PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2020

Toilet paper and bleach may be flying off the shelves right now, but regional grocers are fighting to stay alive. Some ideas for those have been published in a study by Bain & Company, The Future of Retail: A Survival Guide for Regional Grocers. grocery shoppers, pinpointing the qualities of a winning model for regionals.

Regional 142

Regional Strategy Report Innovation 142

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Whether in Australia, India, Europe or the United States, mobile phones aren’t just driving interconnectivity, but are the key channel driving innovation in payments and commerce. Payments landscapes in different regions can vary greatly, and to succeed, businesses need to know the ropes.

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Innovation Report Payments Mobile 190

PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2020

and Europe, where open banking and digital banking have gained traction, we are making progress in the region,” said Evans Munyuki, chief digital officer for Dubai FI Emirates NBD. The FSS understands that innovations often lead to heightened systemic, operational and cyber risks, as well,” he noted. “[It] Similar to the U.K.

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Innovation Regulation Digital Banking Security 245

Perficient

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s rapidly advancing technology landscape, businesses face a profound revolution in operations, customer interactions, and innovative endeavors. Drive innovation with creative talent and practices.” Partnering with the right digital transformation service provider is vital to thrive in this digital age.

Digital Strategies 419

Digital Strategies Strategy Report Customer Experience 419

PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2019

As PYMNTS readers know, the role and appeal of FinTech is increasing significantly as consumer demands rapidly change, and technology and regulatory efforts encourage further innovation in digital payments and global transactions. an effort that was already operating in Europe and Asia-Pacific. FinTech Partnerships. “The

Fintech 192

Fintech Innovation US Payments 192

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

16) that it has acquired fellow delivery service Glovo 's Latin American operations for about $272 million. Glovo will continue to operate the businesses in the five countries that are new to Delivery Hero until March of 2021. They have everything it takes to go on and become the leading player in the region.".

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Regional America Operations US 248

PYMNTS

MARCH 21, 2019

It’s one thing to want to improve or innovate. What’s harder — and what really makes the difference — is figuring how, where and when to innovate, a task that must take into account various factors and even wildcards that keep popping up in the growing and global digital economy and its various ecosystems. B2B Payments.

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Innovation Fintech Video Payments 178

PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

Credit unions and regional or community banks have stepped in to fill the banking gap, making barriers to accessing much needed financial services lower than ever before for marijuana businesses. It’s why, said Muller, payment innovators in the cannabis market must keep a macro view while targeting micro use-cases and user populations.

Innovation 210

Innovation Payments Tools Compliance 210

Perficient

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Perficient’s insurance experts, who were interviewed for this report, echo this sentiment, emphasizing the need for insurers to embrace innovation to stay relevant. Artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a pivotal force within the insurance industry, especially for regional carriers seeking to thrive in a competitive and dynamic market.

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Innovation Regional Strategy Trends 251

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With the acquisition, Visa hopes to boost its 'network of networks' strategy, reducing the time to market and costs for issuers and processors who need to access innovative operating solutions, the release says.

America 297

America Innovation Strategy Regional 297

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Innovation Challenges. Payments innovation, for starters, is an alien concept for many travel service providers, especially in the U.S. and Europe, which are often left to take lessons from payment advances in the Asia-Pacific region. Innovation Willingness. Where is that spark for innovation coming from?

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Innovation Payments Industry Study 177

Bank Innovation

MAY 23, 2018

The changing bank branch is a twofold story of innovation and closures. Earlier this week, the regional bank announced the closure of 22 branches. The physical bank branch is by no means dead, but is trending toward consolidation or closure, as in the case of Iberia Bank in Louisiana. CEO Daryl Byrd said the move […].

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Louisiana Regional Trends Innovation 239

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Consumers take a somewhat binary view of the features and functions that come packaged as innovative: They either believe those innovations can solve problems and, therefore, embrace them or the consumers go somewhere else that offers legacy features and functions. Beauty In Banking Is More Than Skin-Deep.

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Innovation System Regional America 153

PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2020

He will be tasked with developing strategy, direction and comprehensive success of Mastercard’s operations across 53 countries in Europe. He added that he is eager to build on the company’s ideology to “drive new technology and innovation” and to be the “partner of choice.” .

Operations 141

Operations Regulation Regional Retail 141

PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2018

According to the results, banks argue that innovation, not just regulation, is behind the wheel of progress. The results are a bit more varied across the Asia-Pacific region, however, which influences how these FIs invest in innovation. Optimism Up. North American banks are among the most optimistic, EY found. Cybersecurity.

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Regulation Innovation Fintech Marketing 156

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

The report notes that this service will first be introduced in Denmark and then rolled out to other Nordic region countries, and can be accessed through an app letting users track vouchers and outstanding payments for purchases or outlays made on their Mastercards.

Cards 221

Cards Payments Innovation Regional 221

PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2019

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN ) is launching an initiative called the FinCEN Innovation Hours Program, as a call to private sector companies that have developed tech to fight money laundering and terrorist financing, the organization said in a release. FinCEN expects to hold events in the Washington, D.C.

Innovation 124

Innovation US Metro Washington 124

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

The Center will be set up for artificial intelligence-focused computer chip research, development, prototyping, testing and simulation, and help solidify the region as a global hub for research and development. IBM will also expand and extend its partnership with SUNY Poly for the Center for Semiconductor Research (CSR).

New York 191

New York Regional Innovation Capital 191

Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

EXCLUSIVE – The Nordic countries, in the northern reaches of Europe, comprise a small region with a small population (about 26 million across 7 countries), but disparate payments infrastructure prevails despite a mobile-friendly populace.

System 257

System Regional Payments Mobile 257

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Despite the pandemic, venture capital dollars are flowing freely to nascent firms in Asia that are tackling the need for contactless interactions and platforms that match supply and demand — setting the stage for innovation on the other side of the public health crisis. Many of them are government, corporate or university led, Dixon said.

Capital 298

Capital Regional United States Meeting 298

Bank Innovation

AUGUST 14, 2017

It also operates the investment platform ZINSPILOT. The acquisition adds more than 18,000 registered clients, 13 partner banks and two new regions (Austria and the Netherlands) to […]. Hamburg-based Deposit is an open banking platform for deposits.

Fintech 231

Fintech Regional Retail Operations 231

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Although the startup will be a wholly-owned Uber subsidiary, Careem will continue to operate under its own brand, the news outlet reported. million drivers, and operates in more than 100 cities across 14 countries from Morocco to Pakistan. Careem has 33 million customers and 1.2

Regional 188

Regional Leadership Innovation Operations 188

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have heard the call for innovative digital ordering capabilities, with several major brands stepping up their investments in this area. Pizza chain Domino’s , for example, is planning to test self-driving vehicle technology in one major metro region.

Innovation 131

Innovation Houston Metro Mobile 131

PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

Chaves also said the company will earmark a percentage of the proceeds to accelerate financial inclusion in the region. Founded in 1999, based in Argentina and registered in the United States, MercadoLibre is an eCommerce platform and digital payment solution that operates across Latin America. 7 and are due in 2031, Bloomberg said.

Regional 207

Regional America United States Operations 207

PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2019

“North and South America currently account for the largest share of telemedicine market, (while) the Asia Pacific is expected to [be] the fastest growing region during the forecast period, due to a rising geriatric population, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and developing healthcare infrastructure,” the report stated.

Innovation 163

Innovation Payments Trends Technology 163

Bobsguide

MAY 11, 2022

ERI is proud to announce that its digital front-to-back technology platform – the OLYMPIC Banking System – has been awarded Best Operational Efficiency Solution at the Asian Private Banker-7th Technology Awards. ERI has prevailed in one of the most hotly contested categories is testimony to the strength of its cutting-edge solutions.

Operations 106

Operations Technology Regional Financial Technology 106

PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2020

Supply chain disruptions and economic volatility have elevated risk exposure for many enterprises, but for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operating globally, that risk of exposure can be catastrophic. Digitization of SMB banking has been a key driver of innovation in this arena for recent years. Balancing Local With Global.

Regional 245

Regional Operations Fintech Tools 245

PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2020

Or that, on average, 15 percent of an FI’s annual operating costs go toward maintaining core banking systems that are outmoded? Cloudy, With A Chance of Innovation. Cloud-based systems] can handle greater volumes of data and allow banks to test innovative new tools before bringing them to market. It’s true, but not for long.

System 268

System Digital Banking Tools User Experience 268

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

Despite a challenging 2020, we have shown our mettle, turning challenges into growth opportunities with agility and constant innovation,” Klook Co-Founder and CEO Ethan Lin said in the release. Since Day One, Klook has been working closely with our merchants, both big and small, to identify common pain points that we can solve together.

Capital 241

Capital Maine Regional Innovation 241

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Currently, there are 57 real-time payments rails operating in more than 72 countries, with even more under construction. Different regions have their own unique payment rails, and no two abide by the same regulatory framework. Other initiatives are being spearheaded across regions. So, what’s the problem?

Payments 190

Payments Regional Operations Guidelines 190

Accenture

APRIL 6, 2021

Subsequent pieces will focus on the business case for banks in the region and lay out the actions they need to take…. This is the first in a series of in-depth thought leadership pieces on Open Banking in the Middle East. This one explains Open Banking and outlines key considerations for the Open Banking journey.

Leadership 296

Leadership Regional Customer Experience Banking Trends 296

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The deal comes after a number of years of formidable expansion and innovation for the vision company that AEA Investors bought in 2016, according to the announcement. Innovation is at the heart of the strategy and differentiation as a trailblazing direct-to-consumer brand, according to the announcement.

Branding 203

Branding Regional Innovation Operations 203

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Sterling Bancorp announced that it has launched its new Innovation Finance Group , and has tapped veteran technology bankers John Hoesley and Josh Roberts to lead it. Before joining Sterling, Hoesley was at CIBC Bank USA with Josh Roberts, where the two established the Innovation Banking group in 2014.

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Groups Innovation Capital Leadership 116

Perficient

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

How did an innovative culture take shape with our nearshore development team? That’s when our leadership sharpened the focus on building a culture of excellence and innovation. What was the turning point for expanding operations as a nearshore software development partner? There will also be more motivation.

Software 501

Software America US Leadership 501

Bank Innovation

MAY 1, 2018

Western Union, which operates a money transfer service in the region via a partnership with Chinese payment solutions provider Geoswift, has allowed […]. While those of us in the U.S.

Payments 199

Payments Apple Regional US 199

Bank Innovation

MARCH 2, 2018

The 16 registered cryptocurrency exchanges currently operating in Japan will soon form a self-regulating body, after a $530 million heist of digital coins in the region led to investor concerns, Reuters reported today.

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cryptocurrency Regional Regulation Operations 199

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

News came this week that a (virtual) meeting between regulators and Big Tech – which would center on draft proposals that might impact their very operations on the Continent –has been postponed briefly from Nov. For Big Tech, there’s just a hint of a bit of a reprieve in Europe. 24 to Dec 2. Public consultation on the act ended in September.

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Policies Google Apple Regulation 260