PYMNTS
APRIL 18, 2019
“When do you want to get paid?” It’s a basic question that — when posed to anyone, particularly, a small business (SMB) — most always has the same answer, no matter who one asks or within what industry: now. Until recently, “now” was almost never an option, since it was always based on when the funds had cleared, regardless of how that payment was made.
CFA Institute
APRIL 17, 2019
Vera Futorjanski of 500 Startups discusses the value of diversity in an interview with Barbara Stewart, CFA.
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PYMNTS
APRIL 16, 2019
While most CEO stories are about having founded a firm to solve a problem, Upstart CEO Dave Girouard and his team of former Google staffers actually started with a solution. A solution, he told PYMNTS four years ago , that had nothing to do with financial services or lending at all — they were actually studying hiring and figuring out ways to track employability over time with data.
PYMNTS
APRIL 16, 2019
Cross-border FinTech efforts have seen increasing participation from central banks and monetary authorities. Among the most recent headlines, in Asia this past week, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the National Bank of Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), that Business Times said will boost partnerships on FinTech and financial services innovation.
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 16, 2019
The Intelligence of Things (IoT) has become a fixture of everyday life, with more than 14 billion connected devices expected to be in use by the end of 2019. However, as IoT continues to proliferate in more industries and use cases, concerns about data privacy have quickly followed, with consumers and lawmakers ra ising concerns about attacks from bad actors.
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PYMNTS
APRIL 14, 2019
The International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) and the World Bank are partnering up to launch a private blockchain and “quasi-cryptocurrency.”. The asset, “Learning Coin,” will be accessible only within the Washington-based multinational agencies. Since the coin has no monetary value, it’s not an actual cryptocurrency, according to The Financial Times. Instead, the coin will be used to study the technologies used for crypto assets, and how they can be utilized in the real world.
PYMNTS
APRIL 19, 2019
Ankur Mehrotra, managing director and head of financial services for Grab , still gets emotional when talking about the drivers and their dreams of owning cars. Not exactly in a tearful way, but one can hear something in his voice — some heartfelt tone — that signals how important it is that rideshare drivers have opportunities to own vehicles. Grab, as most know, is a financial services ecosystem that serves the 630 million citizens in Southeast Asia — and has expanded from ridesharing and foo
PYMNTS
APRIL 19, 2019
The Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) is impacting the use of data for business and consumers around the globe, and the European eCommerce industry could be significantly affected by Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) noncompliance. In retail, merchants are increasingly turning their sights to resale commerce, and Livekick is bringing personal training to clients through its digital platform.
PYMNTS
APRIL 18, 2019
Amid cross-border payments efforts, Ripple has gained some traction in recent days. As reported on sites such as BitcoinExchangeGuide , Siam Commercial Bank is boosting its use of Ripple’s offerings, including xCurrent. Paul Arriyavat, chief strategy officer at Siam Commercial Bank, said, according to the site, “Banking penetration is so low. People use cash.
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
APRIL 19, 2019
Chipotle Mexican Grill has been the victim of a cyberattack that compromised the credit card payment information for a small number of customers. Many customers have recently posted on social media that orders placed at the restaurant fraudulently used their payment cards during the first few weeks of April. “The privacy and security of our customer information is very important,” said Laurie Schalow, chief communications officer at Chipotle, according to Mobile Payments Today. R
PYMNTS
APRIL 19, 2019
Inspiration comes from anywhere and everywhere, and that goes for digital innovation in payments and commerce. Just ask Akli Adjaoute, CEO of Brighterion (a Mastercard company), who recently spoke with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster about the rise of smart agents, a form of artificial intelligence designed to bring more fraud prevention and customer service to financial institutions and other digital players.
PYMNTS
APRIL 16, 2019
Mastercard has moved into point-of-sale financing with the acquisition of Vyze, a FinTech firm the payment card network calls an “an end-to-end platform that facilitates financing options for merchants’ customers at checkout.”. Announced Tuesday morning (April 16), the deal gives Mastercard a new role in the alternative financing space. “Vyze’s platform connects merchants with multiple lenders, allowing them to offer their customers a wide range of credit options online and in-store and ultimate
PYMNTS
APRIL 14, 2019
The National Assembly of France has voted to allow local insurance companies to include cryptocurrencies in life insurance contracts. Changes to the insurance code via the Pact Act now allow for life insurance contracts investing in specialized professional funds (SPFs) to include blockchain-backed assets. “With these two provisions, it is written in black and white that SPFs can invest in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin,” said Simmons & Simmons attorney Emilien Bernard-Alzias, according to CC
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 18, 2019
Since many European Union (EU) countries have now brought PSD2 and GDPR fully into their financial infrastructures, banks and merchants must prepare for the upcoming Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) rule and its fast-approaching September deadline. EU banks and merchants also face the changes to data security, transparency and privacy that the PSD2 and GDPR regulations have marshaled across the region.
PYMNTS
APRIL 14, 2019
U.K. bank TSB said it would refund its 5.2 million customers who were the victims of an online fraud scam. According to a report in the Financial Times , TSB is aiming to rebuild its reputation after a difficult year that saw an IT migration go wrong. It becomes the first U.K. bank to say it will cover customers from online fraud losses. Such fraud reportedly impacted one in four U.K. consumers last year.
PYMNTS
APRIL 16, 2019
The buyer-supplier relationship is viewed as a strategic component of commerce, procurement, supply chain management and the overall success of a business. Yet, the needs of both buyer and vendor are changing as supply chains globalize, and as transactions become more complex — and those needs are often at odds with each other, risking the integrity of buyer-supplier ties.
PYMNTS
APRIL 15, 2019
Uber filed its S-1 last Thursday (April 11), two weeks after Lyft went public. By close of business on Friday, Lyft’s stock was trading at $59.90 a share, 20 percent off its $75 high at the end of its first day of trading. Lyft’s market cap was a bit lighter by the end of the day Friday, too: $17 billion versus the $23 billion it enjoyed, albeit briefly, on its first day as a public company.
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, 2019
Corporations today receive payments through a variety of methods: They might take in funds through checks, traditional automated clearing house (ACH) or wire transfers. Some corporates may accept cash, credit cards or web payments. In other words, corporates have a mix of payments coming in through different channels. Real-time payments add another payment option, however, they come with real-time challenges.
PYMNTS
APRIL 15, 2019
Amazon has found a gold mine with its third party sales service. Because the company takes a percentage of each sale from its third party sellers, as well as additional logistics fees via the Fulfilled by Amazon service, the operations now amount to twice as much in revenue for Amazon as its own eCommerce services in which Amazon sources and sells products directly.
PYMNTS
APRIL 16, 2019
After much of Chicago burned to the ground in 1871, rebuilding the city involved various fundraising and restorative strategies. One famous effort took the form of donated books sent from common people (and royalty) in the U.K. to help build a new, free and public library in the capital of the Midwest – a gesture that can still make the city’s locals smile with awe and gratitude.
PYMNTS
APRIL 18, 2019
Silicon Valley is losing its luster with young adults, as recent polling shows millennials are gearing up to leave the San Francisco area at an increased rate. Reuters, citing a Brunswick Group survey, reported two-fifths of people between the ages of 18 and 34 that are employed in the tech sector plan to leave the San Francisco area during the next twelve months.
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 16, 2019
To paraphrase a TV show that many are no doubt watching (or binge watching to catch up), replete with dragons, thrones and rather grisly games: The application program interface (API) is coming. The API seems to be on everybody’s lips, a catchphrase or buzzword for a sea change in banking that has the potential to upend the way we do business across any type of interaction.
PYMNTS
APRIL 16, 2019
Retail apocalypse? Mere culling of the herd? Whatever you want to call the decline of brick-and-mortar retail – and it’s getting worse, according to a few recent reports – it’s not good. That said, there is always opportunity in the strangest of places. Among the latest dim figures about brick and mortar (or, if you prefer, the latest bright news for eCommerce operators)?
PYMNTS
APRIL 18, 2019
Lyft is being sued by some investors who say the company exaggerated its market position during its IPO in March, which they say led to a shedding of stock value. Bloomberg reported there are two class-action lawsuits against the company, as well as against underwriters, officers and directors. The lawsuits were filed on Wednesday (April 17) in San Francisco.
PYMNTS
APRIL 16, 2019
Facebook’s payment service in the U.K. and France is being shut down after it failed to take off in the two countries. Finextra , citing a Facebook spokesman, reported the P2P payment service that worked through Messenger was launched in 2017. Facebook had been able to get all of the leading banks in the U.K. on board but the service didn’t resonate with consumers.
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