Bank Innovation
JANUARY 30, 2018
EXCLUSIVE – If the future of banking is partnering with fintech startups, then finding the most innovative and efficient fintechs becomes crucial for banks’ success. This demand has led to the rise of third-party run accelerator programs. One such program is Little Rock, Ark.-based The Venture Center’s FinTech Accelerator program, which is backed by financial […].
Payments Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
PSD2 in Europe has already begun paving the way for new generations of payment providers and direct carrier billing services, which are offering a more compelling customer-focused strategy, compared to the existing legacy providers.
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Chris Skinner
JANUARY 31, 2018
I’ve talked a lot about how young visionaries are re-shaping the financial industry. John Collison was 19 when he founded Stripe with his brother Patrick, and Ollie Purdue was 21 when he dropped out of university to found neobank Loot. In fact, there are many innovators under 30 out there, as … The post The young visionaries changing banking appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 29, 2018
It’s time to talk more about what we’re really trying to accomplish for consumers — and for our businesses — and less about the tactics some are trying, with mixed success, to accomplish that. It’s seemingly all about tactics these days. The 2018 predictions seem more like a laundry list of trends and tactics that’ve emerged over the last several years than a discussion of the profound impact these trends have had on the consumer and business payments experience.
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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.
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 31, 2018
Last year, was big for corporate venture capital?—?$37.4 billion big. That’s the total record amount of money invested by the corporate venture capital industry last year in 1,268 financing deals, according to a report from Pitchbook and the National Venture Capital Association released Friday. Overall, corporate venture capital entities participated in 44% of all 2017 […].
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Chris Skinner
JANUARY 31, 2018
I was intrigued to see the latest account switching numbers for the UK. Switching has been a focus of the Competition & Markets Authority, regulators, government and more, and yet promoting people to switch is not working. According to the latest stats, there are around 70 million deposit accounts across the … The post Even with a bribe, no one switches their bank account appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Brick-and-mortar retailers have an opportunity to surprise and delight shoppers with digital, connected and omnichannel experiences in the physical store, but many are struggling to make that opportunity pay off. To be fair, reimagining an entire industry is no easy task. Trevor Sumner, CEO of PERCH , said that people aren’t seeing TV ads anymore, and active engagement between brands and their customers on Facebook is dwarfed by the number of shoppers who pass by a store display on any given da
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 30, 2018
South Africa’s Reserve Bank today unveiled a fintech unit. The unit, which consists of only three members right now, will pay attention to developments in areas like payments, lending and insurance among other things. The unit will report to Deputy Governor, Francoise Groepe. Based on a Finextra report, Groepe said of the fintech unit: Given […].
Payments Dive
JANUARY 30, 2018
It's time for a look back at January's most-read articles and blog posts on Mobile Payments Today.
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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
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 30, 2018
I was recently recorded on Roger Edwards’ podcast talking about FinTech, cryptocurrency and corporate change. Roger is a marketing strategist focused upon the insurance industry, and produces regular podcasts about said subject. You can checkout his website here, and here’s the low-down of our chat: On the show this week, I … The post FinTech, cryptocurrency and corporate change appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 31, 2018
In life, 40 percent of anything is a lot. In online banking, 40 percent abandonment is … intolerable. As many as four in 10 consumers have at some point in their journey into online banking found the process frustrating enough to give up, as estimated by Signicat. The survey from that identity assurance provider, conducted across 2,000 individuals, found that when it comes to applying for financial products at a financial institution (FI) — from checking accounts to credit cards — 40 percent of
Bank Innovation
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Fiserv, FIS, and Jack Henry all come to mind when thinking of the top bank core processors. But what is each firm’s market share in the U.S. last year? According to data gathered by FedFis.com, the top processor is Brookfield, Wis.-based Fiserv. With more than 37% of the market share, Fiserv is well ahead of […].
Bobsguide
JANUARY 29, 2018
bobsguide caught up with Gurjeet Singh, CEO of Ayasdi, to discuss how AI will go in 2018. Ayasdi offers an enterprise-grade artificial intelligence platform that leverages big data to make intelligent business applications; for instance, Ayasdi has an application that powers parts of HSBC’s.
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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.
Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
I’ve written a lot about Ant Financial – they’re a 30,000 word case study in my new book – mainly because they are the first payments platform to focus upon global reach for financial inclusion. That is not to say that I am ignoring the other platforms: PayPal, Stripe, PayTM … The post Tencent’s WeChat Pay is AliPay major rival appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Whether their money is on the Pats or the Eagles, one thing is for sure: Football fans will be spending a lot of it this Sunday (Feb. 4), especially if they’re attending the Super Bowl in person. ATMs in and around U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis will see a spike in activity with the influx of consumers for the big game. That’s to be expected for financial services company Diebold Nixdorf , which partners with U.S.
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 31, 2018
It’s not easy to express the full ramifications of the INV Global token offering in 7.5 minutes. But that’s how much time I had last week at the North American Bitcoin Conference in Miami. I did my best to describe INV Global as a token and application aimed at the corporate venturing sector. I explained […].
Bobsguide
JANUARY 30, 2018
Fintech firms and blockchain based technology are sometimes cast as the enemies of the traditional financial services industry – but my prediction is that in 2018, that will be proved to be a misconception. Hedge funds, investment banks, stock traders and fund managers have a long history.
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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
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 29, 2018
Another great Brexit debate at the ISITC Europe annual bash the other day. I was on a panel with Kay Swinburne, MEP Member of Economic and Monetary Affairs; Rebecca Healy, Lead Analyst of Financial Market Structure at Liquidnet; and Michael Cooper, CTO Radianz, BT Global Banking and Financial Markets at … The post More on #Brexit, passporting and equivalence appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 31, 2018
In what was described by eBay as an effort to improve customer experience and offer sellers a more competitive cost structure, eBay announced news on Wednesday (Jan. 31) that it will intermediate payments through a multi-year implementation that may last through mid-2020. This move marks a significant change in how buyers and sellers will interact and transact across the company’s online marketplace — namely, by letting shoppers complete their purchases within eBay’s website.
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 31, 2018
EXCLUSIVE – Small business lender BlueVine has doubled its invoice financing credit line to up to $5 million as well as increased its business line of credit to $200,000, Bank Innovation has learned. Based in Redwood City, Calif., BlueVine serves small businesses, typically those with at least 5-to-10 employees and an average revenue range between $600,000 […].
Bobsguide
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
By Gustavo Burnier, Managing Director UK, Designit. To succeed in today’s financial landscape, banks must look at how they can best meet the demands of consumers, while at the same time ensuring they are keeping up with digital transformation. Today’s customers want a banking.
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Chris Skinner
JANUARY 29, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … 1 in 5 people have a secret bank account Bank-based blockchain projects are going to transform the financial services industry City banks downsizing – and it has little to do with Brexit outcome Coincheck promises 46bn yen refund after cryptocurrency theft Active fund managers … The post Things worth reading: 29th January 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 30, 2018
No one truly knows exactly where and how blockchain technology will make the greatest impact. In corporate finance, the tool could upend the status quo of supply chain management, cross-border payments, invoicing and document sharing and more. Regardless of where blockchain makes its mark, what is certain is that corporates have to trust that a largely unfamiliar innovation will work the way it should; that means securely, efficiently and easily.
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 29, 2018
EXCLUSIVE— While PSD2 was the subject of extensive focus for European banks, businesses, tech firms, and fintechs, these institutions may not be ready for another data initiative, the General Data Protection Regulation, set to come into effect this May. In fact, studies show that less than half of businesses in the United Kingdom — only […].
Bobsguide
JANUARY 30, 2018
Last week many of the brightest minds in the blockchain development community gathered to share ideas on the technology’s future across a broad range of industries. As was the case in 2017, the widespread opinion continued to be that financial services is a key target industry 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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