Sat.Oct 13, 2018 - Fri.Oct 19, 2018

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Mastercard Will No Longer Require Signatures On Cards, Receipts

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Mastercard, the payments company, announced on Thursday (Oct. 18) that cardholder signatures will now be optional for the back of credit cards and receipts. In a press release , Mastercard said it is making the changes due to advancements in technology and security. “With modern, advanced forms of authentication now available, removing the requirement for signature capture at the point of sale and now signature panels on Mastercard cards is an important step in support of our digital evolution,”

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Business Valuation: Levels of Value and Unique Situations

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Understanding the conclusions reached in a business valuation (BV) report requires a basic knowledge of the economic theory underpinning the generally accepted valuation approaches. Familiarity with the concept of levels of value will also aid in understanding the conclusions reached by a BV professional. By becoming familiar with the professional environment for BV services and combining that knowledge with a basic understanding of BV concepts, attorneys and their clients can critically evaluat

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Visa Accelerates Tokenization Of Credentials On File For Digital Payments

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Visa announced today the commercial expansion of its Visa Token Service for “credential-on-file token requestors.” This expansion involves adding 20 acquirer gateway and technology partners as token requestors — including the likes of PayPal, Worldpay and Adyen — who can now, or soon will be able to, tokenize credential-on-file digital payments for their merchant and payment clients.

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A Look Inside Switzerland’s Plans To Bank Crypto Businesses

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The global regulatory framework of cryptocurrencies and blockchain remains either fragmented, vague or simply nonexistent. However, Swiss officials recently took steps to get ahead of the regulatory uncertainty surrounding the world of blockchain, focusing on a particularly large hurdle for companies in the industry. In July, reports in the Financial Times said Switzerland is working to open the nation’s traditional corporate banking market to cryptocurrency companies finding it difficult

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Planning Your Restaurants 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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North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Takes In $571M

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Internet hackers have pilfered $882 million of digital currency from crypto exchanges since last year, but one group in particular has netted roughly half that amount: Group-IB noted in a report that a North Korean hacking group, Lazarus, has taken $571 million through an analysis of 14 different attacks, The Next Web reported. In general, hackers turn to methods such as social engineering, malware and spear phishing to target digital currency exchanges.

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From The Phone To Email: How Scammers Hit SMBs

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When Maryland Attorney General (AG) Brian E. Frosh issued a warning to the state’s small business (SMB) owners last week, he shed light on the fact that, despite business owners’ rising focus on cyberattacks, some scammers continue to use legacy tactics to target their victims. AG Frosh’s warning pertained to a specific small-business cybersecurity threat.

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Nationwide Study: SMB Owners Lax About IoT Security Risk

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For smaller firms, the IoT has its lures and its dangers. The Nationwide fourth annual business owner survey released at the end of last month, which surveyed 1,000 small and mid-sized business owners about their views on cybersecurity, found that an overwhelming majority – 91 percent – use connected technology. But 48 percent of those surveyed are “unconcerned” that devices – ranging from sensors to drones and used across any number of verticals – may boost their likelihood of cyberattacks.

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Citi, HSBC Join Bank Group In Global Trade Finance Effort

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Citi , HSBC and Banco Santander are among seven major global banks that are banding together to form a cross-border trade finance network, Reuters reported Thursday (Oct. 17). Along with ANZ , BNP Paribas , Standard Chartered and Deutsche Bank , the financial institutions (FIs) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to make trade finance more affordable and efficient for trading companies.

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SEC Warns Cos To Prioritize Cybersecurity

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern warning to public companies: tighten cybersecurity controls or risk being in violation of federal law. The regulator issued a report based on the SEC Enforcement Division’s investigations of nine public companies that lost millions of dollars as the result of cyber fraud. The companies, which each had securities listed on a national stock exchange, were in sectors including technology, machinery, real estate, energy, financial,

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To Fight Fake IDs And Online Fraud, Know Thy Enemy Better

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To really beat someone, or something, one must respect and understand that person or organization, even if they dislike or loathe them. That’s ancient wisdom — “know thy enemy” — that not only applies to martial situations, but to the biggest challenges in life. OK, enough of the generalities. Payment and commerce fraudsters are becoming terrifyingly sophisticated.

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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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Singapore Eyes ‘Bringing Together’ Banks And FinTech Firms

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In the coexisting — and sometimes colliding — worlds of FinTech and traditional financial services, a bit of collaboration often evolves. At times, that collaboration even moves with a bit of regulatory underpinning. So, it is in far-flung corners of the globe where, in recent days, regulators and cross-border efforts have promoted a bit of cross-pollination between tech-savvy upstarts and more entrenched players in the financial arena.

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Christie’s Brings Blockchain To The World Of Art

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While much has been said and written about the blockchain in recent years – good and bad – generally speaking, few have ever really considered it as an artistic venture. In the sense that anything ingenious is a work of art, one could say that distributed ledger is an art all on its own – but that would be a bit of a stretch. But though technology and art by nature seem to be fundamentally different things with different purposes, sometimes they can come together in unexpected ways.

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Barclays Rivals Goldman’s Marcus With Digital Bank

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Barclays is ready to offer U.S. consumers a low-cost, digital-only bank that will directly compete with Goldman Sachs ‘s Marcus brand. Barry Rodrigues, CEO of cards and payments at Barclaycard International, told Financial Times that the new offering would “leverage Barclays’ U.K. knowledge and expertise” to create a checking account for its U.S. online bank, which already offers credit cards, savings and loans to 13 million customers.

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Two US Senators Call On India To Relax Data Rules

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U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Mark Warner, co-chairs of the Senate India caucus, sent a letter to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to soften his stance on rules that require customer data to be stored locally. Reuters , citing the letter, reported the Senators urged Modi to have a lighter touch in the customer data storage regulatory framework so that data can flow freely across borders.

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No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

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Number Of Chinese P2P Lenders To Drop Dramatically

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The number of peer-to-peer lenders in China is projected to decline greatly to around 50 from more than 1,500 during the course of the next year. The Financial Times , citing Greg Gibb — chief executive of Lufax, one of the biggest peer-to-peer lenders in China — reported that regulators are gearing up to issue licenses during the next year to companies that meet very strict criteria.

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Noncash Payment Fraud Values On The Rise Since 2012

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Fraudulent noncash payment values have increased by a lot in the U.S. between 2012 and 2015, surpassing growth in noncash payments, the Federal Reserve found. According to data from the Federal Reserve Payments study, it found the value of noncash fraud jumped 37 percent to $8.3 billion in 2015 from $6.1 billion in 2012. During the same period, the Federal Reserve found the total value of noncash payments increased to $180.3 trillion from $161.2 trillion.

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Tapping Into The Digital Economy With Restaurant Innovations

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In a bid to serve customers through digital channels, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are rolling out new innovations. These technologies bring more options for consumers to order and pay for their meals, such as kiosks and mobile ordering. In one new approach, some QSRs are offering delivery beyond the home and office. In April, Domino’s Pizza announced that Domino’s Hotspots would allow customers to receive deliveries in spaces such as parks, sports fields or beaches.

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Mastercard Rounds Out SMB Services In India With Zoho

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Small business (SMB) cloud solutions provider Zoho is reportedly teaming up with Mastercard in India to provide holistic accounts receivable solutions. A press release from Mastercard, issued Monday (Oct. 15), said the companies will promote acceptance of digital payments for India’s 73 million SMBs through their “ SME in a box ” solution.

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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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Accenture Debuts Blockchain Procurement Solution In Thailand

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Business services conglomerate Accenture is expanding its blockchain solution offerings with the development of a procurement platform launched in Thailand. The company announced this week that it collaborated with Thai FinTech firm Digital Ventures, a subsidiary of Siam Commercial Bank, to create a blockchain-powered solution that facilitates the buying and selling of goods for businesses and their vendors.

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The Tale Of Two Malls In A Post-Anchor World

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It’s a tale of two malls: With closings of large anchor stores on the horizon, some mall owners would welcome the opportunity to find more profitable tenants. Other mall owners, however, find the loss of anchor stores to be a challenge. Either way, the news that Sears has filed for bankruptcy has brought to light the difference between malls – and how their owners may view the loss of a large anchor tenant differently.

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TRENDING: Is Sharing Cybercrime Data Key To Fighting Fraud?

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In search of added convenience and simplicity, banking customers are migrating to online and mobile banking interfaces, leaving in-person visits to brick-and-mortar branches behind. While this switch in preference to digital banking is providing new tools and capabilities to consumers, it’s also presenting new opportunities for fraudsters — and they’re not hesitating to take advantage.

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AFP ‘Troubled’ Over Corporate Treasurers’ Lack Of FinTech Adoption

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Corporate treasurers have said they’re interested in a slew of cutting-edge FinTech solutions that experts believe will disrupt financial business management. Yet, a new report from the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) warned of only minuscule adoption of these tools so far, a trend that analysts described as “troubling.” In its 2018 AFP Technology Survey , underwritten by corporate treasury management firm BELLIN , the AFP surveyed 708 corporate finance executives

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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.

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Uber Could Be Valued At $120B In Potential IPO

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For a potential initial public offering (IPO), Wall Street banks have reportedly given Uber proposals that value the company as high as $120 billion. According to people with knowledge of the matter, the IPO could happen early in 2019, The Wall Street Journal reported. At $120 billion, the company would be worth roughly two times as much as it was two months ago in a funding round.

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EMVCo Releases EMV Secure Remote Commerce Specifications Draft

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To open its EMV® Secure Remote Commerce (SRC) specification for public comment for a 45-day period, secure payments enabler EMVCo has issued a draft version of the specification called version 0.9. The organization wants to allow merchants, payment networks and card issuers, among other payment industry participants, to contribute to version 1.0, which will be released next year, the company said in an announcement.

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Fraudsters Prize Payment Via iTunes, Walmart Gift Cards

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A new report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that fraudsters are increasingly requesting to be paid with gift cards, with some even asking for certain brands such as Google Play and iTunes gift cards. The FTC examined fraud reported directly to the agency and excluded reports about shop-at-home purchases, finding that from January through September of this year, gift cards and reload cards were reported as a payment method in 26 percent of the fraud reports, up from just 7 percent i

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India’s RBI Wants Its Governor To Lead Payments Regulator

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Following the proposal of a payments regulator to be established independent of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the central bank has put forward a public objection. The regulator would have a chairperson chosen with input from the RBI, but the central bank objects to having the regulator outside of its control and not led by its governor, Reuters reported.

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Join the Instant Payment Revolution: Read 7 Must-Know Facts for Small Businesses

Technology evolves at lightning speed, and as finance keeps changing, instant payments emerge as a game-changer for small businesses. By 2030, instant payments are projected to surge by 289% and will become the new norm in financial transactions. Our whitepaper reveals seven must-know facts about instant payments, offering to help you navigate this financial revolution effectively.

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Supply Chain Management Fuels IoT Investment Boom

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A new study is predicting that Internet of Things (IoT) technologies will see a major boost in investment over the next five years, mostly due to projects in inventory and supply chain management. The data, from consulting and advisory firm Forrester Research’s report, “ Internet-Of-Things Spending Forecast, 2017 To 2023 (Global) ,” found that companies will spend $434.9 billion annually to design, plan, build, and run IoT solutions by 2023, an increase from $186.1 billion in 2017.

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PPRO: US Merchants Behind In X-Border eCommerce

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PPRO Group , the global cross-border ePayment company, along with Edgar, Dunn & Company, announced on Tuesday (Oct. 16) that new data shows U.S. merchants are lagging behind other countries when it comes to cross-border eCommerce. In a press release issued on Tuesday (Oct. 16) in a whitepaper titled: “Is U.S. eCommerce ready to take on the world?

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NATO Cybersecurity Push Promises Lessons For Payments And Commerce

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The business of payments and commerce is not war — despite all that tough motivational talk that insists otherwise, almost always from people who’ve never suffered through combat — but war, and the preparation for it, has a way of influencing business. Just look at the logistical lessons learned during World War II that were applied to post-war industry, or even the development of the internet and how U.S. defense plans for communication in the nuclear age influenced that.

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Virgin Money Buyout By CYBG Receives All-Clear

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A court hearing late last week gave the all-clear for CYBG to complete its acquisition of Virgin Money for $2.24 billion, finalizing one of the largest bank mergers since the financial crisis, according to reports in Independent.ie on Monday (Oct. 15). The final approval followed clearance from the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority, as well as shareholders’ votes in favor of the deal.

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How CPA Firms Can Profit From Payroll Services Without the Extra Work

"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.