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Alt finance market will grow by one quarter over two years - Amicus

Three quarters (73%) of institutional investors predict that there will be a growing institutional appetite for investing in the alternative finance market over the next two years as the sector will continue to offer attractive risk-adjusted returns, according to a new study by Amicus Finance Plc (“Amicus”), a leading specialist in short term lending solutions.

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MPoS installed base to quadruple to 54 million units by 2019

451 Research: mobile point of sale (mPoS) growth continues as the technology deepens its reach across vertical industries, merchant tiers and geographies.

Payments and capital markets sectors dominate fintech M&A activity

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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.

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Regulation drives growing Chinese ATM market

China remained the world’s largest ATM market in 2014, with installations increasing by 18% to reach 615,000 ATMs.

Banks lag manufacturers and telcos in race to build innovation centres

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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.

Wall Street eyes the blockchain

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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.

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Half of Brits want retailers to offer contactless - survey

As usage of contactless cards has trebled,* just under half of consumers (47 per cent) expect, or would prefer, businesses to offer contactless payment for low-value transactions of less than £20, according to new research** from Lloyds Bank Cardnet.

Top-tier financial firms consolidating reconciliation

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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.

Faster Payments a factor in switching bank accounts - survey

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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.

Bitcoin capital investment surpasses 2014 levels

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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.

Swift offers grant for research into the blockchain in securities markets

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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.

French card fraud rates fall

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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.

Cash remains king for money laundering

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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.

Customers want online and branch banking - TSB

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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.

Mobile banking biometrics gains traction

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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.

US banks pump $16.6bn into digital transformation

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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.

Canadian senate committee urges 'light touch' Bitcoin regulation

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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.

SAP Financial Services Forum Focus: Seth McGuire, Twitter

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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."

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

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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.

Banks and startups must collaborate for 'Fintech 2.0' revolution

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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.

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