Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor released the final version of its Retirement Security Rule (a.k.a.

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Future CFO

APRIL 24, 2023

There are nine security trends that CFOs need to be aware when working with CISOs and security and risk management leaders. A human-centered approach to cybersecurity is essential to reduce security failures,” said Richard Addiscott, Sr Director Analyst at Gartner.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2020

Financial institutions (FIs) are among the entities that are working to securely meet clients where they are through mobile and online channels to complete tasks that would more often be completed in person. The app uses near-field communication (NFC) for easy data transfers. Keeping The System Secure. Using AI For Onboarding.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Increasingly, FinTechs and the businesses they serve are pulling double duty with solutions that tackle both accounts receivable and accounts payable friction for each end of the B2B transaction. Digitizing and modernizing B2B payments cannot be a one-sided effort. Wells Fargo, Bill.com Pull Double Duty With Partnership.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But in order to get the most out of these grants, you need to understand how to properly manage and account for them. The IRS has strict regulations on how to handle grants and charitable contributions, so it is essential that you understand the best practices when accounting for them. 8 Best Practices When Accounting For Grants.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

AI in the “Real World” While these powerful tools seem to have a near mastery of natural language communication, they are not necessarily designed to possess many of the skills required by finance and accounting professionals. However, they still have a place in corporate finance and accounting.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2019

HSBC is rolling out its digital accounts receivable solution for corporates in India after teaming up with Australia-based Identitii , reports in IT Wire said on Tuesday (June 18). “HSBC’s DART is an industry first,” said Identitii CEO Nick Armstrong in a statement.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

The European Union’s long-anticipated 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD), which modernizes security rules to reflect the needs and threats facing today’s economy, took effect in mid-January, and its impacts are already being felt across the payments space. Fiat-focused digital wallets must also boost their security.

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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2020

and Canadian online grocery delivery service, blamed reused passwords for the recent account hacks that led to the theft of its customers’ personal data that landed on the dark web. Instacart advised customers to select unique, strong passwords for their accounts that they do not use on any other apps or websites as an extra precaution.

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Simply Treasury

AUGUST 3, 2022

Automated bank connectivity through a single secure channel has become essential to reduce costs, facilitate on-boarding by banks, secure transactions, speed up and automate reconciliations and reduce staff workload. The approver receives an email alert and can connect to the secure payment tool. Virtuous bank connectivity.

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PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2019

These small entities are seeking to win trust despite not being established brands, but customers will only feel safe if they’re confident that their payment information will remain secure. . This month’s Deep Dive explores its key security risks and the ongoing efforts to mitigate them. . Security risks and defenses .

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2019

As computers become more and more powerful and start to utilize quantum technology, today’s security measures, like encryption, will increasingly be at risk, according to reports. That’s why Dutch bank ABN AMRO has partnered with quantum technology group Qutech to get ahead of the technology and use it to improve security for banks.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Enter 3-D Secure 2.0. In a webinar with James Rendell, vice president of payment security at CA Technologies, and Paul Baker, vice president/senior business leader of enterprise security solutions at Mastercard, PYMNTS’ Karen Webster delved into just how 3-D Secure 2.0 CA Technologies’ Rendell noted that 3-D Secure 2.0

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Now, security providers and financial institutions (FIs) are working to stop them from impacting banks’ assets and customers by turning to new, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Maybe 20 years ago, the aspiration was really robust security, meaning you could stop all cyberattacks,” he said.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Job security is always a concern when choosing a career, but some fields are more recession-proof than others. They may work in various industries, such as investment firms, accounting firms, banks, or the government. Chief compliance officers often have a degree in finance, law, accounting, or business administration.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2019

data protection watchdog is looking into the company after it reported “limited fraudulent activity” on some customers’ accounts. As soon as any customer makes us aware of fraudulent activity we immediately suspend their account to prevent further fraud. This is not the first time that Deliveroo has dealt with this issue, either. “The

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

This shift has been so acute that small business cloud accounting firm Xero is even petitioning the Oxford English Dictionary to change the definition of “accountant” to one that includes the word “advise.” Changing Demand. That demand for human talent, by the way, hasn’t decreased.

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PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2019

This week’s news of a security flaw in the Android versions of WhatsApp and Telegram, first revealed by Symantec, marked the latest cybersecurity warning for users of high-profile technologies. Analysts warned that this security flaw could have particularly damaging effects when used to alter invoices and manipulate payment instructions. “In

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 27, 2019

As regulators call for a delay of the social media giant’s cryptocurrency project, Facebook is moving forward, pointing to the bug bounty program as evidence it is taking security seriously. “We Although there is no guarantee Libra will get the green light to launch, the bug bounty is intended as a gesture that security is important. “As

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Nicolas Dinh , chief operating officer of year-old Canadian financial startup STACK , recently spoke with PYMNTS about the key forms of fraud that nascent mobile financial services firms face and how companies can leverage security technologies and partnerships to gain customers’ trust. Partnering With Established Players.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2019

According to reports citing Microsoft, the company confirmed that a “limited” number of webmail users — including @msn.com and @hotmail.com — saw their accounts compromised by hackers. Microsoft reportedly said in the email that hackers were not able to access the content of any of the emails or any of the attachments.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 18, 2024

These challenges include financial issues, data security compliance, and talent retention problems. Financial Sustainability For nonprofits, financial sustainability means the financial security to cover expenses and advance your mission. Implement staff and volunteer training on security best practices.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

25) that it secured $1 billion in new funds from Japan’s SoftBank and China’s Alibaba affiliate Ant. The exposed information, however, reportedly did not include password data, Social Security numbers or any financial information. 25) that it secured $1 billion in new funds from Japan’s SoftBank and China’s Alibaba affiliate Ant.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 11, 2023

When utilizing outsourced accounting services, you only pay for the services you need and you may have access to more premium software than you could purchase on your in-house budget. Outsourced bookkeeping can provide peace of mind knowing experts are on top of the accounting so your staff can focus on what matters most.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Reflecting on the recent surge in digital transformation within the insurance sector, Boon Boon Lim , head of finance for QBE Malaysia and head of finance operations for QBE Asia, added: “Our business landscape necessitates strong digital infrastructure and capabilities to work, partner and communicate effectively.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2019

A Swedish man has been charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering in connection with a bitcoin scam that defrauded more than 3,500 victims of over $11 million — and faces extradition to the U.S.

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Navigator SAP

JULY 15, 2022

And securing these endpoint devices is a must. Your ERP platform should be able to unify different modules for different areas of the business, including payroll, bills of material, inventory, accounting, customer relationship management, supply chain management, and others, helping these different departments communicate.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

New reports are surfacing that N26 , the German FinTech company formerly known as Number26, may have security holes in its mobile-only banking product. According to Reuters , a security researcher discovered that the bank’s mobile apps expose users to the threat of account hijacking.

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The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Communicating customer-centric business strategies to stakeholders and staying focused on delivering for your customers even during this busy time is important for all parties involved- employees, investors and most importantly, customers. 3) Establish a Secure Data Room. But FP&A can’t be ignored either.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2016

TechCrunch reported yesterday (April 25) that identifiable information of hundreds of Spotify users — including emails, usernames, passwords and account types — showed up on the website Pastebin. The company shared the following statement with TechCrunch: “Spotify has not been hacked, and our user records are secure.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

where a collective $3 trillion is tied up in businesses’ outstanding accounts receivable (AR). Modern AR tools can alleviate those administrative burdens while providing faster, more secure collections procedures. B2B payments are anything but instant in the U.S.,

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 18, 2016

The financial messaging service known as SWIFT — which operates as a bank-owned consortium and helps payments in the billions of dollars move globally — has been beset by security flaws, has known about those flaws and has done little to address those flaws. So reported Reuters on Wednesday (Aug. So reported Reuters on Wednesday (Aug.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

By distilling these goals into a concise list and communicating them consistently—whether in formal presentations or casual discussions—the CFO ensures everyone understands and aligns with the finance department’s direction. This might involve enhancing digital finance capabilities or adopting sustainable business practices.

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PYMNTS

MAY 9, 2018

CO-OP Financial Services said Tuesday (May 9) that it is releasing fraud-fighting tools for its client credit unions, a move that would beef up the role of artificial intelligence in helping those financial institutions become more secure.

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Boston Startup CFO

MAY 9, 2016

Among the top 10% of jobs most likely to be automated: insurance underwriters, tax preparers, loan officers, credit analysts, and accounting professionals. These are precisely the kinds of areas that great human accounting professionals are ideally suited to address. In some ways, it’s already happening.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2024

Think of a Controller as the head of getting day-to-day money matters right, like making sure every penny is accounted for and reports are spot-on. Communicate: Keep talking to your team, especially the Controller, to ensure you’re all aiming for the same goals. The CFO, however, looks at the bigger picture.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2023

accounting reports, client contract templates, and a surety bond) and filing an annual renewal fee near the end of the year. Putting all of this information together, it's possible to create a compliance calendar for solo advisors that accounts for each task required, its frequency, and the due date for each.

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