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PayTM is using learning pages from Microsoft Research project - DHWANI -http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/dhwani/

Apart from PayTM, UltraCash (www.ultracash.in) - mPOS and Wallet company in India has also launched it ( PayTM may be learned it from UltraCash becuase PayTM wants to partner with small shop retail owners)!!

This action seems to Cascading effect of Iran decide to increase export and Europe members in OFAC to get some business :) http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/oil-prices-tumble-as-markets-brace-for-jump-in-iranian-oil-exports/article28234628/

Forecast seems to be considering dimensions from AI, Biotech, Machine learning etc... should have considered how all this reinforce Terrorists activities ( as seen in last few months) ...we may see rise of cyber attacks and biotech based weapons !!!

Hope WEF also focus on advent in bridging gaps across the globe on financial, social and health status of citizens to protect all kinds of lifes.

Coverage of this news is very short. No research or check in detail on WHICH is the "affected payment processing systems"?

This is no surprise as most of security analysts and researchers have been advocating End to End encryption implemenation which is more than depending on Browser features.

Bogumil please refer the link in para as mentioned in post - (Munt Square)

Together with TSO, we have created Munt Square, a co-working space in the heart of the city which shows how important we think it is to have a location dedicated to innovative talent.

Menno has mentioned in detail on ABN's FinTech story and mentioned about Trial and Error approach.

I have been tracking Bank to Startup Funds and partnership space and I feel there need to be methdology to onboard startups to save time, energy and expectation on both side - Collabrative Innovation.

Is UK getting some learning pages from India and African countries on banking for un-banked citizens? 

It's good opportunity for ATOM and TANDEM.

Why bank wants to follow Trail and Error method of engaging with Startups as there can be assessment and evaluation methdology build to on-board startups which can bring meaning to 'Connect' to the bank's business goals and innovation road map.

@Jim you are right, I was also wondering why Govt wants compete on one hand and other hand they also co-brand it. Why they can not be straight and say we can not compete to let me Collaborate and leverage.

Branch consolidation case study of convering 65 to 70 customer to 200 per day with investment of 17 million Euro in Two years resulting in saving 24 Euro million in Two years with 3 times sales.

Is it start of Banks learning from retailers on how to manage its real estate?