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US mobile cheque deposit takeup stutters

Despite the prevalence of cheques in the US, the vast majority of people still do not deposit them using their mobile phones, research from the American Bankers Association shows.

26 August 2015

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Mobile up, branches down in American popularity stakes

While the internet continues to be America's most popular banking channel, mobile is fast catching up on more established rivals branch and ATM for the silver medal, according to an ABA survey.

12 August 2015

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Blockchain poised to become banking's biggest disruptor yet - BBVA Compass economists

With dozens of the world's biggest banks already investing heavily in the blockchain, it is just a matter of time before the technology creates far-reaching disruption in the financial services industry, says a new report from BBVA Compass economists.

11 August 2015

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Payments and capital markets sectors dominate fintech M&A activity

There were 192 fintech mergers and acquisitions worth a total of $18.9 billion in the first half of 2015, according to research from investment bank Berkery Noyes.

29 July 2015

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Banks lag manufacturers and telcos in race to build innovation centres

The financial services sector is trailing rival industries in the race to set up innovation centres in technology hubs such as Silicon Valley, according to a report issued by consultants CapGemini and Altimeter Group.

24 July 2015

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Wall Street eyes the blockchain

Almost all of Wall Street thinks that the blockchain could be applied to institutional capital markets and many firms are already actively reviewing the technology, according to research from Greenwich Associates.

23 July 2015

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Top-tier financial firms consolidating reconciliation

With regulatory requirements driving reconciliation at top-tier financial institutions, many are consolidating through centres of excellence, according to a report from SunGard and Aite.

21 July 2015

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Faster Payments a factor in switching bank accounts - survey

Connection to the Faster Payments Service could be a deciding factor for Brits looking to switch bank account providers, according to a survey commissioned by ACI Worldwide.

20 July 2015

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Bitcoin capital investment surpasses 2014 levels

The 2015 level of venture capital (VC) investment in bitcoin companies has already exceeded the amount invested in 2014 with almost six months of the year still remaining.

17 July 2015

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Swift offers grant for research into the blockchain in securities markets

The Swift Institute is offering up a EUR15,000 grant for research into the development of blockchain technology for use in securities markets.

13 July 2015

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French card fraud rates fall

For the first time in more than a decade, the fraud rate for card transactions in France fell slightly last year, new figures show.

13 July 2015

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Cash remains king for money laundering

Cash may be losing its lustre for the general public but it is still king for crooks looking to launder their ill-gotten gains, according to Europol.

08 July 2015

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Customers want online and branch banking - TSB

More than three quarters of Brits think that it is important that their bank offers both online and branch services, according to a survey from TSB.

06 July 2015

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Mobile banking biometrics gains traction

Banks are rapidly adopting biometrics as an authentication method for mobile services and are willing to cooperate to provide customers with a common interface, according to a survey from the Mobey Forum.

02 July 2015

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US banks pump $16.6bn into digital transformation

American retail banks will spend $16.6 billion on "digital transformation initiatives" this year, according to research from IDC Financial Insights.

01 July 2015

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Canadian senate committee urges 'light touch' Bitcoin regulation

Canada should employ a "light regulatory touch" when dealing with digital currencies and the blockchain, according to a report from a powerful standing senate committee.

19 June 2015

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SAP Financial Services Forum Focus: Seth McGuire, Twitter

A former senior director of business development at Gnip, prior to its 2014 acquisition by Twitter, and a research and sales executive at the Corporate Executive Board, a DC-based consulting firm – now McGuire is a senior business development manager at Twitter, focused on data partnerships. He has been a guest speaker on social media and the markets on programs including CNBC's "Squawk Box," Bloomberg's "Money Moves" and Fox Business' "After the Bell."

18 June 2015

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One in four would share DNA with their bank to secure personal information

Most people who use mobile banking apps want to tap biometrics, rather than passwords, to access their accounts, according to research from Oz telco Telstra which also shows that a quarter of respondents would even share their DNA with their banks if it boosted security and ease of access.

16 June 2015

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Banks and startups must collaborate for 'Fintech 2.0' revolution

Having made their mark in relatively safe areas such as payments and P2P lending, fintech firms are now preparing to move into the middle and back office, giving them a multi-billion dollar opportunity to help reboot financial services, but only if they collaborate with the establishment, according to a new paper from Santander InnoVentures, Oliver Wyman and Anthemis Group.

15 June 2015

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Contactless and online shopping drive UK's shift to plastic

Brits spent more than £600 billion on cards last year, with the number of purchases made with plastic soaring thanks in part to the rapidly growing popularity of contactless payments.

04 June 2015