The SaaS CFO
MARCH 7, 2018
Five Year Financial Projection Template – Solving My Pain Creating a five-year financial projection or any long-term financial forecast greater than two years is a time intensive effort. You need to add X number of managers per staff, you need enough sales reps to support bookings, you need more technical support specialists as your customer […].
PYMNTS
MARCH 9, 2018
Foreign exchange solutions company OANDA is enhancing its application programming interface (API) that opens up its foreign exchange (FX) technology to third-party apps. The company announced news on Thursday (March 8) that its Exchange Rates API has been updated to include real-time FX rates. According to OANDA, the API supports updates to FX rates every five seconds, enabling third-party developers to integrate this solution into their own mobile apps.
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MARCH 7, 2018
Blockchain is now an official word in the Merriam-Webster dictionary. Of course, the FinTech industry doesn’t have to look it up, but the dictionary now defines blockchain as a technology that enables the keeping of records of financial transactions in a digital database as part of a publicly accessible network. The addition of blockchain to the dictionary is symbolic of the technology’s continuing proliferation.
PYMNTS
MARCH 5, 2018
In technology, and especially in payments, the competitive landscape is a heated one. The question, when eyeing the competition and trying to stay ahead of the curve, usually boils down to “build or buy?” But sometimes the strategy can be tweaked a bit to “buy and build.”. In an interview with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster, Philip McHugh, EVP and president of TSYS Merchant Solutions , laid out the strategy in a space — namely merchant services — that is rapidly evolving, and where TSYS has made a string
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
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MARCH 5, 2018
PayPal looks to increase the adoption of cryptocurrency as a payment method by recently filing for a patent application. CoinDesk , citing an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office titled “Expedited Virtual Currency Transaction System,” lays out a method by which private keys are traded from buyer to seller in an effort to cut down on the time it takes for payments to go through between a customer and a merchant.
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PYMNTS
MARCH 5, 2018
To create a financial product that would appeal to younger customers and those without a bank account, Amazon is reportedly in talks with big banks like JPMorgan Chase about designing a checking account-like product. The discussions are in the early stages, and there’s no guarantee the product would come to market, The Wall Street Journal reported.
PYMNTS
MARCH 6, 2018
Wealthy entrepreneurs are turning to an unexpected source to finance their new business ventures: pawn shops. According to news from CNBC on Monday (March 5), there has been an uptick in wealthy people pawning their valuables for collateral and quick small business loans. There are only a “handful” of companies enabling individuals to do this, reports said, largely because entrepreneurs are seeking much more than the average size of a loan from a pawn shop.
PYMNTS
MARCH 6, 2018
After its point of sale (POS) systems were reportedly affected by malware designed to capture credit card information, RMH Franchise Holdings is warning that its Applebee’s restaurants in 15 states suffered a data breach. The company said all its 167 locations were impacted, Bank Info Security reported. “In addition to engaging third-party cybersecurity experts to assist with our investigation, RMH also notified law enforcement about the incident and will continue to cooperate in their inv
PYMNTS
MARCH 6, 2018
Adding to the sundry benefits of Prime, Amazon is launching free two-hour delivery of Whole Foods groceries in Atlanta and San Francisco through Prime Now. The service launched last month in four cities, and the company plans to expand the service this year, the company said in an announcement. “We’re happy to bring our customers in San Francisco and Atlanta the convenience of free two-hour delivery through Prime Now and access to thousands of natural and organic groceries and locally sourced fa
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.
PYMNTS
MARCH 6, 2018
As the European Union (EU) prepares for the U.K.’s exit from the bloc next year, the EU’s executive is set to propose a draft law aimed at boosting the FinTech market throughout the region. According to news from Reuters , a document by the European Commission revealed that the law would enable the FinTech sector to grow through crowdfunding and common blockchain technology standards.
PYMNTS
MARCH 3, 2018
The Oscars have become one of Hollywood’s most glamorous events over the past nearly nine decades, with stars spending millions on red carpet ensembles and companies shelling out just as much to score an advertising spot or a little real estate inside the event’s extravagant nominee gift bags. Tickets to attend the first Oscars ceremony in 1929 cost just $5.
PYMNTS
MARCH 6, 2018
Citigroup is gearing up to launch a digital consumer bank that will be national in scope and will arrive within the next three years. Citing Citigroup Chief Financial Officer (CFO) John Gerspach, Reuters reported the executive said at an investor conference that the financial company is “laying the groundwork for having a national digital bank. I am not making an announcement right now, but I would be really disappointed if it was anything close to being three years away.”.
PYMNTS
MARCH 9, 2018
While the European Banking Authority has created a “roadmap” on how to regulate emerging FinTech services, the body is not keen on creating a unified approach to cryptocurrency regulation — at least not yet, Reuters reported. As new European Union rules are making it easier for startups to roll out services, such as payments, European Banking Authority Head Andrea Enria said his organization would look into the services provided by FinTech firms, “with a view to ensuring that similar services, e
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.
PYMNTS
MARCH 7, 2018
The whirlwind of FinTech investment shows no signs of slowing. In fact, new data from venture capital (VC) analysis firm CB Insights, analyzed by global management consulting and professional services firm Accenture Financial Services, suggests FinTech startups’ VC funding hit a new high last year, with major deals in the U.S., the U.K. and India leading the charge.
PYMNTS
MARCH 5, 2018
Distributed denial of service attacks, otherwise known as DDoS , have now added a cryptocurrency mining twist to the scam, requiring victims to pay the ransom. According to a report in Fortune , Akamai, the internet services company, was looking into the increase in DDoS attacks when it noticed that within the malicious traffic were ransom notes. In one example, a note demanded 50 XMR, or Monero, which is a cryptocurrency.
PYMNTS
MARCH 8, 2018
TSYS, a global payment technology company based in Georgia, announced Wednesday (March 7) a new payment solution dubbed Advanced AuthControl will be implemented at Walmart and Sam’s Club locations around the United States. In a press release , TSYS said the patent-pending payment solution is able to recognize qualified purchases by a consumer’s health care plan.
PYMNTS
MARCH 6, 2018
Clothing companies can’t seem to please customers lately. Consumers are spending half as much as they once did and are sick and tired of retailers’ tired omnichannel offerings. But clothing companies aren’t alone in their struggles. Recently, retailers the world over have had to supercharge their stores, websites and mobile apps with features customers crave in order to compete in the omnichannel age.
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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.
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MARCH 6, 2018
A new report has revealed that there was a 10 percent increase in the number of payment cards compromised at U.S. ATMs and merchants in 2017. “The number of compromises and the number of card members impacted set a new record last year,” said TJ Horan, vice president of fraud solutions at FICO. “While most devices are safe, fraudsters are developing new technology and methods for hacking ATMs.
PYMNTS
MARCH 5, 2018
And so, the SEC might be shorthand for “Scare Every Cryptocurrency Firm.”. News came this past week, and a regulatory shoe of sorts dropped when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued scores of subpoenas and Requests for Information (RFIs) focused on initial coin offerings (ICOs). On the one hand, the move is hardly unexpected. After all, the regulatory clime has been getting a bit heated for all things crypto based – and as has been seen elsewhere in the world, such as in South Kore
PYMNTS
MARCH 5, 2018
After a long trip out in the earnings wilderness — and an increasing conviction from market watchers that Gap Inc. might simply be the latest mall brand caught in the retail whirlpool — things are beginning to turn around. With, of course, a few qualifications. During its earnings report last Thursday (March 1), Gap Inc. reported 5 percent same-store sales growth — the majority of which was driven by Old Navy , which logged 9 percent comparable sales growth.
PYMNTS
MARCH 5, 2018
Procter & Gamble made headlines last week when its Chief Brand Officer, Marc Pritchard, confirmed that the world’s largest advertiser cut $200 million of digital advertising spend in the last nine months of 2017. That year, P&G’s ad spend totaled $7.1 billion. That wasn’t the big news. The big news was Pritchard’s blunt admission that the reduction in spend had no impact on the performance of P&G’s business.
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
PYMNTS
MARCH 7, 2018
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that new Medicare cards will be mailed out starting next month. The new cards are being issued to protect consumers from identity theft. With that in mind, Medicare is removing Social Security numbers from its cards and replacing them with a unique Medicare number. The cards will be mailed in waves to various parts of the country from April 2018 until April 2019.
PYMNTS
MARCH 6, 2018
Rod Drury, founder and CEO of New Zealand small and medium-sized business (SMB) accounting company Xero, is stepping down from the position, according to Sunday (Mar. 4) ZDNet reports. Microsoft Australia CEO Steve Vamos will take Drury’s place next month. Drury founded Xero 11 years ago, and Vamos has been preparing to take on the role for the last 18 months.
PYMNTS
MARCH 6, 2018
Happay , a business expense management company based in India, has landed a partnership with HDFC Bank , reports in Business Standard said on Monday (March 5). The company will link HDFC small business (SMB) customers to its travel and expense management solution, which is tied to a prepaid card. The tool enables entrepreneurs to manage employee spend while on business trips.
PYMNTS
MARCH 6, 2018
In the Big Apple, where space is at a premium, it’s not easy to grow farm fresh produce. As a result, most produce that ends up on a diner’s plate there comes in refrigerated trucks from a farm far away. It’s an ecological nightmare with all the energy needed to fuel the trucks — and the produce doesn’t always arrive in grocery stores or city restaurants all that fresh, after all.
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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