Chris Skinner
JUNE 25, 2019
I encounter lots of banter about platforms, marketplaces and ecosystems, and do wonder in the flippant way people use them interchangeably whether they really understand what they are talking about. I’m sure many do but I’m also sure some people throw them into the conversation like a buzzword bingo game. … The post Platform, marketplace, ecosystem … buzzword bingo!
Payments Dive
JUNE 28, 2019
Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are now mainstream. If you still doubt this fact, then take a look at Facebook, which has formally announced its entry into the cryptocurrency space.
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South State Correspondent
JUNE 24, 2019
When your bank places advertising, partners, produces content or conducts events, it is helpful to statistically know which subject matter is most, and least conducive to banking. For example, by our marketing data, if you are interested in banking, and getting the most out of your banking relationship, you have a 31.4% probability of also being interested (to the point of engaging with content) in travel.
Bank Innovation
JUNE 24, 2019
Fort Lee, N.J.-based Cross River Bank, a partner of large fintech companies like Affirm, Coinbase, Stripe and Transferwise, today acquired Seed, a startup that offers banking solutions for small businesses and sells its technology to banks. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. For Cross River Bank, the acquisition grows its product and service offerings […].
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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
JUNE 26, 2019
Talking of partnering, many years ago, I was assigned the role of negotiating a contract with a partner for a large technology firm. The partner specialised in the insurance markets, my focus at that time, and we got into the game of contract wording. For quite a while, it was … The post Partnering in the ecosystem is not easy appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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PYMNTS
JUNE 26, 2019
A decade is a nice, round number — a convenient marker for what has come and what is coming. We as humans tend to measure our lives in decades, referring to ourselves as children of the ’60s, perhaps, or pining wistfully for the synthesized pop sounds of the ’80s. In payments, 10 years is a long time — where everything can change, and where once fanciful notions can become ubiquitous new ways of transacting.
Bank Innovation
JUNE 24, 2019
While Facebook‘s cryptocurrency Libra faces regulatory challenges, its potential to upend some legacy payment providers merits consideration, according to a recent report from Morningstar. “The most at-risk company in our payments coverage might be Western Union, as Libra could prove to be an effective vehicle for international money transfers,” Morningstar analysts Eric Compton and Brett […].
Chris Skinner
JUNE 23, 2019
Following on from Facebook’s announcement of its own digital currency Libra, the key regulatory body of banking – the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) – which sets standards like the Basel capital reserve requirements, has stepped into the debate and produced a report on their view of the threat and … The post Is Big Tech good or bad for banking … the regulator’s view appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Payments Dive
JUNE 25, 2019
Mobile identity is becoming a more complex undertaking as fraudsters use evolving tactics to compromise smartphone security.
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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
PYMNTS
JUNE 25, 2019
In digital commerce, promise and peril co-exist. Payments fraud is continuously moving from offline settings into the online realm. To that end, Visa said this morning (June 25) that it has inked a deal to buy the token services and ticketing business of chipmaker Rambus. The assets acquired were formerly known as Bell ID and Ecebs Ltd. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Bank Innovation
JUNE 28, 2019
David Solomon may take a leaf out of Jamie Dimon’s book by exploring a digital coin for payments. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s chief executive officer told France’s Les Echos newspaper that he’s “absolutely’’ looking at digital currencies and said Goldman is conducting “extensive research’’ on tokenization, the process for transforming currencies or assets into tradeable digital contracts […].
Chris Skinner
JUNE 24, 2019
Over ten years ago, I started blogging about cloud computing and financial services. Many banks dismissed the idea back then as “the regulator wouldn’t allow it”. Then the regulator did allow it in some countries, but banks were confused about the regulatory position. For example, if they use cloud services … The post What is banking in the cloud?
Payments Dive
JUNE 28, 2019
Through Voice Commerce banks can solidify customer relationships and deepen engagement. Learn how you can capitalize on the new wave.
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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.
PYMNTS
JUNE 28, 2019
In the aftermath of Facebook ’s unveiling of Libra and its Calibra wallet, among the many questions raised was how it managed to get so many of the “who’s who” in payments at the table. That was the question Karen Webster had for PayPal Chief Operating Officer Bill Ready when she learned that PayPal was one of those players. The vision, she agreed, is undeniably big, bold and targeted at a worthy goal: the inclusion of the 1.7 million people worldwide who are unbanked, and exist on the financial
Bank Innovation
JUNE 26, 2019
Money-transfer startup TransferWise is expanding the reach of its multi-currency debit card and, in doing so, wading into bank territory. The company's borderless account initially was made available to European customers in early 2018. Now, U.S. customers can take advantage of the multi-currency account compatible with more than 40 currencies through a Mastercard debit card […].
Chris Skinner
JUNE 27, 2019
I was having an interesting conversation with a guy who had joined a big bank having previously worked in Big Tech. The guy was headhunted by the bank to be a gamechanger (GC), and had been gifted the ability to do almost whatever he wanted when it came to innovation, … The post When code is art, how do you attract great artists? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Payments Source
JUNE 28, 2019
CaixaBank, Global Payments and terminal maker Ingenico are investing 5 million euros to establish an international innovation program designed to identify and aid promising fintech startups.
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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
PYMNTS
JUNE 25, 2019
Facebook is still legally on the hook for a September data breach that affected 30 million of their customers. Hackers were reportedly able to exploit several software failings in order to obtain login access to consumer accounts. Facebook had moved to have the case dismissed — but a federal appeals judge has shot down that argument, saying the case against Facebook for negligence and for failing to secure users’ data will proceed.
Bank Innovation
JUNE 26, 2019
For customers who lose their debit cards, a visit to a nearby branch is often the quickest way to resolve the situation. The challenge is banks are less likely to do this anymore (JPMorgan Chase, for example, stopped issuing debit cards in branches two years ago, citing a fraud risk), and customers often have to […].
Chris Skinner
JUNE 25, 2019
Things we’re reading today include … Monzo now valued at more than £2 billion The new left economics: how a network of thinkers is transforming capitalism The FCA – a watchdog too nice and chummy to bark or bite Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency faces questions from international regulators Flawed rules contributed … The post Things worth reading: 26th June 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Payments Source
JUNE 24, 2019
Merchant holdouts are finally warming to the likes of Apple Pay, years after the mobile wallet's launch. Competitive offerings have also flourished from mobile operating systems and phone providers.
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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.
PYMNTS
JUNE 24, 2019
In B2B payments, corporates’ continued use of paper checks confounds FinTech firms working to give businesses more affordable, faster and more efficient payment options. Yet, for many business payers, the reason for using checks can be quite straightforward: It’s simply the way payments have always been made. However, new small businesses (SMBs) being launched by a new generation of entrepreneurs aren’t bogged down by decades-old processes and systems that limit flexibility and
Bank Innovation
JUNE 28, 2019
As checkout loan startups like Affirm, Klarna and Bread garner funding and grow relationships with retailers, banks are putting up a formidable line of defense. Their pitch to retailers is their resources, data and brand recognition. Over the past two years, Providence, R.I.-based Citizens Bank has built up its presence in the point-of-sale loan arena. […].
Chris Skinner
JUNE 22, 2019
The main blog headlines are … Monzo and Marcus: American challengers or just noise? My mate Ron Shevlin is on good form these days. He’s written quite a few columns on Forbes that are clickbait: Customers don’t want digital banking The FinTech fast follower fallacy (which I spotted just after … The post The Finanser’s Week: 17th June – 23rd June 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Payments Source
JUNE 26, 2019
In the eyes of regulators, Facebook and bitcoin have a lot in common. Both challenge citizens' relationship to privacy, and both use technology in ways that current laws were unprepared for.
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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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