PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Is there an alternative, profound French phrase or two that can describe what investors have seen this week with bitcoin? Because “déjà vu” no longer seems to cut it. Bitcoin is quickly headed toward fresh three-year highs after jumping up over $100 in value since last week’s tracker. After breaking through the $1,000 mark (again) at the beginning of February, bitcoin decided to stick around.
Planful
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
When it comes to a smoother year-end close, the more seamless the monthly and quarterly closings are, the better. By establishing solid processes for monthly and quarterly closings, organizations can set themselves up for a smoother year-end close with a lower risk of surprises. It’s a Vicious Cycle – That Repeats. More often than not, the year-end close and reporting cycle is a stressful process that goes on for weeks or even for months.
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PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Any industry dealing with sensitive information is subject to potential breaches. With practically every industry in the world having finance intertwined in it for survival, financial records may be one of the most vulnerable areas for virtual break-ins. As such, there will likely always be some form of a well-manicured security system in place. Blockchain technology keeps a high level of detail in its records of all financial transactions made.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
As hackers continue to advance their malicious tactics, it’s no surprise that increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks and fraud are costing business big time. In this week’s Hacker Tracker , Simon Ragona III, director of data forensics at T&M Protection Resources , joined PYMNTS to discuss if tapping international law can actually help to keep cybercriminals at bay.
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PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are two of the latest buzz phrases making headlines and gaining interest in a variety of industries. Though the technologies still haven’t reached a level of mainstream usage or acceptance, that hasn’t slowed down the number of companies and sectors looking to utilize VR/AR to transform customer experiences.
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PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
As the European Banking Authority (EBA) prepares for the Revised Payments Systems Directive ( PSD2 ) to come into effect next year, it has reportedly changed its tune on one aspect of the rules that led to widespread criticism among online merchants. Reports Tuesday (Feb. 21) said the EBA has agreed to relax proposed rules that would require more stringent customer authentication measures for online sellers after industry players raised concerns that the rules would lead to abandoned checkouts a
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
While buying someone a present is a nice gesture, more people today are looking for experiences over physical gifts to celebrate their birthdays or anniversaries. As such, this has brought on people taking more trips around the world. In combination with new experiences and the instantaneous gratification of smart devices, there is one company that’s taking these concepts to new heights.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important for eCommerce companies, according to new data from ViSenze. AI technology startup ViSenze creates digital image search solutions built on deep learning and computer vision capabilities. Founded in Singapore in 2012, the company’s solutions are used today by major digital retailers such as Rakuten and ASOS to simplify product searching for some 250 million daily active users.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
This week’s voice-activated tracker is all about the banks, baby. In recent weeks, a number of financial institutions and FinTech providers have begun testing, introducing or adding upgrades to voice navigation functionalities for their banking customers. As these accuracy stats for language process and voice recognition continue to climb, expect that more banks will follow this industry trend — especially given that banking customers vie for faster, more convenient modes of navigating digital b
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PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
When a company is hit with a data breach that leads to the leak of consumer information, the event will make headlines. Not so much, however, when a breach results in the compromise of sensitive corporate data, like information on M&A plans or intellectual property. But according to a new report from KPMG and Forbes Insights, about a third of all data breaches result in the leak of corporate data. “Such attacks can be very impactful on the ability to execute business strategy,” e
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
While Nigeria has its fair share of financial issues, luxury rules supreme in the city of Lagos, a place where the rich and famous live, work and spend massive amounts of money on designer goods. There are even rumors that a Nobu will be opening at some point. As an article by Forbes detailed, when Nigeria’s wealthy want to spend, they often turn to the services of Polo Luxury.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Amazon Prime members in Las Vegas will now be able to have food delivered in one hour or less from some of the city’s most popular eateries through the Amazon or Prime Now mobile apps or by visiting www.amazon.com/restaurants. The company announced yesterday that it will now allow its Prime members in Las Vegas to order from participating restaurants, browse menus, track the status of their delivery and watch as their delivery driver travels from the restaurant to their address in real time.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Top enterprise technology companies have banned together to promote the digitization of Canadian businesses. Firms, including SAP, Amazon Web Services and Deloitte, have launched DXagents , an accelerator program that pushes businesses to embrace technology to become more globally competitive. Other members of the effort include Intel, CIO Association of Canada and others, and the partnership agreement will last for one year.
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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
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
For innovators and payments professionals, the good news about the world is also identical to the bad news: It is a constantly changing environment. But globalization has its discontents — Brexit, a change in the U.S. political administration, the uncertainties surrounding China and, more recently, Russia, to name but a few. This makes the issues surrounding the secure movement of money across borders more complicated — some say more daunting, maybe even more expensive — but a massive opportunit
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
If you’ve ever watched a sci-fi movie set in the future, then you may know that pop culture has long fantasized of an automated future. . As it turns out, fiction is rapidly becoming reality (depending on which film or show you’re basing it on). According to recent research, 50 percent of the world’s current jobs could be automated within the next 40 years.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Faster is better when it comes to payments — but only if with speed comes surety. For financial institutions and merchants, validating transactions in real time can be a boon, eliminating returns or declined transactions. In last year’s NACHA Challenge Awards , a team competition that fosters payments innovation, Royal Credit Union earned the Audience Choice Award by proposing an API that lets companies validate consumer accounts in real time.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
Worries over security concerns have prevented digital payments from taking off in Japan, but that is starting to change with Japanese smartphone owners indicating interest in mobile payments. According to a report , a survey of smartphone users in Japan conducted in October by Hakuhodo, a Japanese advertising firm, revealed that greater than 31 percent of respondents wanted to consolidate their different payment functions on their mobile devices.
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PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
With the payments-powered platform space constantly evolving as new technology and customer demands impact the market, providers are finding strength in numbers and forging new partnerships and relationships in order to offer the most complete solution possible. Recently, BluePay and Datacap debuted a new partnership that will certify BluePay devices for U.S.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
As online shoppers grow to expect, if not require, quick and easy shipping of their purchases, logistics companies have been making investments to keep up with increasing demand. United Parcel Service (UPS) announced recently, for one, that it will begin to make ground deliveries on Saturdays starting in April, said The Wall Street Journal. The delivery company already makes some express and air package deliveries on Saturdays.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Dealing with an unruly family pet is never a fun activity. The pet doesn’t understand what is being said most of the time, and the owner can’t exactly interpret what the barks or meows may mean. Now, bump that up a notch and bring in the times where the pet is sick. Getting the family dog or cat into the car and through traffic to get to the veterinarian’s office can be downright painful.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Home Depot’s earnings have reportedly reaped the benefits of a strong U.S housing market. Earlier this week, Home Depot reported that Q4 sales beat analysts’ projections, hitting $22.2 billion. Same-store sales rose 5.8 percent in Q4. Home Depot said it added $11 billion to the top line over the past two years and targets 4.6 percent in comp sales growth through 2017.
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PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Cutting no corners in its quest for growth, Square’s latest results were better on the top and bottom lines than The Street had expected, and unsurprisingly, transactions helped drive momentum. The firm said that it processed $13.7 billion in payments, a headline number that was 34 percent higher than had been seen a year ago. The firm reported a loss of $0.04 this past quarter, or about $80.5 million, markedly better than $0.34 in red ink last year.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Cosmetics and beauty company Revlon Inc. is looking to make a marketing statement in the eyes of eCommerce shoppers as part of a larger reinvention push. To do so, it’s getting a little help from a company that knows a thing or two about eCommerce: Amazon. Revlon will be stamping its name on 10 million Amazon shipping boxes, said Internet Retailer , to make an impression on eCommerce shoppers (especially the coveted millennial cosmetics market) as part of a campaign called the Love Project
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Millions of millennials have joined the gig economy, and according to Hyperwallet CEO Brent Warrington, they’re motivated by a desire for freedom and flexibility. Those gig workers represent a powerful potential force for employers, but as Warrington recently told PYMNTS, most will need to change their business model in order to keep millennial gig workers happy.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Insert your own car/road/looming accident analogy here, and then take a look at auto loans. While consumer confidence may be good, the stock market is at new highs and wages in general are up, there are some concerns bubbling up in this crucial sector of credit and lending. Bloomberg notes that the auto loan market is growing by leaps and bounds and now is, relatively speaking, a bigger slice of household debt than has been seen in nearly a decade-and-a-half.
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