Sat.Mar 31, 2018 - Fri.Apr 06, 2018

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Digital banks are 35+ times more productive than traditional banks

Chris Skinner

I’m launching the new book Digital Human in New York on the evening of April 12. If you would like to get a signed copy of the book, just register here. BTW, I’ve also heard a lot of people have been frustrated that Amazon cancelled their pre-orders of the new … The post Digital banks are 35+ times more productive than traditional banks appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Mobile payments can redefine the customer experience for unattended retail

Payments Dive

One of the best-attended educational sessions at the recent National Automatic Merchandising Association show in Las Vegas focused on how payment technology innovations — namely mobile payments — are impacting customer expectations.

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Blockchain Startup BitPay Raises $40M for Asia Expansion

Bank Innovation

BitPay, a blockchain payments company, closed a Series B of $40 million yesterday, the company announced. The money, as previously mentioned by the startup, will go towards expanding its international operations. The first stop for this expansion will be Asia. BitPay named either Hong Kong or Singapore as its next potential market, as reported by […].

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Warehouses Aren’t Keeping Up With eCommerce

PYMNTS

Retail continues to migrate toward eCommerce, but warehouse space is not designed to keep up with the increasing pace of online orders. The average age of a warehouse in the U.S. is more than 30 years old, and many lack modern features, CNBC reported. CBRE has found that most warehouses constructed prior to 2005 had low ceilings, tight space and uneven flooring — issues that are not easy to fix through a renovation.

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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.

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To understand banking’s future, it is important to think about its past

Chris Skinner

I was super impressed by an article written by FinTech friend Bradley Leimer for International Banker the other day, and asked if I could share on the blog. Bradley kindly said yes, so here you are. Enjoy the read! The Invisible Hand of Financial Services by Bradley Leimer, Managing Director and Head … The post To understand banking’s future, it is important to think about its past appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Wells Fargo’s API Gateway Is Where the Bank Meets the World [AUDIO]

Bank Innovation

Open Banking is a buzzword — among bankers, anyway. Most customers have never heard of it, though they do want access to their bank account in other products, like the iTunes Store, Amazon, or Mint.com. Ron Shevlin noted on Twitter: I bet if I surveyed consumers and asked “Do you want “#OpenBanking?” a decent % […].

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Insurers Test Blockchain To Manage Provider Data

PYMNTS

The blockchain is making inroads into healthcare. Earlier this week, five healthcare firms operating across the U.S. insurance landscape said they’re launching a pilot program that will help boost the management of healthcare provider data. The five organizations include insurers Humana , UnitedHealthcare , Quest Diagnostics , Optum and MultiPlan. (Optum and UnitedHealthcare are part of UnitedHealth Group).

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Some banks are technology companies

Chris Skinner

I was having a chat about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in banking the other day. It was an interesting conversation, although most of the examples were for customer service via Chatbots, which doesn’t impress me much. I know that systems like Erica, short for Bank of AmErica, are up and running … The post Some banks are technology companies appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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The risks mobile payments present to financial services

Payments Dive

It's no secret that the financial services industry is a top target for cybercriminals looking to steal valuable data. This growing risk comes at a time when financial services firms are turning their focus to innovating new technologies and features to meet evolving consumer demands.

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New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders

Dive into the complexities of New York lien laws with our comprehensive eBook, 'New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders.' In this detailed guide, we explore the critical formalities necessary for lenders navigating ground-up construction and fix-and-flip projects in the New York market. From documentation requirements to the implications of non-compliance, learn how to safeguard your lending position and prioritize legal adherence.

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Banks Aren’t Addressing ‘Real, Human Problems,’ Monzo CEO Says

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE— Banks need to focus on fixing all of the little problems humans encounter in daily life, rather trying to sell more mortgages and credit cards to their users, Tom Blomfield, CEO of UK neobank Monzo, said today in an online Q&A. Banks need to focus on “real, human problems,” Blomfield wrote, in response to […].

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Coinbase Starts Cryptocurrency Venture Fund

PYMNTS

To give cryptocurrency startups and their founders a boost, Coinbase has started a new incubator fund called Coinbase Ventures. While the popular cryptocurrency exchange expects the fund’s profits to be small compared to those of its overall business, the fund already has $15 million and is expected to grow, CNBC reported. “We’re going to invest off our balance sheet into crypto-companies,” Coinbase President and Chief Operating Officer Asiff Hirji told CNBC.

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What FinTech means to banks

Chris Skinner

There’s a lot of discussion about FinTech and what it means to banks. Originally, everyone was talking about disruption, disintermediation and dissing banks. Then the discussion went to incumbents versus start-ups. Then it ended up last year about partnering and co-creation. I personally believe most of the discussion is off-beam … The post What FinTech means to banks appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Machine Learning for Retailers: Driving Results with Artificial Intelligence Tools

Payments Dive

Discover how machine learning is helping retailers analyze and improve business results with Synchrony insights.

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202

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Reserve Bank of India Bans All Indian Banks and FIs From Handling Cryptocurrency

Bank Innovation

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) strikes cryptocurrency again. This time India’s central bank issued a statement today banning all entities that fall under its regulation, from dealing with any cryptocurrencies. Since RBI is India’s central bank that means all the country’s banks and FIs fall under RBI’s authority. Today’s statement read: Technological innovations, including […].

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Solving For The Unknowns In Small Business Banking

PYMNTS

Small business (SMB) banking is in need of an overhaul. Between the threat of FinTechs and small business owners’ increasing willingness to switch banking providers, financial institutions are waking up to the demand for better SMB services. But an increased focus on innovation means the path to understanding what actually constitutes “better” is unclear.

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The Finanser’s Week: 26th March 2017 – 1st April 2018

Chris Skinner

The main blog headlines are … What is the real difference between a challenger bank and an incumbent? I was reading about banks being average to poor at marketing, and wondered about it. Banks’ advertising generally is about either being cool or in love with you. Here are a few … The post The Finanser’s Week: 26th March 2017 – 1st April 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Open banking: The new face of digital transformation

Insights on Business

Previously, financial institutions viewed the concept of open banking as an imminent threat to their business and industry. Now, the industry sees the same concept and technology behind it as a catalyst for their business to achieve digital transformation. One of the more anticipated sessions during Think 2018 in Las Vegas was IBM CTO of Industry Platforms, Tom Eck, speaking on Wednesday afternoon on what exactly is “open banking,” and how it has become the “new face of digital transformation.”.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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Walmart Partners with MoneyGram to Launch International Money Transfer Service Walmart2World

Bank Innovation

Retail giant Walmart announced today the launch of a global money transfer service called Walmart2World. The Walmart2World service is extension of its U.S.-based money transfer service, it launched in 2014, where customers could transfer money at lower fees. This global service will be rolled out to 200 countries and was created in partnership with MoneyGram […].

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Meet Ben, An AI-Based Bitcoin Friend

PYMNTS

Much has been written about buying bitcoin in specific, and cryptocurrency in general. Whether it’s investing or gambling, whether it’s a good idea or immoral – no ink has been spared in uncovering every angle on cryptocurrency and what its purchase and sale will mean for the future of money. With one, curious exception, as Ben, Inc. co-founder and CEO Miguel Kudry noted in an interview with PYMNTS.

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Things worth reading: 4th April 2018

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Jeweler to the Stars Flees as India Seethes Over Bank Fraud A Top JPMorgan Blockchain Executive Is Leaving the Bank Canada’s TD Bank Wants US Patent for Blockchain Point-of-Sale System Commonwealth Bank online glitch wipes ‘credit card balances’ Bank of America says Facebook is … The post Things worth reading: 4th April 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Islamic finance embraces fintech

Bobsguide

While banking and financial institutions in many corners of the globe have embraced the benefits technology has brought to the sector in recent years, Sharia-compliant fintech solutions are quickly catching up. That’s according to a report published last year by research firm Wamda Research.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Boston Startup Nift Raises $16.5M for Business Gift Cards

Bank Innovation

Boston-based startup Nift has raised $16.5 million in a Series A to fund its platform for “business gift cards,” a way for local businesses to drive customer engagement by providing gift cards to their consumers. The company, which announced its funding round last week, allows its business clients to provide their customers with a “special” […].

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Amid Blockchain And Robotics Hype, Corporate Lenders Still Start With The Cloud

PYMNTS

Consumers demand easy, digital banking, but this pressure for banks to deliver is also coming from corporate clients. Take mobile banking, which has propelled the introduction of mobile-only banks to meet demand for better services on smaller screens. It’s not only for consumers, though: Alternative lending firm Kabbage recently found that mobile lending is on the rise among small businesses, with a more than 360 percent increase in the number of SMB loans accessed via mobile device betwee

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Things worth reading: 3rd April 2018

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Five Key Players at the Heart of Deutsche Bank’s Drama Japan’s Central Bank Wants You to Be Wary of Cryptocurrencies Bank wins ruling against ‘cybersquatter’ who demanded £100,000 for domain name Indian banks reported at least one fraud every hour in 2017 UBS nominates … The post Things worth reading: 3rd April 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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How DLT can be used to achieve GDPR compliance

Bobsguide

Distributed Ledger Technology and the General Data Protection Regulation can be like in-laws. The former, complex, the latter for many, downright scary. But together they can become the perfect parents, the foundation for next-generation data management and financial services. The need to.

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper