Chris Skinner
APRIL 30, 2019
One of the surprises I have had in my discussions with banks that are doing digital well, is how all of them seem profoundly committed to cloud-computing. Some more than others, as one of the banks I spoke to wants to achieve over 80% of their IT infrastructure, software and … The post Banking in the Cloud appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Payments Dive
APRIL 30, 2019
Retailers need to consider shedding their legacy POS systems to enable mobile payment acceptance, business analytics, EMV security and better inventory management.
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Bank Innovation
MAY 3, 2019
You may not have heard of the term “Silicon Alley,” but I am sure you are aware of the game-changing financial technology that is emanating from it. “Silicon Alley” was initially coined in the mid-1990s as a way to group media startups housed around the Flatiron neighborhood of Manhattan. I hope that doesn’t give you […].
PYMNTS
MAY 1, 2019
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to change lives, literally – aiding in the detection of diseases, for example – while in commerce, it has the potential to stop bad transactions. We’re getting there, but bringing AI into everyday life is an evolutionary process that differs markedly from the breathless portrayals in the movies, where the rise of sentient computers and robots bodes well, or ill, for humanity, depending on what you’re watching.
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Chris Skinner
APRIL 28, 2019
As I travel non-stop, I have one trusty little zip-bag in my travel case. It’s a zip-bag full of cables and converters, mainly to keep my phone fully charged all the time. Plug converters for America, Europe, UK and Australia, and cable converters between Apple and non-Apple products. As I … The post 200 currencies and 30,000 banks … are they really needed?
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Bank Innovation
MAY 1, 2019
Mastercard today introduced a suite of digital offerings for small business owners who are Mastercard Business and World Elite cardholders. The new offerings include discounts to Intuit products like QuickBooks and TurboTax, a 24/7 personalized business assistant, ID theft protection, as well as automatic savings on business expenses. Amnah Ajmal, EVP of Core Products for […].
PYMNTS
MAY 3, 2019
Payments don’t always have to be just about the cards. That’s the big message being sent throughout the payments world as PSD2 and other FinTech efforts spark innovation and give consumers, companies and other organizations more methods to pay — methods that better match the preferences of those participants, payments that feature more speed and less friction than was often the case before.
Chris Skinner
MAY 2, 2019
There were two headlines recently that arrived side-by-side: Will telephone bank passwords become obsolete? Does my new biometric bank card really mean the death of the Pin? Neither headline is particularly news – voice recognition for telephone banking and biometric bank cards have been floating around for a decade (or … The post Smile to pay … and cry for credit appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Payments Dive
MAY 3, 2019
Southeast Asian countries face unique challenges in terms of growing a payments ecosystem amid Chinese dominance of the e-commerce space.
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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
APRIL 30, 2019
The paramount technology objective today in banking is the implementation of artificial intelligence to enhance customer experience, products and, in turn, financial results, for both consumers and financial institutions. As artificial intelligence and its compatriot technology, machine-learning algorithms, take a more prominent role in financial services, the ethical challenges posed by these technologies advance.
PYMNTS
MAY 2, 2019
B2B payments are mired in delays, in errors, in an imbalance in funds flow and credit terms. Simply put, buyers stretch out payments and suppliers play the waiting game – at least as well as it can be played with checks and cards. The result is a cash flow crunch. Access to financing (trade finance, that is), especially online, can level the playing field a bit.
Chris Skinner
APRIL 30, 2019
I just chaired a nice session at the Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) focused upon the future of UK FinTech. For some reason, the question they asked us to focus upon was: What is holding the UK back in the global investment landscape? I didn’t really understand why we would … The post How will UK FinTech fare in the future? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bobsguide
MAY 2, 2019
Regulators and standards bodies are at risk of standardizing obsolete technology by creating rules for blockchain networks that are already years old, according to Joe Pindar, blockchain and cryptography director at Thales. “There have been three generations of blockchain, starting with the.
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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
APRIL 30, 2019
The paramount technology objective today in banking is the implementation of artificial intelligence to enhance customer experience, products and, in turn, financial results, for both consumers and financial institutions. As artificial intelligence and its compatriot technology, machine-learning algorithms, take a more prominent role in financial services, the ethical challenges posed by these technologies advance.
PYMNTS
MAY 1, 2019
The path to the payments deal started about three or four years ago when Adam Bloomston, CEO of Payscape , and Thomas Nitopi, CEO and founder of NXGEN , first met. As they talked about their respective payment services firms, they realized, in Bloomston’s words, “that both of our companies didn’t really compete with each other in multiple areas.”. However, they both understood the opportunity: to further their global presence and create what Nitopi, in a PYMNTS interview, called “a global sales
Chris Skinner
MAY 1, 2019
Talking of cloud computing, I’ve spent years backing up my various PCs and photo libraries. Invariably, a labour of love, I didn’t trust public cloud services like Google and Microsoft to look after my stuff properly. Then, gradually, over time, more and more of my stuff has moved online. It … The post Cloud sense … dollars and cents appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Insights on Business
MAY 1, 2019
In the financial services industry in the United States, one thing remains constant – change. Whether policy makers are encouraging deregulation, or increasing regulatory requirements, regulatory change has been a constant. As recently as two weeks ago, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board announced proposed tailoring of prudential standards for FBOs, following on similar tailoring for U.S. banks.
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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
APRIL 29, 2019
BNY Mellon's three key financial technology executives added last month were given the directive to pursue investments and fintech partnerships in natural language processing, rule-based automation systems and robotic process automation (RPA), Bank Innovation has learned. The initiatives had previously not been disclosed. Earlier this month, BNY Mellon filled three executive positions: Digital Business Development […].
PYMNTS
MAY 1, 2019
Accounts payable operations are essential to ensuring that payments to a firm’s partners and suppliers are processed and delivered on time. These processes prevent companies from missing payments and running the risk of souring business relationships and hurting their partners’ bottom lines in the process. However, despite their importance to keeping businesses afloat, old school practices like physical paperwork are still the norm for many AP departments.
Chris Skinner
MAY 2, 2019
Things we’re reading today include … Bank of England warns of interest rate rise over next three years Andy Hornby: how the former HBOS boss bounced back MPs demand Lloyds justifies ‘cash paid to CEO in lieu of pension’ Elon Musk owes $507 million to banks helping Tesla raise capital … The post Things worth reading: May 3rd 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Payments Source
MAY 2, 2019
The growing sophistication of artificial intelligence is making fraud detection faster and more accurate, which opens up new possibilities for new products and services because of consumer confidence in secure payments, writes Margaret Reid, senior vice president of North America Risk for Visa.
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Bank Innovation
MAY 1, 2019
Bank of America has a new source of small business data. The next iteration of the bank's Business Advantage 360, a cash flow/cash management app launched in February, will provide the bank with insights from data gathered through outside aggregators, such as QuickBooks, Sharon Miller, Managing Director, Head of Small Business at BofA, told Bank […].
PYMNTS
MAY 2, 2019
The digital revolution comes to the land where the industrial revolution was born? To that end, Invest In Blockchain reported that Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England, said that the central bank should gear up for a “fourth industrial revolution” that includes at least some impact to payments, chiefly through blockchain and decentralized systems.
Chris Skinner
APRIL 27, 2019
The main blog headlines are … Doing good for society and the planet (an Earth Day FinTech update) It was Earth Day on Monday, and a national holiday in many nations as they observed what Christians call Easter. Whilst Sri Lankans mourned the fatal losses on the Easter Sunday church gatherings, … The post The Finanser’s Week: 22nd April – 28th April 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bobsguide
APRIL 29, 2019
Commercial and business banking clients often have a harder time opening a bank account than the average retail client, mainly due to the complex, siloed legacy technology that makes up most banks’ back, middle and front office operations. Banks share the frustration of difficult and lengthy.
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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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