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3 Ways to Engage your Employees and Improve Company Culture

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Although they certainly care about benefits and pay, people are increasingly concerned about whether they’re joining a company with healthy or unhealthy company culture. Do coworkers help or sabotage each other? Is excellent customer service truly something the company strives for or merely the latest buzzword? Can new employees expect to have a decent chance to advance if they work hard and improve their skills?

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Upcoming Accounting Talk at Groundswell Startups

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An Intro to Bookkeeping: Getting it right the first time Things like bookkeeping often falls to the wayside as founders focus on getting their product off of the ground, but bad bookkeeping process can cost a business in the long-term. Join us October 16, as Shannon Bloom gives a few of the basics of bookkeeping. Learn how to set up a chart of accounts, the importance of supporting documentation and the basics of creating financial statements.

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Chatbot Company Sued By Delta Over Data Breach

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Delta Airlines Inc. has filed a lawsuit against a firm that powered a chatbot on its website. The lawsuit alleges that [24]7.ai Inc. did not have basic cybersecurity safeguards while it ran a service powered by artificial intelligence (AI) on the carrier’s website last year and in 2017, The Wall Street Journal reported. The suit claims that [24]7 waited over five months to tell the airline about the breach instead of immediately informing it.

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State & Local Tax Update: California Selectively Conforms to Federal Tax Reform

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 91 into law, selectively conforming to provisions of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a.k.a tax reform. As part of this response to tax reform, California left its static conformity date as Jan. 1, 2015, but the state identified specific sections to follow for California purposes. In some instances, an election can be made impacting the 2018 tax year.

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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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Upcoming Accounting Talk at Groundswell Startups

SMBAccountant

An Intro to Bookkeeping: Getting it right the first time Things like bookkeeping often falls to the wayside as founders focus on getting their product off of the ground, but bad bookkeeping process can cost a business in the long-term. Join us October 16, as Shannon Bloom gives a few of the basics of bookkeeping. Learn how to set up a chart of accounts, the importance of supporting documentation and the basics of creating financial statements.

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Citibank Sees Credit Card Charge Offs, Delinquency Rates Spike

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Citigroup reported that its July credit-card delinquency rate increased to 2.91 percent in July, up from 2.56 percent in June. The lender’s three-month average is 1.54 percent, with a net charge-off rate of 2.91 percent, an increase from 2.56 percent in June, reported Seeking Alpha. The three-month average is 2.74 percent. According to the SEC paperwork, the total delinquency amount in July stood at $36,401,205,805.

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Alleged CapOne Hacker Might Have Stolen Data From 30+ Companies

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Paige A. Thompson , who has been accused of hacking into Capital One ’s cloud and compromising the data of 100 million people, may have also hacked into upwards of 30 other companies, according to a Bloomberg report. Thompson was arrested in July and has a past that includes threatening the lives of others and saying she would commit “suicide by cop,” according to information filed in court on Tuesday (Aug. 13).

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How Automation Helps Treasurers Weather The FX Volatility Storm

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The continuing uncertainty over Brexit and geopolitical volatility in the U.K. that has led to a depreciation of the pound are having widespread impacts throughout supply chains with touchpoints in the markets. Reports Monday (Aug. 12) in Catering Insight showcased some of the foreign exchange hurdles businesses face as a result of that uncertainty.

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PayPal Wants To Capitalize On India’s Mobile Growth

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As PayPal reaches saturation points in Western markets, it wants to continue to expand internationally, especially in India, where the country’s 450 million mobile users make it an attractive target for retailers. The Financial Times is reporting that PayPal launched a domestic business in India in 2017, which allows for local and global payments in the country.

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Faster Checkout Might Be The Key To Boosting Retail App Adoption

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In June, Costco launched a revamped digital membership app that allows members to use its mobile device rather than flashing a physical card upon entry and during checkout. Convenient? Yes. However, it can’t be used for in-app payments. This can’t be interpreted as an oversight, considering a new PYMNTS report about “ everyday apps ” found that mobile users rarely make in-app payments.

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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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New Strain Of Ransomware Striking US, European Firms 

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Cyber insurance claims are spiking as a new type of ransomware targets companies across the U.S. and Europe, the The Financial Times reported on Sunday (Aug. 11). Sodinokibi is on the attack, making higher ransom demands, hijacking companies’ systems and demanding bitcoin payment in exchange for a decryption key. Cyber insurance security responder Tom Bennett of CFC Underwriting told the FT that claims surged in June and July.

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Small Biz FinTech Leads Week’s B2B Funding Roundup

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With more than $200 million in venture capital funding landing with B2B FinTechs this week, investors had their eyes set on a variety of pain points in corporate finance. Small business finserv was a popular target this week, with startups securing funding for their SMB banking, lending and accounting tools. Meanwhile, logistics, data analytics, and business travel technologies also won over investors.

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Wells Fargo Taps Former Mastercard Exec To Run Merchant Services

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Wells Fargo announced it has hired Colleen Taylor to run its Wells Fargo Merchant Services, which shepherds the direction and oversight of its merchant services business as well as a joint initiative with Fiserv, according to a release by the company. Taylor has 30 years of experience in the payments field. Her most recent position was as an executive vice president at Mastercard , where she helped to drive growth for the company in the areas of B2B, government and payment segments.

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FinServ Matchmaker SuperMoney Tops $2B In Loan Requests

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Most people make big purchases not so much with the total cost of ownership in mind, but how much it costs them on a monthly basis. In fact, SuperMoney founder and CEO Miron Lulic told Karen Webster, it’s how 80 percent of Americans secure a car loan. Consumers are willing to negotiate the price of car down to the last cent, but the vast majority will not negotiate the charges, interest or fees packaged into their auto loan at all — provided that they get the monthly payment down to where they

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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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FCA Agrees To 18-Month SCA Implementation Timeframe

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The Financial Conduct Authority said Tuesday (Aug. 13) that it has agreed to a phased implementation of the Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) rules slated to start taking effect beginning next month. The implementation will span an 18-month plan, and “The plan reflects the recent opinion of the European Banking Authority (EBA), which set out that more time was needed to implement SCA given the complexity of the requirements, a lack of preparedness and the potential for a significant impact on

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Carvana Opens Car Vending Machine In LA, Marking 20th In US

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Carvana , the eCommerce platform for buying and selling used cars, opened its latest Car Vending Machine in the Westminster area of Los Angeles, the company announced today (Aug. 15) in a press release. . Eight stories high, the vending machine holds 30 vehicles where customers can pick up their purchase with the help of a Customer Advocate. The vending machine is activated by a commemorative, oversized Carvana coin.

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More Than Pretty Pictures: The Rise Of Visual Commerce Boosts Retail

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For fans of retail or marketing history — or just fans of how people communicated in the past — reading old magazine and newspaper advertisement from, say, before the 1960s can be fun and illuminating. Sure, there are a lot of pretty pictures, but what strikes you is the relative verbosity of the ad copy, the sentences and narratives that seem long by today’s standards, and the way the words often seem to carry a heavier pitch load than do the images.

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Money-Inspired Music And Why Hip Hop Tops The Charts

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It used to be all about the Benjamins , all about the cold hard cash – in this case, U.S. $100 bills, as expressed in a Puff Daddy track from 1997. But rap music and hip-hop culture – arguably the greatest global culture force of this and the last generation – is moving on from cash, reflecting trends in the worldwide digital economy. These days, it’s becoming more about the digital payments instead of paper currency.

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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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Banks Tap FinTechs For Remittance Overhaul

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The cross-border payment market is thriving, and trends are expected to continue over the next few years. In fact, cross-border payments are expected to reach $240 billion in value by 2024. For these transactions to run smoothly, however, communication must remain seamless and secure. Companies separated across borders want payments to be delivered on time so they can meet their payment deadlines, access capital and deliver products in a timely fashion.

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China’s Central Bank Completes Development Of Digital Currency

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The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) said it is now ready to launch its own blockchain-based digital currency after five years of research, CoinTelegraph reported on Sunday (Aug. 11). Deputy Director Mu Changchun said that PBoC’s digital currency “can now be said to be ready,” he told the news outlet, and a prototype was successfully developed that uses the blockchain architecture.

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Cap One Employees Warned Of Security Issues Pre-Hack

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Capital One employees raised red flags over security risks before the company suffered a massive data breach. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal , sources said that employees sent a warning to Capital One about high turnover in its cybersecurity unit as well as the failure to install some software to help spot and defend against hacks.

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 As Supply Chains Enter Digital Age, Onboarding Plays Catch Up

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Making the leap to better supplier onboarding — through digital, rather than paper — means breaking down the silos. In a conversation with PYMNTS, Julien Nadaud, senior vice president of innovation at Corcentric , said that within companies, different departments rarely communicate with each other or share data, leading to inefficiencies that, down the line, stymie optimal cash flow management.

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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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Hacker Prompts Shutdown Of ECB Website

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A European Central Bank (ECB) website has been shut down after a malicious hacking attack infected the site. Reuters is reporting that the incident happened on Thursday (Aug 15). No “market-sensitive” data that could compromise the markets was stolen, the ECB said. The attack was on its Banks’ Integrated Reporting Dictionary (BIRD), which provides bankers with information on how to create supervisory and statistical reports.

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Challenger Banks Raise Record Funds To Take On Traditional FIs

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Digital challenger banks are hoarding money to take on traditional banking competitors and have raised a total of $2 billion from eager investors, The Financial Times reported on Tuesday (Aug. 13). The $2 billion was raised in 55 rounds of funding through July 31, with customers depositing more than $30 million, the FT said, referring to a report released by search firm CB Insights.

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Credit Karma Displayed Account Info To Wrong Users

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Credit Karma users took to Reddit and Twitter on Wednesday (Aug. 14) to complain that when they logged in to the service, they were given other people’s account information, according to a report by TechCrunch. “First time logging in it gave me my information, but as soon as I refreshed the screen, it gave me someone else’s info,” one Reddit user said.

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FinCen Director On Why Casino Cooperation Is Central To Fighting Financial Crime 

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Cooperation in an environment that is rapidly advancing on many technological fronts was the theme when FinCEN Director Kenneth A. Blanco took to the stage at the 12th Annual Las Vegas Anti-Money Laundering Conference yesterday (August 13). When it came to technology, Blanco was specifically interested in – and concerned about – two main areas.

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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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Visa On eCommerce’s First Quarter Century — And Next Inflection Point

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On August 11th, 1994, Philadelphia’s Phil Brandenburger purchased a Sting album (“Ten Summoner’s Tales ,” to be specific) with a Visa card, and changed the world forever. A big feat for such a small purchase, but on that day Brandenburger tapped VisaNet to do something unheard of in the world of commerce up to that point. He bought his album online, The next day, the following headline ran in The New York Times — Attention Shoppers: The Internet Is Open. .

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Digital Bank Monzo Jumps Into Lending In The UK

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Monzo , an online bank out of London, has added loans to its menu of services, the Financial Times reported on Thursday (Aug. 15). Current customers in the U.K. can apply for loans as the online bank advances its efforts toward profitability. . The bank is offering loans from £200 to £15,000, following a successful test pilot last year. Monzo, valued at £2 billion, wants to take on higher-priced traditional lenders, the report said.

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How Faster Payments Can Help Retain Employees

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New developments could speed up instant payments in the U.S. Last week, the Federal Reserve announced it would give some competition to The Clearing House’s Real Time Payments (RTP) with its own real-time payments service, FedNow. This is a significant advance, considering it will be the biggest infrastructure upgrade since the ACH system went online in 1972.

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60 LATAM Banks Can Now Process Cross-Border Payments Using Bitcoin

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Bantotal , a core Latin America banking service provider that works with 60 banks in 14 countries, has partnered with Bitex to perform cross-border payments using bitcoin blockchain, according to reports. “The integration of Bitex into Bantotal program represents a major step in the breakthrough of blockchain technology in banking,” Bitex Chief Marketing Officer Manuel Beaudroit said.

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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.