Chris Skinner
AUGUST 19, 2018
The World Economic Forum has been conducting research over the last year around how AI (Artificial Intelligence) will change banking that was published last week. Here’s the lowdown: Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the physics of financial services. It is weakening the bonds that have held together the component parts … The post How AI will change banking appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bank Innovation
AUGUST 24, 2018
Standard Chartered, headquartered in London, is expanding its global digital footprint from Hong Kong to the west coast of Africa. The bank, which has $663.5 billion in assets and operates mainly in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, announced in June that it would begin work on developing a disruptive new business model for the Hong […].
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Payments Dive
AUGUST 23, 2018
Executives from Caesars Entertainment, Guess?, McDonald's and Skogen's Festival Foods discussed mobile messaging at the recent CONNECT: The Mobile CX Summit in Chicago.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 23, 2018
Compliance of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules remain low across the globe, according to the latest research from Dimensional Research. Reports from the Business Information Industry Association (BIIA) on Tuesday (Aug. 21) said Dimensional Research’s latest findings suggest most companies are still not fully GDPR-compliant, with only 20 percent reporting they are fully adhering to the new data security rules.
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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
AUGUST 21, 2018
I’ve been thinking for a while now about building a new financial system from the ground up using AI, blockchain, the Internet of Everything and other technologies. What would it look like? What would we build? I guess the piece that inspired a lot of my thinking came from two … The post The future financial world is here appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
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Payments Dive
AUGUST 21, 2018
FSS UPI is 2.0 ready. Banks/PSPs can take advantage of UPI 2.0 to launch a range of revenue-generating overlay services and create market differentiation.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 24, 2018
There’s a lot of sizzle in marketplaces. In fact, they have made tiny businesses into big ones, as even the tiniest one-man operation can gain the chance to jump from a hyper-local stage to a global one — with access to professional supply chain management and logistics skills, payments simplified to one click and, most importantly, the chance to increase their world audience.
Chris Skinner
AUGUST 23, 2018
Venezuela is the latest country to spin into hyperinflation, showing the same signs as the meltdown in Zimbabwe that created the 100 trillion dollar note. Hyperinflation, as defined by economist Philip Cagan in the 1950s, is when a country sees inflation rates rise by more than 50% per month. Wow! … The post When national currencies fail (cryptocurrencies rise) appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bank Innovation
AUGUST 23, 2018
Consumers want banks to do more than just hold their money, they want their banks to help them meet their financial goals. In fact, a new consumer report by CSI shows that 83% of American consumers agree with that statement. That number jumped to 87% for consumers with an annual household income of $100,000 or […].
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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
Payments Dive
AUGUST 21, 2018
Financial systems outages stop customers from accessing and spending money as they normally would. The growing incidence of outages — particularly in the U.K. and Europe — suggests that the payments industry is, at best, fragile and that things need to change. People are getting fed up.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 18, 2018
“Oooh, your kisses, sweeter than honey/ But guess what? So’s my money.”. Writing about Aretha in a 2016 profile for The New Yorker , writer David Remnick noted that as she sat readying herself for a performance, she was surrounded by small stacks of hundred-dollar bills. The money, he explained, was her fee for singing that night in Ontario, because Aretha only sang once she had been paid upfront.
Chris Skinner
AUGUST 22, 2018
It shows the nature of money and finance in our lives, in the way that the media reports about it. Quite often you get a scary headline like the big banks are watching you or banks will sell your data and it makes us mad. Replace bank with internet giants, … The post The secret to success with customer data appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bank Innovation
AUGUST 22, 2018
Today Finastra announced a partnership with Wis.-based Unity Bank for a digital loan solution. Unity Bank, with $450 million in assets, has begun to leverage loan technology to streamline its commercial lending and consumer lending processes. Bank Innovation spoke with Unity Bank senior vice president and commercial lending manager Darrin Wilson on what “streamlining” will mean […].
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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.
Payments Source
AUGUST 23, 2018
After the 2008 banking crisis, centralized payment systems and financial services don’t have as much appeal to the younger set as a more transparent decentralized system, argues Csaba Csabai, founder and CEO of Inlock.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 24, 2018
U.S.-based Axiom Bank is expanding its business lending capabilities through the acquisition of Allied Affiliated Funding , reports said Thursday (Aug. 23). A press release announced the takeover agreement, which will see Axiom absorbing Allied’s asset-based lending and factoring offerings. The acquisition will also bridge Allied’s existing customers to the banking and cash management offerings of Axiom, the companies said.
Chris Skinner
AUGUST 19, 2018
The main blog headlines this week are … Do we need a blockchain? I haven’t written about blockchain for a while. I guess it’s because I got bored of it. I’m not bored of the promise of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. Just bored of how much hype there has … The post The Finanser’s Week: 13th August 2018 – 19th August 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bank Innovation
AUGUST 24, 2018
As gig workers and small businesses continue to grab a larger market share of the economy, more banks and FIs might want to consider card-based push payments as a way to grow their debit business. This suggestion comes courtesy of Mastercard. “And by growing their debit business, realtime push-payments can help banks generate more revenues,” […].
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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
Payments Source
AUGUST 22, 2018
The best thing a banker can do today is regard the U.K. as a real-world fintech laboratory, track developments closely and seek opportunities to capitalize on change, writes Naomi Bowman, managing director for Berkeley Research Group in London.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 21, 2018
Might it be blockchain’s turn to shine amid pockets of economic turmoil? It’s no secret that blockchain is becoming ever more divorced from bitcoin, with which it has been traditionally associated. And as a form of data sharing, a form of record keeping, a direct conduit in transactions, some proponents say that decentralized ledger technology (DLT) can be a salve for an issue front-and-center, as Turkey proves a recent example of daily life roiled by rapid currency devaluation and panic: Namely
Chris Skinner
AUGUST 22, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … Ryanair apologises after compensation cheques bounce Credit Suisse freezes $5 billion of Russian money due to U.S. sanctions Time may be up for the penny coin, says Bank of England The Lehman Brothers party is a red herring – it’s the system that stinks … The post Things worth reading: 23rd August 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bank Innovation
AUGUST 22, 2018
JPMorgan Chase announced that it was rolling over customers with a Chase Premier Platinum checking account to its better-known consumer brand, Chase Sapphire. Customers with the Chase Sapphire account will be able to keep their Premier Platinum account numbers and card numbers with the added benefit of free ATMs, free outgoing wire transfers as well […].
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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
AUGUST 23, 2018
Recent data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the UK is currently in the midst of a productivity crisis, with the country’s output per worker 16.6 percent below the average for the rest of the G7 nations in 2016. While the financial services sector was one of only a.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 21, 2018
A new report has found that 1.5 organizations fall victim to ransomware attacks every minute — and more than $1 million is lost each minute due to cybercrime. RiskIQ ’s 2018 “ The Evil Internet Minute ” investigated the cyber threats that organizations and internet users face every minute. “With businesses expanding their online presence to create more touchpoints with customers, employees and partners, the boundaries between what’s inside the firewall and what’s outside become less and le
Chris Skinner
AUGUST 21, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … Bank of England’s chief economist warns A.I. could threaten ‘large’ amount of jobs Bank Branches Are Closing At A Record Pace. Here’s Why JPMorgan Chase Is Opening More Big banks are getting ready for an uncertain future JPMorgan undercuts discount brokerages on trades Greece … The post Things worth reading: 22nd August 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bank Innovation
AUGUST 22, 2018
As it makes its way to South Africa and continues to amass impressive partnerships with the likes of Alipay and PayPal, Samsung Pay might have completed three years in the mobile payments market, but its numbers still lag its main rival, Apple Pay. Samsung revealed yesterday that it had completed 1.3 billion transactions in three […].
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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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