PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Activewear brand Fabletics , which was co-founded by Kate Hudson in 2013, announced plans for a retail expansion across the U.S. in 2017. The once pure play eCommerce business will open 12 new physical locations next year, adding to the 18 existing Fabletics locations that began launching in the Fall of 2015. The company confirmed that the new locations will bring the brand’s total retail store count to 30 locations throughout the U.S.

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DECEMBER 28, 2016

In the final weeks and days of the year, while there is a keen focus on finishing up the year strong and closing the books, it is also important to plan for the new year. This includes finalizing the budget as well as considerations for upcoming regulatory changes. Pre-planning and preparation make it possible to close out 2016 strong and head into the new year with confidence.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Capital One’s Treasury Management Group is already looking ahead to how corporate treasurers will face the most modern of challenges in 2017. A new survey from the group published earlier this month found that 83 percent of treasurers are gearing up to upgrade existing technologies, or implement entirely new ones, in the coming year. In response to the survey’s findings, Capital One Executive Vice President and Head of the Treasury Management Product Management Group Patrick Moore sa

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

There seems to be no shortage of action in the corporate banking space, whether it be scandals (like Royal Bank of Scotland’s Global Restructuring Group fiasco ), cyberattacks (such as the $81 million stolen from the central bank of Bangladesh) or anomalies like Brexit impacting top financial institutions across the globe. So, what can corporates expect from their banks in 2017?

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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.

Accounting

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Safety may come first, but the security guard industry hasn’t really been updated in decades. And, as a result, some argue the world is not as safe as it could be. However, one company — Bannerman — has created the technology close that gap and make people safer on a daily basis. As an “Uber of X” company, San Francisco–based Bannerman pairs security guards with businesses in high-rise buildings seeking protection.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Bank heists and data breaches saw no shortage in 2016, and corporates large and small could no longer avoid the risk of a cyberattack. Still, researchers have found, many businesses do just that: RedSeal released a report this month that described the state of corporates’ approach to enterprise security as one of “cyber naïveté,” with many executives believing that their existing strategies are sufficient to ward off a cyberattack.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

This holiday season, customers seem to be anything but happy. Their dissatisfaction was more than evident in the U.S. Commerce Department ’s November report, which highlighted a slow start to the holiday shopping season. The slow start exclusively bears bad news for brick-and-mortar stores. Facing a downturn in customer foot traffic and fierce competition from major online players like Amazon, some physical retailers are now turning to Payments-as-a-Service solutions as a way to level the playi

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of…” eBook. We posed the same question to each executive: If you had to answer the question, Payments was the year of …, how would you answer, and how does your answer change your world — and the world of payments, more broadly?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

In its quest to bring quick, convenient drone delivery to the mainstream masses, Amazon looks to be investigating ways to bring its warehouse fulfillment centers to the sky. Filings recently disclosed from the U.S. Patent and Trademark office show what Amazon described as an airborne fulfillment center, what looks like a large zeppelin with a storage facility attached beneath, designed to remain at high altitudes to keep stock, supply and replenish drone deliveries.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

While some may be concerned about the fate of postal services, there clearly is demand in China. According to China’s State Post Bureau , online purchases generate more than 21 billion of the 30 billion packages delivered this past year in the country. The year before saw 20 billion total packages, including both eCommerce and other parcels. And as Alibaba and JD.com are gaining international appeal, more shipments are going and coming overseas.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Two blockchain consortia have seen their membership numbers increase, a good sign that distributed ledger technology will see continued support in 2017. Hyperledger Project announced Thursday (Dec. 29) that eight new members have joined its ranks, including CA Technologies, Factom Foundation, Hashed Health, Koscom, LedgerDomain, Lykke, the Sovrin Foundation and Swisscom.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Deloitte has been an early embracer of blockchain technology, and 2016 was a busy year for the consulting firm in the space. Earlier this month, Deloitte revealed an investment in blockchain startup SETL, a U.K. firm that uses distributed ledger technology for payments and settlement. It was Deloitte’s first public investment in a blockchain startup, according to reports, but the company had already been working with SETL to develop contactless card solutions for Metro Bank.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Well, the gifts have been opened, the roast beast is a memory being celebrated in cold sandwich form this week and the malls are once again full of shoppers — who are now returning the wrong gifts and getting themselves the right ones (and whatever else happens to be on really good discount this week). Christmas is in the tank of yet another year, which means the only thing left to do is get the tuxedo to the dry cleaner, get the champagne in the fridge and the shrimp cocktail on ice — because i

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Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), parent company to more than 5,000 global hotel locations including Holiday Inn, is investigating a possible data security breach in some U.S. chains. Last week, sources familiar with fraud prevention at different financial institutions told Krebs on Security that a pattern of fraud was recognized on payment cards which could point to a breach across some IHG properties.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2016

When it comes to complaints lodged with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about debt collection, the government agency said attempts to collect debt on money that is not owed were the number one complaint. “Today’s report shows that consumers continue to report being harassed about debts they already repaid or debts they do not owe,” said CFPB Director Richard Cordray in a press release announcing the results.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

While the shift to the online space is often seen as the great game-changer in retail, Loren Padelford, vice president and general manager of Shopify Plus , said that the change is actually to something more fundamental. “For the first 5,000 years of commerce, the merchant has been at the center. In the last five years, it’s flipped. The consumer is at the center,” Padelford said.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Moving is no fun. Packing up and schlepping furniture and belongings, only to unpack and re-set up in a new location is taxing. But if part of the equation were taken out — say, the moving and setting up of furniture — perhaps it would be better for the consumer? That’s what Furnishr aims to do. Cofounded by Michael Van and Karen Lau, this “Warby of home furnishing” company started in January 2015, now has more than 30 individuals on board and works with 10 commercial businesses on an ongoing ba

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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

Finance

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Subscription models have seen a significant rise across commerce categories in the past few years. At the start of this year’s holiday shopping season, the gift that keeps on giving got an additional sales boost. Recurly Inc., which provides enterprise-grade subscription management platforms to thousands of businesses worldwide, found that the total payment volume (TPV) of same-store sales for subscription businesses increased year over year by 17 percent on Black Friday and 16 percent on Cyber

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of…” eBook. We posed the same question to each executive: If you had to answer the question, Payments was the year of …, how would you answer, and how does your answer change your world — and the world of payments, more broadly?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2016

PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of…” eBook. We posed the same question to each executive: If you had to answer the question, Payments was the year of …, how would you answer, and how does your answer change your world — and the world of payments, more broadly?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Faster payments may be speeding up transactions for consumers, but it may also be putting pressure on the systems banks have in place to fight fraud. According to American Banker , faster ACH payments are impacting the ability of banks to review transactions for fraud. It’s no surprise that cybercriminals are smelling the blood in the water. With credit-based ACH payments now being settled within the same day, many financial institutions are unable analyze suspicious transactions in such a short

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Accounting

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Some of the largest banks already involved in blockchain development are now in a race to snatch up patents from the technology, reports said. The Boston Globe reported Wednesday (Dec. 28) that Bank of America and Goldman Sachs are just two of the top banks to begin pursuing the acquisition of blockchain patents. Doing so could give them a competitive advantage, reports said, as many developers of blockchain-based solutions depend on open-source technology technically owned by someone else.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of…” eBook. We posed the same question to each executive: If you had to answer the question, Payments was the year of …, how would you answer, and how does your answer change your world — and the world of payments, more broadly?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2016

The Commanders-In-Chief series gives executives across the payments space an opportunity to not only share their insights but also pass along advice based on their experiences and what they are seeing in the industry. Over the years, we’ve heard from many payments stakeholders, and as 2017 approaches, we’ve gathered some of the advice we think everyone should keep top of mind.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2016

PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of…” eBook. We posed the same question to each executive: If you had to answer the question, Payments was the year of …, how would you answer, and how does your answer change your world — and the world of payments, more broadly?

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