PYMNTS
AUGUST 22, 2019
In Latin America, news comes this week that Santander Group is boosting its use of Ripple’s technology to aid payments across what CoinDesk reported is a “payment corridor” in Latin America. As reported , the corridor would enable customers in Latin America to send money to the United States instantly, without fees, through the app One Pay FX. That app, the site noted, uses xCurrent software.
Jedox Finance
AUGUST 22, 2019
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Future CFO
AUGUST 23, 2019
The days of manual, spreadsheet-based budgeting, planning and forecasting processes are numbered. As leading organizations seek new ways to supercharge their BPF processes, this white paper takes a look at nine key trends which are shaping the future of the field, including AI, real-time collaborative decision-making and the inclusion of non-financial data in forecasting activities.Download.
CFA Institute
AUGUST 21, 2019
What sorts of mindsets correlate with investment success and better decisions?
Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager
Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te
PYMNTS
AUGUST 18, 2019
Mastercard , already an ally of Facebook’s Libra , announced it’s in the midst of planning its own cryptocurrency team, the New York Post reported on Saturday (Aug. 17). The move is in line with Mastercard’s goal of being known as a technology company “more than a card company,” Ted Rossman, an analyst with CreditCards.com, told the NYP. It’s “a smart move,” another card expert told the paper.
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PYMNTS
AUGUST 23, 2019
No industry is immune to digital transformation. Sure, activities like shopping online, getting food delivered, catching a cab or finding a gig are some of the most front-and-center examples. But recreational pursuits like live sports have also been given a tech makeover. In the latest version of the Commerce Connected Playbook: Sports And Gaming Edition , PYMNTS examines how the sports world is changing to accommodate a new generation of digital and mobile fans, including the in-person and onli
PYMNTS
AUGUST 20, 2019
The Apple Card, a credit card created in partnership by the technology company, was officially released in the U.S. on Tuesday (Aug. 20), the company said in a release. The company said the credit card is meant to help customers have a “healthier financial life,” and that interested customers can sign up for the card through the Wallet app on an iPhone. .
PYMNTS
AUGUST 23, 2019
One common criticism of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is that — beyond the wild price swings and uncertain regulatory climate — the digital coins are not widely accepted by merchants on any grand scale. This means, of course, that using cryptos in commerce is, thus far, a limited proposition. Against that backdrop, payments network Flexa said earlier this summer that it had expanded its reach into Canada with its SPEDN cryptocurrency wallet.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 21, 2019
Legacy banks have their work cut out for them if they want to survive another century as key players in the digital banking world. European challenger banks like Monzo and N26 are expanding to new markets and an increasing number of other financial players are launching suites of products and services designed to entice customers away from their traditional financial institutions (FIs).
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AUGUST 21, 2019
JPMorgan has discontinued its Chase Pay app that allowed users to pay with their smartphones in stores, according to a report by Bloomberg. The app will stop working in the early part of next year, but users will still be able to use Chase Pay on websites and in the apps of participating retailers. The Chase Pay app, which lets customers tap at POS terminals, was introduced four years ago as a way to compete with companies like Apple.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 19, 2019
To provide users with different levels of access to funds that are stored, Bank of America is reportedly aiming to patent a security system that is “partitioned” for crypto-wallets. The North Carolina-based bank filed a “Multi-Tiered Digital Wallet Security” application in February 2018 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Coindesk reported.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 23, 2019
When it comes to payments, speed isn’t the only factor to consider in the deployment of real-time payments (RTP) systems. Security and compliance are also vital components in ensuring that payments are delivered safely and without delay. To compare payment rails to real-life rails, no rail passenger wants to travel faster without assurance that they are traveling safely.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 19, 2019
Devices are everywhere – and are now intelligent and interacting with us through all manner of daily routines. There are billions of devices in the world helping to monitor and regulate everything from room temperatures to restocking the fridge. The Intelligence of Things Tracker has shown that smart cities, security and even healthcare are all getting a boost from tech-powered devices that promise ease and convenience in keeping our lives, well, humming.
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PYMNTS
AUGUST 23, 2019
eCommerce is ever faster — and consumers want what they want — now. That means for the firms shipping all manner of goods across all manner of verticals need to track inventory and supply chains in real time. Technology is the key to speed. To that end, software and robotics firm GreyOrange said earlier this month that the company had forged partnerships with eight warehouse firms in the United States.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 23, 2019
The World Bank announced it has raised $33 million from investors for its blockchain-based “Kangaroo” bond, Bond- i. The bond, which is due August 2020, is the first bond created, allocated, transferred and managed through its life-cycle using distributed ledger (blockchain) technology. It is issued in Australian dollars by non-Australian organizations, including governments, businesses, and financial institutions.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 21, 2019
Hurricanes, wildfires, tornados, earthquakes and floods — disasters of all types tend to bring out the best and the worst in people. Generous donations. Ripped-off funds. Faulty grant applications and truckloads of supplies sent to the impacted areas. Whatever the angle — honest or fraudulent — the rise of the digital economy can amplify the actions of both good and bad actors in the aftermath of tragedy.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 20, 2019
The launch of the Apple Card is allowing Goldman Sachs to become a leader in consumer banking, according to the bank’s CEO David Solomon. In late March, Apple and Goldman Sachs announced the Apple Card , which users sign up for through Apple Pay. They get approval on their device and can begin using it immediately. The card is stored in the wallet app and doesn’t have any fees.
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.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 21, 2019
Emotions play a significant role in all human endeavors, and that certainly goes for payments and commerce. And even as those two activities become ever more digital and mobile, emotions are still there as a focus. Indeed, the role of emotions in payments and commerce in this digital age looks sure to grow even more. Fresh evidence supporting that point comes from Amazon.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 22, 2019
Amazon is on track to invest upwards of $15 billion this year in new tools to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) grow and succeed, according to a press release. . To aid SMBs, 150 new tools have been launched since the beginning of the year, the company announced on Thursday (Aug 22). These include Sold by Amazon, which helps to manage pricing, and Target Inventory Levels, which helps merchants manage Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) inventory. .
PYMNTS
AUGUST 19, 2019
Aided by technology – and emboldened by the rise of cryptocurrencies – fraudsters are stepping up ransomware campaigns. As reported earlier this week, a new strain of ransomware has been hitting US firms and firms based overseas. The latest news centers on Sodinokibi, a ransomware strain that has helped fraudsters make higher ransom demands. Through that ransomware they have been hijacking companies’ systems and demanding bitcoin payment in exchange for a decryption key.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 23, 2019
B2B marketplaces are seeing increased investments, as seen in recent funding activity spanning a variety of verticals, for a total of $18.5 million in venture capital. Ratelt. As reported by The Business Times , in Singapore, Tin Men Capital, a venture capital firm focused on B2B tech startups, led a $5 million Series A funding round to invest in RateIt.
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.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 19, 2019
Don’t count out older consumers when it comes to mobile commerce – that’s one trend going forward into the 2020s that is important as the population continues to age. That said, there seems little question that younger consumers will continue to drive most changes in mobile, including its often complex place in the retail and shopping chain. In a new PYMNTS interview, Sri Narasimhan, head of strategy, partnerships and business development at LISNR , dug into the findings of new research from his
PYMNTS
AUGUST 21, 2019
A recent PayID data breach reported to Australia’s New Payments Platform (NPP) has prompted banks to issue warnings to customers, FinTech Extra reported on Wednesday (Aug. 21). Aussie financial institutions started sending breach notifications after an undisclosed number of PayID records were exposed in the country’s real-time NPP on Friday (Aug. 16).
PYMNTS
AUGUST 20, 2019
European Union antitrust regulators announced that they are “currently investigating potential anti-competitive behavior” related to Facebook ’s Libra. According to Bloomberg , the EU authority said in a questionnaire released earlier this month that it has concerns that Libra could create “possible competition restrictions” on the information exchanged and the use of consumer data.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 20, 2019
No rest for banks amid the hackers. And certainly not with an outsourced tech model. In the wake of the Capital One data breach that exposed data tied to 100 million individuals in the United States comes a warning that there really are not any places to hide. A quoted by Bloomberg , a senior official at the European Central Bank (ECB) has warned of the threats that come with embracing the digital age.
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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