chase is gearing up to take on the likes of Apple Pay, PayPal, and Stripe by boosting its market share in the global treasury services industry by a goal of 50 percent. The Financial Times , citing Takis Georgakopoulos, the head of JPMorgan’s new wholesale payments unit, reported the goal is to increase its market share during the next few years by increasing business with foreign multinationals as well as in the eCommerce market.
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Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
I wrote my blog about the bank branch being dead yesterday, just as a new report called for banks to stop trying to be cashless and branchless because it harms society. This is from the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce), an association founded by … The post Why banks should stop closing branches appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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Bank Innovation
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
JPMorgan Chase had the highest "buzz ranking" among banks in 2018, according to YouGov's Brand Index, an annual poll measuring which brands are considered the best by consumers. Participants were asked, “If you’ve heard anything about the brand in the last two weeks, through advertising news or word of mouth, was it positive or negative?” The Buzz […].
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Brex has announced that it is partnering with Mastercard to issue the World Elite Mastercard for Business, offering an enhanced rewards structure and expanded suite of travel benefits. Started in 2017 by the founders of Brazilian payments processor Pagar.me , Brex’s investors include Y Combinator Continuity, Ribbit Capital, Greenoaks, DST Global, Peter Thiel and Max Levchin.
Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
A few years ago, I was invited to talk with Equitable Bank in Canada about digital banking. Since then, they’ve launched their digital bank called EQ Bank. So I was pleased when Simon Wahl, who heads up marketing at Flinks, sent me a podcast interview with Andrew Moor, EQ Bank’s … The post EQ Bank, Canada: a customer-obsessed bank appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Payments Dive
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
This interview is part of a video series, “The Future of Fintech,” produced by Mobile Payments Today and powered by Galileo Processing.
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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
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Most finance professionals are not using APIs to facilitate faster payments, according to a new report from TD Bank. Even more surprising is that many of them don’t intend to use APIs in the future. Faster payments is a top priority for many FIs, the TD Bank survey found. About 60% of respondents expect to […].
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Jack Dorsey, billionaire tech founder and current CEO of Twitter, said he only owns bitcoin and that he supports the Lightning Network , a bitcoin network update that could make bitcoin payments speedier and less expensive, according to reports. Dorsey tweeted on Tuesday (Feb. 5): “I only have bitcoin.” Dorsey also founded payment company Square , which allows users to buy and sell bitcoin through the Cash app.
Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Yep, there’s a clickbaiting title if ever I saw one. But it seems to be true. Ten years ago, we had a global financial crisis. Now, ten years later, the banks are heavily regulated, their risk-capital ratios stabilised, their leverage reduced and the regulators breathing down their necks, promoting competition … The post The next global financial meltdown is just around the corner appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Payments Dive
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
This interview is part of a video series, “The Future of Fintech,” produced by Mobile Payments Today and powered by Galileo Processing.
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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
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
There are startups that want to destroy banks and startups that want banks to buy their software, as Bank Innovation has previously reported. According to a recent poll conducted by Bank Innovation, the idea that fintech partnerships will be on the rise in 2019 compared to subsequent years, is gaining popularity. The poll found that 61% of 106 […].
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
This isn’t some cheap dose of “ Little House on the Prairie ” nostalgia, but rather a shot of truth: We are a long way from small-town doctors treating patients for decades and lifetimes — after treating their parents, and perhaps even grandparents as well. Not only that, but healthcare is infinitely more complicated than it was in the 19th-century Doc Baker days — thanks to scientific advances and the collection, analysis and use of sophisticated patient data.
Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
There was quite a bit of coverage of an analyst report last week, putting forward the notion that big banks should forget converting the existing organisation, systems and structures, and start over. This one is from Oliver Wyman and, for me, it goes straight into the same bin as the Gartner … The post Oliver Wyman recommend banks don’t try to be digital?
Payments Dive
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
This interview is part of a video series, “The Future of Fintech,” produced by Mobile Payments Today and powered by Galileo Processing.
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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
Bank Innovation
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Today American Express and Mastercard launched new offerings geared toward business clients. Amex and digital business payments firm Bill.com announced a strategic partnership along with the rollout of Vendor Pay, an automated accounts payable product that will allow businesses to use certain Amex credit cards within a Bill.com solution. The product will also provide a more […].
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
One of the main differences between a successful criminal and a wanna-be is that the smart one knows how to hide (often in plain sight), and use methods that often seem more mundane than dramatic — despite what Hollywood has trained us to believe over the last century or so. A demonstration of that truth came around again recently with the observance of the Chinese New Year in early February.
Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Things we’re reading today include … How much Australia’s banking and finance CEOs earn Bank royal commission insider trading claim is ‘b t’ Don’t bank on Google Bank, bank on banks becoming Google-like An Amazon Checking Account Could Displace $100 Billion In Bank Deposits (But It Won’t) UBS gets approval to … The post Things worth reading: 7th February 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Insights on Business
FEBRUARY 3, 2019
The future is here with the convergence of technologies and capabilities including AI, robotic process automation, blockchain, advanced analytics and cloud. Together, the convergence is causing major change in all aspects of our lives. Business processes are being recreated and automated; and to keep up, we need to change the way that we work and even our workplaces.
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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.
Bobsguide
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
The US handles almost a quarter (22.6%) of all bitcoin volumes, according to coin.dance statistics, yet regulators across the country’s 50 states have different rulings on the legality and usage of virtual currencies. Under the Supremacy Clause (Article VI, Clause 2) of the Unites States.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Artificial intelligence has started — slowly — to make its presence felt in payments and commerce, including in fraud prevention, via early deployments of the technology and cutting-edge AI algorithms. And with those deployments comes increasing awareness of what AI can really do, how it can improve upon less sophisticated machine learning technology, and why it promises to play a vital role in the daily lives of consumers in the coming decades.
Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 3, 2019
Things we’re reading today include … Australia bank inquiry does not recommend individual criminal charges Wirecard says law firm found no findings of criminal misconduct Banking royal commission final report a scathing account of ‘conduct driven by greed’ – politics live Australian banking inquiry recommends new watchdog for regulators Royal … The post Things worth reading: 4th February 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Insights on Business
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
The IBM Watson Assistant team has been busy in the past year helping clients implement state-of-the-art chatbots. The financial services industry is one of the fastest adopters of this technology. As a result, at IBM Think 2019 you’ll be able to find a number of client-led sessions. IBM scores at the top in analyst ratings for chatbots. First of all, why IBM in the chatbot arena?
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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
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