PYMNTS
OCTOBER 7, 2016
It’s not yet the holidays, but it’s almost Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, a fitting theme for today’s bitcoin news. Diwali lasts for five days beginning Oct. 20, and bright lights, colorful decorations and fireworks mark the occasion. The Indian people celebrate by lighting diyas and candles around the home, seeking divine blessings from the goddess of wealth and exchanging gifts, such as gold coins.
Planful
OCTOBER 6, 2016
As companies and their leaders learn capitalize on new opportunities for growth in highly competitive markets, the role of the CFO is ever-more charged with preparing the company to meet these new growth challenges. In an Argyle CFO Virtual Event, John O’Rourke of Planful and two CFOs with thriving companies met for a panel discussion on this very topic.
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PYMNTS
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Did you know that physical trainers and fitness instructors only get paid a very small fraction of the cost you pay the gym per hour? After they’ve pushed you to do a hundred burpees or gotten you to achieve that perfect yoga Crow Pose, they may end up with only $20. When your endorphins wear off, you’ll also notice that your wallet could be a $150 per hour lighter.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 4, 2016
While the emerging world of mobile payments has allowed us to collectively envision a world where payments goes far outside good old fashioned plastic, it is likely the case that very few people ever imagined that they would literally be able to use their face to pay. Or, more accurately, to verify their identity such that a payment can be completed.
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.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Though for a few years there it really looked like it might simply become retail standard, it seems that starting the Thanksgiving weekend sales crush on Thanksgiving may fizzle out after all. According to reporting over the weekend, an increasing number of big retailers are actually taking the national day of thanksgiving off. So far, the known opt-outs include Home Depot, Nordstrom , Costco, BJ’s, Fred’s Pharmacy, GameStop, Harbor Freight, Lowe’s, Pier 1 Imports, Petco, PetSmart, Sam’s C
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PYMNTS
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Retailers continue to rely on paid search and email marketing channels, but mobile marketing and social media are continuing to increase in popularity as a way for businesses to grow their customer acquisition, according to a new study. The study, entitled “ The State of Retailing Online 2016: Marketing and Merchandising ,” by the National Retail Federation and Forrester, a research and advisory firm for the retail industry, polled 240 companies from June through July.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Apple Pay and Masterpass digital wallet technology are making their way to New York, with Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announcing the addition of the two payment methods to MTA eTix, the mobile ticketing app that enables Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road customers to buy tickets whenever they want. According to a report, starting Thursday (Oct. 6), customers will be able to use both services to buy one-way, round-trip, 10-trip, weekly and monthly passes and CityTickets on MTA eTix.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 7, 2016
It appears Manchester may be giving London a run for its money as the next great FinTech sector in the U.K. In recent years, Manchester has been a go-to location for people looking to leave London — and it’s not just because of the city’s cheap housing or attractive work/life balance culture. It’s also the region’s thriving tech environment. In this edition of PYMNTS’ Weekly Tech Center Roundup , we head back to England to check out what unique characteristics are driving tech success in Manches
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Blockchain technology has allowed businesses to eliminate unnecessary, not to mention costly, intermediaries and significantly reduce international cross-border payment processing time from weeks to a day. With these benefits in mind, blockchain has recently captured the attention of several players from around the faster payments space. From a social messaging platform getting a payments enhancement to a major credit card company testing a yet-to-be-released payment system, plenty of faster pay
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PYMNTS
OCTOBER 7, 2016
According to research in Q3’s PYMNTS.com OmniReadi Index , wishlists, purchase histories and other similar features are some of the most important ingredients in retailers’ omnicommerce strategies. The index shows that the vast majority of leading merchants offer purchase histories and wishlists, while only a minority of the middle and lower tiers of retailers offer similar features.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 3, 2016
[link]. The wearable revolution is here. Or not. Depends on your perspective. Not long ago, research firm International Data Corp. said in the worldwide wearable tech device industry will have grown by 38 percent year over year in 2016, with 110 million units in the field by the end of the year. Lest you think that number is impressive, the search firm stated that the wearables uptake should increase to about 237 million by 2020.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Look no further than the recent Wells Fargo scandal or even the monumental Brexit decision to see how the regulatory space is heating up. Companies both big and small are looking across their regulatory frameworks to anticipate the impacts of these massive industry events. Stephen Ufford , founder and CEO of Trulioo , said businesses are focused on creating efficiencies in order to have room in their roadmap for the unknown, which also means they are consuming the tools available in the market t
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Traditional banks now realize the value in working with FinTech startups, augmenting their own service offerings by integrating the innovations of others. Lending has become one of the largest benefactors of this trend, with alternative lenders once viewed as competitors to the banks now working with them to strengthen financing options for SME borrowers.
Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course
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PYMNTS
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Each week it seems blockchain just gets another endorsement. This week? Richard Branson. The billionaire and Virgin Group founder said blockchain will create an “ economic revolution ,” especially in developing countries. His reasoning revolves around the issue of proving ownership of certain assets and access to capital. Pointing to economist Hernando de Soto’s work and a partnership with bitcoin and blockchain company Bitfury and the Republic of Georgia’s National Agency of
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Technology has brought transparency and speed to financial interactions, including those between banks and their customers. But must everything be at arm’s length, a technology-enabled hit-and-run where banking is ruled by apps and apps alone? Hardly. Human interaction still matters and, for some smaller players in the banking realm, can make all the difference in providing a positive experience that will keep customers in the fold.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 4, 2016
The volume of the global point-of-sale terminal market was more than $43 billion in 2015 and is set to grow to $100 billion by the end of 2023. The retail POS market is expected to grow to more than $30 billion by that time, according to new research from Global Market Insights. According to the research firm, the global industry is expected to register CAGR of more than 18 percent during the timeframe.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 3, 2016
No one is immune from digital fraud. There’s always a fraudster waiting in the wings to spoil the party. Including professional sports. Ticketing, it turns out, is one of the areas that fraudsters seem to like a lot — fraudsters that want to make a quick buck and ticket brokers (AKA scalpers) who want to make quick and big bucks. In a recent live digital discussion hosted by Karen Webster , ThreatMetrix Chief Marketing Officer Armen Najarian and Chief Products Officer Alisdair Faulkner were joi
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
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Capital One has reportedly inked a deal to acquire Paribus, a price tracking service, as the credit card company makes another acquisition in the FinTech space. According to a report , Paribus aids online shoppers in getting automatic refunds when the price drops on items they purchased. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, the report noted the acquisition includes bringing the team of Paribus and its technology under the Capital One umbrella.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Google recently announced a new effort to increase its presence in the enterprise, rebranding its B2B units as Google Cloud and G Suite last week. On Friday (Sept. 30), Accenture announced that it formed an alliance with Google to take advantage of Google’s renewed focus on the space. The professional services company said it will use Google technology to provide industry-specific cloud, mobile and data analytics solutions for its clients that are built on Google infrastructure. “The
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 1, 2016
Groundbreaking, innovative, trailblazing — these aren’t the type of adjectives you would think of to describe the typical shopping cart that gets pushed around physical stores. In fact, most of them look pretty similar from store to store. But, then again, you probably haven’t seen what a few enterprising retailers are up to when it comes to giving these awkward, shin-bruising staples of the brick-and-mortar retail world a new, high tech lease on life.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 5, 2016
South African FinTech Peach Payments announced on Wednesday (Oct. 5) plans to expand its business to Kenya and Nigeria. The three-year-old startup, which facilitates online and mobile payments in emerging markets, confirmed it is processing more than R1-billion in transactions per year. Peach Payments recently launched a new service aimed at helping businesses collect invoices and payments globally, called PaySafe.
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PYMNTS
OCTOBER 5, 2016
“One and done?” Or “sure to be more?”. Payments firms want the latter, to move beyond fleeting relationships with customers, and the same is true within the money transfer arena. The process of sending money around the world can be a laborious one, with forms to be filled out and data to be authenticated. The Tuesday (Oct. 4) debut of MoneyGram ’s digital money transfer service, MoneyGram MobilePass, is the the latest news focused on making transactions a bit more seamless, but also
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Entryless, a cloud-based financial network that allows small and medium-sized businesses to react more quickly to the needs of their buyers and suppliers, announced an integration with accountancy platform Sage Live. This integration will improve companies’ ability to pay bills and complete accounts seamlessly. In a press release, Entryless said businesses using this integration will be able to send bills and purchase invoices in any format to Entryless, which will then be captured in image form
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 5, 2016
The use of prepaid cards has exploded over the last decade or so — in 2003 consumers put less than $1 billion on prepaid cards annually, but by 2012 that figure had grown to $65 billion and by 2018 that figure is projected to reach as much as $121 billion. The user base of prepaid cards has grown significantly as well. The cards are largely associated with the 10 million or so unbanked families in the U.S. as one of their primary tools of financial management — since prepaid cards can be used i
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Yahoo, which is reeling from a massive data breach , is reportedly facing a class-action lawsuit over it. According to a report , the company is facing two lawsuits, both filed in the U.S. District Court, since the massive breach was announced. “For Yahoo to lay the blame on state-sponsored entities for this data breach seems like nothing more than a PR stunt crafted to help the company avoid additional embarrassment and reputational damage,” said Danny Maher, CTO from U.K.
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