PASBA

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Whether you’re planning a business meeting with a client in person or by using technology, it’s essential that you come to the session prepared. Every meeting should have an agenda that outlines who will attend the meeting and the purpose for holding it. The agenda should also include what each person plans to discuss. As a courtesy to clients, consider sending the agenda at least a week in advance to see if there is anything they would like to add or change.

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DentalAccounting

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

According to 24/7 Wall Street, a career in dentistry provides a median salary more than quadruple all professions. That’s right, the median salary for a dentist is $156,240. To take this a step further, the best states for dentistry might surprise some of you. When you factor in variations in dental insurance coverage, frequency of visiting a dentist, quality of life, cost of living and more factors, then the best states to practice dentistry are: 1.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019

MoneyGram has announced a partnership with Cambodian bank Wing on a digital wallet venture that will allow funds to be deposited directly into customers’ accounts. “With 80 percent of our online transactions being made on a mobile device, we are looking to provide even more options for our customers using our digital platforms,” said MoneyGram President and CEO Alex Holmes.

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Katz,Sapper&Miller

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Katz, Sapper & Miller’s Andrew Goodman will speak at the AssuredPartners Construction Industry Seminar. Taking place Nov. 19 in Indianapolis, the seminar brings construction professionals together to discuss trending topics in the industry including the legal, financial, and operational risks that construction firms face.

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SingleTrackAccounting

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

At Singletrack Bookkeeping , our ideal customers are “mountain people” (a concept, an attitude – not necessarily a physical location): they are positive people, they love fresh air and the great outdoors, they work hard and then go play harder. They are driven and want to be in control of their own future, and maybe we’re a little weird…and definitely want it all.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Nike announced that it is parting ways with Amazon and will no longer sell its products on the eCommerce marketplace, ending a pilot program that began in 2017, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Tuesday (Nov. 12). The sneaker and sports apparel company said it is going forge new retail partnerships and concentrate on its direct business. For many years, Nike opted out of an Amazon partnership due to concerns that it would weaken the brand.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The popular video app TikTok is testing out a new feature that will give certain video creators the option to add links to videos for eCommerce purposes, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The move would allow the growing app to earn an additional stream of revenue outside of advertising. Right now, the new feature is only available to a few top creators.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The 5G network is rapidly being deployed in markets around the world, and the advance of the network could mean profound changes for the Intelligence of Things (IoT) ecosystem. Two-thirds of businesses have plans to develop new tools and technologies that will leverage 5G by 2020. The IoT world has been looking to the launch of 5G for some time now, with providers, manufacturers and even end users anticipating how it could change the ways they interact with smart devices.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Earlier this week, Nike announced it will no longer sell its wares on Amazon, instead opting to follow a growing trend in eCommerce where companies sell directly to consumers (DTC). On Friday (Nov. 15), internet entrepreneur Tim Armstrong said Nike’s move was the “tip of the iceberg,” and that an increasing number of companies will opt to ditch Amazon and sell their products themselves, according to a report by CNBC.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Though credit cards were not originally designed to address the needs of corporate payers, advances in commercial card technology have positioned the payment tool as one that’s gaining traction in the accounts payable department. The ability to pay suppliers more quickly, without letting go of an extra few days of capital float, is quite attractive to both vendors and corporate buyers.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Against the backdrop of Open Banking, and in an effort to compete, financial institutions (FIs) must give consumers the ability to share their data with third parties, including FinTech firms. FIs, in turn, must also protect the security and integrity of that data, while giving consumers a sense of control over how and where it’s being used. That’s been a tough line for most FIs to walk, Dave Fortney, executive vice president of product management and strategy at The Clearing House (TCH), told K

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Google is planning to launch consumer checking accounts next year in partnership with Citigroup and Stanford University, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Wednesday (Nov. 13). Code-named Cache, the accounts will be handled by Citigroup and a credit union at Stanford University. The branding will reflect the financial institutions and not Google.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Governments are tightening know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements on various industries out of increasing concern over fraud threats. Cryptocurrency companies that previously let customers remain anonymous will have to change their tunes in some countries, as will online gambling sites that provided fast onboarding at the expense of rigorous identity verification approaches.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Apple is pulling all 181 vaping -related apps currently available on its App Store as health concerns mount over vaping-related illnesses and 42 vaping-related deaths, Axios reported on Friday (Nov. 15). The App Store has never allowed the direct sale of tobacco or vaping cartridges, but the ban applies to apps that offered vaping-related games, social communities and other content. “We take great care to curate the App Store as a trusted place for customers, particularly youth, to downloa

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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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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Cashless payments firm USA Technologies (USAT) is expanding its partnership with amusement kiosk operator National Entertainment Network (NEN) to bring expanded cashless payment options to more vending machines and devices, the companies announced in a press release on Friday (Nov. 15). NEN will utilize USAT’s NFC-capable ePort Connect cashless payment platform on 5,000 additional vending machines over the next year.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Walmart Canada has developed a blockchain-based network to facilitate logistics operations and payments, the company announced in a press release Thursday (Nov. 14). In collaboration with blockchain technology firm DLT Labs, Walmart Canada announced the development of a freight and payment network that allows participants on the platform to gain visibility into various logistics processes, including delivery tracking, transaction verification, and payments and reconciliation automation between W

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

A group of former Uber employees has started a cloud kitchen business to rival that of former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, who made the news recently with his own similar business CloudKitchens, according to reports. The startup, which is located in Oakland, California, aims to facilitate food deliveries for nearby restaurants that receive high volumes of orders from delivery companies like Uber Eats.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

While small businesses often struggle with a lack of integrated digital tools from their traditional financial service providers, the friction in small business banking is often acute even before an SMB opens an account. The onboarding process can pose major headaches for small businesses in an ecosystem where online and mobile banking are in demand, yet not always available at the caliber banking customers have come to expect.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Xoom , PayPal ’s international money transfer service, announced that customers will be able to send money to recipients in the U.S. for the first time via strategic alliances with Walmart and Ria. PayPal’s international money transfer service can potentially benefit more than 44 million foreign-born people in the U.S. who send money to family and friends in their home countries.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

To catch payments fraud, man and machine must work together. To that end, PSCU said last month that it has chosen NICE Actimize to modernize disputes management with the latter’s ActOne Extend — billed as an automated, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered investigations and case management platform. The companies said at the time of the announcement that ActOne Extend will help centralize PSCU’s dispute management platform through the use of AI, machine learning and robotic process automation (R

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The timing seems about right. As a brand-new decade looms – one that promises great strides for digital payments and commerce – digital ID, already on the ascent, is getting a big seal of approval from an influential global group. The approval serves as a signal that digital ID efforts are ready to grow up in the new decade, so to speak, and also to do more heavy lifting when it comes to financial inclusion.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development claims that Uber owes the state around $650 million in unemployment and disability insurance taxes because it has been wrongly classifying its drivers as independent contractors. The department recently sent letters to Uber and its subsidiary Rasier, informing the companies that they owe $523 million in past-due taxes over the last four years, as well as $119 million in interest and penalties on the money owed.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Consumers can access a wide range of retail products through subscription boxes, including meal kits, pet supplies and beauty items — to name a few options. These services are highly popular, with an estimated 41.2 million American adults subscribing to some type of subscription retail product offering. The subscription box market is filled with familiar brand names like Blue Apron, Dollar Shave Club, Loot Crate and Stitch Fix, but one name holds a commanding share in consumer retail products: A

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Challenger banks — financial firms offering something much like banking services, and looking to compete with old-school banks — are a new idea. The basic structure that underlies them is not. As Ingo Money CEO Drew Edwards noted in a recent conversation with Karen Webster, the model that most so-called challenger banks offer is basically a variation on an old theme.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Welcome to the PYMTS Weekender, where we recap the week’s biggest development in payments and commerce. This edition includes news about Facebook’s new payments push, Amazon’s new robotics plan and why Google is working more closely with financial institutions. The Weekender also includes the latest original research from PYMNTS. Top News. Facebook Launches ‘Facebook Pay’ For Cross-App Payments.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Kenneth Blanco, said on Friday (Nov. 15) that the U.S. government is going to strictly oversee the implementation of rules that would force crypto exchanges, marketplaces and digital wallets to identify their customers when they do transactions over a certain monetary threshold, according to a report by Reuters.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Facebook is adding three new features throughout its platforms to help with fundraising efforts, the most visible of which is a donate button that nonprofits will have on their Instagram profiles, according to a report by The Verge. Facebook is also adding a fundraising sticker to Facebook stories, and fundraising on live gamer streams. The button for nonprofits will be on the profile next to where phone numbers are listed.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Facebook has announced the launch of Facebook Pay , a payment system meant to operate through Facebook, Instagram , Messenger and WhatsApp. “People already use payments across our apps to shop, donate to causes and send money to each other,” the company said. “Facebook Pay will make these transactions easier while continuing to ensure your payment information is secure and protected.”.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

As it seeks to build its power in the grocery sector, Amazon reportedly is lowering its prices for grocery delivery in Germany, according to a report from Reuters. According to the report, “Amazon said it would cut the monthly membership fee for fresh deliveries in Germany to 7.99 euros ($8.80) from 9.99 euros and also reduce the additional delivery fee for orders worth less than 40 euros to 3.99 euros from a previous 5.99 euros.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Global FinTech Rapyd announced that it has launched a single platform in Singapore that enables businesses to go cashless. The company has partnered with key players on “Singapore Platform,” which will allow consumers and businesses to make payments electronically, convert cash to electronic payment methods or receive funds instantly. “I am thrilled to be able to bring the Singapore Platform to life for merchants and consumers.

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