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New Facial Recognition Policy Signed Into Law In Washington State

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Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on Tuesday (March 31) establishing specific rules – backed by Microsoft – governing facial recognition software, according to a blog by Bill Smith, president of Microsoft. “This legislation represents a significant breakthrough – the first time a state or nation has passed a new law devoted exclusively to putting guardrails in place for the use of facial recognition technology,” Smith said in the post.

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SaaS CAC Ratio | How to Calculate and Why It Matters

The SaaS CFO

The cost of customer acquisition is one of the most analyzed SaaS metrics. But it doesn’t have to be complex or hard to calculate. Enter the SaaS CAC Ratio. Slightly different than CAC (customer acquisition costs), the CAC ratio studies the relationship between new and expansion bookings and sales and marketing expense. It’s different than […].

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How Digital Native & Cloud Native Will Influence FP&A

Jedox Finance

The definition of “cloud native” can vary significantly depending on who you ask. Of the most common jargon used to talk about the changes in technology and business, it is unlikely it would be the first thing that comes to mind. ( Digital Transformation , anyone?) However, that is changing fast. In this blog post, we’ll dig deeper into digital native, cloud native, and how it will influence the work of FP&A professionals.

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COVID-19: Quarantined

Future CFO

With Covid-19 sweeping across the globe, Euler Hermes is expecting a sharp global recession in 1H 2020 followed by a U-shaped recovery. The company has revised its global economic forecasts for upcoming years. . Download The post COVID-19: Quarantined appeared first on FutureCFO.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Egypt Limits Bank Withdrawals, Deposits To Curb Inflation, Hoarding

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In Egypt, banks have been told to impose a limit on cash withdrawals and deposits in a move to hopefully stop hoarding and inflation. The new limit will be 10,000 Egyptian pounds ($635) and 50,000 pounds for companies per day. There will be exceptions for those using the money to pay employees, according to a central bank statement. There will also be a limit of 5,000 pounds on ATM withdrawals and deposits, the statement said.

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How to have successful team catchups and run effective meetings, remotely

Creative CFP

When working remotely one needs to put more effort and structure into coordinating teamwork, and ensuring each person can ask for help and get the support they need. You won't be able to quickly walk over and ask for help or see that someone is struggling and needs a hand. Regular catchups, with a good meeting structure, go a long way to ensuring that all team members have the opportunity to: Check-in on how they are doing.

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Egencia leads in IDC MarketScape cloud-enabled travel booking solution

Future CFO

Travel is a personal experience. But with travel costs now accounting for the second-largest controllable expense, companies are looking for ways to better manage the process while improving the experience of its travelling employees. This IDC MarketScape on SaaS and cloud-enabled corporate travel booking applications for vendor assessment 2019 evaluates Egencia ’s SaaS solution in delivering the ease-of-use, convenience, flexibility and security that corporate wants.

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How COVID-19 Is Transforming Supply Chains – And Industrial Real Estate Demand

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The universal characteristics of the coronavirus are change and speed. The virus is spreading quickly around the globe, of course, and has abruptly changed life for billions of people. And in an interview with Karen Webster, Chris Caton, senior vice president and head of global strategy and analytics at Prologis , supply chains are about to change as well.

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Risk Mitigation In Uncertain Times

FPA Insider

UPDATE : DataRails acknowledges that this is a difficult time for many individuals and businesses, and that’s why they're offering a special promotion to help organizations weather the storm. They're offering a free one-month trial , after which the platform is offered on a monthly basis with no commitment. With thorough analysis capabilities including ad hoc reporting, drill downs, and variance analyses, conduct rigorous investigations into your data to explore how different scenarios might

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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Dispelling the Misperceptions: Three Ways ETFs Benefit Financial Markets

CFA Institute

Lingering concerns that exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have injected new risks into the system are misplaced.

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Simplifying complex travel programs

Future CFO

A Phocuswright. survey of travel managers revealed that while cost savings are still the highest priority, the percentage of travel managers who give it high importance dropped from 59% in 2015 to 47% in 2018. Traveller well-being is now the second most important consideration for travel managers behind cost savings. Business travellers want frictionless online and mobile experience.

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Ripple Powers X-Border B2B Payments For Thai Bank SCB

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As it aims to provide small businesses and enterprise clients with instant payments, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) of Thailand is poised to open up its consumer cross-border payments app, which is powered by Ripple, to companies. The financial institution had harnessed RippleNet earlier in 2020 to link up with banking partners globally, according to reports.

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Helpful FP&A Resources from Experts

Planful

Resources, Guides, and Advice From Peers and Experts. Right now, business leaders are turning to the Finance department for answers. As a finance professional, you’re tasked with bringing clarity to one of the most unpredictable, uncertain, and unprecedented crises our modern society has ever seen. You need all the information, advice, and tools you can get.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

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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“We Will Get through This”: A Physician and Venture Capitalist on Coronavirus

CFA Institute

Andrew "Drew" Senyei, MD, shares his take on where we stand in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic.

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The highly effective CFO and how to take finance into the future

Future CFO

“Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt to offer a solution everybody can understand.”– General Colin Powell. We are living in a period when technology and society are evolving faster than businesses can naturally adapt. The stage is set for a new generation of business models, for leaders that lead to change.

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What Banks Still Don’t Know About Getting The SBA’s $350B To SMBs

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Facing an economic emergency tipped off by the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic landing on American shores, the federal government in an uncharacteristic burst of speedy bi-partisan cooperation passed the $2.2 trillion CARES Act , a massive stimulus effort meant to keep citizens and businesses whole and afloat while the world rides out the outbreak.

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Bitcoin Daily: Banque de France Seeks CBDC Experiment Applications; Bitget Looks To Grow In The US

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The Banque de France is seeking applications “to experiment with a central bank digital currency for interbank settlements,” according to an announcement from the French central bank. The organization said that “the aim is to explore the potentialities offered by this technology, and to identify concrete cases integrating Central Bank Digital Currencies [CBDC] in innovative procedures for the clearing and settlement of tokenized financial assets.” The submission deadline for di

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Venmo, Square Cash Vie For Stimulus Funds Distribution

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Venmo and Cash App want to be considered as ways the U.S. government could deliver its stimulus funds to help the coronavirus-wrecked economy. The popular apps have seen widespread use in recent years, though the government thus far has not adopted either one for any official means. The parent companies of both apps have discussed this possibility with the Treasury Department, though it is unclear if the proposition has been seriously considered.

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Open Banking Platfom Tink Acquires Eurobits

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European open banking platform Tink will now have more room to expand with the acquisition of Eurobits , which works in account aggregation technology, according to a press release. Eurobits, the release states, works with banks and FinTech companies like BBVA, Santander, Sabadell and Fintonic, and the new partnership will give Tink more room to grow in Europe.

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Deep Dive: Digital-First Banks Harness The Power Of Data Analytics

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Financial institutions (FIs) face a perennial challenge in their day-to-day operations — convincing customers to use their products and services rather than a competitor’s. This issue is present in almost every industry, as the $70.3 billion spent on TV advertising in 2019 illustrates. FIs have an intrinsic advantage in offering customers the right products at the right times, however.

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Australia To Test Coronavirus Vaccine; US Doctor Claims To Have Potential Cure

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Australia’s national science agency plans to test a pair of vaccines over the next 90 days, part of a global race to stop the coronavirus pandemic. As researchers scramble for a cure, a doctor featured in “Pandemic,” a Netflix documentary, announced his team may have discovered a coronavirus cure which will now be tested by the U.S. military. DW.com, Germany’s international news outlet, reported the Australian government scientists have begun the first stages of testing for a potential vaccine a

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Accounting Software and ERP Readiness Guide

In this white paper, we explore the factors to consider in deciding whether the time is right for your Company to consider a new ERP or accounting software, the total cost of ownership and plans necessary to make the potential leap to these systems.

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Bottomline Helps Small Businesses Apply For COVID-19 Relief Funding

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New Hampshire FinTech Bottomline Technologies has launched a free initiative to help the nation’s banks provide relief to small businesses hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday (April 2), Bottomline Technologies announced it will offer lenders a simplified Small Business Administration (SBA) loan application platform to originate credit online under the “Paycheck Protection Program.”.

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New Data: What COVID-19 Is Doing To Main Street SMBs

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For most small businesses, the dawn of the new decade was filled with optimism for their futures. Consumer confidence was at an all-time high, and unemployment at an all-time low. Consumer spending was strong, as were their household balance sheets. For most SMBs , 2019 was a banner year, and 2020 was expected to be nothing less than spectacular. Two-thirds (66 percent) of SMBs expected to see their revenues grow beyond — even well beyond — what they had booked in 2019.

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Santander Expands One Pay FX To Mexico

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Spanish bank and investment institution Santander has expanded its One Pay FX international payments system to include Mexico, according to a report by Cointelegraph. The Ripple-powered payments system will be offered in the country sometime this year. The company recently filed a Form 20-F , which has to be given to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by organizations that have equity shares on exchanges in the U.S.

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B2B Payment Terms In Flux Amid Market Volatility

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Cash flow has never been more critical to businesses as it is right now, and both the private and public sectors are taking action to ensure B2B payments continue to flow through the supply chain. In the U.K., recent reports in the Financial Times said the Cabinet Office has encouraged all public entities, including government departments, hospitals, councils and schools, to continue their supplier payments and coordinate with their vendor bases.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.