Global Finance

JUNE 6, 2024

Africa And Middle East MNT-Halan MNT-Halan developed innovative technology that provides a digital solution for unbanked populations. Housing these services in one app makes financial processes more accessible to underserved communities. The resulting products have driven digital engagement, customer retention and market share.

Technology 57

Technology Invoicing Finance Compliance 57

CFO Plans

AUGUST 2, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the integration of technology into accounting practices has shifted from a luxury to a necessity. With the demands of modern businesses continuously growing, leveraging technology to streamline accounting processes is crucial for maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness.

Technology 52

Technology Accounting CFO Tax Planning 52

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

According to Terry Smagh , senior vice president & general manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, BlackLine, the company undertook the study is to understand and recognise the critical role that financial data plays in informing businesses about strategy and continuity, the poor visibility if any, and the lack of real-time access to data.

Financial Data 52

Financial Data Finance Benchmarking CFO 52

Global Finance

DECEMBER 27, 2024

New technologies promise vast increases in growth and efficiency. Disruptive technologies are not only reshaping the business landscape, but forcing CFOs to rapidly evolve their strategies and embrace innovation. They need to understand what capabilities and return-on-investment will be delivered. CAGR to 2034.

Technology 108

Technology Finance Leverage Investments 108

E78 Partners

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The coming together of private equity and technology is redefining how organizations operate, innovate, and compete. For private equity backed firms, adopting cutting-edge technological solutions is not just an advantageits a necessity for maximizing efficiency, driving growth, and maintaining a competitive edge.

Technology 52

Technology Compliance Leverage Valuation 52

Barry Ritholtz

JUNE 17, 2024

A quick break from book authorship to share a fascinating set of data and charts, via Sam Ro. In his weekly missive, Sam points to some amazing charts from Global Financial Data. They are based on historical data that looks at 200 Years of Market Concentration. You might be surprised at the findings.

Concentration 126

Concentration Marketing Financial Data Economics 126

PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2020

PayPal has re-upped its stake in Tink with an investment of an undisclosed size that was part of a previously announced 90 million euro funding round. PayPal’s first investment in Tink , which enables FinTechs to access customers’ financial data, was in June 2019 and totaled $11.2 This is where the market is heading.”.

Investments 53

Investments Banking Financial Data Accounting 53

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

16) that it has received strategic investments from Mastercard and Visa. The investments were part of a previously disclosed $250 million Series C funding round that took place last year. Visa’s investment in Plaid is the latest way we are bringing the global scale, brand, security and reliability of Visa to the FinTech community.”.

Investments 56

Investments Valuation Financial Systems Financial Data 56

PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2017

For a chief financial officer (CFO), having technology — from ERP systems to cloud accounting and cash forecasting tools — has become paramount when deploying a successful growth strategy. “With cloud technology, you take away the barriers of traditional enterprise infrastructure.

Financial Data 52

Financial Data Auditing Financial Reporting CFO 52

CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

To translate financial performance into actionable results, start by understanding the key drivers behind your financial data. Bridge the Gap with Strategic Investments One of the most effective ways to translate financial performance into results is through strategic investments.

Communication 98

Communication CFO Numbers Leverage 98

The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 30, 2021

For businesses, this might spell out the adoption of a new strategy, scheduling approach, or technology implementation. Technology implementation has been a popular course of action in recent years for many organizations. Moreover, how do you ensure data quality, security, and privacy as cybersecurity breaches stubbornly persist?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Technology CFO Leverage 52

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Plaid Technologies, a startup that helps FinTechs like Venmo and Lending Club access their customers’ bank accounts, has raised $44 million in a Series B round of venture capital funding. According to a report , the venture units of Citi and Amex took part in the latest round of fundraising.

Technology 49

Technology Startups Financial Data Accounting 49

The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As the outlook for the 2023 economy becomes more uncertain, finance professionals are looking to invest in technology that increases organizational efficiency and contributes to strategic decision-making. But that’s not the only thing that’s driving tech investment for CFOs in 2023. Maximizing ROI with Targeted Solutions.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Accounts Payable Prioritization 98

PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2017

The filings alleged the company misled investors in part by running blood tests on equipment that was in fact composed of commercial devices while stating that it was the company’s own technology.

Financial Data 43

Financial Data Investments Planning Technology 43

Simply Treasury

JUNE 3, 2021

It also aims at identifying challenges corporate treasurers of MNC’s are facing and technological innovations they intend to implement. Top three treasury priorities in the coming months: Technological innovations. The answers show a certain lucidity on the part of treasurers who seem realistic in their use of new technologies.

Cash Flow Forecasting 130

Cash Flow Forecasting Treasury Forecasting Foreign Exchange 130

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2019

Plaid, a FinTech that enables third-party applications to integrate into users’ bank accounts, is rolling out a new solution for the wealth investment management market. Our goal is to make money easier for everyone, and doing so requires that we consider consumers’ financial lives holistically.

Investments 46

Investments Education Accounting Financial Data 46

The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 19, 2025

Traditionally, financial teams had to analyze large amounts of data to evaluate performance, predict trends, and plan for success. AI in financial planning uses important technologies like: Machine Learning (ML) - AI learns from data and makes better predictions over time.

Planning 52

Planning Analyzing Data Financial Data Risk Management 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2020

Other regulations adding weight to financial service providers’ compliance burden include Europe’s PSD2 and the U.K.’s ’s Open Banking , which promote end-customer ownership of financial data and enable those customers to allow for banks to share their financial data with third-party service providers.

Securities 101

Securities Compliance Financial Data Banking 101

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

In addition, 88% of Singapore C-suite and finance leaders chose GenAI as one of the key technologies that will help strengthen business resilience in a survey we conducted with Censuswide last year. NP: Training AI models to understand and interpret complex financial data accurately requires dedicated time and resources.

Finance 98

Finance CFO Leadership Risk Management 98

Future CFO

JUNE 1, 2022

Rigid data silos have been replaced with more fluid methods of working as technology-enabled collaboration provides a comprehensive, company-wide, real-time overview for agility when plans change. Provide continuing education programs to build resilience and prevent resistance toward new technologies.

Technology 52

Technology Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Leverage 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

While 2021 has kicked off with a bang in the venture capital arena — with several high-value investments on the books — this week's B2B VC roundup is all about the seed rounds. Young B2B FinTechs secured some of their first investments in areas that include small business accounting, alternative lending and financial management.

B2B 81

B2B Securities Startups Investments 81

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

have shone a massive spotlight on the role of API technology in banking to open up competition in the market. They are instrumental to financial institutions’ adherence to new rules that require them to open up data streams to third-party players, and traditional FIs are (finally) participating in the data-sharing game. .

Financial Data 40

Financial Data Banking Invoicing Accounting 40

Future CFO

APRIL 15, 2021

Have you ever wondered if your finance function is over-investing in new analytics tools? This means many finance organizations risk investing in analytics that is already being utilised within the business, Gartner noted. The post CFOs: Finance functions risk over-investment in new analytics appeared first on FutureCFO.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Investments Auditing 52

PYMNTS

AUGUST 31, 2020

These elevated responsibilities are driven by data — yet even amid the pressure to digitize, many businesses continue to rely on manual processes, creating silos that blind the enterprises from understanding cash positions today and tomorrow. Data aggregation is only the first step. Seeking Investment Opportunities.

Treasury 74

Treasury Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Prioritization Investments 74

Future CFO

JULY 14, 2022

Extreme weather events could also disrupt operations, damage assets and lead to financial losses. Besides physical risks, companies also face transition risks from policy, technology and other socio-economic changes as the world shifts towards a low-carbon future. Technology enables ESG initiatives. Lee Bing Yi.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Compliance Strategic Planning Finance 98

CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 2, 2024

LaPeer instinctively stepped in, simplifying the explanation of complex details and demonstrating her ability to distill intricate financial data while effectively reading the room. The head of finance for the acquired firm struggled to present the information clearly, while the new owners shifted uneasily in their seats.

CFO 52

CFO Finance Technology Leadership 52

Future CFO

JULY 21, 2024

It is why the accounting profession is in need to keep up with the technological trends and not be caught off guard by the hurdles on the way, fully understanding the weight and importance of upskilling and reskilling. This transformation is an intertwined act of two complimentary forces: Sustainability and Technology," Abrol explains.

Finance 104

Finance Accounting Principles Problem Solving Accounting 104

Future CFO

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In the coming year, CFOs will be expected to focus on helping their companies build resilience – whether through critical decision-making backed by a real-time view of financial data, or ensuring competitive advantage with digital transformation and sustainability initiatives. Steering companies through the economic volatility ahead.

Economics 98

Economics CFO Leadership Financial Data 98

Future CFO

DECEMBER 31, 2021

In response, 82% of CFOs report that investments in digital are accelerating faster than in other areas, including talent, supply chain, business services or fixed assets. Victor Ng: It’s vital for Singapore to embrace global movements to remain competitive as a global financial hub.

Leadership 98

Leadership Finance GAAP Forecasting 98

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

After all, people will always need financial services, whether investing their money , taking out loans, or managing their taxes. Most financial managers have previous experience working in market analysis and forecasting positions similar to this one. Investment Banker. Financial Analyst.

Finance 130

Finance Budgeting Financial Analyst Compliance 130

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Tink enables FinTechs to access customers’ financial data. Build the future of financial services,” Tink’s website urges. Access a broad range of high-quality financial data from banks across Europe through a single API (application programming interface).”. and Ireland country manager. million.

Banking 72

Banking Financial Data Investments Accounting 72

Future CFO

AUGUST 7, 2024

As the business world veer towards constant changes--be it on technological advancements, regulations and policies, or sustainability standards and initiatives, it is imperative that Finance leaders know their way. This should lead to further market share gains and reduce inventory turnover days and investment."

CFO 98

CFO Data Analysis Budgeting Performance Measuring 98

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Compared to their direct-to-consumer (D2C) counterparts, the heavy-lifting, hardworking B2B businesses of the world have always been chided for being a few clicks behind when it comes to embracing and investing in payments technology. The Case For Change. Right now is the time to go all-in,” said Prados. Social Commerce.

B2B 108

B2B Invoicing eCommerce Securities 108

PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2020

“We’re living in the wealthiest country in human history, and the fact that these issues still exist, it’s very disappointing, and it feels like something that technology should be able to address.”. It’s why, he noted, Menlo has invested in Rivet Health and why he sits on their board.

Healthcare 91

Healthcare Pharmaceutical Prioritization Investments 91

Creative CFP

AUGUST 11, 2020

Whether this investment comes in the form of equity or as a loan to be repaid, the investor will usually want to see specific information about your business. Essentially, the investor wants to assess your business’s financial risk profile.

Investments 52

Investments Accounts Payable Benchmarking Cash Flow Forecasting 52

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

However, we may belittle it as a product of the late 70s technology, the spreadsheet remains a preferred first tool for organising ideas into some order – whether it is a list of people attending an event or expenses. Integration improves data accuracy, real-time changes, workflow, and repetitive spreadsheet activities.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Planning Technology 98

Centage

MAY 8, 2023

Your role is critical and complex as you know and understand the financial operations of your organization inside and out – and are ultimately responsible. You are a master of your companyʼsʼ financial data – and there is so much of it to manage. Plan to work with them early in your board presentation development stage.

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Budgeting Finance CFO 98