PYMNTS
JANUARY 30, 2019
Stripe, the San Francisco digital payments startup, has landed a $100 million investment from Tiger Global Management, boosting its valuation above $20 billion. According to a report in CNBC , citing The Information, with the $100 million investment by Tiger Global Management , Stripe now has a valuation of $22.5 billion. It comes on the heels of Stripe raising $245 million in a Series E round of fundraising last fall.
Anaplan
JANUARY 28, 2019
If January 1 is a good time for reflections and resolutions, late January—right now is even better. Think about it: it’s the first moment of breath after the inevitable burst of post-New Year’s activity.
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CFA Institute
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
The investment profession has some pretty intense open questions.
Creative CFP
JANUARY 28, 2019
Whether you are a new startup trying to raise seed capital, determining how to allocate the company shareholding or looking to benefit your employees - equity incentives can be a game changer. Equity sharing not only rewards employees but recognises the importance of them to their company. In turn, the company is able to attract, incentivise and retain performing and loyal employees.
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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PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Home improvement startup Houzz revealed that it suffered a data breach. The company said in a FAQ on its website that the breach was discovered in late December 2018, and that “a file containing some of our user data was obtained by an unauthorized third party.”. Once its security team became aware of the issue, it immediately launched an investigation with assistance from a leading forensics firm.
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PYMNTS
JANUARY 31, 2019
As fraudsters become more brazen in their efforts, banks are realizing they need to do more than simply respond to suspicious activities as they find them. Instead, a deeper understanding of fraud — down to its genetic outline — is needed to be truly effective in fighting it. The new Digital Banking Tracker highlights how banks are adopting new approaches to protect their customers and clients from nefarious actors.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2019
Mastercard , the payments company, said late last week that it is still committed to operating in China. In a press release , Mastercard said that it is making every effort to secure the license to access the domestic Chinese market and confirmed it is in active talks with different solutions. Mastercard said it plans to present another application for a bank card clearing license shortly.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 31, 2019
Mastercard has released its latest report on the FinTech landscape, with analysts fixing their eyes on the small business (SMB) community to drive competition and innovation. In its “ What to watch for FinTech in 2019 report ,” developed in conjunction with CB Insights and Mastercard Start Path, Mastercard explores the role of artificial intelligence and open banking in driving the next phases of FinTech innovation.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
A healthcare firm and a biometric company have teamed up to test iris-recognition software for applications involving patient identification in the healthcare field, according to a release. IrisGuard, an iris-recognition solutions company, and Patientory, a cybersecurity healthcare data solution firm, are collaborating to combine iris biometric technology with the healthcare focused PTOYNet blockchain network, to add another layer of security and authorization on the blockchain, and help with pa
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.
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PYMNTS
JANUARY 30, 2019
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is being sued by an unnamed British payments company over allegations that RBS froze accounts on suspicion of illegal activity by the company’s clients, according to a report in the Financial Times. The payments company, which was not named for legal reasons, said at least two of its accounts were frozen in October of 2015 after RBS filed suspicious activity reports (SARs) to the National Crime Agency (NCA) in the U.K.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 31, 2019
Financial messaging service SWIFT said this past week that it has fashioned a partnership with R3 , a blockchain startup. The partnership will integrate the R3 platform into the SWIFT global payments innovation (gpi) offering. As quoted by CNBC , SWIFT CEO Gottfried Leibbrandt said this week at the Paris FinTech Forum that “we are announcing … a proof-of-concept with the R3 blockchain on trade, where you can initiate a payment on the trade platform and then it goes into gpi.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2019
MoneyGram International is looking at alternatives for the payments company including a sale, reported Reuters. Reuters , citing people familiar with the matter, reported MoneyGram is being prompted by its failed bid to sell itself to Ant Financial of China for $1.2 billion to look for strategic alternatives. Reuters reported that in addition to exploring strategic alternatives, the company is currently working to restructure its outstanding debt, which was at $902.8 million as of the end of Sep
PYMNTS
JANUARY 28, 2019
And so, nationalism comes full force to eCommerce, focused on the United States and India, offering another drama, another stage, another possible battle over trade. Who wins? Perhaps nobody, if the skirmish becomes a war. A Bit of History. While all eyes may be focused on China and the U.S. , and the prolonged battle over tariffs, another cross-border controversy has been taking shape with speed.
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
JANUARY 31, 2019
Artificial intelligence is making the leap from the imagination of sci-fi authors and computer scientists into consumer and corporate life. But even as the theories become reality, the general idea about AI — the lens through which the technology is viewed — often carries with it misconceptions and faulty assumptions that, over time, could impede AI’s progress.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 30, 2019
With the fifth European Union (EU) Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD 5) coming into force and raising a concern over the fourth AMLD, beneficial ownership is becoming front-and-center for financial firms. “This whole beneficial ownership aspect of a transaction is only becoming more and more important,” Global Data Consortium (GDC) Co-Founder Charles Gaddy told PYMNTS in an interview.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 29, 2019
Financial technology startups were able to raise $39.57 billion in venture funding last year, marking a 120 percent increase from 2017. Reuters , citing data from CB Insights, reported the funding was on a global basis and was raised via 1,707 deals. The number of deals is also up from the 1,480 in 2017. According to Reuters, the increase in funding was driven by 52 deals that were bigger than $100 million.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 31, 2019
In an attempt to earn customer loyalty heading into the Super Bowl pizza rush, Domino’s is offering members of its Points for Pies rewards program a chance to earn points without having to buy a pizza from the chain. Domino’s Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer Art D’Elia said in an announcement for the offering, “Instead of advertising during Sunday’s game, we decided to invest in a breakthrough program.
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
JANUARY 31, 2019
NACHA recently released new figures on ACH network volume, revealing earlier this week that Same-Day ACH volume grew 46 percent between Q4 2017 and Q4 2018, surpassing 50 million transactions for the first time. Accelerated payments are taking off in several markets around the world, and NACHA’s latest figures demonstrate U.S. demand for faster payment capabilities, too.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2019
Business for bitcoin ATM companies seems to be booming, with Coin ATM Radar estimating that there are now 4,213 cryptocurrency ATM machines around the globe, most only offering bitcoin. Matias Goldenhörn, director of Latin America operations at the ATM operator Athena Bitcoin, told CoinDesk that the ATMs are “becoming a real alternative to banks.”. “The machines have proven resilient to the price fluctuations,” he said.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 28, 2019
Since about mid-December of 2018, checking out in the stores here in Boston has become even more of a hassle. Never mind the people who start rummaging around in their purse or wallet to pull out their cards after stepping up to the checkout counter. Or the chatty person who strikes up a conversation with the only cashier on duty while the rest of us cool our heels.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 28, 2019
The European Union’s (EU’s) PSD2 is making merchants that deal with payment data from Eurozone citizens enhance their payment protocols. In other news, Fundbox is expanding access to its Fundbox Pay business credit solution. And Starbucks has grown its loyalty rewards program enrollment, while big-name merchants in the United States are adopting Apple Pay.
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PYMNTS
JANUARY 29, 2019
Visa and the National Football League (NFL), partners since 1995, will extend their collaboration through 2025 and work together to make a cashless Super Bowl a reality one day, Visa said in a release. Visa will continue to serve as the NFL’s official payment services technology partner, and as part of the deal Visa cardholders will get special benefits.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
The fourth quarter of 2018 was kind to Venmo and Zelle , the two big peer-to-peer (P2P) services that are battling for consumer loyalty and market supremacy — a fight that pits PayPal , the owner of Venmo, against the banks that operate Zelle. The numbers tell a story of ongoing growth and more consumer acceptance. However, even as P2P becomes a bigger part of peoples’ daily lives, the coming year will bring the challenges of earning more revenue from those services, and persuading a broader gro
PYMNTS
JANUARY 29, 2019
There’s an old saying in business, often attributed to Warren Buffett: It takes 20 years to build a reputation, and five minutes to destroy that same hard-earned reputation. We’ll use that Buffett-ism as a jumping-off point to reflect on the fact that credit unions (CUs) have built strong reputations over decades. However, CUs — which now number roughly 5,300 in the U.S. — face pressure to step up technological advances, where inexorable movement toward digital and consumer-focused services can
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Mastercard results released on Thursday (Jan. 31) morning showed continued gains in processed transactions, tied in part to holiday spending during the quarter that ended in December. In terms of headline numbers, $3.8 billion on the top line met Wall Street expectations, while earnings of $1.55 on an adjusted basis were two pennies better than expected.
Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA
AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?
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