PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Facebook has announced it’s going to stop using its controversial Tag Suggestions feature, and facial recognition technology is going to be available to all of its users, Reuters reported Tuesday (Sept. Tag Suggestions, a feature that lets people tag friends, has been controversial.

Advertising 48

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2019

These cases include individuals and family offices with business-sized needs, with business-sized challenges in accounts payable, expense management and payroll. The financial services space often encounters the conundrum of trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.

Corporate Finance 61

Corporate Finance Accounts Payable Finance Invoicing 61

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Facebook has announced it’s going to stop using its controversial Tag Suggestions feature, and facial recognition technology is going to be available to all of its users, Reuters reported Tuesday (Sept. Tag Suggestions, a feature that lets people tag friends, has been controversial.

Advertising 40

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

On the one hand, business travel in the past 18 months has been hit hard, with corporate travel reported losing more than US$700 billion in 2019. With that, companies need to consider the spend requirements of employees and how they report expenses. . With the right automation tools, the accounting manager can focus on optimisation.

Forecasting 59

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

High-profile Twitter accounts, including those of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos , Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett , Tesla CEO Elon Musk and others, were taken over in a wave of hackings on Wednesday (July 15), according to CNBC. ” IBM reported a 6,000 percent spike in cyberattacks over the initial pandemic period from March to April.

Accounting 56

Accounting Healthcare Finance Technology 56

PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Car buyers want instant access to auto loan disbursements, but there are risks to offering real-time speeds, says Raul Alvarez, director of accounting operations at auto financing provider Westlake Financial. COVID-19’s Price Tag Leaves Large Hospitals At Financial Risk. COVID-19’s Price Tag Leaves Large Hospitals At Financial Risk.

Treasury 72

Treasury Currencies Healthcare Banking 72

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Reliance Jio Infocomm will debut 5G high-speed internet in India starting in the second half of 2021, a report from LiveMint.com says, quoting Chairman Mukesh Ambani. The report also notes that Jio Platforms raised ? Ambani also added that the country required policy developments for early 5G implementation.

Manufacturing 56

Manufacturing Communication Technology Retail 56

CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 26, 2021

It’s easy to grow without noticing that your finance and accounting department is stretched far too thin. From overworked staff accountants to controllers running month-end closes, a poorly structured finance, and accounting department can put strains on your business’ growth. Roles and Responsibilities. Company Size.

Finance 52

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Big price tags and longer timelines. Should companies integrate their ESG reporting with their financial reporting? Environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs can pose unique challenges to finance chiefs charged with maximizing returns. Preparing to lead ESG. Quentin Fouesnant.

CFO 98

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

FCoin has stopped all trading and withdrawal after it was revealed that the crypto exchange had a shortage of $130 million worth in crypto assets, CoinDesk reported Monday (Feb. With the proliferation of cryptocurrency, more crime has also arisen , with a $4 billion price tag on crimes involving cryptocurrency in 2019.

Accounting 53

Accounting 53

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Intuit closed a deal to buy Credit Karma for a price tag of $7.1 24), according to published reports. billion to acquire Plaid, which helps fintech companies connect with customers’ bank accounts. billion on Monday (Feb. The company is now worth more than $74 billion. And this year already, Visa paid $5.3

Startups 60

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PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

The Wall Street Journal reports that the company started telling clients yesterday (June 5) that it is shuttering Finn, which had been rolled out as no-fee banking app that had been fashioned to target younger clients. They also will not pay service fees that are levied alongside the basic accounts.

Banking 56

Banking Accounting Numbers Technology 56

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The stories come with significantly different price tags: $185 million and $13 billion. LendingClub does not (yet) bring its consumers checking and savings account options, but it has near-term plans to offer bank accounts that will help consumers save money. Call it a tale of two bank deals. PYMNTS (@pymnts) February 21, 2020.

Banking 97

Banking Transportation Accounting Currencies 97

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Bitdefender said in its Mid-Year Threat Landscape Report 2020 that four out of 10 pandemic-themed emails in the first half of the year on average were tagged as spam. “As Bitdefender also said worldwide ransomware reports have surged by 715.08 percent year on year.

Numbers 52

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Reports from MS Power User said Microsoft’s MileIQ unit is rolling out Spend, a business expense tracking solution for Apple mobile devices that automates data entry by linking into users’ bank accounts and cards. Purchases can be categorized as business or personal spend, while users can also add custom tags to purchases.

Healthcare 55

Healthcare B2B Communication Banking 55

PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

The warning coincided with separate reports related to Google and cybersecurity. Although the tactic appears to be new and relatively small in volume, reports in TechRadar said the strategy often involves a fake vendor payment form to infiltrate B2B payment workflows. said recently.

B2B 59

B2B Construction Healthcare Securities 59

PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2020

In today’s top news, Google reported a resurgence of hacking and phishing attempts in April, and tech companies are making deals at their fastest pace since 2015. Google Reports Resurgence in Pandemic Hacking, Phishing. Plus, Samsung and SoFi have partnered to offer a new mobile money management tool.

Economics 52

Economics Banking Investments Finance 52

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Trackers and Reports. Economy (Inspiring Trust In The New Digital Economy Report). In the Inspiring Trust In The New Digital Economy Report, PYMNTS surveyed 2,437 consumers to find out the 16 features key to gaining their trust and earning their business. In the brand new How We Shop Report , PYMNTS surveyed 2,163 U.S.

Banking 70

Banking Retail eCommerce Leverage 70

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2019

But they are also increasingly tapping into the social media platform to sell products as well, The Wall Street Journal reported. Smartphones, in one case, accounted for 35.6 Serena Williams and her S by Serena fashion brand rolled out a new sequin jacket on Nov. 20 that one could only buy via the “Checkout” feature of Instagram.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Sales Accounting Retail 52

PYMNTS

AUGUST 15, 2019

Geek Wire reported that the announcement came on the same day the eCommerce giant launched its fourth 4-star store in Seattle. Customers can even comparison shop: Digital price tags alongside every product show the Prime price and list price. In the most recent quarter, Amazon’s Physical Stores division accounted for $4.3

eCommerce 61

eCommerce Sales Accounting B2B 61

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2019

According to reports, there are allegations that a handful of managers within SEPTA cooperated in a fraud scheme with one of SEPTA’s vendors, which is facing claims that it submitted false invoices along with legitimate bills. A New Twist On the BEC Scam. “VEC is the next evolution of business email compromise. .

B2B 62

B2B Invoicing Corporate Finance Transportation 62

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

According to reports from within those firms, the service is a competitive advantage against other marketplace businesses that make their workers wait to get paid. Lyft publicly touted its year one stats with the program — according to their reports, it has paid out $500 million to drivers. To help drive innovation, 25.5

Startups 57

Startups Retail Banking eCommerce 57

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

In an attempt to lower its reliance on the iPhone, Apple is overhauling its leadership ranks and changing its priorities so that it is focused more on services, artificial intelligence, hardware and retail, reported The Wall Street Journal. Apple’s moves come at a time when demand for its iPhones is starting to slow.

Leadership 65

Leadership Technology Accounting Retail 65

PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2018

That’s because consumers, according to The PYMNTS Contextual Commerce Report , like contextual commerce. Though only 58 percent of consumers have tried contextual commerce, a full 84 percent report that they enjoyed it enough to want to do it again. Last year, we launched shopping on Instagram in the U.S.

Planning 44

Planning Accounting Retail Marketing 44

PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2019

According to a report in CNBC , citing the Cupertino, California iPhone maker’s online store in China, the cuts are across the board on its iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Airpods. percent lower than it was at the end of March, the report said. As of the fourth quarter, China accounted for around 15 percent of Apple’s sales.

Sales 43

Sales Accounting Marketing Technology 43

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

But a new report from cloud accounting firm Sage has put a price tag on this burden: a whopping $600 billion for firms across the globe. “This calculation is likely to underestimate the impact on the economy,” Sage wrote in its report. Canada, U.K. Canada, U.K. With the average small business losing 4.9

Profit and Loss 45

Profit and Loss Accounting Economics Invoicing 45

PYMNTS

AUGUST 15, 2019

In a report issued Wednesday by Nomura analysts, the overreaching takeaway is that there is indeed potential for disruption, but the longer term is, well, very long term, according to Investor’s Business Daily. Per the report : “The card may take years to reach our threshold for materiality, or above $1 billion in operating profit.”.

Profit and Loss 59

Profit and Loss Economics Banking Accounting 59

PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2019

Apple consensus estimates may decrease due to the possibility of weaker demand from China, said Jim Suva, a director and senior analyst at Citi, according to reports. According to a CNBC report citing the Cupertino, California, iPhone maker’s online store in China, the cuts are across the board on its iPhones, iPads, Macs and Airpods.

Sales 43

Sales Accounting Marketing Technology 43

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Commercial fleet payments solution provider Fleetcor once again beat Wall Street expectations when it reported its 2018 third quarter earnings data Tuesday (Oct. billion, reports in Reuters said Tuesday. 30) evening, coinciding with the announcement of a new contactless payment partnership with McDonald’s in Brazil.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 76

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Accounts Payable Invoicing CFO 76

PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2016

6, put a $800 price tag on Amazon’s share value, CNBC reported. with Amazon reported unit growth,” he added. “We believe eCommerce sales will continue to account for a greater percentage of retail sales, driven by convenience and faster and less expensive delivery,” they noted. on NASDAQ.

eCommerce 40

eCommerce Sales Retail Investments 40

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The focus, as reported in February , has been that the two most popular mapping sites are under Google’s wing. In other news surrounding eCommerce, Google has reportedly been testing ways users can tag products seen in YouTube videos — and monetize (i.e. News Tuesday (Oct. In sight has been the $1.1 buy products) those efforts.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Banking eCommerce Numbers 52

Simply Treasury

JUNE 3, 2021

We all understand that the C-level wants treasury to lake use of huge financial data they sit on and develop more reporting and dashboards. Every year, EACT launches a treasury survey to identify top priorities for Corporates. However, amazingly, the funding issue is not included in the top 6 priorities.

Cash Flow Forecasting 130

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PYMNTS

MARCH 19, 2018

The technology, which is powered by the retailer’s mobile app, is expected to be deployed to all of Macy’s full-line stores by the end of the year, CNBC reported. As they do so, the app will apply discounts and rewards through the customer’s loyalty account. The retailer has already tested the technology at a store in New Jersey.

Advertising 57

Advertising Retail Planning Technology 57

PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2018

According to reports , Shopify had been testing the Instagram shopping service throughout 2017 before opening it up to the thousands of merchants that use its shopping platform. With the tool, merchants on Instagram can now tag products that users can purchase, offering an option to do so directly within the mobile app.

eCommerce 47

eCommerce Sales Accounting Planning 47

PYMNTS

AUGUST 29, 2019

Reports in SmallBusiness.co.uk Seventeen percent also said they spent more than $12,000 to address the issue, while 9 percent said the price tag exceeded $24,400. Small businesses in the U.K. lost an estimated $10.74 on Wednesday (Aug. “Our research illustrates the scale of the challenge facing U.K. Given that the U.K.

Securities 41

Securities Planning Accounting B2B 41

PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2018

With the new functionality, users can register a credit or debit card and make payments within the social media platform after setting up a security PIN, TechCrunch reported. In 2016, Instagram rolled out shoppable tags on photos from as many as 20 retail brands. However, the company had not mentioned native payments.

eCommerce 42

eCommerce Securities Retail Numbers 42

PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2018

Citing people familiar with the matter, Cheddar reported the device, which would mark the social media giant’s first major entrance into the hardware market, is being billed as a way for friends and families to connect via video chat and social features rather than a voice-controlled speaker.

Accounting 46

Accounting Marketing Planning 46