Sat.Dec 26, 2020 - Fri.Jan 01, 2021

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Inside The Mind Of The Digital-First Consumer

PYMNTS

The consumers who shopped for anything from groceries to sporting goods to cars in December of 2019 are completely different from the ones who shop today. Not only have they been stung by an unprecedented pandemic and consequential lockdown, they've been made aware of – and have started using – different ways to conduct their shopping journeys, pay for their goods and even take possession of them.

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Why Restaurants Resist Moving To 4-Week Periods & 13 Cycles Per Year (Instead of 12)

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What are the common reasons that restaurants don’t use the 4-week cycle? While there are many reasons to use the 4-week system operationally , the reason it’s not used usually comes from a disconnect between operations and the accountants. . Our mission at Trusted CFO Solutions is to help drive the performance of our clients’ businesses (i.e. especially restaurants , but retail and hospitality also).

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Accelerate financial close with minimal IT support

Future CFO

IBM Cognos Controller supports the close, consolidation and reporting process with the agility and affordability of a cloud-based solution. It enables finance teams to automate and accelerate the financial close with minimal IT support. It also helps finance teams deliver financial results, create informative financial and management reports, and provide the chief financial officer (CFO) with an enterprise view of key financial ratios and metrics.

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The End of Accounting? Sustaining Financial Reporting

CFA Institute

The explanatory power of the financial information reported to investors for market valuation has plummeted in recent decades.

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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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Central Bank Of Russia: Electronic Money Could Render SWIFT Obsolete

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Digital currencies could render the SWIFT global payments network unnecessary, RT.com reported, citing the Central Bank of Russia (CBR). Olga Skorobogatova, first deputy governor of the CBR, said 30 countries are working on their own national digital currencies, some of which could launch in five to seven years. According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), as of July, some 36 central banks published studies on the concept of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) also known as a di

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Square Said To Mull Buy of Jay-Z’s TIDAL Music-Streaming Service

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The highly competitive streaming-audio industry could be starting the New Year with some consolidation, a new report suggests. Jack Dorsey — the billionaire CEO of Square and Twitter — is said to be interested in buying TIDAL , the audio service owned by billionaire music legend Jay-Z. Unnamed sources told Bloomberg that the outspoken Dorsey has been seen with Jay-Z and his singer-wife Beyonce recently, and is reportedly interested in adding a music feature to payment platform Square’s growin

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Amazon Delivers Record-Breaking 1.5 Billion Holiday 2020 Packages

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Amazon is reporting a record-breaking holiday shopping season that saw more than 1.5 billion toys, electronics and household goods delivered amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. “Amazonians around the world have truly shown what it means to be customer-centric and support our communities this year,” Jeff Wilke , CEO of worldwide consumer at Amazon, said in a press release on Tuesday (Dec. 29). .

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First Court Date Set For SEC Lawsuit Against Ripple

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A lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against digital payments firm Ripple is heading to virtual court on Feb. 22, according to legal documents filed in the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York. Legal counsel for those named in the suit — Ripple Labs, CEO Bradley Garlinghouse and Executive Chairman and Co-founder Christian Larsen — were called to appear in an online pretrial conference with Judge Analisa Torres. .

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FinCEN Issues Warning About COVID-19 Vaccine Scams, Cyberattacks

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As the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out to medical workers and high-risk populations, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is asking financial institutions to be extra vigilant when it comes to cybersecurity. . “Already, fraudsters have offered, for a fee, to provide potential victims with the vaccine sooner than permitted under the applicable vaccine distribution plan,” FinCEN said in a statement on Monday (Dec. 28).

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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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China's Digital Yuan Trial Sees Spending For Retail, Ridesharing And More

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The second trial of digital yuan by the People's Bank of China has concluded, resulting in hundreds of thousands spent on eCommerce retail, food delivery and ride-sharing, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports. The trial began earlier in the month as authorities handed out 20 million digital yuan, or $3.1 million, to local residents of Suzhou from a lottery.

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Control Vs. Convenience Shapes Debate As FIs Adopt Faster Payments

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The benefits of instant payment services are gaining attention from companies that want to be able to transact with better visibility and cash flow information. Enabling rapid-fire transactions to become the norm requires a critical mass of banks and credit unions (CUs) adopting these rails, however. Corporate buyers that bank with financial institutions (FIs) that do offer real-time payments will otherwise be left guessing as to which vendors have FIs that permit them to accept the funds.

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Traditional FIs Drive Modernization Through FinTech Pairings

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Traditional financial institutions (FIs) continue to anticipate future demands and make progress in their modernization efforts, but they're not doing it alone. In this week's roundup of bank-FinTech collaboration and open banking initiatives, Citi embraces the unlocking of account data to third-party FinTechs, while WEX weighs in on opportunity for banks to take advantage of partnerships.

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Branch Banking Going Digital-First For Safety And Relevance

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Here’s another icy factoid from the year of COVID: up to 20,000 bank branches are expected to close before the pandemic is declared done. It’s triggered a remaking of the entire sector. Delving into fallout from an extraordinary global health crisis, PYMNTS December 2020 Digital-First Banking Tracker® done in collaboration with NCR Corporation , notes, “Bank customers are taking to mobile and on-line banking in record numbers to maintain their financial lifestyles, with 53 percent of bank custom

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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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Payer Acceptance Of Consumer Choice Gives Instant Payments A Positive Outlook For 2021

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We’re ticking down toward the end of a year that defies adjectives at this point. In the financial services space, there have been pandemic-fueled developments as well as dramatic business model accelerations. And as the dust settles and the 2021 predictions are rolling in, Ingo Money CEO Drew Edwards told Karen Webster that after the powerful boost instant payments got this year, 2021 is looking like the year they will evolve into their 2.0 iteration.

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Machine Learning Supercharges Banks’ Efforts To Fight Debit Fraud

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Consumers have more heavily leaned on debit during the pandemic, with the economic downturn making shoppers more cautious than ever about the prospect of taking on credit card debt. A recent study even estimates that shoppers could ultimately shift $100 billion worth of annual spending from credit cards to debit cards. Debit solutions draw on funds consumers already have in their bank accounts, and while this makes them reassuring to debt-wary consumers, it can have implications if these details

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B2B eCommerce Embraces The Ecosystem Opportunity

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With trade shows canceled and enterprise digitization accelerated, 2020 was a big year for the adoption of B2B eCommerce. Whether through the use of online marketplaces or proprietary supplier portals, B2B sellers embraced the opportunity to connect with business customers online, while buyers reciprocated by sourcing, procuring and paying for goods the way they do in their personal lives.

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Brexit Raises The Stakes For B2B Payments Fraud

PYMNTS

Nacha is issuing a warning to accounts payable professionals with regards to the rising threat of fraud. In a recent announcement, Nacha said that a survey it conducted in collaboration with Blueflame Consulting and Research revealed the accounts payable department's growing exposure to fraud risks, the result of challenges in maintaining and verifying data, vendor on-boarding, and other manual tasks.

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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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What Payments Players Had To Say About Innovating Payments In A Pandemic

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In a year filled with unexpected challenges and a COVID-era economic climate that proved fatal for many companies, PYMNTS was lucky to hear directly from the front lines how scores of company leaders and industry experts were coping with the crisis and turning conflict into opportunity. Take a look (and have a listen) at our 10 favorite podcasts from 2020.

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Apple Loses Copyright Claim Against Phone Maker Corellium

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Apple has lost its copyright claim against a Florida company, Corellium , that makes "virtual iPhones" used by security researchers to test for vulnerabilities in its systems, Bloomberg reported. Apple said the other company copied its operating system and graphical user interface, along with other aspects of the iPhone, Bloomberg reported. According to Apple, Corellium had acted as if it would help discovering iPhone bugs in the operating system, but instead sold the information to the highest

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From Comfy Sweats To Big Corporate Bets; 5 WFH Trends That Look Set To Stay

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“The future comes one day at a time,” statesman Dean Acheson, architect of the Cold War’s Truman Doctrine once said. While the post-war issues of the 1940s and ’50s clearly carried their own unique set of global challenges, it could be argued that the fallout and aftermath from the post-pandemic era will be every bit as transformational. And long-lasting, despite our collective societal wishes that things return to the way they used to be.

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Apparel Sales Get Dressed Down For Holiday; Experts Predict Rebound

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Changing styles in fashion are nothing new. But the style changes on display in 2020 are quite a bit different than previous years. Consumers are staying at home and as a result paying a lot less attention to their personal style. Mastercard’s holiday spend data effectively sums up the story. Consumers did their fair share of shopping this season — home furnishings, home decoration, and home improvement products all had a banner season as consumers set about more perfectly feathering their nes

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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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JPMC Bets On Travel Rebound With Acquisition Of cxLoyalty's Rewards Division

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With an eye on the future of travel, J.P. Morgan Chase has agreed to acquire the rewards division of cxLoyalty Group Holdings , the companies announced in two press releases Monday (Dec. 28). The price of the transaction was not disclosed, but the deal is expected to be complete this week, CNBC reported. Todd Siegel , CEO of cxLoyalty Group Holdings, said in a statement that the transaction is “compelling” and will benefit all of the company’s stakeholders.

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Computer Shortages To Linger As Demand Outstrips Supplies

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Sales of PCs, defined as computers with keyboards, stormed back in 2020, Reuters reported. Credit the sudden need for remote-work and -study options as COVID-19 took hold. Manufacturers remain months away from filling existing orders, the news service reported. “The whole supply chain has been strained like never before,” Gregg Prendergast , Pan-America president at Acer Inc., told Reuters.

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Mastercard’s Jess Turner: Pandemic Aside, Consumers Call The Shots

PYMNTS

If there’s a word that captures the state of financial services in 2020, it’s “acceleration.” Between the explosion of the digital economy driven by the pressures of the pandemic and the radical realignment of consumer preferences that has happened as a result, the year 2020 has seen digital payments accelerate at something approaching warp speed. At Mastercard , Executive Vice President of North America Products and Innovation Jess Turner told Karen Webster in a recent discussion, the rapid acc

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Unifiedpost Unveils Acquisitions To Build European B2B Platform

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European FinTech company Unifiedpost Group has unveiled the acquisitions of BanqUP, AKTI and 21 Grams. The firm says that it continues to build out its “one-stop-shop platform” and grows its activities from 15 to 20 European nations with the transactions, according to a Wednesday (Dec. 23) announcement. “Fully aligned with the thoughtful M&A-approach of Unifiedpost Group, I am convinced that with these acquisitions we set the right steps to further create a pan-European platform for document

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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.