Jedox Finance

AUGUST 22, 2019

Dear CFO, We heard that you put FP&A on your list of top priorities to work on. We understand that you’re not satisfied with the return on investment you’re getting from the department. You told us that there is too much data, reporting, and analysis and too few real insights that change decisions for the better. You also told us that you don’t feel adequately supported by the FP&A department on a strategic level to be a business partner to the CEO.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2019

In Latin America, news comes this week that Santander Group is boosting its use of Ripple’s technology to aid payments across what CoinDesk reported is a “payment corridor” in Latin America. As reported , the corridor would enable customers in Latin America to send money to the United States instantly, without fees, through the app One Pay FX. That app, the site noted, uses xCurrent software.

Currencies 85

Currencies Banking Marketing Technology 85

Future CFO

AUGUST 23, 2019

The days of manual, spreadsheet-based budgeting, planning and forecasting processes are numbered. As leading organizations seek new ways to supercharge their BPF processes, this white paper takes a look at nine key trends which are shaping the future of the field, including AI, real-time collaborative decision-making and the inclusion of non-financial data in forecasting activities.Download.

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CFA Institute

AUGUST 18, 2019

The last 18 months have not been kind to factor investors, and multi-factor products — with an almost 20% decline — have provided little relief.

Investments 52

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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

AUGUST 18, 2019

Mastercard , already an ally of Facebook’s Libra , announced it’s in the midst of planning its own cryptocurrency team, the New York Post reported on Saturday (Aug. 17). The move is in line with Mastercard’s goal of being known as a technology company “more than a card company,” Ted Rossman, an analyst with CreditCards.com, told the NYP. It’s “a smart move,” another card expert told the paper.

Technology 85

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2019

Legacy banks have their work cut out for them if they want to survive another century as key players in the digital banking world. European challenger banks like Monzo and N26 are expanding to new markets and an increasing number of other financial players are launching suites of products and services designed to entice customers away from their traditional financial institutions (FIs).

Banking 77

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2019

JPMorgan has discontinued its Chase Pay app that allowed users to pay with their smartphones in stores, according to a report by Bloomberg. The app will stop working in the early part of next year, but users will still be able to use Chase Pay on websites and in the apps of participating retailers. The Chase Pay app, which lets customers tap at POS terminals, was introduced four years ago as a way to compete with companies like Apple.

Retail 77

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2019

To provide users with different levels of access to funds that are stored, Bank of America is reportedly aiming to patent a security system that is “partitioned” for crypto-wallets. The North Carolina-based bank filed a “Multi-Tiered Digital Wallet Security” application in February 2018 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Coindesk reported.

Currencies 77

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2019

Devices are everywhere – and are now intelligent and interacting with us through all manner of daily routines. There are billions of devices in the world helping to monitor and regulate everything from room temperatures to restocking the fridge. The Intelligence of Things Tracker has shown that smart cities, security and even healthcare are all getting a boost from tech-powered devices that promise ease and convenience in keeping our lives, well, humming.

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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

AUGUST 23, 2019

eCommerce is ever faster — and consumers want what they want — now. That means for the firms shipping all manner of goods across all manner of verticals need to track inventory and supply chains in real time. Technology is the key to speed. To that end, software and robotics firm GreyOrange said earlier this month that the company had forged partnerships with eight warehouse firms in the United States.

Manufacturing 76

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2019

The World Bank announced it has raised $33 million from investors for its blockchain-based “Kangaroo” bond, Bond- i. The bond, which is due August 2020, is the first bond created, allocated, transferred and managed through its life-cycle using distributed ledger (blockchain) technology. It is issued in Australian dollars by non-Australian organizations, including governments, businesses, and financial institutions.

Banking 76

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2019

Hurricanes, wildfires, tornados, earthquakes and floods — disasters of all types tend to bring out the best and the worst in people. Generous donations. Ripped-off funds. Faulty grant applications and truckloads of supplies sent to the impacted areas. Whatever the angle — honest or fraudulent — the rise of the digital economy can amplify the actions of both good and bad actors in the aftermath of tragedy.

Nonprofit 75

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 20, 2019

The launch of the Apple Card is allowing Goldman Sachs to become a leader in consumer banking, according to the bank’s CEO David Solomon. In late March, Apple and Goldman Sachs announced the Apple Card , which users sign up for through Apple Pay. They get approval on their device and can begin using it immediately. The card is stored in the wallet app and doesn’t have any fees.

Banking 75

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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

AUGUST 21, 2019

Emotions play a significant role in all human endeavors, and that certainly goes for payments and commerce. And even as those two activities become ever more digital and mobile, emotions are still there as a focus. Indeed, the role of emotions in payments and commerce in this digital age looks sure to grow even more. Fresh evidence supporting that point comes from Amazon.

Retail 74

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2019

Amazon is on track to invest upwards of $15 billion this year in new tools to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) grow and succeed, according to a press release. . To aid SMBs, 150 new tools have been launched since the beginning of the year, the company announced on Thursday (Aug 22). These include Sold by Amazon, which helps to manage pricing, and Target Inventory Levels, which helps merchants manage Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) inventory. .

Investments 73

Investments Sales Retail Technology 73

PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2019

Aided by technology – and emboldened by the rise of cryptocurrencies – fraudsters are stepping up ransomware campaigns. As reported earlier this week, a new strain of ransomware has been hitting US firms and firms based overseas. The latest news centers on Sodinokibi, a ransomware strain that has helped fraudsters make higher ransom demands. Through that ransomware they have been hijacking companies’ systems and demanding bitcoin payment in exchange for a decryption key.

Accounting 72

Accounting Technology Finance Securities 72

PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2019

B2B marketplaces are seeing increased investments, as seen in recent funding activity spanning a variety of verticals, for a total of $18.5 million in venture capital. Ratelt. As reported by The Business Times , in Singapore, Tin Men Capital, a venture capital firm focused on B2B tech startups, led a $5 million Series A funding round to invest in RateIt.

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Reconciliations

PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2019

Don’t count out older consumers when it comes to mobile commerce – that’s one trend going forward into the 2020s that is important as the population continues to age. That said, there seems little question that younger consumers will continue to drive most changes in mobile, including its often complex place in the retail and shopping chain. In a new PYMNTS interview, Sri Narasimhan, head of strategy, partnerships and business development at LISNR , dug into the findings of new research from his

Retail 71

Retail Planning Technology 71

PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2019

A recent PayID data breach reported to Australia’s New Payments Platform (NPP) has prompted banks to issue warnings to customers, FinTech Extra reported on Wednesday (Aug. 21). Aussie financial institutions started sending breach notifications after an undisclosed number of PayID records were exposed in the country’s real-time NPP on Friday (Aug. 16).

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 20, 2019

European Union antitrust regulators announced that they are “currently investigating potential anti-competitive behavior” related to Facebook ’s Libra. According to Bloomberg , the EU authority said in a questionnaire released earlier this month that it has concerns that Libra could create “possible competition restrictions” on the information exchanged and the use of consumer data.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 20, 2019

No rest for banks amid the hackers. And certainly not with an outsourced tech model. In the wake of the Capital One data breach that exposed data tied to 100 million individuals in the United States comes a warning that there really are not any places to hide. A quoted by Bloomberg , a senior official at the European Central Bank (ECB) has warned of the threats that come with embracing the digital age.

Banking 70

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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

AUGUST 21, 2019

The Banking & Payments Federation Ireland said it had established a FinTech Foresight Group — further evidence of collaborations between traditional financial institutions and tech upstarts. That group, according to the release , has been formed to help harness “new technical developments from the startup ecosystem” and help shape FinTech policy.

Banking 69

Banking eCommerce Startups Technology 69

PYMNTS

AUGUST 18, 2019

During an upcoming visit to Switzerland , American lawmakers plan to discuss Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency, Libra. A group of six lawmakers, led by Rep. Maxine Waters, will hold a meeting with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) Adrian Lobsiger, according to Bloomberg. Waters has been a vocal critic of the social media giant’s plans for its own digital currency.

Currencies 69

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 20, 2019

Among the biggest battlegrounds in retail is not only what amounts to a moving target — but a race involving the human voice. Moreover, now Amazon is reportedly trying to up its presence in this particular and growing area of commerce, a sign of the enormous stakes involved. The specific area in question is the emerging ecosystem of connected cars and trucks — along with the increasingly popular and even vital area of voice-activated commerce, where Amazon’s Alexa is engaged in fierce competitio

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2019

Commercial bill pay company Plastiq has announced that starting on Wednesday (Aug. 21), U.S. Visa commercial cardholders will be able to use the Plastiq to pay vendors, even if they don’t accept credit cards, the company said in a release. . According to the Credit Research Foundation, fewer than 12 percent of business-to-business (B2B) payments are done with a card.

Construction 68

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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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