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5G Network Rollout Delayed In China, Flights Canceled Due To Coronavirus

PYMNTS

The coronavirus has far-reaching impacts that extend beyond health, with a wide range of economic effects in sectors ranging from transportation to telecom and retail. We have the latest news on the economic impact of the coronavirus from airlines canceling flights to the delay of the rollout of next-generation 5G networks and merchants reopening stores in China.

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Jedox

Jedox Finance

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was established in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology. We asked Rebecca Watson, Data Analyst AI at Jedox, to share her perspective.

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Your Local Small Business

Adam Kae

In today’s digital age, we have the ability to connect with people all over the world. While it has its obvious advantages, it’s easy to forget the loyal customers right next door! Given, many companies operate best in their local areas. Today we talk about small businesses and how local businesses can use tools to their advantage! According to a 2017 study by the ICSC, 89% of adults in the United States shop at small businesses (2017).

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Management’s top 10 operational risks in 2020

Future CFO

A global survey by Protiviti and NC State University’s ERIM initiative reveals the top 10 operational risks in 2020. This year’s respondent group comprises of 1,063 board members and C-suite executives from all major regions of the world, including Asia, on their perspective of the major risks businesses are likely to face this year, said Protiviti.

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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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Largest U.S. Pizza Hut Franchisee Could Choose Bankruptcy

PYMNTS

The largest franchisee of U.S. pizza chain Pizza Hut is reportedly considering options in the wake of financial woes, including bankruptcy. The news, reported by Bloomberg on Wednesday (Feb. 19), said that NPC International, which owns around 1,200 Pizza Huts, is about $1 billion in debt. In lieu of that, the franchisee has begun negotiations with lenders.

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Keeping Up With Tech: The New Normal For Corporate Finance

FPA Insider

The World Is Moving Forward, But Some Are Left Behind Technology adoption refers to the acceptance, integration, and use of new technology in society. If we look at different organizational departments, we typically see sales, marketing and R&D falling into the categories of early adopters or the early to late majority. On the other hand finance, and particularly the FP&A function, is always a laggard.

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China’s Q1 growth could fall to 3%

Future CFO

While huge uncertainties remain over the impact of the coronavirus on China's economy, Fitch Ratings has come up with two major scenarios for estimation. According to the rating agency, only 2.2 percentage points would be knocked of the country’s growth in 2020 in a scenario where the virus peaks soon and starts to be contained around the end of February.

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Mastercard: Collaboration Is Key To Scaling Real-Time Payments

PYMNTS

With speed being the most obvious value proposition of real-time payments capabilities, it’s not difficult to imagine that corporate payers would be eager to embrace faster payments functionality in their accounts payable (AP) departments. And for many firms, that’s exactly what they’re beginning to do. PYMNTS’ recent Making Real-Time Payments a Reality: Rising Demand for Real-Time Payments report, a collaboration with Mastercard, found that two-thirds of corporate surv

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Gartner names Anaplan a Leader in the 2020 Magic Quadrant for Sales Performance Management for the Fourth Year Running

Anaplan

For the fourth consecutive year, Gartner has named Anaplan a Leader in its Magic Quadrant (MQ) for Sales Performance Management (SPM) report.

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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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Let’s Get Physical 3: How to Moderate Panel Discussions

CFA Institute

The moderator often makes or breaks a panel discussion. Nonverbal communication expert Mark Bowden provides some pointers.

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The three long-term global economic challenges according to accountants

Future CFO

There are three major long-term global economic issues, said ACCA , which recently published a related report together with the Institute of Management Accountants. China: becoming rich before it becomes old? While China has great advantages, including a modern infrastructure, a large domestic market, there are challenges that must be overcome if China is to succeed in propelling itself from a middle-income country to a high income one, said ACCA.

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Mastercard: Online Platforms – And Data – Help Cities Tackle Urban Challenges

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Bright lights, big (and small) cities and Big Data. In the drive to modernize, scale and handle burgeoning populations, cities are harnessing the power of data collection and analytics to improve infrastructure and services. As Mastercard Executive Vice President of Enterprise Partnerships and Head of Global Cities Miguel Gamiño told Karen Webster, it’s an endeavor that demands a long-term view and collaboration.

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Sweden’s Central Bank Floats E-Krona As Digital Currency

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Sweden’s Riksbank is assessing e-krona, a new form of digital currency that hopes to take the country a step closer to the creation of the world’s first central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to reports on Thursday (Feb. 20). The e-krona could eventually be used for banking functions — payments, deposits, withdrawals — from a digital wallet, Riksbank said.

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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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Future Tech Comes To eCommerce

PYMNTS

Future tech is no longer the province of high-end retailers. Innovations in 3D and augmented reality (AR) eCommerce are leveling the playing field and bringing conversion-centered visual technology to any online retailer. “There have been amazing shifts in the ecosystem and demand is rising for 3D and AR tools that will help connect consumers with the right products and eliminate uncertainty in the buying journey,” said Ashley Crowder, CEO and co-founder of VNTANA , whose company introduced new

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How Cisco Is Building The Smart Cities Of The Future

PYMNTS

IoT technology has rapidly expanded beyond in-home devices into cities worldwide. Governments and institutions in Europe, India and the United States are experimenting with IoT solutions to enhance city life, and the technology is expected to create between $4 trillion to $11 trillion in value over the next several years. Municipalities could utilize it for everything from street light control and air quality monitoring to transportation safety.

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FinCEN Announces New Digital Innovation Officer/Deputy Director

PYMNTS

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced Michael Mosier as its new digital innovation officer and deputy director. Mosier succeeds Jamal El-Hindi, who will serve as the interim chief data officer (CDO) for the Department of the Treasury. In that role, El-Hindi will apply his FinCEN experience to “help lead the vision, design and development of the Treasury’s agency-wide data and information management strategies,” per an announcement.

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Cisco On The Future Of Safe And Smart Cities

PYMNTS

With some analysts projecting a trillion IoT-enabled devices to be in use around the world by 2035, defending the IoT ecosystem is becoming more crucial as emerging technologies spread across business sectors and spark the development of smarter cities, homes and automobiles. In the February Intelligence of Things Tracker , PYMNTS examines how connecting devices can promote efficiency, optimized operations and streamlined organizational structures — but doing so can also create favorable data br

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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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Groupon To Stop Merchandise Sales And Concentrate On Experiences

PYMNTS

As it faces a competitive retail market, Groupon Inc. intends to discontinue its sale of merchandise by the close of 2020. The firm plans to move from its current deal-focused approach to concentrate on local experiences, such as local painting classes or wine-tasting dinners, as The Wall Street Journal reported. At the conclusion of last year, Groupon said its customer base (excluding goods-only shoppers) was 35 million.

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FinTech LendingClub Buys Radius Bank For $185M

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FinTech LendingClub is purchasing Radius Bancorp for $185 million in cash and stock, according to a report by CNBC. LendingClub provides personal lending online, and it wants access to funding that is more stable and not as expensive. Radius is based in Boston and has in the neighborhood of $1.4 billion in assets. The bank is one of a few smaller lenders that has teamed up with FinTechs who need services only an FDIC-regulated institution can provide.

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Will The IoT Choose The Next World Superpower?

PYMNTS

The Chinese and American governments are engaged in another proxy war. Nothing new there. But for all the saber rattling, this time it’s not about battleships and fighter planes. What we’ve got now is a tech war over super high-speed data networks, more specifically, whose will dominate a web-connected planet. Chinese firm Huawei Technologies is seen as being in the lead at present, as technologists in the West slog through issues around standards.

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Zoku Sushi: Ghost Kitchens Are Key To Winning The Delivery Wars

PYMNTS

Quick service restaurants (QSRs) are trimming store sizes and shifting priorities onto fulfilling digital orders as quickly and smoothly as possible. Staff can better focus on preparing meals for pickup and delivery when they do not also have to spend much time on face-to-face interactions with in-store customers. Some operations like Chipotle are even rolling out store designs that feature pick-up windows to let order-ahead diners collect their items without having to enter the restaurant.

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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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APIs Streamline Cross-Border SMB Payments

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Commerce is increasingly crossing borders and currencies, digitally, affording firms of all sizes, and across all verticals, opportunities to tap into new markets. Managing and executing payments globally can be a sticking point, though, as companies must grapple with fund flows across banks and supply chains , where fees accrue and processing times can be slow.

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N26’s UK Customers Scramble After Bank’s Exit

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Online bank N26 ‘s decision to exit the U.K. has customers feeling left behind, CNBC reported. The Berlin-based digital bank said it would not be able to operate in the country anymore in the wake of Brexit, as it will no longer have a license to do business there. The startup will shutter all of its U.K. locations on April 15. N26 made its entry into the U.K. in October of 2018 — more than two years after the U.K. made its decision to leave the European Union, but six months before Brexit

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Chinese Investors’ $1.4B For Indian Startups Prompts Questions

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Venture capitalists in China are putting record levels of money into tech startups in India, raising questions about the ability of the geopolitical rivals to work cooperatively, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Monday (Feb. 17). The geopolitical rivalry and “frosty relations” between the two countries have made India cautious about financial input from China. .

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Outrider Boasts $53M Funding Round For Self-Driving Freight Trucks

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Outrider wants to do for yard trucks what Waymo did for ridesharing, and what Einride did for trucking, by providing autonomous alternatives. The company has raised a $53 million haul toward doing so, according to reports. The company, founded in 2017, has a goal to generate automatic vehicle transport in freight hubs, intending to reduce safety risks and costs.

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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.