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MARCH 1, 2017

Citi announced Tuesday (Feb. 28) the launch of an API to connect its clients operating in the treasury services industry to critical Citi services. According to a release , the bank’s Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) unit is rolling out the CitiConnect API to help treasury service providers link their own treasury and ERP solutions into Citi. The bank’s API enables treasurers to manage transaction banking activity straight from existing treasury platforms already in use within the enterprise.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Katie Culp, president of KSM Location Advisors, appeared alongside Vox Global vice president, Francesca Jarosz Brady, and First Person’s managing director, Paul Ashley, on the recent Inside INdiana Business’ INsiders panel.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2017

The U.K. banking industry has seen a slew of new market entrants in the form of “challenger banks,” but one of the latest to enter into the industry is of another sort. It’s ClearBank, a new U.K. agency and clearing bank that provides banking-as-a-service for FinTechs and banks that need to connect into payment systems and core banking technologies.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2017

Startupbootcamp, the global accelerator network, announced Wednesday (March 1) that it is expanding to the Latin American market through the launch of a dedicated FinTech program in Mexico. According to the company , it already has FinTech programs in London, Amsterdam, New York, Singapore and Mumbai and aims to accelerate Latin American startups by providing them with funding and an avenue to grow via mentoring, providing access to corporate partners and clients and taking advantage of Mexico

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MARCH 1, 2017

There are only a few things that most people can agree on these days, notes Mastercard. One of them is that too many people in the world are denied access to banking and financial services of any kind. The second? That this lack of financial inclusion excludes them from participating in most of the payments and commerce activities that most of those reading this take for granted.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2017

Software-as-a-service saw a boom back around 2015, and the X-as-a-Service space hasn’t looked back. This week we see startups from the software-, banking- and data-as-a-service ranks landing new funding for their B2B solutions. Across the U.S., the U.K. and Canada, these startups raised a collective $76 million, with a secretive U.K. banking-as-a-service company emerging at the top of this week’s B2B Venture Capital roundup.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

B2B sellers moving online need to keep the customer happy, but according to a new report by CloudCraze, there’s a disconnect between what customers want and what sellers can provide. The problem, the company’s white paper declared, is a continuing dependence among B2B eCommerce companies on manual tools, such as faxes and sales representatives. A survey of nearly 200 sellers with an online presence found that, while B2B sellers are feeling the pressure to offer a digital sales experience to thei

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2017

With increasing globalization, cross-border, or global, payments have become a very big piece of the banking business. The space is also a hotbed for competition as a number of non-banks are offering the multicurrency payment processing capabilities that businesses need more efficiently and at a better value than the big banks. Needless to say, banks are feeling the pressure on all fronts to get their capabilities aligned with what the innovators around them are already providing.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Supply chains are ever more complex, ever extended and ever disparate in terms of reach and location. For the largest corporations, the network can be, simply put, vast, with thousands of suppliers along various avenues of activity. In a nod toward reducing complexity and cash flow up and down the supply chain, Tungsten Network said earlier this month that it has partnered with supply chain finance company Orbian to facilitate larger corporate customers’ supply chain finance across the Tungsten

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2017

Mastercard is collaborating with Startup Canada to promote startup innovation in the country, the firms announced Thursday (Mar. 2). Startup Canada, a group supporting the nation’s 2.3 million entrepreneurs, has revealed Mastercard signed on as a national partner and will integrate its innovation and payment technology expertise into Startup Canada’s initiatives this year.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2017

This is not a drill. Bitcoin’s market cap is currently well over $20 billion as value rose well over $200 in the past two weeks. At the time of writing, bitcoin was worth $1,270.86, up 3.32 percent from Wednesday’s “close.” As bitcoin rose, TechCrunch noted that the value of 1 BTC had actually surpassed the value of an ounce of gold — the go-to alternative asset.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The market for automation technology in warehouses are set to take off in the next five years due to sustained growth in the eCommerce industry and demand for enhanced quality, according to a new report from Research and Markets. Here are some of the key findings. In the report , Research and Markets projects that the warehouse robotics market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11.8 percent between 2017 and 2022.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2017

There’s a war going on in the digital world, one that most consumers are unaware of, despite the impact it could have on their money and their privacy — a battle between fraudsters and security providers over account takeovers. Just a few ago, it seemed that the “good guys” had the upper hand on fraudsters when it came to the account takeover battle.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2017

The big news in tech land might have been the debut of Snapchat IPO shares, publicly traded in the U.S. And indeed those shares soared upon their first day of trading, up roughly 50 percent at the opening. But beyond that, and a bit more quietly, the unicorns stirred a bit. In news tied to financial results, data-as-a-service firm Actifio said that it has achieved a “dramatic” level of growth across its revenue base.

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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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MARCH 1, 2017

Online retailers that apply Google’s search technology to their own sites using the Google Site Search product will now have to update their site search or upgrade to a version that included ads. This spring, Google is officially cut its Google Site Search (GSS) product, which it disclosed to customers and partners via email last week. According to Fortune , existing customers are able to continue using the GSS product through the end of their current license but the tech giant will stop renewal

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2017

There’s no shortage of data indicating how the consumer already has and continues to change. To succeed in retail (and retail marketing), merchants and advertisers need to keep up with what shoppers want, how they buy, and where. Sourcing, managing and making sense of all that consumer data, however, can prove challenging for many businesses. The TouchCR platform was born out of the desire to be able to serve a consumer who is increasingly omnichannel, said Chief Innovation Officer Ritchie

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2017

Even as credit and debit cards become more popular and new payment methods like mobile wallets enter the scene, the world’s largest economy still relies on cash more than any other payment method. According to research revealed inside the new PYMNTS.com Global Cash Index™ United States Analysis, while there may be a recent onslaught of payment cards, digital wallets and contactless payments, nothing has come close to replacing cash in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2017

Creating innovation that’s both meaningful and lasting requires more than just coming up with a great idea. In the latest installment of PYMNTS Commander In Chief Series , Todd Clark, President/CEO of CO-OP Financial Services , shared why challenging the norm and looking to solve real problems for consumers is so crucial to not only getting innovation, but also delivering the type of value that encourages those consumers to change and adopt new behaviors.

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MARCH 3, 2017

A new survey from banking data firm RateWatch is bad news for banks looking to entice SME customers with new mobile offerings. Small businesses aren’t impressed by mobile banking, the report , released Thursday (Mar. 2), concluded. The Monetizing Digital Banking Products for Small Business Customers survey found that more than a third of SMEs have never used mobile banking, even though their banking provider offers it.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2017

To attend this live digital discussion on Thursday, March 30th, at 1:00 PM (EST) , please complete the registration form shown below: [contact-form-7]. Overview: Join Hannah Preston, Solution Strategist, Payment Security Division, CA Technologies and Karen Webster, CEO, Market Platform Dynamics, on Thursday, March 30th, at 1:00 PM (EST), to learn how authentication is evolving; how it could transform your security and user experience; and how you can tackle the choices and consequences.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Women’s apparel store J. Jill announced this week that it launched its initial public offering with nearly 12 million shares in the $14 to $16 range. The retailer confirmed the shares, which are likely to raise $163.3 million to 186.7 million, are coming from an existing stockholder. J.Jill itself will not receive money from this sale, but it will be listed under the JILL ticker on the New York Stock Exchange.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2017

Liberty Interactive Corp., the parent company behind home shopping network QVC, recently posted a 16 percent decline in profit in the fourth quarter of 2016 — the latest in a series of declines in the home shopping space as eCommerce rises. “Internationally, QVC continues to perform well, while domestically we are focusing on strengthening a few merchandise categories that have been weak,” said Greg Maffei, Liberty Interactive president and CEO, in the earnings release.

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MARCH 3, 2017

Repeal and replace? This is no debate about the healthcare system. Rather, it is a question that takes shape as innovation comes, as it always does, consistently and constantly, to the payments world. With change comes examination of the infrastructure in place that’s necessary to make payments smoother, more transparent and, of course, faster. . In an interview with Karen Webster of PYMNTS, Janet Estep, president and CEO of NACHA, noted that technology is always under the microscope.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2017

The retail beer industry is already feeling the effects of cannabis legalization. As more U.S. states have legalized the use of recreational marijuana, the retail beer industry has seen additional lost sales, according to new research conducted by Cannabiz Consumer Group (C2G). And the results indicate that this could be just the beginning for losses in the beer industry — especially if the legalization movement continues to spread.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2017

This week, Zoho launched its new AI CRM sales tool, Zia. The Zoho CRM tool uses artificial intelligence to enhance the sales experience. With this, the company claims it helps find abnormalities, guiding workflows and macros and ultimately helping to pinpoint the best time for salespeople to reach out to new customers. Zoho’s Zia AI helps automate daily tasks to free up salespeople’s time constraints.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

According to a new report from content delivery network and web security firm Akami Technologies Inc., cyberattacks against retailers were on the decline in the fourth quarter of 2016, though that doesn’t mean retailers were free from major security events during the holiday season. Here are some of the key findings. Akamai analyzed web security data between Nov. 22 and 29, the days surrounding Thanksgiving, meaning the start of the holiday shopping season in the U.S. and likewise the peak time

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MARCH 1, 2017

A bit more than $783 million in investment activity marked last week’s fund flow. The majority, at 72 percent, came from FinTech. Within FinTech, banking held sway. The biggest transaction in that space, and, indeed, across all investment activity, came from Ant Financial’s $200 million investment in Kakao Pay was the largest deal. This marks Ant’s expansion into Korea.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

It’s easy to go a long time without checking bank statements as long as the balance looks all right from a glance. Every now and then, however, banking fees can add up and surprise consumers. From bank credit card fees to overdraft fees piling up, there are many ways in which these fees can creep up. But there’s a new solution to help take care of this issue.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2017

SME alternative lender BlueVine announced its newest venture capital financing Tuesday (Feb. 28) thanks to Fortress Credit Corp. The company revealed a $75 million warehouse credit line for its SME working capital financing operations. The latest money from venture capital will be used to fuel BlueVine’s line of credit financing offering Flex Credit, the company said.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2017

Technology innovation can happen at any place at any time. As rental prices for prime real estate in large cities continues to rise, startup companies and innovation centers look to the surrounding areas. While some cities like Kansas City hoped to attract entrepreneurs and technology innovators with its Google Fiber installation, it wasn’t enough. It soon found out that it needed more than just fast internet to attract the tech-savvy crowd.

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"Offer payroll and do it yourself,” they said. “It’ll be fun!” Spoiler alert: It was not fun. Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. However, many don’t really want to. It is often time-consuming and complex due to changing tax laws and regulations, and with the growing staffing shortages, most just don’t have the resources.

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