CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Hearsay Systems rolls out a new small-to-mid-sized RIA platform for social media compliance and website design. Riskalyze signals an intent to rebrand itself away from ‘just’ risk tolerance assessments to a broader focus on helping advisors grow clients and assets.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The coronavirus has far-reaching impacts that extend beyond health, with a wide range of economic effects in sectors ranging from transportation to telecom and retail. And, in brick-and-mortar news, Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing has reportedly reopened roughly 100 retail locations in China as of last week.

Transportation 132

Transportation Economics Compliance Forecasting 132

PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2020

Retail has been among the sectors most dramatically impacted by the pandemic, though it’s impossible to paint the industry with a broad brush. With widespread furloughs and a growing wave of bankruptcies , many retailers were hit hard. “Flexibility and agility are the common factors among the retail winners,” said Orr. .

Retail 111

Retail Prioritization Compliance Communication 111

PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2020

At a high level, the private-market landscape is becoming more densely populated, giving tZERO the opportunity to scale its platform to help retail investors trade shares across a growing roster of companies. Blockchain can help automate compliance efforts and settle trades with speed.

Marketing 125

Marketing Compliance Investments Education 125

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Keijzer serves as the state secretary for economic affairs and climate policy for the Netherlands, while O is the secretary of digital transition and electronic communications for France. EU Watchdogs Create ‘Big Tech Hit List’. Spain’s Senate Approves “Google Tax” On Digital Services.

Tax Planning 57

Tax Planning Compliance Planning Economics 57

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

SCA awareness is thankfully high among the payment service providers (PSPs) tasked with executing and communicating the mandates to businesses and consumers, and these PSPs are working with regulators and other trade groups to develop compliant solutions for retailers. Frictionless Transactions and the SCA Compliance Challenge .

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2020

With respect to Apple Pay, the EU wants to determine whether Apple is violating rules by limiting access other firms have to its Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality. I have therefore decided to take a close look at Apple’s App Store rules and their compliance with EU competition rules.”. PYMNTS surveyed 1,000 U.S.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2019

“Systems, processes, business practices and the ability of different parts of the retailer to affect suppliers’ risks and costs of trading with the company all contributed to Co-op breaking the legally-binding code. “At At the core,” she continued, “there was inadequate governance to oversee and manage Code compliance.”.

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VCFO

JANUARY 23, 2023

All too often, employees work in an environment where what they are supposed to be accountable for is unclear, poorly communicated, or evolving without their awareness. Building a Foundation of Accountability A prerequisite for accountability is clearly articulating and communicating the company’s values, vision, core focus, and goals.

Accounting 80

Accounting Leadership Communication Planning 80

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

SCA awareness is thankfully high among the payment providers tasked with executing and communicating the mandates to businesses and consumers. The PSD2 optimization company found the vast majority (88 percent) of retailers believe that most consumers are at least somewhat aware of the new regulations. That isn’t the case, however.

Restructuring 49

Restructuring Compliance Communication Retail 49

PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2020

The tax office will continue to communicate with relevant businesses abroad … the number of companies assigned to apply VAT for digital products will likely increase,” Hestu Yoga Saksama, tax office spokesman, told Reuters. Amazon Web Services, Google and Spotify did not respond to requests for comment.

Sales 56

Sales Strategic Planning Budgeting Compliance 56

PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2020

IP recognition technology is one method, among others, that retailers can use to make the cross-border payment experience streamlined for shoppers. The newest Cross-Border Merchant Friction Index explores which checkout features international online shopping retailers can prioritize when they design their checkouts.

Profit and Loss 60

Profit and Loss Prioritization Manufacturing Compliance 60

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Among other restrictions in the proposal, only one broker would be permitted to work at each RSL, the broker would not be allowed to meet with clients or handle securities or funds at the location, and the broker would be required to use the parent firm’s electronic communication system. Jeff Berman | ThinkAdvisor).

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Profit and Loss Investments Valuation 130

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

For one, consumers can make in-person payments at over 30,000 retail locations in the U.S. At the same time, consumers can begin a payment in the company’s MobilePass app and finish it at a retail location. In addition, the company said that payments at MoneyGram retail locations “are communicated in real time.”.

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Compliance Communication Retail Marketing 49

PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2020

“This is a moment that a lot of hackers across the world have been preparing for,” said Brian Finch, partner at Pillsbury law firm and co-leader of the company’s coronavirus response team, in are recent Compliance Week report. This is an opportunity to conduct pretty robust cyber-espionage, if not cyber-hostage taking.

Microsoft Office 71

Microsoft Office Nonprofit B2B Compliance 71

Future CFO

JUNE 26, 2023

The shift towards remote work has increased reliance on digital communication and collaboration tools, exposing organisations to new security risks as cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in remote access systems and unsecured access points within the home. Strengthen cybersecurity leadership.

Leadership 52

Leadership Manufacturing Education Securities 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

There are 12,000 jurisdictions, Peterson told PYMNTS – and that’s the easy part of grappling with tax compliance. You can bet, however, that they take the time to read through communications from tax authorities indicating that they are being audited or that they owe back taxes. The hard part?

eCommerce 53

eCommerce Auditing Sales Education 53

Future CFO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Suppliers can embed real-time payment instructions in customer communications to simplify invoice processing. In terms of intracompany transfers, real-time payment will enable companies to deploy working capital more efficiently across subsidiaries. This can be used to launch programs to encourage early payments or accelerate late payments.

Banking 98

Banking Finance CFO Leverage 98

PYMNTS

APRIL 20, 2017

In Europe, at least, compliance with the move is mandatory. to Europe, enabling e-invoicing compliance will become increasingly key. But this project deals with the problem of digital communication with different countries. “The average price per [paper] invoice is about $15,” said Sundelin. “If

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Invoicing B2B Compliance Communication 43

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Many legal cannabis businesses continue to rely on cash, paper and offline methods of communication to conduct operations without access to traditional financial services. Orders are placed and shipped, and a paper invoice is generated, with retailers using legacy payment strategies to settle those bills.

B2B 52

B2B Invoicing Accounts Payable Compliance 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The company supports the full purchasing cycle with invoice integration and compliance auditing capabilities. Operating in the legal cannabis space is LeafLink , a company that connects marijuana wholesalers to retail buyers.

B2B 77

B2B eCommerce Banking Healthcare 77

PYMNTS

MARCH 14, 2019

The release of a new Google app development tool is among the latest steps to try to bring more mobile accessibility to people with disabilities — a push that’s been going on in the background of digital retail and associated areas almost since the beginning. ADA Compliance.

Retail 64

Retail Compliance Communication eCommerce 64

PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2018

One firm, FoodLogiQ , a software as a service (SaaS) provider, seeks to boost transparency in the food supply chain, offering technology that improves traceability from end to end, with focus on compliance. Compliance, of course, remains top of mind and urgent in practice. To maintain consistency, communication is key.

Compliance 40

Compliance Communication Transportation Technology 40

PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2016

Zayo Group Holdings , the cloud infrastructure and communications company, is getting into the encryption market, announcing a new Encryption as a Service product for customers. That keeps the bank in compliance on the world stage, Zayo said. Zayo has additional higher-speed options in the works.

Construction 40

Construction Entertainment Communication Compliance 40

PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2019

Improving communications and compliance efforts through payments service providers — such as PingPong Global — can reduce time and costs tied to such efforts, bringing revenues back to Chinese firms. PingPong’s business model, he said, is to handle payments for them and also to help develop compliance and risk frameworks.

eCommerce 63

eCommerce Compliance Currencies Education 63

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Here’s what’s happening, according to such source material as Spectrum.IEEE : Pirelli , a leading global tire brand, “has developed the Cyber Tire, a smart tire that reads the road surface and transmits key data — including the potential risk of hydroplaning — along a 5G communications network.” Trade groups representing the U.S.

Compliance 55

Compliance Communication Technology Economics 55

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

In other news tied to large-scale payments infrastructure deployments, the United Kingdom’s New Payment System Operator has invited industry stakeholders to populate specialist advisory groups that will have input on the development of retail payments infrastructure. Payments, Cross-Border and Over the Phone.

Foreign Exchange 40

Foreign Exchange Risk Management Currencies B2B 40

Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 25, 2023

Brian Hamburger has been one of the leading authorities in the world of registered investment advisories, broker-dealers, SEC regulatory compliance. And I would constantly hear them frustrated by the compliance department. HAMBURGER: They were just blaming compliance for everything they couldn’t do. RITHOLTZ: Right.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 61

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Compliance Investments Finance 61

PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2019

opened the door for states to collect sales tax from businesses that aren’t even physically based in that state, with massive implications for online retailers. “However, with communication now being at our fingertips, many SMBs want engagement and customization. ”

Accounting 77

Accounting Accounting Firms Auditing Budgeting 77

PYMNTS

APRIL 6, 2017

In order to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers, online retailers have to have the ability to create a great customer experience. BS: Calabrio was spun off from Spanlink Communications Inc., PYMNTS: What are some data or proof points on how the company has helped retailers? But it takes the right approach.

Communication 40

Communication Retail Compliance Forecasting 40

Centage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

For example, suppose you own a retail business and want to expand into a new area. Communicate with your team: Communicate with your team regularly and examine how your business is performing, how metrics are changing, and what insights the data gives you. Generate variance reports of forecasted, budget, and actual numbers.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Forecasting Profit and Loss 98

Future CFO

JULY 7, 2020

While industries like retail and real estate continue to be impacted by market factors, others like e-commerce, education, fintech and virtual banking are seeing sustained growth. Learning and development initiatives for both managers and employers have thus become increasingly necessary to stay abreast of structural and digital changes.

Leadership 40

Leadership Education Compliance Communication 40

PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

As McLain put it, GDPR represents an exercise in communication with the consumer, laid out through terms of service and pop-up boxes that enable the individual to opt in or out depending on the type of data being shared.

Education 72

Education eCommerce Compliance Communication 72

PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2018

Increasing collaboration promises to help with that task, according to a recent PYMNTS interview with Director of Compliance and Interoperability Kevin Emery at UL , which helps other companies with identity management and security-related issues. All those connected devices will, by 2025, represent an estimated $6.2

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Securities Advertising Compliance Communication 41

PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2017

This gives those insurance companies involved in the trial the ability to communicate more effectively via blockchain technology’s ability to automate these pertinent aspects of the insurance process. Most of these relate to identity plus compliance (i.e. PYMNTS: How does blockchain technology move the ball for insurance claims?

Invoicing 50

Invoicing Compliance Currencies Technology 50

PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2017

But, from a bigger, farther back perspective, he explained, Vantiv’s developer platform play is as much about community as it is about technology. The platform is in my eyes, from a philosophical perspective … the engagement piece. In the course of the last 12 months, that has doubled.

Compliance 46

Compliance Education Technology eCommerce 46

PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2016

With the advent of cloud technology, the lines of communication can become clearer between buyers and suppliers, with a truer collaboration between links in the chain managing workflow, from order to assembly to shipment — in essence, making sure that none of the disparate balls being juggled wind up being dropped.

B2B 42

B2B Manufacturing Compliance Communication 42