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AUGUST 11, 2025

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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AUGUST 1, 2025

Evans, 57, has served as a member of the board since October 2024 and as a managing member at FSS Capital, an advisory firm that provides managed capital to startup ventures, since 2021, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. You can unsubscribe at anytime. million, according to the SEC filing.

CFO

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The funds are also being used to accelerate the launch of its new risk management solution, Elliptic Discovery. . The Elliptic Discovery platform offers insights to compliance teams to identify the flow of funds into and out of crypto assets and understand any risks.

Startups

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In the dynamic world of startups, every decision holds the potential to either propel your business forward or set it back. Robust financial management is not a luxury but a necessity. Enter affordable virtual CFO services—a game-changer that offers scalable financial strategies tailored specifically for startups.

Startups

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

And while investors targeted an accounts payable payments startup as well as another platform designed to help other startups understand their equity, a common theme this week was investment in risk mitigation capabilities. CEO Carl Hartmann, was founded amid the pandemic as supply chain risks skyrocketed.

B2B

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

For small businesses, the challenge is unraveling these regulations and implementing effective compliance measures. Embracing business tax compliance solutions tailored to the specific needs of small enterprises can help avoid costly penalties and ensure seamless operations.

Compliance

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APRIL 18, 2017

Banks and financial institutions spend billions of dollars to ensure they are meeting compliance requirements and properly managing risks. For this reason, ComplyAdvantage is out to disrupt the market by delivering on solutions that does more than just check the compliance box. Filling The Compliance Gap.

Compliance

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MAY 21, 2020

This week’s look at these partnerships and data integration efforts finds a focus on small business lending and compliance, while some newly forged partnerships are also looking to help banks strengthen their own FinTech collaboration agreements. Treasury Prime Funded For API Tech. Billy Reveals Open Banking Plans.

Banking

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JUNE 21, 2019

While there were no mega-deals in the B2B startup funding realm this week, it was still a busy time for companies and investors, with many funders targeting companies operating in less common markets. The debt funding marks the largest provided to an Indian startup in about two years, reports in VCCircle said. Growth Street.

B2B

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APRIL 23, 2020

Beuerlein continued, “We are excited to continue helping cannabis companies thrive with Salal, which is also known for their trusted operations across compliance, regulations and risk management.”. Hypur serves more than 600 clients throughout the country and has over 25 partnerships with banking and financial institutions.

Risk Management

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AUGUST 29, 2024

Smart Debt Management Handling debt is about more than just paying off loans. For instance, a tech startup might avoid debt initially, relying on investor funds instead. Practical Tip: Put a risk management plan in place that covers things like currency and interest rate risks.

Treasury

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DECEMBER 10, 2018

The blockchain team is a startup within Facebook, with a vision to make blockchain technology work at Facebook scale,” the ad said. “We’re We’re exploring lots of areas of interest across all facets of blockchain technology.”.

Risk Management

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

Accounting Automation for Startups: The Secret Weapon For tech startups, accounting automation is like having a secret weapon. By embracing accounting automation for startups , tech companies ensure their financial data is always on point, setting the stage for sharp decision-making.

Management Consulting

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Managing taxes efficiently is one of the most daunting tasks, often leading to stress and potential financial pitfalls. Operational accounting services offer crucial support, ensuring financial health and compliance. Integrated accounting services in the cloud also enhance data protection, crucial for maintaining trust and compliance.

Tax Planning

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MARCH 29, 2019

To that end, Passbase , a digital identity (ID) startup based in London, has focused on serving as “the Stripe of user identification,” as noted in an analogy by Co-founder and COO Dave McGibbon during an interview with Karen Webster. However, the two sides of any given transaction may never see one another, so trust is crucial.

Compliance

Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

However, don't undervalue the significance of comprehending finance for your startup's survival. Tier 2: Basic Accounting In this tier, accountants close the books on a monthly basis and create basic financial statements to aid founders in assessing their startup's financial standing.

Accounting

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APRIL 16, 2020

Currencycloud is connecting regional banks to advanced FX and global payments technologies, while the firm’s founder, Nigel Verdon, is also targeting Banking-as-a-Service with his new startup, Railsbank. Catch up on the most recent efforts to unlock, share and integrate bank data below. Visa Invests in Open Banking FinTech Railsbank.

Finance

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MARCH 30, 2021

Except that in the case of startups, they try and cover the challenges of improving product profitability, talent recruitment and retention, scalable risk management and compliance strategies with a limited (and many times shrinking) pool of funding. Compliance with financial regulations.

Compliance

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JULY 27, 2020

Banking veteran Richard Davies is leaving his role as CEO of banking at digital-banking shop Revolut , one year after coming aboard to bring his seasoned skills to the startup, the Financial Times reported. Davies’ exit comes just four days after the London-based operation announced $80 million in new funding. billion.

Valuation

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AUGUST 30, 2024

Managing these complex transactions can be overwhelming without the right tools. Regulatory Compliance in Real Estate Keeping up with ever-changing tax laws and regulations can be daunting, especially in the real estate sector where compliance is crucial. Get expert assistance to stay compliant with ease.

Accounting

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JUNE 14, 2024

Discover how our strategic accounting services can embolden your financial strategy and risk management. Cloud-Based Accounting Software for Future Financial Management Gone are the days of manual bookkeeping and cumbersome spreadsheets. The startup was able to scale effectively while maintaining financial stability.

Accounting

Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Providing Strategic Expertise and Guidance “Success in management requires learning as fast as the world is changing.” ” – Warren Bennis There is no shortage of challenges for new business owners, from startups to family-owned businesses or independently owned enterprises.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

The favored narrative about banks and FinTech startups is generally not a love story. The teams at FinTech startup LendUp and Oakland-based Beneficial State Bank think very differently about that relationship. Usually, it is more of an all-out war story. It takes a partnership to make it work,” Orloff said.

Banking

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has, as finews.asia reported this past week, amended its credit risk management guidelines in a way that seeks to boost the embrace of analytics when lending to smaller firms. The solution ensures compliance with the second payment services directive (PSD2).

Cash Management

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JULY 21, 2023

Fintech Collaboration : Partnering with financial technology startups and companies to integrate innovative solutions, such as peer-to-peer lending, digital wallets, and robo-advisors, into traditional financial services. Digital transformation also aims to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.

Finance

Global Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2024

“Longtime observers of the financial system will see a parallel with the 1980s thrift debacle, in which approximately 1,300 savings and loans and savings banks failed, due in large part to their exposure to interest rate risk and their loss of the low-rate deposits that had been used to fund these assets.” trillion Nigerian naira ($10.82

Banking

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Hiring a fractional CFO can bring many benefits to an organisation, including smaller businesses or startups that may not have the resources to hire a full-time permanent executive, providing strategic financial expertise and guidance on complex financial challenges without committing to the costs associated with full-time personnel.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Enhanced Risk Management: Forecasting enables businesses to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Financial Risk Management Services provide expert insights to safeguard the business against unforeseen financial challenges.

Forecasting

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JUNE 20, 2019

The last thing that anyone wants to hear in almost any financial organization is that the people tasked with risk management is feeling less than fully confident about their ability to actually do that job — because they aren’t sure if their data is good. The Headwinds Pushing Back On Progress.

Compliance

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MAY 26, 2017

If we try to pursue business innovation within the bank, we have to ask around for permission from people in risk management, compliance and others. The executive noted Mizuho will limit its share of the venture, which hasn’t been named yet, to under 15 percent. “If It takes forever,” said the executive.

Risk Management

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Practical Steps: Invest in AI and Machine Learning : Utilize AI to automate routine tasks such as data entry, payroll processing, and even some aspects of compliance and risk management. This frees up time for the finance team to focus on more strategic tasks.

CFO

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JULY 18, 2017

But in what is shaping up to be Renaud Laplanche’s second act in online lending and FinTech world, it seems as though the executive may be ready to take the wraps off his newly founded online lending startup, Upgrade. Word of Upgrade’s launch first hit the wires in late 2016 with few details — so few that even the media got the name wrong.

Education

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MARCH 8, 2017

Payments are very complicated, whether you’re a large global company or a smaller startup company,” he stated. “The other misconception is that focusing on vertical markets may seem easier, but it’s really not. Most payments companies that focus on authorization, settlement, simple APIs, pay-outs, etc., eventually become commoditized.”.

Marketing

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JULY 4, 2018

Those included the proliferation of fraud rings, regulatory pressures increasing on banks and the need for banks to address the issue of de-risking under anti-money laundering regulations. And a recent survey showed that cybersecurity is the biggest worry for companies, especially since few of them feel prepared to handle an attack.

Risk Management

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

No longer confined to the guardianship of financial reporting and compliance, modern CFOs are now pivotal strategists and advisors at the heart of corporate decision-making. They play a crucial role in strategic planning, risk management, and driving innovation, extending their influence far beyond the finance department.

Prioritization

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

“When I founded my first startup, it got me thinking — banks are middlemen,” Laplanche said after having learned from friends and family that they would have bankrolled his first startup for less than the interest he was paying on his credit card balances.

Valuation

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Barriers such as regulatory constraints and difficulties for tech startups, which hinder the growth of a thriving tech sector in South Africa. They need to determine how to capitalize intangible assets and ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP).

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