It’s been 12 years since the world was introduced to the technology that launched cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The revolution was here! Once a mere curiosity, this tech has gotten a breakout session or two at banker conventions ever since it hit the scene. Its insistence for attention has persisted, and has never been more warranted than right now. Blockchain is on the verge of doing much shaking. [Continue]
2020 was a year like no other in recent memory. For years, regulators have required that annual risk assessments include rating the risk of pandemics … now we know why. Banks, like all businesses were largely caught by surprise with minimal plans in place when the shutdown happened. Banks are required to provide essential services to their communities, but also required to protect the health of their employees and customers. [Continue]
Fintel Connect is a Vancouver-based digital marketing firm that works with U.S. banks. Nicky Senyard, founder and CEO, talked with BankBeat about how the pandemic has forced banks to find new ways to reach customers. [Continue]
We are living in a time where technology advances at rapid speeds, the internet is more widely used than ever before, and people are in constant communication with one another. As a result, we are experiencing an uptick in threats to privacy and data security like cybercriminals, malware and of course, data breaches. Now more … Read more
Investigating claims of transaction errors or fraudulent activity is time consuming and expensive. Finscend, a 2020 ICBA ThinkTech accelerator participant, is applying artificial intelligence to the problem. Aaron Lazor, Finscend CEO and co-founder, explains. [Continue]
Holding remote meetings out of sudden necessity created headaches for banks of all types and sizes. For any bank obligated to conduct annual general meetings, the popular remote meeting platforms don’t cut it. Enter Lumi, a United Kingdom-based tech company helping U.S. companies regain their meeting mojo. [Continue]
The increased use of digital banking tools spurred by the social distancing regulations and closing of branches during the coronavirus pandemic creates greater opportunity for hackers — and they are increasingly targeting online and mobile channels to carry out various forms of identity fraud. [Continue]
Fraud trends are ever-growing and ever-changing. Just when we have a handle on a current trend, a new one emerges. It’s important to be as vigilant as possible in identifying new trends, while at the same time not impacting your cardholders’ valid purchases. [Continue]
In the mad rush to make workplaces remote, not to mention daily life, most of us fumbled our way through learning how to Zoom. Or, we quickly learned Google Meet or GoToMeeting. All of these platforms offer essentially the same service. But are they secure enough for bankers to discuss sensitive topics like home mortgages and wealth management with their customers? [Continue]
Clear Capital is a Reno, Nev.-based real estate valuation and analytics technology company that has served mortgage lenders since 2001. BankBeat spoke to Kenon Chen, executive vice president of corporate strategy, about what valuation analytics look like in a changing marketplace. [Continue]