PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2019

In an effort to expand access to financial institutions (FIs), the Central Bank of Nigeria is planning to license more payment providers, Bloomberg reported on Saturday (Nov. 30). . The goal is to improve Nigeria’s financial inclusion rate by 20 percent, bringing it to 80 percent by the end of 2020. “The provision of licenses to several players will help support innovation and competition as all parties work to increase their customer base,” Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele said

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Confidence across regions converged at low levels this quarter and the global index is at an eight-year low, according to this ACCA report. Download The post Global economic conditions survey report Q3 2019 appeared first on FutureCFO.

Economics 52

Economics 52

Jedox Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2019

In the very latest Jedox release, Version 2019.4, Jedox Cloud customers can test the new Jedox Planner Add-in for the online version of Microsoft Excel. Connecting live to the Jedox In-Memory database, the new add-in enables the use of online spreadsheets for planning and analysis in Office 365 with any major web browser.

Planning 52

Planning 52

CFA Institute

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Mary Jane McQuillen believes ESG concerns are central to, not separate from, the investment decision-making process.

Investments 52

Investments Valuation 52

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

Investments

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2019

If microchip supplier Qualcomm wins its case on appeal, the cost of connected cars using 5G technology will skyrocket, automakers and suppliers said in court filings on Friday (Nov. 29), Reuters reported. Judge Lucy Koh ruled in May that Qualcomm, the world’s largest supplier of mobile phone chips, is a monopoly and has to change the way it does business.

Compliance 97

Compliance Technology 97

Jedox Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2019

On November 28, 2019, Jedox and our new partner, Digital China, met in Beijing to set a new milestone for the development of Jedox Cloud China. A key message of the event was the extensive value and opportunities available to organizations of all sizes and sectors with Cloud solutions and the significant impact of Digital [.

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CFA Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2019

US employment figures point to a significant opportunity deficit for workers.

Marketing 52

Marketing Performance Measuring Economics 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Satisfied customers are key to any company’s success. Those experiencing issues like declined payments or damaged products will want to share their frustrations with merchants, but direct communication grows more challenging when digital screens separate businesses and their customers. . The right customer support services can connect these two parties to more effectively work through difficulties.

Foreign Exchange 89

Foreign Exchange Currencies Communication Budgeting 89

Future CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Business leaders and investors are increasingly rating companies on their ability to create long-term shareholder value instead of solely focusing on short-term financial performance. Today the most commonly used metrics to gauge a firm’s success are profitability ratios such as return on capital (ROC), total shareholder return (TSR) and earnings per share (EPS), according to INSEAD. .

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Net Present Value (NPV) Performance Measuring Economics Marketing 40

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

Accounting

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Consumers — especially millennials and Generation Z — are looking for new commerce experiences during the 2019 holiday season. However, they are also hesitant to pay for those new experiences with credit cards or other traditional financing options. Debt from the previous holiday shopping season has made these younger consumers credit-shy, but it has not limited their appetite for holiday spending.

Retail 87

Retail Finance Planning Technology 87

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

The holiday season isn’t only about retail and payments. It’s about family and friends – and killing time with those relatives and pals. And that means this is the time of year for board games to shine. Yes, board games. On the cusp of 2020, board games remain relevant, and may even be enjoying a renaissance. As one recent report stated , board game sales in the U.S. grew by 28 percent in 2017, per the NPD Group, a market research company – and global sales increased to $9.6 billion in 2016 fro

Entertainment 84

Entertainment Retail Sales Marketing 84

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Small business accountants have said they are now forced to manually transfer data between payroll and human resources solution providers Gusto and Zenefits after the two companies abruptly ended their application programming interface (API) integration, AccountingToday reported. While a spokesperson for Zenefits told the publication that “Zenefits still has an integration with Gusto for payroll,” reports noted that the integration does not support the ability for small business acco

Securities 81

Securities Accounting Banking B2B 81

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has accelerated its probe into Deutsche Bank’s participation in a $220 billion Danske Bank money laundering scheme, Reuters reported on Monday (Dec. 2), citing four sources. The DoJ is inquiring if Germany’s largest bank Deutsche assisted with moving dirty money to the U.S. from Denmark’s largest lender Danske , one source told Reuters.

Construction 80

Construction Banking Securities 80

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

Accounting

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The growing significance of the gig economy is changing how businesses handle their payments. Corporations recognize that paying freelancers for ad hoc projects is a different ball game than issuing regular payroll disbursements to hourly or salaried employees or contracting with large suppliers. Gig workers frequently want compensation that is delivered rapidly — not at the end of a two-week pay period — and more than a third of financially struggling gig workers would switch platforms to get p

Accounts Payable 74

Accounts Payable B2B Transportation Accounting 74

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Shifting employee landscapes, changes in workers’ demands over how and when they get paid, and technological innovation have combined to open the floodgates for payroll FinTech. However, a rise in new service providers has added opportunity for industry consolidation, with payroll companies finding acquisitions a strategic way to augment their offerings, and keep pace with evolving needs among businesses and their employees.

B2B 74

B2B Technology Accounting Marketing 74

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2019

The Bank of Russia has voiced its support for a ban on cryptocurrency payments, saying that “private cryptocurrencies cannot be equated with fiat money and cannot be legal tender.”. “If it is decided to ban cryptocurrencies as a means of payment at the legislative level, we consider it appropriate to support this position,” the banking authority said , adding that “we continue to believe that cryptocurrencies carry significant risks, including in the field of laundering of proceeds from crime an

Banking 73

Banking Securities Finance Technology 73

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2019

As B2B fraud threats like the business email compromise (BEC) scam or internal employee theft continue to grow for businesses large and small, experts are urging business owners and executives to take the lead in combatting fraudsters. Indeed, the latest cases rounded up by PYMNTS show that the threats of external BEC scams and internal accounts payable fraud are alive and well.

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Accounts Payable Invoicing B2B Accounting 70

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Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

Reconciliations

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2019

It’s been said that small business is the lifeblood of the U.S. economy. And it’s been said, too, that cash flow is the lifeblood of small business. Take that logic a step further — and small business cash flow, then, is the lifeblood of the U.S. economy. But there’s a structural challenge in the mix, one that keeps cash flow from being a steady stream, and thus prevents companies from reaching their full potential.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Germany is planning to temporarily take stakes in high-tech companies in order to stop investors from non-EU countries from acquiring them. The “national fallback” proposal, introduced by economy minister Peter Altmaier on Friday (November 29), would increase the government’s powers to scrutinize and potentially block deals. In fact, Altmaier said that ministers should be able to intervene whenever a non-EU entity tries to acquire a stake of 10 percent or more in any German company in such areas

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Manufacturing Securities Planning Sales 65

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Grab is introducing Asia’s first numberless card in batches, with Singapore launching on Thursday (Dec. 5) and the Philippines during the first quarter 2020, the company announced in a press release. The digital GrabPay Card is powered by Mastercard and offers users seamless payments integration and an expanded rewards system with a limited promotion giving up to 10x GrabReward points for every dollar spent.

Retail 63

Retail Banking Accounting Planning 63

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2019

State-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards are the most common forms of personal identification in the U.S., allowing citizens to prove their identities at airports, bars and in numerous other settings. Individuals must ensure that they have such credentials on them at all times, though, which gives them yet another thing about which to worry. What if they could instead easily access such identification methods on their smartphones, which they are likely to be carrying anyway?

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Securities Healthcare Technology 63

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

Sales

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Uber has introduced a group ordering option, the company said in a blog post. . “Whether you’re at the office, going to a friend’s place or hosting at home, coordinating group meals can be challenging — especially when you and your guests are hungry and the clock is ticking,” the company said. “Starting today, you can skip over that hassle and take back team lunches.

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Marketing Retail 61

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Friction is everywhere – even the not-quite-vacuum of outer space has it. Closer to earth, friction can make a mess of commerce and payments, especially as impatient consumers have multiple options for where to spend their time and money. But the fight against friction – one of the defining payments and commerce endeavors of this decade, and the one about to start – is getting a boost from artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.

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eCommerce Retail Technology 61

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Google CEO Sundar Pichai will take over as the new CEO of Alphabet , as well as retain his job at Google, according to a blog post by Founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. “Going forward, Sundar will be the CEO of both Google and Alphabet. He will be the executive responsible and accountable for leading Google, and managing Alphabet’s investment in our portfolio of Other Bets,” the post said.

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Investments Accounting Technology Leadership 60

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2019

French startup Pixpay is the first challenger bank to cater to teens, offering a debit Mastercard for cashless payments, news outlets reported on Friday (Nov. 29). A Pixpay account can be opened by anyone 10 years old or above, and both parents and children can download the app together. Like competitor Kard , Pixpay wants to give teens a way to go digital and ditch cash altogether. .

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Banking Foreign Exchange Startups Education 60

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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