Technology

Data Insecurity Is a Systemic Threat

08/16/11

Recent bank data breaches have been so severe as to merit mentioning in the first annual report from the Financial Stability Oversight Council as a potential systemic threat.

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Step Inside a Bank Branch in the Year 2030

08/09/11

The branch will be mainly a marketing and new account indoctrination center. Smartphones will eliminate most face-to-face transactions, as well as paper checks, currency and cards - not to mention the costs associated with those media.

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Bankers, Pay Attention to Google+

07/17/11

If your marketing and technology teams aren't at least aware of the Google+ beta, then maybe it's time to shake things up a bit.

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Bankruptcy Hearings Come to Your iPod

10/21/07

Last summer we had news of a pilot project in which audio recordings of bankruptcy hearings were going to be posted online, as .mp3 files, so that those who didn’t attend a court hearing (either in person or telephonically) can listen to what went on. Its a pilot project now. Three bankruptcy courts and two district courts are supposed to be participating. Since getting the news, I have been checking to find an audio file for a hearing which has been posted on the internet.

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Bankruptcy Hearings Come to Your iPod

10/21/07

Last summer we had news of a pilot project in which audio recordings of bankruptcy hearings were going to be posted online, as .mp3 files, so that those who didn’t attend a court hearing (either in person or telephonically) can listen to what went on. Its a pilot project now. Three bankruptcy courts and two district courts are supposed to be participating. Since getting the news, I have been checking to find an audio file for a hearing which has been posted on the internet.

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