PYMNTS
APRIL 16, 2020
While most of the world has gone into some version enforced social distancing and quarantine mode with the rise of COVID-19 — closing schools, banning public gatherings, shutting down all non-essential businesses like restaurants and shops and requiring that anyone who can work from home do so — Sweden has been an outlier. Shops in Sweden remain open, as do bars, restaurants, schools and offices.
Jedox Finance
APRIL 16, 2020
We are pleased to welcome Mr. Dean Boyer as a guest to the Jedox Blog for our series on “Managing Uncertainty” Mr. Boyer is a Director of Technology Services at Marks Paneth LLP, a premier accounting firm based in the United States. He shares his expertise on how an EPM solution supports managing economic uncertainty, particularly in times of crisis.
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Future CFO
APRIL 17, 2020
The AOPG Insights study, time and cost savings analysis , looks at the impact of continued use of spreadsheets on productivity, and the ability of the finance team to move up the value chain to take on the new role of strategic adviser. This paper assesses Adept Enterprise Solutions in providing integrated financial and operational planning management solutions to clients in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and elsewhere in Asia.
BlueLight
APRIL 16, 2020
COVID-19 Stimulus Package?—?More Important to Move Fast than Precisely Correct Yesterday, millions of Americans found government stimulus money deposited into their checking accounts. This is part of the CARES Act, the $2.2 trillion stimulus package to provide economic relief. Interestingly, many unexpecting Americans also received money. To cover the basics: for a single filer, you qualify for a stimulus check of $1,200 if your adjusted gross income is less than $75,000.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.
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PYMNTS
APRIL 12, 2020
JPMorgan Chase is attempting to stave off the oncoming economic downturn by raising the standards on who can borrow from them for the time being, according to a Reuters report. The new standards will make it so customers applying for a new mortgage will need a credit score of 700 or higher and will have to make a down payment of 20 percent of the home’s values.
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Future CFO
APRIL 17, 2020
Around the world, the business environment continues to grow in complexity. Thanks, in part to the convergence of changing customer behaviour, regulation and competitive landscape, businesses are under extreme pressure to do things faster, more efficiently and with greater accuracy. Technology’s role as a transformation enabler is no longer in question.
BlueLight
APRIL 12, 2020
Disclaimer?—?The views and opinions expressed in this article are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer. I read a great article by The Information last Thursday on the topic of startups applying for PPP. Here are the highlights: SVB processed close to 5,000 applications for PPP by Tuesday evening but 30% of those ran into issues requiring applicants to restart the process.
PYMNTS
APRIL 13, 2020
For all that has changed dramatically in the last several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic, consumers are still looking for the same two core offerings in every transaction, no matter what it is or where it takes place: seamlessness and security. An awful lot of other things have changed all around that core, however. Most Main Street businesses are shut down for the time being; workers are away from their offices; and as a result of social distancing, we as a society have concentrated all
CFA Institute
APRIL 13, 2020
How did the primary publicly traded gender lens equity funds perform last year?
Speaker: Claire Grosjean
Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.
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Future CFO
APRIL 16, 2020
A Gartner survey of 317 CFOs and finance leaders on March 30, 2020 indicates that 74% intend to move at least 5% of their previously on-site workforce to permanently remote positions post-COVID 19. “This data is an example of the lasting impact the current coronavirus crisis will have on the way companies do business,” said Alexander Bant, practice vice president, research for the Gartner Finance Practice.
PYMNTS
APRIL 13, 2020
Three months seems a lifetime ago, pre- coronavirus pandemic, pre-recession, pre-lockdown, pre-bailouts. The stark changes in all facets of daily life for the U.S. (and international) consumer and the businesses that serve them will be center stage as earnings season gets underway, starting, as always, with a slew of big banks. This week, Wells Fargo , JPMorgan Chase , Citigroup , Bank of America and Goldman Sachs will report results for the March quarter and are likely to show volatility, to pu
PYMNTS
APRIL 12, 2020
Italian bank Monte dei Paschi was the victim of a hacking attempt, according to a notice seen by reporters recently, Reuters reported. The state-owned bank did not comment but told clients in an email that the attack was on some of the employees’ mailboxes. Some voicemail messages had been sent as attachments because of the attack. The notice did not say there had been any breach of company data, and it didn’t say if customers had lost anything or what the fraudulent emails had been
PYMNTS
APRIL 14, 2020
The global pandemic has thrown businesses into an entirely new playing field and left many scrambling to act. Retail demand has risen sharply for items like home cleaning supplies and groceries, while dropping off in other product categories, leaving companies to adjust to these shifting purchasing patterns. Businesses reliant on global supply chains and manufacturers in greatly impacted countries face new hurdles and must seek ways to acquire the items they need.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
PYMNTS
APRIL 13, 2020
It has been said that a crisis reveals what people truly value, quickly separating the things that one needs to have from those that one merely wants to have. And, given the state of grocery store shelves for the last month or so due to the coronavirus pandemic, we feel we can safely say that what American most fundamentally value is toilet paper. Closely followed by disinfectant spray.
PYMNTS
APRIL 14, 2020
Food delivery apps GrubHub, DoorDash, Postmates and Uber Eats were named in a class-action lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court that alleges price gouging during the coronavirus pandemic as well as before. Additional service fees charged to restaurants will result in higher menu prices that will trickle down to hurt consumers, according to a Reuters report on Monday (April 13). .
PYMNTS
APRIL 13, 2020
Cash is the buffer that can help companies grapple with the drop in consumer demand, the ripple effects of disrupted supply chains and disappearing top lines as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Cash is what can keep the lights on and the staff paid. And in some case companies have had to tap into new ways of raising cash (beyond, for example, waiting for stimulus or bailout funds) by leveraging assets that, in turn, tie into a resurgence in consumer spending and traveling — in short, business
PYMNTS
APRIL 16, 2020
From error messages on the Get My Payment tool to misrouted funds and checks sent to dead people, the IRS is having a tough time getting coronavirus stimulus money into the hands of those who need it most. . The new Get My Payment tool launched on Wednesday (April 15) by the IRS and the Treasury Department is supposed to let people know when they can expect their stimulus check or direct deposit, or allow them to enter direct deposit information so they can get their money faster. .
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
PYMNTS
APRIL 17, 2020
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a significant number of bank branches shuttered. And where there are branches, hours are staggered. As Doug Brown, senior vice president and general manager of NCR , told Karen Webster, fundamental shifts are underway in financial services and the very way in which those services are delivered — and the shifts will be permanent.
PYMNTS
APRIL 14, 2020
Freelancers worldwide found themselves impacted by the new coronavirus as it shuttered businesses and stalled payments, with many gig workers now fulfilling critical roles to keep society moving as consumers retreat inside of their homes. Food delivery and Uber drivers, for example, are among those still able to work. Other freelancers such as wedding industry vendors saw their ability to work rapidly decline during the pandemic, sending them into their homes to hopefully outlast COVID-19 financ
PYMNTS
APRIL 11, 2020
The handshake has a long and curious history as far as greetings go. Most historians place the first instance back in the 5 th century BCE in Greece, where it was used to demonstrate that one was not carrying a weapon. When used in a commerce context in public markets, it was often combined with another new fad sweeping early civilization – waving (to demonstrate you weren’t holding a weapon in the other hand, either).
PYMNTS
APRIL 13, 2020
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has made it easier for people to access stimulus CARES Act funds by removing some of the legal barriers barring banks from issuing the payments through prepaid accounts, according to a press release. Banks or other government agencies are usually unable to get direct deposits right to consumers if the banks are not in possession of the consumer’s account information.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R
PYMNTS
APRIL 14, 2020
COVID-19 could mark the true rise of the robots in retail. As warehouse workers strike for better protective equipment and consumers show increased sensitivity around handling food, several new examples of robots filling in have emerged over the past few weeks. The robotic rise can be seen in two key areas: fulfillment and in-store. As an example, Ocado, Britain’s leading online grocer, has had to stress-test an experimental program to automate its warehouses.
PYMNTS
APRIL 12, 2020
Students at some of the world’s leading business schools, including Kellogg School of Management, Insead and The Wharton School, have demanded refunds on their tuition payments amid online classes they said are not worth the exorbitantly high fees they paid to attend the schools in person, according to the Financial Times. The classes have to take place online for now because of the coronavirus pandemic, but students at some schools said using Zoom or other such platforms just isn’t
PYMNTS
APRIL 12, 2020
PayPal has become one of the first non-bank institutions allowed to distribute loans to help small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a press release. The digital payments platform will now be able to give loans to SMBs that apply for loans under the Small Business Association’s (SBA’s) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
PYMNTS
APRIL 13, 2020
Stores are shut down, restaurants are restricted to carryout and delivery only, professional sports are on hold, most flights are grounded and the fate of summer vacation in 2020 remains a coin toss. In short, the world of mid-April 2020 in the United States looks very, very different from that of January 2020 – in fact, it’s very different from any other time in the country’s history.
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