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DECEMBER 1, 2019

In an effort to expand access to financial institutions (FIs), the Central Bank of Nigeria is planning to license more payment providers, Bloomberg reported on Saturday (Nov. 30). . The goal is to improve Nigeria’s financial inclusion rate by 20 percent, bringing it to 80 percent by the end of 2020. “The provision of licenses to several players will help support innovation and competition as all parties work to increase their customer base,” Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele said

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Confidence across regions converged at low levels this quarter and the global index is at an eight-year low, according to this ACCA report. Download The post Global economic conditions survey report Q3 2019 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Jedox Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2019

In the very latest Jedox release, Version 2019.4, Jedox Cloud customers can test the new Jedox Planner Add-in for the online version of Microsoft Excel. Connecting live to the Jedox In-Memory database, the new add-in enables the use of online spreadsheets for planning and analysis in Office 365 with any major web browser.

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CFA Institute

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Mary Jane McQuillen believes ESG concerns are central to, not separate from, the investment decision-making process.

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DECEMBER 1, 2019

If microchip supplier Qualcomm wins its case on appeal, the cost of connected cars using 5G technology will skyrocket, automakers and suppliers said in court filings on Friday (Nov. 29), Reuters reported. Judge Lucy Koh ruled in May that Qualcomm, the world’s largest supplier of mobile phone chips, is a monopoly and has to change the way it does business.

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Jedox Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2019

On November 28, 2019, Jedox and our new partner, Digital China, met in Beijing to set a new milestone for the development of Jedox Cloud China. A key message of the event was the extensive value and opportunities available to organizations of all sizes and sectors with Cloud solutions and the significant impact of Digital [.

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CFA Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2019

US employment figures point to a significant opportunity deficit for workers.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Satisfied customers are key to any company’s success. Those experiencing issues like declined payments or damaged products will want to share their frustrations with merchants, but direct communication grows more challenging when digital screens separate businesses and their customers. . The right customer support services can connect these two parties to more effectively work through difficulties.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Business leaders and investors are increasingly rating companies on their ability to create long-term shareholder value instead of solely focusing on short-term financial performance. Today the most commonly used metrics to gauge a firm’s success are profitability ratios such as return on capital (ROC), total shareholder return (TSR) and earnings per share (EPS), according to INSEAD. .

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FPA Insider

DECEMBER 1, 2019

We've rounded up the software your finance department needs in order to lead the pack. The finance function was once relatively straightforward as it served a reflective purpose. Today, thanks to the increasing creation and accessibility of data, it has so much more to offer. Unlike past CFOs who dealt primarily with historical numbers and events, CFOs today must be forward-looking.

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CFA Institute

DECEMBER 5, 2019

For a secure retirement, clients need more than a large-enough nest egg.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Consumers — especially millennials and Generation Z — are looking for new commerce experiences during the 2019 holiday season. However, they are also hesitant to pay for those new experiences with credit cards or other traditional financing options. Debt from the previous holiday shopping season has made these younger consumers credit-shy, but it has not limited their appetite for holiday spending.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2019

A survey of 41 major corporations by Willis Towers Watson found that 61% believe political risk levels increased in 2019. Disruption of international trade was considered the most significant risk in the majority of regions, the annual Political Risk Survey found, WTW said, adding that 70% of the respondents cited trade sanctions as a concern for their operations in Asia Pacific, 58% in Europe, while for Russia and The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the figure was 77%.

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Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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NOVEMBER 30, 2019

The holiday season isn’t only about retail and payments. It’s about family and friends – and killing time with those relatives and pals. And that means this is the time of year for board games to shine. Yes, board games. On the cusp of 2020, board games remain relevant, and may even be enjoying a renaissance. As one recent report stated , board game sales in the U.S. grew by 28 percent in 2017, per the NPD Group, a market research company – and global sales increased to $9.6 billion in 2016 fro

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Small business accountants have said they are now forced to manually transfer data between payroll and human resources solution providers Gusto and Zenefits after the two companies abruptly ended their application programming interface (API) integration, AccountingToday reported. While a spokesperson for Zenefits told the publication that “Zenefits still has an integration with Gusto for payroll,” reports noted that the integration does not support the ability for small business acco

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has accelerated its probe into Deutsche Bank’s participation in a $220 billion Danske Bank money laundering scheme, Reuters reported on Monday (Dec. 2), citing four sources. The DoJ is inquiring if Germany’s largest bank Deutsche assisted with moving dirty money to the U.S. from Denmark’s largest lender Danske , one source told Reuters.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The growing significance of the gig economy is changing how businesses handle their payments. Corporations recognize that paying freelancers for ad hoc projects is a different ball game than issuing regular payroll disbursements to hourly or salaried employees or contracting with large suppliers. Gig workers frequently want compensation that is delivered rapidly — not at the end of a two-week pay period — and more than a third of financially struggling gig workers would switch platforms to get p

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

Shifting employee landscapes, changes in workers’ demands over how and when they get paid, and technological innovation have combined to open the floodgates for payroll FinTech. However, a rise in new service providers has added opportunity for industry consolidation, with payroll companies finding acquisitions a strategic way to augment their offerings, and keep pace with evolving needs among businesses and their employees.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2019

The Bank of Russia has voiced its support for a ban on cryptocurrency payments, saying that “private cryptocurrencies cannot be equated with fiat money and cannot be legal tender.”. “If it is decided to ban cryptocurrencies as a means of payment at the legislative level, we consider it appropriate to support this position,” the banking authority said , adding that “we continue to believe that cryptocurrencies carry significant risks, including in the field of laundering of proceeds from crime an

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2019

It’s been said that small business is the lifeblood of the U.S. economy. And it’s been said, too, that cash flow is the lifeblood of small business. Take that logic a step further — and small business cash flow, then, is the lifeblood of the U.S. economy. But there’s a structural challenge in the mix, one that keeps cash flow from being a steady stream, and thus prevents companies from reaching their full potential.

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

BMO Harris Bank, in partnership with Mastercard, has introduced the True Name feature for debit Mastercard holders, which will allow for those in the transgender and non-binary communities to use their true first names on their payment cards without the need for a legal name change, according to a release. The initiative for the True Name feature was developed by Mastercard to help fight discrimination in those communities.

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DECEMBER 1, 2019

Germany is planning to temporarily take stakes in high-tech companies in order to stop investors from non-EU countries from acquiring them. The “national fallback” proposal, introduced by economy minister Peter Altmaier on Friday (November 29), would increase the government’s powers to scrutinize and potentially block deals. In fact, Altmaier said that ministers should be able to intervene whenever a non-EU entity tries to acquire a stake of 10 percent or more in any German company in such areas

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Grab is introducing Asia’s first numberless card in batches, with Singapore launching on Thursday (Dec. 5) and the Philippines during the first quarter 2020, the company announced in a press release. The digital GrabPay Card is powered by Mastercard and offers users seamless payments integration and an expanded rewards system with a limited promotion giving up to 10x GrabReward points for every dollar spent.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2019

State-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards are the most common forms of personal identification in the U.S., allowing citizens to prove their identities at airports, bars and in numerous other settings. Individuals must ensure that they have such credentials on them at all times, though, which gives them yet another thing about which to worry. What if they could instead easily access such identification methods on their smartphones, which they are likely to be carrying anyway?

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

Uber has introduced a group ordering option, the company said in a blog post. . “Whether you’re at the office, going to a friend’s place or hosting at home, coordinating group meals can be challenging — especially when you and your guests are hungry and the clock is ticking,” the company said. “Starting today, you can skip over that hassle and take back team lunches.

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