CFO News Room

JANUARY 19, 2023

But questions remain about how secure and reliable it is when compared to traditional brokerages. These protections help safeguard investors’ funds and securities in the event of a brokerage firm’s failure or other financial losses. SIPC stands for the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Is Robinhood Safe to Use?

Profit and Loss 130

Profit and Loss Securities Nonprofit Investments 130

PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

shareholders over the scandal involving its bank employees opening up millions of unauthorized customer accounts. The shareholders in the settlement were led by pension plans in Alabama and Colorado, with their lawyers noting that this is largest insurer-funded cash settlement in a U.S. 28) with the federal court in San Francisco.

Accounting 59

Accounting Banking Securities Retail 59

PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2017

Security in the digital age is a goal for most retailers and consumers — and nearly everyone else in the business world. When it comes to personal information, especially data linked to payment accounts, the level of privacy and accuracy of security are key in keeping the retail world spinning. In other U.S.

Securities 49

Securities Currencies Retail Financial Data 49

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Sezzle , the installments payments platform, will be working on buy now, pay later (BNPL) services with Target , a press release says, which will test how the popular payment trend works with the retail giant's operations. After a recent $55 million capital raise , Sezzle plans to focus more on that area of business.

Leadership 120

Leadership eCommerce Retail Planning 120

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

18) by The Century Foundation, two government programs authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) expire on Dec. So it’s good to see some major retailers giving back for the holiday. Plan a super spread,” it read. About 12 million jobless workers around the U.S. That would cut 7.3

Retail 71

Retail Advertising Accounting Economics 71

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The Union Budget for 2022-23 made a string of other announcements on digital payments, including a plan to offer netbanking to depositors with India Post and another to set up 75 digital banking units across as many districts. Depending on which is ready first, the central bank plans to release digital currencies for a pilot.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Currencies Finance Banking 130

PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2017

Rivals Visa and PayPal have shaken hands over a joint plan to issue debit cards in Europe. By having the option to issue Visa accounts in Europe, PayPal will now have the ability to offer customers new and innovative ways to manage and move their money regardless of platform or device.”.

Planning 50

Planning Retail Accounting Economics 50

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Over the last decade or so, the trend in both brick-and-mortar retail and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) has been toward digitizing operations, and opening up for more omnichannel servicing. In fact, many of these issues have plagued eCommerce retailers since the dawn of digital commerce.

Securities 52

Securities Advertising eCommerce Leverage 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2018

The retailer’s website has 55.9 million average monthly visits, retail news source Retail Dive reported. The think tank found a decline of 410 basis points in the retailer’s apparel share as its revenues declined by $3 billion from 2012 to 2017. The retailer has already tested the technology at a store in New Jersey.

Retail 44

Retail eCommerce Planning Technology 44

PYMNTS

JANUARY 4, 2019

Digitally native retailers are opening stores to bring their virtual experiences into the real world, and Zola is one of the latest merchants to test out the brick-and-mortar waters. The wedding retailer opened a store in New York City’s Flatiron District that is billed as a “one-stop-shop for wedding planning.”.

Retail 51

Retail Education Planning Numbers 51

PYMNTS

JUNE 2, 2018

The phrase is also a familiar refrain in retail — sung by retailers when disappointing results come at the same time as a streak of unusual and unseasonable (aka lousy) weather. In Q1 of 2018, the cooler than usual spring/summer contributed to retailers posting less than stellar sales. According to the experts … sort of.

Retail 40

Retail Sales Planning eCommerce 40

PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2019

While regulatory and governmental bodies are still debating PSD2’s full reach, the latest PSD2 Tracker looks at how retailers are approaching SCA as they face potential losses under the rule. Additionally, a majority thought there were already too many security checks regarding card payments. To some degree.

Retail 65

Retail Compliance Education eCommerce 65

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Pet retailer Petco is launching same-day nationwide delivery in partnership with DoorDash that can be accessed via a redesigned website and upgraded app. . The DoorDash Drive tools give retailers the ability to generate demand through their own websites, apps and other channels. . 10) press release. The company filed an S-1 on Dec.

Prioritization 111

Prioritization Retail Securities Accounting 111

PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2018

Ever since 2013, when Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said the eCommerce giant was working on a 30-minute drone delivery program called Prime Air, people have been saying that delivery is the big retail use case for drone technology. Documents detailing the plans became public last week from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Retail 60

Retail Communication Leverage Technology 60

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2019

But before we shut the door on 2019, it bears taking a moment to note how much the world of retail has changed in the last year, a fitting capstone on a decade that has seen retail as the American consumer commonly knew it taken to the ground and rebuilt nearly from the foundations. Lesson 1: Think Big . “We

Retail 54

Retail Communication Leverage Numbers 54

PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2020

Brazilian lawmakers have been developing open banking plans since 2019, for example, outlining rough guidelines to be enacted late this year. Both countries have been among those hit hardest by the pandemic, leading many consumers to avoid leaving their homes even as retail businesses reopen in some markets.

Banking 66

Banking Planning Foreign Exchange Finance 66

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

This year, fraud will probably bring more account takeovers than last year, according to experts — along with the theft of gift cards, loyalty points and other consumer data ID. It’s a huge risk asking those customers to jump through a bunch of hoops,” is how Phillips summed up that holiday season retail challenge. Account Takeovers.

Planning 58

Planning Retail Accounting eCommerce 58

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

There will only be the test as to whether the app will cause security problems on the phone, creating a bad reputation for whatever that marketplace is.”. As eCommerce grows and retailers become better at marketing for the holiday season, “they can’t implement the same fraud prevention processes as they do on a regular basis.”

Planning 73

Planning eCommerce Securities Sales 73

Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 11, 2024

That changed on May 1, 1975, when the Securities and Exchange Commission mandated a change in commission structures. In 1978, Congress enacted Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k), which allowed tax-deferred savings through a company-administered plan. More to come later… Previously : Where Has the Retail Investor Gone?

Benchmarking 140

Benchmarking Marketing Investments Securities 140

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Delivering funds smoothly to employees in different nations is therefore essential, and it may require firms to migrate from paper checks to digital tools, especially those that suit the needs of employees who do not have bank accounts. How Mobile Apps Are Easing Retail Payments In India. Around The World Of Smarter Payments.

Accounts Payable 88

Accounts Payable Leverage eCommerce Retail 88

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2018

For shoppers who rely on smartphones, the “face” of the modern retailer is becoming its mobile website and app. Retailers from Kroger to Starbucks , as well as Shell , Dollar General and Macy’s , are rolling out their own mobile apps with smartphone-based payment options to meet the needs of the connected consumer.

Retail 52

Retail Advertising Technology Securities 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2020

There are more tools available than ever to help SMBs move their accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes forward to become more efficient. The Tracker also examines how newer technologies can be paired with more traditional methods in this space to make payments more efficient both for retailers and for suppliers.

Invoicing 94

Invoicing B2C B2B Accounts Payable 94

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Finance and accounting outsourcing (FAO) buyers are increasingly open to third-party support for complex, judgment-intensive processes, and digital solutions; providers are further differentiating themselves with talent strategies, governance models and ESG initiatives. Other findings.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Healthcare Leverage Finance 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

Rental security deposit insurance startup Rhino , based in New York City, has raised $95 million to help reach its goal of saving renters $500 million in 2021. The financing coincides with Rhino’s plans to accelerate growth. Disrupting rental security deposits — usually one to two months’ rent — means more U.S.

Startups 60

Startups Securities Planning Finance 60

Corporate Finance Lab

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

How to reconcile the different goals of information requirements (short, comparable and understandable), taking into account regulatory and liability risks? Please note that KU Leuven requests you to create an account once and saves your information for future registrations. .

Investments 54

Investments Compliance Accounting Planning 54

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

And CVS in August became the first major retailer to introduce PayPal QR code technology, which it plans to roll out in its 8,200 U.S. For instance, Square just launched its QR-code driven Square For Restaurants platform, which allows customers to browse menus, place orders and pay for meals with simple scans from their phones.

Retail 144

Retail Accounting Technology Securities 144

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

When it comes to a retailer protecting its assets — digital and otherwise — the intrinsic assumption might be that the focus ought to look outward. But the reality is that the greatest security threat facing retail companies, according to a number of recent surveys, often comes from within. In a story posted yesterday (Feb.

Retail 40

Retail Securities Risk Management Sales 40

PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2020

In its oversubscribed series A funding round, OnPay , a Georgia-based payroll software startup, secured $6 million, the company said this week. The firm said it plans to focus on scaling up and product innovation, building out its staff, and strengthening marketing initiatives. The $pence 90 million euro ($99.5

B2B 79

B2B Accounts Payable Startups Investments 79

PYMNTS

APRIL 3, 2018

The publication said SoftBank plans to invest $400 million in the company, while Alibaba will provide $45 million. Before these rules, eWallet customers only needed a mobile number and a payment account to use a solution to send and receive cash, add funds and use other services. Combined, the funding will value Paytm at about $1.9

Securities 40

Securities Investments eCommerce Banking 40

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The power producer is seeking approval for a plan filed in May with North Carolina regulators detailing how it would cut greenhouse gas emissions. The plan could cost Duke up to $101 billion and increase bills for residential customers, the company told state regulators in May. Titone said. We’re critical infrastructure.

Technology 100

Technology Planning Securities Accounting 100

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Mastercard Intros Mobilized Virtual Cards; Defines Intersection Between Functionality And Security. The virtual card offers a strong value proposition for corporates in the form of enhanced security and control over spend. UPS Caps Deliveries From Gap, Nike, Other Big Retailers. Fun, Cool And Otherwise Interesting.

Currencies 60

Currencies eCommerce Treasury Retail 60

CFO News Room

JANUARY 2, 2023

If you link a debit card or credit card to your HappyNest account, you have the option of rounding up every purchase to the nearest dollar, and that change will go towards more investments. Groundfloor’s Stairs savings account earns you 4% interest on your money without any account minimum, so you can invest as much or as little as you wish.

Investments 130

Investments Accounting Finance Entertainment 130

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Snap Accounts Payable, otherwise known as SnapAP, has announced the completion of the first stage of funding from angel investors as it continues on its way toward a planned $2 million seed investment round. In addition to global expansion, the company said it plans to invest in its own infrastructure, reports said. Deliveristo.

B2B 84

B2B eCommerce Banking Accounts Payable 84

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Postal Service, said that the post office is getting a new technology solution for its fingerprinting program in fiscal 2022 and plans to get Impact Level 2 (IL-2) certification, according to the report. The Postal Service is implementing an “ambitious plan” to cut costs, according to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, per the report.

Planning 76

Planning Accounting Technology Securities 76

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

But the system will get out on the road soon thereafter, with expansions across Seattle, New York, Chicago and San Francisco already planned. If it succeeds at various Go locations, Amazon plans to license it to other retailers, as well as to performance venues and the nation’s offices. Convincing Merchants .

eCommerce 73

eCommerce Retail Advertising Planning 73

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Officials in Beijing were concerned about explosive investor interest in the planned $37 billion IPO by the world’s largest FinTech and how it might impact the public markets, according to the news outlet. Explaining the move to puzzled investors on Wednesday (Nov. A collective $2.7

Marketing 96

Marketing Securities Sales Retail 96

PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2020

“We are leaving behind siloed accounts and manual transactions and building towards fully automated and point-to-point money movement,” CEO and Founder Stephany Kirkpatrick said in a statement. Accounts payable (AP) and receivable (AR) technology firm Bottomline Technologies announced its open banking-powered service in the U.K.

Banking 110

Banking Foreign Exchange Accounts Payable Technology 110