PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

South Australia is becoming the first government in Australia to enable residents to pay for public transportation via a smartphone. According to a report , Adelaide is gearing up to run a three-month, proof-of-concept, smartphone-based ticketing system on select transport routes with a controlled test group of users.

Transportation 40

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

SoftBank Chief Executive and Founder Masayoshi Son wants to invest in the building of a $34 billion smart capital in Indonesia that would focus on renewable resources, according to a report by Bloomberg. Plans for the new city include all the latest advancements in hospitals, schools and botanical gardens.

Investments 53

Investments Construction Transportation Economics 53

Spreadym

JUNE 8, 2023

Planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business are three distinct financial management tools used in business, each serving a different purpose. Key differences between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business Here are key difference between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Fitch upgraded the country’s sovereign rating to investment grade in July, to BBB- from BB+, with a stable outlook, and upgraded several Azeri commercial and banking entities, including SOCAR and ABB, the International Bank of Azerbaijan. of GDP in 2024. He’s gotten away with a lot, and I expect this to continue,” she adds. “He

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Microsoft and Grab , the on-demand transportation, mobile payments, and online-to-offline services platform in Southeast Asia, announced Monday (October 9) a strategic partnership in which Grab will tap Microsoft’s machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities.

Investments 60

Investments Transportation Technology Securities 60

ProCFO Partners

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Shifting ideas and ideals are impacting your ability to plan for next year and beyond. How does our team feel maybe wasn’t always among the top questions when planning for the next year. Planning Ahead. Instead of sitting down in the fall to help organizations plan out next year, we at ProCFO Partners are thinking farther out.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2020

We have deep dives on retail’s digital D2C shift, blank-check companies, and DoorDash’s IPO plans. DoorDash Moves Ahead With Q4 IPO Plans. DoorDash , the San Francisco-based prepared food delivery service, is planning to go public by year’s end, after filing confidentially in February. Goldman Sachs Eyes Creating $2B Tech Fund.

Retail 83

Retail Planning Pharmaceutical eCommerce 83

PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

Grab recently announced that it will invest $500 million into Vietnam, and now details about what they have planned for the country are emerging, according to a report. Part of Grab’s mission is to modernize the country’s infrastructure for transportation, and it has partnered with the government to accomplish that.

Investments 45

Investments Transportation Startups Planning 45

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Uber is planning to ring in 2020 with increased investment in electric bikes and scooters, with an emphasis on Europe, CNBC reported on Monday (Dec. We have seen how beautifully it works with our core business and ride-sharing, and want to invest more and deeper, especially in Europe.”.

Investments 52

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

We are planning to open in Manila, Jakarta and Dhaka,” said Shahzeb Memon, general manager for Pakistan, according to Reuters. Memon revealed that the company will invest $25 million in the country to create 10,000 jobs, and is aiming to attract half a million customers by 2021.

Planning 40

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Two months after news surfaced that China’s Alibaba wanted to make an online grocery play in India by investing in BigBasket , it appears the deal has finally been made official through a $300 million funding round, Reuters reported. With the funding, BigBasket plans to invest in technology, analytics, infrastructure and marketing.

Investments 43

Investments Transportation eCommerce Planning 43

PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2019

Japanese investor SoftBank will invest $2 billion over five years in the Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab. A next-generation transportation network is planned, along with an overhaul of how medical care and other essential services are delivered, Grab said on Monday (July 29) in a statement to Reuters.

Investments 43

Investments Transportation Startups Planning 43

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Rowen’s career in finance and leadership has positioned him as an influential figure, serving in executive roles across various sectors, including transportation, investment, and industrial management. In my career, I’ve faced situations where initial plans failed, markets shifted unexpectedly, or projects didn’t go as anticipated.

CFO 97

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Foreign direct investment in Czechia is strong as well, with over 2,100 projects currently underway and stock topping $200 billion: almost double the total of 10 years ago. CEZ plans to boost nuclear power production as well as other clean energy sources. expected in 2024, 2.5% in 2025 Inflation (2024): 2% Unemployment rate: 3.7%

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Transportation Investments Economics 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2017

As more businesses join collaborative groups and invest in internal research and development (R&D) to explore using blockchain for new services, some firms have begun to use the technology themselves. Last week, PYMNTS noted Gibraltar’s plans to introduce blockchain regulation into its financial services space.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 54

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Planning Transportation Benchmarking 54

PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2018

Some are taking an alternate approach to speed up development or add new business lines: They’re simply investing in another company that has already developed the next big thing. The number of automaker-backed investments seems to have skyrocketed overnight. In other words, automakers are just starting to rev their investment engines.

Investments 43

Investments Transportation Startups Finance 43

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2017

has said it will invest $200 million in the company, leading a $280 million funding round and garnering Alibaba a 25 percent stake in the startup. According to Bloomberg, Bangalore-based Bigbasket has been in negotiations with Alibaba for several months over this investment. Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.

Investments 40

Investments Transportation eCommerce Valuation 40

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Where the Investment Tracker logged anemic activity barely above the triple-digit level two weeks ago, in this past week PYMNTS saw a relatively staggering volume of fund flows. billion, was tied to a single deal, as SoftBank spent that amount to acquire Fortress Investment Group. What a difference a week makes. billion in total.

Investments 49

Investments Transportation Manufacturing Leverage 49

Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 6, 2023

Venture-capital investments are plunging, along with valuations of prepublic companies. Lawmakers are trying to restrict these investment choices in workplace retirement plans, but big fund managers are trying to give shareholders a voice. ( The Justice Department just can’t stop filing antitrust suits against Google.

Transportation 113

Transportation Valuation Investments Marketing 113

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2018

On average, organizations have 29 different pre-deployment efforts happening in their plan to digitize supply chains. GE Transportation CEO of Global Supply Chain & Engineering Rob Burnett, who was quoted in Capgemini’s announcement, agrees. Businesses that failed, meanwhile, averaged juggling 11 projected.

Planning 59

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

This allows Vytal to manage pull by partner restaurants and optimize logistics planning. The order then enters the route planning system and is automatically sent to the cargo bike drivers responsible for delivery on the day of execution. Moreover, it allows Vytal to optimize transportation planning. Vytal’s growth path.

Transportation 100

Transportation Leverage Forecasting Planning 100

PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2020

“This acquisition brings together Uber’s expertise in on-demand, global mobility technologies with Routematch’s proven capabilities across paratransit, payments, fixed-route tools, and trip planning services,” said Uber Head of Transit David Reich and Routematch CEO Pepper Harward, in a joint statement.

Transportation 67

Transportation Technology Planning Investments 67

PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

In the latest Faster Payments Tracker® , PYMNTS examines developments in instant payments adoption around the world, and what may be holding back some FIs from investing in new systems. The Central Bank of Brazil has announced plans to release an instant payments system, which will use QR codes for ease.

Transportation 121

Transportation Banking Technology Planning 121

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 27, 2023

For many employees, a good health plan is almost as important as financial compensation. Group health insurance plans are one of the most common ways to provide insurance for employees. A group plan offers lower insurance rates to members (in this case, your employees) because the insurance company spreads risk among the group.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Budgeting Profit and Loss Transportation 52

PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2018

B2B startups haven’t seen an investment week this busy in some time. Take a look at how more than $384 million in investments landed across the B2B tech landscape below. The company is planning a token airdrop that will offer 1.5 Blockchain. INBlockchain and Kenetic Capital also participated, according to reports. B2B payments.

Investments 44

Investments Accounts Payable Banking Startups 44

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The ripple effects, of course, extend up and down the logistics and transportation chains, getting products where they need to go. Moller-Maersk A/S are investing in warehousing, customs clearance and truck capacity to cater to the growing demands of commerce. In the great digital shift, logistics firms are shifting, too.

eCommerce 128

eCommerce Transportation Sales Investments 128

Global Finance

MAY 10, 2024

President Javier Milei’s currency moves give markets room for planning, but his ambitious economic restructuring faces roadblocks. It also dampens foreign and corporate appetite for investments. For the better part of 30 years, Argentina has been making economic headlines for the wrong reasons.

Currencies 88

Currencies Economics Foreign Exchange Investments 88

Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 13, 2023

Our investments will be chosen on the basis of value, not popularity. You were terrible investments : Unlike other bubbles, meme-stock mania didn’t really help anyone, including companies like Bed Bath & Beyond and GameStop. Source: Creative Planning via @PeterMallouk. ” ( Neckar’s Minds and Markets ). •

Transportation 110

Transportation Investments Numbers Marketing 110

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

This time around, an Alexa integration, a new partnership leveraging telematic capabilities and a major manufacturing investment by BMW are all working to connect and evolve the automotive space. BMW iVentures recently invested in Burlington-based Desktop Metal, a startup working to incorporate metal 3D printing into manufacturing.

Investments 40

Investments Manufacturing Leverage Startups 40

PYMNTS

JANUARY 16, 2020

Uber rival Bolt has closed a €50 million funding deal from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to help the startup scale throughout Europe and improve its technology, according to reports on Thursday (Jan. The funding comes as Uber faces a possible ban in London by transportation regulator Transport for London.

Transportation 52

Transportation Startups Investments Banking 52

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Top news and in-depth analysis on the world of logistics, from supply chain to transport and technology. said many retailers are turning to the strategy this year as they look to get more out of their existing stores and employees rather than investing in new distribution centers amid concerns about an economic slowdown.

Transportation 100

Transportation Retail Sales Economics 100

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It was a busy week for B2B venture capitalists who spread their wealth amongst a wide range of B2B FinTechs, with investments totaling more than $164 million. India-based B2B eCommerce company SOLV secured an investment from SC Ventures , the companies announced this week, although they did not reveal the value of the funding.

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B2B eCommerce Banking Healthcare 77

Centage

JUNE 12, 2023

We’ve had many conversations with our customers and there are several common pain points that we are hearing when it comes to putting together an accurate manufacturing budget and plan that can be relied upon to maintain stability and support growth.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

While the investment isn’t yet official, reports noted that it would propel Taulia’s valuation to as much as $400 million, said Cedric Bru, the firm’s CEO and president, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. ProfitShare. South Africa’s ProfitShare Partners announced a $5.87

B2B 77

B2B B2C Valuation SAP 77

Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Budget preparation is the process of creating a detailed financial plan that outlines an organization's expected income and expenses for a specific period, typically for a fiscal year. Categorize Expenses: Group your expenses into categories, such as housing, transportation, utilities, entertainment, and so on.

Budgeting 59

Budgeting Strategic Planning Forecasting Economics 59

PYMNTS

MAY 18, 2017

In the world of transportation and mobility, one of the most-awaited innovations is the autonomous vehicle capable of automatically navigating streets and routes based on user preference. Robo-advisors are online portfolio management solutions relying on computer algorithms to manage client investments with little human involvement.

Investments 40

Investments Banking Planning Transportation 40

PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2019

The company is planning to next debut a carpooling service called FlixCars.mm. The company is an example of how startups are taking advantages of data, automation and AI to create new opportunities in the transportation field. The European Investment Bank also participated. . It does have rivals, however.

Valuation 66

Valuation Transportation Startups Economics 66