Check Processing
PYMNTS.COM takes a look at the implementation of Artificial Intelligence solutions in Financial Institution fraud departments — or, rather, the stunning lack thereof: AI systems are unique, can process large volumes of data in real time and can “learn” to quickly identify suspicious financial activity. Yet, few FIs leverage this technology in their anti-fraud efforts…
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We’ve noted here before that there is a Millennial and sub-Millennial generation for whom checks are a bit of a novelty. Still, they will need to use checks more than they may expect or desire, so it’s important that they learn how to use them properly. Fraud is becoming easier and easier to overcome in…
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The 2019 Healthcare and Check Payment Technology Conference is nearly upon us. Hot off the presses, we’ve added new stars to the speaker line-up and have a Top 10 List of highlights. Check them out! Jason Schwabline, Alogent, Chief Strategy Officer – check capture innovations Robert “Bob” Frimet, RMF Consulting Group, Chief Rain Maker –…
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One reason Financial Institutions don’t jump in the MSB banking ring is the perception that MSB’s don’t have what it takes from a compliance perspective. Au contraire! As an MSB (Money Service Business), these entities have strict guidelines for compliance. Just like financial institutions, the MSB must have a written policy and procedure, on-going training,…
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A Special Guest Host Blog Post by Bob Frimet, CAMS Millions of Americans depend on banking services each and every day, for everything from writing checks and paying bills to wiring money. But when was the last time you thought about the millions of “under-banked”? Where does that customer go? There are many reasons why…
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Bank fees have been in the news lately, particularly with the ramp up of 2020 presidential candidates. Not only is the aggregate number, $15B, in question, but so also is the issue of whether or not fees are unfairly targeting persons with lower incomes. From WashingtonExaminer.com: One of the Democrats vying to run against President…
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Pymnts.com reports on JP Morgan Jamie Dimon’s latest shareholder letter (which appeared on April 4) noting that AI and Machine Learning are mentioned prominently. Why is this important? Dimon’s shareholder letters are closely read and parsed for nuggets of insight regarding the economy, the investment climate, and even revelations about America’s standing in the world.…
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Let’s face it — even as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions become more and more mainstream and attainable, they are multi-layered concepts that are not entirely intuitive. For the lay person, it could be about as close to trying to understand rocket science as we can get… (present company included!) A McKinsey Quarterly…
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Saturday Night Live debuted in 1975, meaning that if you were a member of the generation that watched the first seasons of the show, you’re in “the demographic that clings to checks.” according to the pundits. This past weekend, SNL enlightened viewers as to a few exaggerated benefits of “cheques” that we normally don’t promote…
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FIS was recently recognized by leading industry research and advisory firm Aite Group for its Code Connect application programming interface (API) gateway, naming it “Most Advanced API Strategy” in a newly released report. FisGlobal.com noted in an article: Code Connect provides a growing, constantly updated hub of APIs from both FIS and third-party developers for…
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