Sat.Oct 05, 2019 - Fri.Oct 11, 2019

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The Push And Pull Of Real-Time Payments

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With real-time payments spreading throughout the world (perhaps more slowly than expected, but still spreading), the characteristics of pull payments mean they are likely to play only a marginal role. That’s the view shared by Trevor LaFleche, director of product management and marketing for Enterprise Payments Solutions at Fiserv , during a recent PYMNTS discussion that centered around the spread of real-time payments, and their global prospects going into 2020.

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KSM to Manage the Voting Process and Report the Results of the 2020 FreightTech Award

Katz,Sapper&Miller

Katz, Sapper & Miller is excited to participate as the independent accounting firm to manage the voting process and report the results of FreightWaves Research Institute’s prestigious FreightTech 100 Award. The award is intended to recognize the most innovative and disruptive companies in freight and will highlight the key organizations that have made significant technological and/or economic advancements to impact the transportation space.

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Healthcare Looks To 5G For Cost Control

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The new 5G mobile network technology has started to make its initial foray into healthcare, and at a time when issues of cost, efficiency and accessibility are gaining even more focus than was the case before. As all that happens, potential use cases for 5G in the healthcare space are taking at least rough shape. Various deployments might take years to play out, given the bureaucracy and legacy inertia common in the massive healthcare industry.

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BoA Reported To Hire ‘Treasury Product Manager’ For Ripple

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Bank of America (BoA) may have hired a treasury product manager to work with Ripple. According to Cointelegraph , the bank recently took down a job listing about the position on LinkedIn. “This role leads the product management team for the Ripple Project, a decentralized ledger technology-based solution to cross-border payments marketed to [global transaction services (GTS)] clients,” the job listing read.

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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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Finastra Customers Now Have Access To RippleNet’s Blockchain Network

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Real-time currency exchange and remittance network Ripple has teamed up with Finastra to allow banking customers to access RippleNet , its worldwide blockchain payments network. Ripple said it will provide for more affordable, faster and more reliable payments. Users will be hosted on Ripple’s cloud solution and will be able to use On-Demand Liquidity, which will allow for the leveraging of XRP for cross-border payments. “This partnership will enable Ripple to expand the reach and solution

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Finastra Taps Ripple To Power Blockchain Payments

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Real-time currency exchange and remittance network Ripple has teamed up with Finastra to allow banking customers to access RippleNet , its worldwide blockchain payments network. Ripple said it will provide for more affordable, faster and more reliable payments. Users will be hosted on Ripple’s cloud solution and will be able to use On-Demand Liquidity, which will allow for the leveraging of XRP for cross-border payments. “This partnership will enable Ripple to expand the reach and solution

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Citi Taps Kantox For Enhanced Corporate FX

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Citi has recruited foreign exchange management firm Kantox to enhance its FX services for corporate clients, the companies said in a press release on Monday (Oct. 7). According to Kantox, the company will provide its FX management and business payment solutions to Citi Commercial Bank’s international businesses based in the U.S., enabling those firms to access a custom platform that integrates with Citi’s existing foreign currency payments solution.

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The Central Bank Conundrum On Cryptos

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For central banks, when it comes to cryptocurrencies, there’s no central theme. Whether the advent of digital coins signifies an existential threat to monetary policy at its most basic level – the way it’s been done for, well, centuries – depends on who’s weighing in on the subject. Some central banks are embracing the concept. Others, not so much. Yays and Nays.

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Bitcoin Daily: Tether’s Parent Co. Hit With $1T Lawsuit; Nearly $10B In Bitcoin Held In Crypto Exchanges

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The umbrella company running Bitfinex and Tether , iFinex, has been hit with a $1 trillion class-action lawsuit. Plaintiffs say that the actions of iFinex was “part fraud, part pump-and-dump and part money-laundering.”. “Together, Bitfinex and Tether manipulated a market that, by design, is supposed to be decentralized,” states the lawsuit. The filing comes days after the company revealed that it was expecting a lawsuit to be filed against it.

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Royal Mint Teams Up With Mastercard On 18-Karat Gold Payment Card

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The Royal Mint announced that it is partnering with Mastercard and Accomplish Financial to launch a solid gold payment card. The 18-karat gold Raris card — the first payment card to be manufactured by The Royal Mint — is personalized for Raris accountholders, with their name and signature engraved into the metal. Some of the account benefits include limitless spending, zero foreign exchange or transaction fees, with additional benefits through Mastercard World Elite such as a dedicated concierge

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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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Calibra Faces Trademark Infringement Suit Over Logo

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Adding another possible legal showdown to the Libra crypto project , and potentially adding to its list of challenges, Facebook’s Calibra is facing a suit for trademark infringement by the Current mobile banking app. The complaint claims that Calibra’s logo is too similar to Current’s, which the FinTech has been using since August of 2016, CoinDesk reported.

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Salesforce Rolls Out Order Management Function

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Salesforce is rounding out its offering for online sellers with the addition of Lightning Order Management, reports in Retail TouchPoints said this week. The publication reported Thursday (Oct. 10) that Salesforce’s new order management function targets integration of the order process, including fulfillment and customer service. The tool fits within the existing Salesforce Commerce Cloud suite of services, which include inventory management, order updates and return tools.

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Goldman Sachs Puts Crowdsourcing To The ‘Shark Tank’ Test

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Crowdsourcing is all the rage in the digital economy, and now Goldman Sachs is using that method in hopes of finding — and making big money from — the next hot startup. The move comes amid the expanded use of crowdsourcing for a variety of tasks vital to payments and commerce. Here’s the news, according to CNBC : A Goldman Sachs program called GS Accelerate enables Goldman employers to pitch their bosses on potential new companies.

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Libra Panic Sparks EU Vow To Govern Crypto

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New regulation principles to govern digital currencies are in the works by the European Union’s finance commissioner after fears ignited by Facebook’s planned Libra coin launch, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Oct. 8). France and Germany are among the many countries alarmed that the size and scope of Libra could disrupt legal control over the currency.

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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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Mastercard Collab Enables WEX To Issue V-Cards In UAE

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Commercial payments company WEX has announced a collaboration with Mastercard that will allow the firm to issue virtual cards in the Middle East. In a press release announcing its geographic expansion, WEX said Tuesday (Oct. 8) that it will be able to issue virtual Mastercard cards in the United Arab Emirates following approval from the Central Bank of the UAE to operate in the market.

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Alipay Bans Crypto Transactions

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Alipay revealed that it will be banning any transactions related to bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Its announcement came the day after crypto exchange Binance tweeted that it is now accepting fiat currencies via Alipay, as well as via mobile messaging and payment app WeChat. Alipay refuted that claim in a Twitter thread , writing “There’re several reports about @Alipay being used for bitcoin transactions.

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Small Business InsurTech Finds The Next Unicorn

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After one of the busiest weeks of the year for B2B startup venture capital funding, this week revealed a bit of a lull in the market. Still, investors placed more than $368 million into the space, often in the form of Series B rounds for a range of B2B players, including fleet management, small business (SMB) banking and global payments. It was an SMB InsurTech startup, however, that led this week’s roundup, and brought the market its newest unicorn.

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Vocalink CEO: The Three Guideposts For Navigating Payments’ Evolution

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The good news for customers — and the challenge for financial services players, both established and emerging as the decade comes to a close — is that when it comes to payments, this is the era of customer choice. Walking around at the Sibos conference in London last week, Vocalink CEO Gregor Dobbie said the big takeaway is that this industry is undergoing not one, but several foundational shifts as a plethora of new ideas and methods are flooding into the market.

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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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India Lodging Startup OYO Raises $1.5B Led By Founder, SoftBank

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India-based hotel and booking startup OYO announced a $1.5 billion funding round led by founder Ritesh Agarwal, SoftBank’s Vision Fund, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sequoia India, Bloomberg announced on Monday (Oct. 7). Agarwal, who founded OYO in 2013, will triple his interest in the firm with a $700 million investment to buy new shares, bringing its valuation to $10 billion.

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Ingenico Rolls Out Chinese Payment Platform For Global eCommerce 

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Global payments firm Ingenico Group is launching a suite of payment methods to help eCommerce firms operating in China, the company announced in a press release on Thursday (Oct. 10). Ingenico noted that 82 percent of people in China use some type of mobile device. To better serve them, Ingenico has teamed up with Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay. Ingenico is among the first global payment service providers (PSP) that fully integrates with all aspects of WeChat Pay, allowing its 1.1 billion users

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Xevo CEO: Why OEMs Will Win The Race For The Connected Car’s Future

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More than a century of automotive culture has brought many exiting eras. Think about how the affordable Ford Model T opened up car ownership to the masses, or the macho fun of the muscle car era, or even the more mundane joy of the fuel-efficiency revolution over the last generation or so. Another exciting time is playing out now before our eyes: the rise of the connected vehicle ecosystem, and the race to get market share for various software and platforms vital to this area of payments and com

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Britain Is Considering Banning Crypto-Related Derivatives

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Britain is reportedly considering banning the sale of derivatives involved with cryptocurrency assets, such as bitcoin. Reuters is reporting that worldwide crypto exchanges are asking the country’s market watchdogs to refrain from the ban, and are claiming they are well-prepared to protect customers who choose to trade crypto. Many customers believe that certain crypto-related products could offer lucrative business opportunities for those willing to purchase them.

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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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B2B Fraudsters Find New Twists In Old Scam Favorites

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Fraud never sleeps, and the corporate finance department cannot afford to stay behind on the ever-changing strategies of fraudsters. This week’s B2B Fraud Tracker looks at the latest cases and allegations of fraud, which show rising sophistication in fraudsters’ tactics: internal bad actors are no longer acting alone, BEC scams are no longer reliant on chance and financial institutions face a growing trend in loan fraud.

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Why The SCA Delay Is Both An Opportunity, Challenge

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As of Sept. 14, the legal deadline for the strong customer authentication (SCA) requirement of the Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) came and went. However, as is often the case when big ecosystems attempt wide and systemic changes, things have not gone quite according to plan. Only 75 percent of issuers said they were prepared to make the jump as of the deadline.

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New Fed Rules Lower Asset Requirements For Banks

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The United States Federal Reserve has passed new rules which lower the liquidity and capital requirements for most banks, as well as easing other restrictions. The Financial Times is reporting that Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell announced the new rules on Thursday (Oct. 10), and he called it bank “tailoring,” which means different banks will have different standards based on their size and assets.

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Upgrade Card Turns Credit Cards Into Installment Lending Products

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Twelve years ago, LendingClub Founder Renaud Laplanche built a business to help consumers manage the $800 million in outstanding credit card debt. That product was an unsecured personal loan that consolidated the debt into a lower interest option with fixed monthly payments. Today (Oct. 10), with the launch of the Upgrade Card (issued by Upgrade , a consumer credit platform founded by Laplanche in 2017 that offers affordable personal loans and cards, with credit monitoring and education tools th

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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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Google Beefs Up Vacation Rental Search

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Google is stepping up its vacation rental business with enhanced listings that will include reviews, photos and more, and appearing before competitors on search, Skift reported on Saturday (Oct. 5). Nicola Simionato, director of business development for Travel at Google, revealed the new enterprise at the Vacation Rental World Summit in Lake Como, Italy.

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Credit Card Interest Rates Rise To Near-Record Levels

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The average interest rates on credit cards are nearing record levels, in spite of a 50-basis-point decline on a 10-year note yield. Bloomberg is reporting that the U.S. prime lending rate, which banks charge to their best credit customers, is now at almost its lowest point ever due to Federal Reserve monetary policy. However, the distance between an average annualized rate and a prime rate on credit cards is getting bigger; at the end of August, it was almost at its largest amount ever.

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Top News In Payments: Libra Fears Grow; Uber-IPO Impact Spreads; And SMBs Get Faster Payments

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Today’s payment news roundup includes a look at more fears and concerns around Libra, the spreading losses related to Uber and WeWork, fresh PYMNTS research on subscription commerce and churn and a new tool that enables small and medium-sized business (SMB) operators to access their funds instantly via digital and mobile channels. Libra Fears Spark EU Promise To Govern Crypto.

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Apps And Alternative Finance Gain FinTech Investor Favor In India

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Three months to go, more or less. In terms of the total amount invested to date in FinTechs, as tracked by PYMNTS via the India FinTech Tracker, the year to date tally stands at just under $3.7 billion. Of that, logistics holds sway, at just over 29.5 percent, eCommerce at 23.8 percent and Alternative Finance at about 14.3 percent. Taking the pulse of where we stand coming into the last few months of 2019, deal activity has seemingly been concentrated within the alternative finance and invest

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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.