Sat.Nov 28, 2020 - Fri.Dec 04, 2020

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NEW DATA: Black Friday 2020: COVID-19 Steepens Physical Retail’s Long Slide

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The divide between digital and brick-and-mortar commerce hit a tipping point this holiday season, with more consumers than ever going online to kick off their holiday shopping sprees. Three out of every four consumers who shopped for their holiday purchases on Black Friday this year made at least one of those purchases online, and three in 10 exclusively shopped online.

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Time to Act: Key Considerations When Leaving the Legacy Behind

Jedox Finance

While well-known legacy planning solutions provided great planning tools once upon a time, several of them are near or have reached their end-of-life. This means no more support and no more bug fixes. Assessing the market to select a suitable replacement that will fully support your organization’s transition to a modern xP&A strategy can be a daunting task.

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Score Based Business Line of Credit with Soft Pull and No PG

Business Credit Blogger

Score Based Business Line of Credit I’m excited about today’s blog post because we are going to show you how to get an unsecured business line of credit with a soft pull and no personal guarantee. This is an actual line of credit that you can acquire that not only builds your business credit but […]. The post Score Based Business Line of Credit with Soft Pull and No PG appeared first on Business Credit.

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Webinar: Keeping Your Information Secure for UK Local Authorities

CS Lucas

Webinar Outline It’s vital that you make sure that you keep your company data protected. At CS Lucas, we understand that a security breach is a costly disaster that can compromise operations and damage your constituents trust. We’ve developed a talk so that you can focus on evaluating treasury applications to avoid the risk of breaches in UK local government departments.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Stripe Capital Extends Business Lending To Online Platforms

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Payments giant Stripe is taking Stripe Capital , its push into online business finance and lending, to the next level. Stripe Capital first got off the ground in September 2019, offering customers and businesses financing options through its online platform. On Tuesday (Dec. 1), Stripe went live with the next phase in its business lending campaign, which enables online platforms to offer financing to their business customers through Stripe Capital.

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Uninsured Patients: How You Can Offer them More Options

Adam Kae

There are 952 health insurance companies in the United States. Yet, 17.3% of the non-elderly US population is uninsured. Why? 1. They can't afford to purchase insurance. 2. There are more insurance companies. This means more physician offices must negotiate/implement contracts. Depending on the scarcity of healthcare in your area, your specialty might not be in their network. 3.

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Jedox 2020.4: Better Data – Better Forecasts with Smart Data Preparation and Scenarios in Jedox AIssisted™ Planning

Jedox Finance

AIssisted Planning: The new Data Preparation Wizard, released with Jedox version 2020.4, ensures that data sets are more complete and consistent for more accurate predictions. Read more in this release blog.

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PayPal’s Bitcoin Backing Proves Crypto Is Ready For Prime Time (And Grandma)

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When PayPal announced recently that its 350 million users can deposit bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in their accounts and spend it at 26 million merchants next year, it was characterized as the inevitable advance of digital currency. Daniel Gouldman , CEO of crypto-banking platform operator Ternio , told Karen Webster that PayPal’s endorsement is a major step in crypto’s quest to go mainstream.

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The Sharing Economy come home: The IPO of Airbnb!

Musings on Markets

On Monday, November 16, Airbnb filed it’s preliminary prospectus with the SEC, starting the clock on its long awaited initial public offering. On the same day, rising COVID cases caused more shut downs and restrictions around the world, creating a clear disconnect. Why would a company that derives its value from short term rentals by people who travel want to go public, when a out-of-control virus is causing its business to shut down?

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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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Assessing Mutual Fund Company Performance

CFA Institute

Market share change is the indicator to watch when it comes to mutual fund company business performance.

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Hack Of C-Suite Email Addresses Portends Surge In BEC Fraud

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A hacker is reportedly selling information from hundreds of C-suite executives' Microsoft -based email accounts, according to a report from Engadget. The targets spanned CEOs, vice presidents and directors, and included "the chief of a mid-sized American software company, the president of a U.S. apparel maker and the CFO of a European retail chain," according to Engadget.

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JPMorgan Forecasts Record Online Holiday Shopping Season

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J.P. Morgan Chase said that brisk Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are likely indicators of a record-breaking eCommerce holiday shopping season. J.P. Morgan Merchant Services’ combined in-store and eCommerce payments were up 15 percent over last year’s Black Friday weekend, “a sign that the pandemic did little to curtail spending as the holiday shopping season began,” Doug Smith, executive director of J.P.

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FedEx Makes Major Foray Into eCommerce By Buying ShopRunner

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FedEx took a big step on Wednesday (Dec. 2) toward beefing up its eCommerce capabilities, announcing a deal to acquire eCommerce platform ShopRunner for an undisclosed sum. “We are committed to growing the ShopRunner platform and combining it with our global digital and logistics intelligence to create new possibilities in eCommerce,” FedEx President and COO Raj Subramaniam said in a press release announcing the deal.

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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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Study: New COVID Restrictions Could Permanently Close A Third Of US Restaurants

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Some U.S. chefs and industry advocates fear new rules to stem the spread of COVID-19 could be the final straw, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Some of the country's highest-profile chefs said they expect to see a wave of failures, according to FT. "It's becoming very stressful," Chef Daniel Boulud of Manhattan's Daniel restaurant said, FT reported.

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It’s Official: Salesforce Plans To Buy Slack For $27.7 Billion

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Salesforce has inked a definitive agreement to buy Slack Technologies for an enterprise value of roughly $27.7 billion based on the Monday (Nov. 30) closing price of Salesforce’s common stock, according to a Tuesday (Dec. 1) announcement. “[Slack CEO and Co-Founder Stewart Butterfield ] and his team have built one of the most beloved platforms in enterprise software history, with an incredible ecosystem around it,” Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff said in the announcement.

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Why The Future Of Corporate Banking Is All About Connectivity

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For all of the innovation that's occurred in the banking landscape, it's often consumers – not corporates – that benefit from the latest technologies. While FinTech innovators continue to drive competition with a focus on product functionality and an optimal end user experience, businesses are often forced to use outdated tools, according to Frank Dux , managing director of CoCoNet.

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SWIFT gpi Instant Goes Live In The UK

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Belgium-headquartered payments solution provider SWIFT is introducing a new service for real-time cross-border payments and transfers called gpi Instant. “This is an important milestone in our strategic ambition to help banks meet growing global demand for instant and frictionless cross-border payments,” David Watson , chief strategy officer at SWIFT, said in a statement on Wednesday (Dec. 2). .

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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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Razorpay, Visa Team For SMB Corporate Cards

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Razorpay Co-Founder and CEO Harshil Mathur said the company is working with Visa on a new corporate card, according to YourStory. The goal of the partnership is to provide "relief and stability" for small- to medium-sized business (SMB) owners, the companies said in the post. "This new card is specifically designed for small business owners to weather the impact of COVID-19," the post stated.

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Chinese Tech Investors Turn Attention To Indonesia’s As India’s Economy Shrinks

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The Indian economy has suffered a blow due to the COVID-19 pandemic in spite of its massive 1.3 billion customer base, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) writes. India’s gross domestic product has fallen 7.5 percent compared to the same time in 2019, WSJ writes. While India was once among the world’s fastest growing economies, now it’s one of those that is contracting the quickest.

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Census Data: About A Third of Americans Expect Job Losses, Less Pay Or Evictions 

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Data from the Census Bureau’s latest survey indicates that about a third of Americans are anticipating further job loss, pay cuts and evictions due to COVID-19’s economic fallout. The third phase of the experimental Household Pulse Survey was released by the Census Bureau on Wednesday (Dec. 2) in collaboration with several federal agencies. The survey aims to collect data and glean insights about American households amid the global pandemic.

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US Bill Would Ban Stablecoins Not Approved By Gov't

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A new bill introduced in the U.S. Congress would make stablecoins illegal unless they're approved by the government, according to a report by Cointelegraph. Called The Stable Act, the bill will work to protect consumers from new digital payment instruments, citing both stablecoins and Facebook 's Libra ( now Diem ), Cointelegraph reported. The bill text says it will be unlawful for people "to provide any stablecoin-related service, or otherwise engage in any stablecoin-related commercial activit

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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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Kount, Snowflake Team To Offer Customer Data Insights

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Kount , which works in digital fraud protection and identity trust, announced today (Dec. 1) that it is working with data cloud provider Snowflake to provide enhanced, artificial intelligence- (AI) driven insights into customer behavior, according to an emailed press release. The product is titled Data on Demand and will work as a "private data warehouse," the release said, working with insights from Kount's Trust Global Network and powered through machine learning and AI capabilities.

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HSBC Weighs Shutting US Retail Banking Unit

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HSBC Group is considering shuttering its U.S. retail banking operations after four decades trying to build a strong presence in the country, the Financial Times (FT) reported. FT based its report on unnamed sources, stating the bank is weighing "a complete exit from retail banking in the U.S. after narrowing the options for how to improve performance at its struggling North America business.”.

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JPMorgan Chase To Buy Boston FinTech 55ip

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J.P. Morgan Asset Management has announced that it has agreed to acquire FinTech 55ip , which works to help financial advisors deliver tax-smart investment strategies, according to a press release. The release stated 55ip will still operate as its own separate company, but it will have the "full support" of J.P. Morgan. 55ip, which has been operating for nearly five years, works in automated tax technology, and Founder and Executive Chairman Dr.

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Banking As A Service — Bring Corporates Into The Digital Age

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Banking as a Service (BaaS) is poised to change the end user experience of corporates as they navigate the daily challenges of cash flow management, supply chain activity and the need to become digital-first. In just one of the most recent announcements , Stripe said it is partnering with several large banks to offer financial services via Stripe Treasury to offer debit cards and bank accounts to online merchants and other enterprises.

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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.