Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 14, 2017
EXCLUSIVE—Should banks acquire or partner with smaller, more agile fintechs? Well, that depends if the end goal of the bank is to further financial innovation, Derrick Walton, EVP of global financial networks for Hyperwallet, told Bank Innovation. “There’s a difference in culture, in what the goals tend to be,” Walton said, who is responsible for […].
Chris Skinner
DECEMBER 10, 2017
Another presentation that was enlightening was delivered by Jean Claude Gaga, CEO of RSwitch Ltd, the national e-payment switch of Rwanda. Jean Claude gave an overview of how Rwanda is moving towards a cashless economy and I was particularly interested as I chair Dot Finance in Kigali each year, and … The post Rwanda: Africa’s first cashless economy?
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Payments Dive
DECEMBER 14, 2017
These areas present great opportunities, but also significant challenges.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 13, 2017
Online retailer eBay , following in the footsteps of Overstock.com, is contemplating allowing bitcoin as a payment method. In an interview with Yahoo Finance , Scott Cutler, SVP of eBay Americas, said the eCommerce retailer is “seriously considering” accepting bitcoin payments but noted the company is “not quite there yet.” He noted that eBay is currently focused on the holiday shopping season, which is turning out to be a strong one for online retailers. .
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Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 11, 2017
EXCLUSIVE- Blockchain technology and digital loans will continue to grow in 2018 as banks continue to work on their cybersecurity in the coming year, software provider Mitek predicts. “It’s just logical that given the extent of recent data breaches, that we’re going to see more of the same. It will continue to accelerate” Sarah Clark, […].
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Payments Dive
DECEMBER 15, 2017
Mobile Payments Today takes a look back at the top features on the site throughout the past year.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 15, 2017
A lot can happen in a year. What makes one stand out from another? How shall 2017 go down in the history books? Search Google for “2017: the year of…” and it becomes clear that many have seen this as a year of “death” and “disaster.” Others were not so quick to characterize it negatively, trawling the search engine instead for “the year of change.” Still others decided not to get philosophical about it at all, searching merely for “2017: the year of the rooster” or “the year of our Lord.”.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 13, 2017
EXCLUSIVE— There are some annoyances that are universal for businesses: with its new financial platform, officially opened today, fintech startup Divvy wants to fix them all. The platform, which uses cloud technology, allows businesses to more easily manage their subscriptions, budgets, payments, and automate their expense reports, Divvy CEO and founder Blake Murray told Bank […].
Chris Skinner
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Despite there being many capable women in banking, finance and technology, it is surprising how few are at the top of the companies I talk about. Most FinTech start-ups I refer to are run by young men, whilst most banks are run by old men. Where are all the women? … The post Where are all the women? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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Payments Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2017
Consumers want optimal value for the money they spent on a product. But when that doesn't go their way, expect backlash in a huge way.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 13, 2017
The emergence of APIs is doing more than just changing the way banks and FinTechs operate. It’s forcing them to create new marketplaces and ecosystems where innovations are traded and, in the process, upending the traditional rules of the financial services market. With the market rapidly evolving, is it time for traditional financial institutions (FIs) to learn the rules of the new API economy?
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 13, 2017
Nordea Bank has made its Open Banking API pilot live today, opening its customers dataset to a select few customers in Finland. The Norwegian bank first announced its plan to test its API platform earlier this year as way to adapt to changing scene of Europe’s payments environment with the upcoming Payment Services Directive (PSD2). […].
Chris Skinner
DECEMBER 15, 2017
I often talk about faster horses and how banks think digital is doing banking cheaper and faster. It’s all about efficiency and effectiveness. So, I was asked the other day: where is the car? After all, it’s easy to call out banks for doing banking as usual but, if I … The post Look East for innovation appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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Payments Dive
DECEMBER 11, 2017
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PYMNTS
DECEMBER 14, 2017
Banks and FinTechs may have had frosty relations in the past , but new open API ecosystems are now enabling former competitors to collaborate and grow their respective businesses. While collaboration is often seen as the more appealing approach, an open banking ecosystem invites its own challenges for traditional banks. Specifically, these financial institutions (FIs) must learn how to collaborate and innovate at a considerably faster pace.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 15, 2017
If it feels like innovation has been one of the hot themes of 2017 in the financial world, it’s because its true. A new report shows that despite many companies struggling to maintain a culture of innovation, financial services companies are among the top three industries getting it right. One of the factors helping them […].
Chris Skinner
DECEMBER 12, 2017
I seem to grapple daily with the same or similar questions: how to regulate things that don’t recognise boundaries; how to structure a world that is unstructured; the role of authorities in a democratised planet; is there such a thing as money without government? I haven’t answered these questions but … The post Much to learn, you still have appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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Bobsguide
DECEMBER 14, 2017
This past year has seen a number of significant changes in the payments industry. From new transfer methods to the PSD2 push, the demand for faster, smarter, and safer transactions has reached a fever pitch. Still, 2017 seems almost like it was a primer, setting the stage for the game-changing.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 14, 2017
Three computer hackers behind the Mirai botnet, which kicked websites offline last year in cyberattacks, have pleaded guilty to cybercrime. Citing court documents, Reuters stated on Wednesday (Dec. 13) that former Rutgers University student Paras Jha pleaded guilty in federal court in New Jersey to charges, including writing code that enabled him to infect and control devices.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 14, 2017
EXCLUSIVE – Financial crime detecting platform QuantaVerse has added a new AI-based service to allow its financial institutions and banking clients better detect fraud and other crimes through audit investigations, as these crimes continue to be a major concern for banks and non-banks alike. The new CAE (Chief Audit Executive) Checkup service unveiled today uses […].
Chris Skinner
DECEMBER 14, 2017
Things we’re reading today include … NatWest bank spat prompts web security changes Deutsche Bank sells chunk of Polish business to Santander Britain’s indebted credit card customers could save up to £1.3bn under new rules Tech groups jostle for advantage in Indonesian digital payments The top grossing Christmas films of … The post Things worth reading: 15th December 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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Insights on Business
DECEMBER 10, 2017
Things seemed different at Sibos this year. The dominant story is that fintech startups and banks are better off as friends than foes. Fintech, once seen as a disruptor, is now becoming a mainstream and also a collaborating partner. Taking advantage of each other’s strengths is leading to strong value and profit. Consumers have been conditioned by Google and Apple to see that banking services can be much more accessible and convenient from a mobile device.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 14, 2017
Not innovating is not an option. Perhaps in the early days of digital banking and mobile apps, innovative technology was a “nice to have,” but that is no longer the case. Today, it is a must-have for financial institutions (FIs) — that is, if they want their payment products to be the first one for which customers reach at the point of sale, whether physical or digital.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 14, 2017
The central banks of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are launching a pilot to use cryptocurrency to facilitate cross-border payments between the two countries. While the two governments have not issued an official statement unveiling the pilot, there has been plenty of coverage on the matter by local news organizations. The UAE has […].
Chris Skinner
DECEMBER 12, 2017
Things we’re reading today include … France’s AXA to step up investments in green projects to $11 billion by 2020 My close escape from £10,000 bank scam MoneyTaker hackers reportedly steal £7.5m from ATMs Bitcoin hits another record high in march toward $20,000 LSE’s biggest investor set to rally behind … The post Things worth reading: 13th December 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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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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