German Central Bank Expects Last-Minute SEPA Stampede
Most companies are still biding their time when it comes to the SEPA direct debit scheme. Just seven percent of enterprises in Germany have applied to the German Central Bank to obtain the creditor identifier required to start the project.
Will Retailers Own Mobile Payments In The US?
Over 3 million per week: that’s how many mobile payments Starbucks processes in the U.S late March when the company had its annual shareholders meeting. Mobile now accounts for around 10 percent of Starbucks’ total transactions in the country. For …
Mobile Commerce Isn’t Just About Payments
I’ve said that retail payments may be the next ‘killer app’ for mobile wallets. But really, mobile commerce offers so much more that that, for enterprises and consumers.
Malaysia’s New Mobile Banking Platform: MyMobile, Poised for Success
Bank Negara Malaysia has recently launched a new mobile payment channel called MyMobile through its wholly owned subsidiary Malaysian Economic Clearing Corporation (MyClear). For the kickoff, MyMobile has teamed up with the country’s three largest banks, CIMB, Maybank and Public Bank, as …
Banks On Track To Fail In Meeting Basel Risk Deadlines
The gap between technologists and risk managers seems greater than ever in major banks, and Basel deadlines are approaching.
Forget Customers, Focus On Maths
It’s All About the Maths. Twenty years ago I presented many times at conferences worldwide on the subject of ‘customer-centricity’. We didn’t call it customer-centricity back then. We called it customerisation. My company ran an awards scheme to recognise companies who delivered excellence in customer servicing, and it was very popular.
Banking Transformation: Why It’s Time To Change (Part 2)
In my last blog, I’ve explored the Commonwealth Bank‘s grand plan for overhauling their core systems; this is a clear example of just how sweeping today’s transformation efforts must be [...]
Outmoded IT Could “Evaporate” Big Retail Banks – Temenos
In a low-margin environment banks cannot afford to run expensive legacy systems — new banks will eat their lunch, but they don’t seem to realize it, or can’t see a solution. New platforms can readily offer wealth management and PFM from smartphones.
Payment Due – Getting Ready for SEPA
Between the global financial crisis, Basel and a number of other major changes to the map of banking, Europe’s banks have had plenty of issues to occupy their time and [...]
An Example Of True Customer Centricity
Customer Centricity is when Fifth Third Bank and NextJob came together to address a challenge faced by most retail banks – Mortgage defaults.



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