PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) released new data on the state of cyberattacks and data breaches with some surprising news: data breaches were actually down in 2020 year-over-year. But the findings aren't necessarily cause for optimism, warns ITRC President and CEO Eva Velasquez. “While it is encouraging to see the number of data breaches, as well as the number of people impacted by them, decline, people should understand that this problem is not going away,” she said i

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Fpanda Club

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Young people usually choose their career in finance as it seems to be rather easy to measure success: there is a beaten path from an entry-level accountant/auditor or financial analyst to finance manager and later to CFO. But with all this professional success going with a bunch of certifications and high salary, the real question that comes up is whether it is possible to be happy at work?

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Anaplan

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Traditionally, the CFO organization and the HR department have operated independently of each other. Any cross-overs have been in finite, well-defined functions: managing overtime costs, regulatory compliance, taxes, and so forth. The Chief HR Officer (CHRO) or Chief People Officer (CPO) looks at a company from the lens of organizational structure and reporting hierarchy; the […].

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CSC Advisors

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

It's been a hard year for small businesses. But passionate, dedicated small business owners like you are prepared to weather the storm. And the paycheck protection program (PPP) is here to help. The second round of PPE is open. The program will help secure loans for small business owners in 2021. Below you will find a comprehensive guide to round two of PPP with everything you need to know to protect your business and employees.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Within financial services, artificial intelligence (AI) is typically deployed in various efforts to identify and stop fraud. But advanced technologies can also be leveraged to help financial institutions (FIs) operate more efficiently, improving the end-to-end payments experience for their consumers. It’s that holistic approach that has driven Visa ’s expanded AI initiative announced Tuesday (Feb. 2).

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Regent Assay

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Regent Assay has advised a group of private investors on the acquisition of market leading professional painting equipment and ducting brands Gallito and FastClip from Filtermist International Ltd. Gallito and FastClip were acquired as part of the acquisition of DCS Group two years ago, but were not deemed core to the growth strategy of Absolent Group AB, Filtermist’s parent company.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 31, 2021

India plans to introduce a law to ban cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and implement a framework for creating a national digital currency, according to a legislative agenda listed by the government. The “Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill” will create a “facilitative framework for creation of the official digital currency to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India.”.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2021

Baby and beauty products company The Honest Company , which was founded by actress Jessica Alba , is quietly preparing to conduct an initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. The company could be valued at as much as $2 billion, and an IPO could come as soon as Friday (Feb. 5), Bloomberg reported. As of Sunday (Jan. 31), no filing had been made with the U.S.

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CFA Institute

JANUARY 31, 2021

The GameStop short sellers might have left the market. But don’t for a minute think they are licking their wounds in defeat.

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Planful

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

We punch way above our weight here at Planful. We see it in the brand leadership our sales and marketing teams have built in the FP&A market. It’s evident in the success our customers have had with Planful, especially during 2020. And, it’s clearly demonstrated in the innovative products we bring to market. . I run our engineering and development teams at Planful.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 30, 2021

The rise of virtual banks in Asia is a testament to the limitations of financing opportunities for small businesses among incumbent banks. That traditional banks are not fazed by the entry virtual banks reveals that despite the marketing of so-called small business-friendly offers, incumbents are focused on the very established small businesses with acceptable collateral.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Although the U.S. healthcare system is lauded for providing the best, most advanced care in the world, when it comes to the payments practices being used with much of that industry, honorable mention might be a more fitting rank. This, despite the fact that consumers are not only accustomed to modern, seamless payments in almost every aspect of their lives, but studies show 1 in 4 patients say they’d switch to another provider or doctor that offered more payment options and a better patient expe

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CFA Institute

JANUARY 31, 2021

Lower interest rates may not, in fact, lead to higher P/E ratios.

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Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.

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Planful

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The disruption and strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year has radically changed how companies operate, but also how they develop plans, forecasts, and budgets. Uncertainty rendered historical data irrelevant and made it even more difficult for FP&A to prepare for an unpredictable future using spreadsheets and email, especially as we transitioned to remote work and online collaboration. .

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Only 30% of F&A professionals and business leaders in Singapore are confident that the financial data used for financial analysis and forecasting is accurate, said BlackLine which recently released results of a survey. . This is despite 30% indicating they are now under more pressure to provide an accurate picture of company performance due to COVID-19, the software company pointed out.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Michael Jordan is mostly known for one thing: basketball. And as he once said about hoops, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” But perhaps his best quote comes from his other pastime, gambling: “I want people to understand, gambling is not a bad thing if you do it within the framework of what it’s meant to be, which is fun and entertaining.”.

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Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

There are three topics that you can write or talk about that are almost guaranteed to draw a audience, stocks (because greed drives us all), sex (no reason needed) and salvation. I am not an expert on the latter two, and I am not sure that I have that much that is original to say about the first. That said, in my niche, which is valuation, many start with the presumption that almost every topic you pick is boring.

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Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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Castle Corporate Finance

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Castle Corporate Finance is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Nursey. Alex joins as a Manager, assisting the team on current transactions and managing them day to day, as well as helping to identify new business opportunities. Alex will be project managing and advising on a wide range of assignments, bringing his experience to bear to add value for clients at every stage of a transaction process.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Gartner predicts that 40% of boards of directors will have a dedicated cybersecurity committee overseen by a qualified board member by 2025, up from less than 10% today. This is one of several organisational changes the advisory firm expects to see at the board, management and security team level, in response to greater risk created by the expanded digital footprint of organizations during the pandemic.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Beneath a banner proclaiming “Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, Zero Congestion,” General Motors’ CEO Mary Barra announced her company’s plan to produce 100 percent electric vehicles by 2035, the most sweeping overhaul of any major global automaker in the history of the industry. While the wisdom and strategy can be debated, there is no arguing the fact that GM’s decision to wean itself — and the world — off of fossil fuels will have tectonic effects that will be felt far beyond Detroit, and will ta

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2021

FinTLV , a Tel Aviv-based fund that specializes in FinTech and InsurTech companies in their “growth stage” phases, announced in a press release that it has closed a new $120 million fund, FinTLV II. The parent fund already invested $200 million in the space, according to the release. “The insurance industry is a huge industry undergoing a fundamental disruption,” FinTLV Founding Partner Gil Arazi said in the release.

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Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP

Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

To get a sense of the present state — and future — of instant payments, look to Italy. It has pulled ahead of its EU neighbors in developing real-time payments technology and in recruiting banks to adopt it. It’s a trend that has been encouraged by the Italian Banking Association, whose official role is to “represent, safeguard and promote the common and legitimate interests of its members, undertaking initiatives for the orderly, stable and efficient growth of the banking and financial sector i

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

New year – and on Wall Street, perhaps the same bubble forming. No, not GameStop. You’d be forgiven if the tug of war between hedge funds and retail investors – and the soaring and swooning over GameStop and Dogecoin – would be top of mind in anticipation of a bubble taking shape that will, at some point, see either deflation or a pop. Perhaps also turn your gaze to special purpose acquisition companies, more commonly known as SPACs.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Data integration is climbing to the top of chief financial officers' priority lists. Automatically looping information across various financial platforms — including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR) and expenses — is critical to achieving a real-time view of cash positions and developing more accurate forecasts. When it comes to payroll, it may not seem that a steady, consistently timed outflow of cash to employees plays a prominent role in overall cash flow strategy.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The global payments ecosystem is still in flux after a year of rapid changes caused by the pandemic, and instant payments are becoming more intriguing to consumers around the globe. One PYMNTS study found that 59 percent of United States consumers would use instant payments because of their convenience, for example. Roughly the same number would choose them for their primary virtue: speed.

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