PYMNTS
MAY 24, 2016
Barclays recently announced the companies picked for its Tel Aviv accelerator program, according to reports, and while officials at the banks touted a focus on payments security, the bank has also targeted corporate payments in its startup batch. Of the 2,000 startups that applied to join the Barclays Accelerator program , just 40 were accepted, the bank’s head of open innovation, Arian Lewis, recently told Finance Magnates.
PYMNTS
MAY 24, 2016
It’s no secret that, as fraudsters continue to evolve and increase the sophistication of their tactics, the fraud prevention landscape must do the same in order to stay one step ahead. In an effort to show some recognition to the “good guys” out there and the innovative efforts being made to disrupt their respective marketplaces, Gartner has identified the recipients of this year’s “Cool Vendor” recognitions.
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MAY 2, 2016
Though it’s an officially discouraged practice among drivers, Uber has been burning rubber with ambitious partnerships and service expansions over the past few months. What happens when Uber runs out of road to innovate on, though? It goes aquatic. Uber confirmed to CNN on Friday (April 29) that it would embark on a new venture in Dubai over the weekend where a chartered yacht will ferry a lucky dozen riders through the Middle Eastern city’s waterways.
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MAY 26, 2016
When looking for evidence as to why in-store mobile payments haven’t taken off (a hot topic in Karen Webster’s column this week), there are a number of factors to consider but only one real guiding principle: certainty. Consumers need to know that they can use that method of payment where they like to shop and that it will work the same way each and every time.
Speaker: Danny Gassaway and Wayne Richards
Finance leaders are prioritizing efficiency and digital transformation, yet many hesitate to automate due to uncertainty. Without a clear understanding of its impact, organizations risk falling behind competitors who are leveraging automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.
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MAY 2, 2016
Walmart is open — not just for business but to new technology ideas. After several years spent trying to infuse its multi-billion dollar business with more forward-thinking concepts with mixed results , last week, the retail giant announced that it will be conducting what amounts to an open call for tech innovation. It is looking to startups to potentially lead growth with big ideas and new technology solutions from small, agile companies.
PYMNTS
MAY 12, 2016
Online merchants know very well that fraud costs them in many ways – in chargebacks, in false positives, in the friction that’s introduced at checkout that can cost a sale. But there’s nothing like putting the cost of fraud into the parlance that merchants know really well: units sold. Something that Kount says its data shows that merchants must make eight additional sales to make up for the cost of one fraudulent order.
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PYMNTS
MAY 18, 2016
Like many developing areas, Latin America holds promise for payments companies and the burgeoning movement to digital transactions in lieu of coins and paper bills. In an interview with PYMNTS, Alexander Sjogren, YellowPepper’s CTO, stated that his firm has evolved beyond its initial underpinnings in the mobile banking services segment focusing on underbanked and underserved populations.
PYMNTS
MAY 4, 2016
[link]. In the age of sophisticated cyberfraud, and more specifically fraudulent payments, it’s not enough for cardholders around the globe to wait till their statements arrive in the mail (paper or electronic) and ferret out suspicious activity. By then the damage has been done, the trail has run cold. To that end, TSYS, the global payments solutions provider, said earlier this month that it has begun offering its cardholder alerts solution to its clients based in Europe, with an eye on pushing
PYMNTS
MAY 2, 2016
After a few years of speculation — and a couple of fairly notable wrong guesses — the real creator of bitcoin has been identified — mostly because he identified himself. Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright has stepped forward and admitted to being the real “Satoshi Nakamoto.” Apart from the claim, Wright has also submitted proof in the form of coins known to be owned by bitcoin’s creator.
PYMNTS
MAY 23, 2016
Starbucks and Dunkin’ have cracked it. Walmart Pay seems to have all of the ingredients to do it, too. Facebook and Messenger could but haven’t yet. Android Pay has acknowledged that it’s critical to its success and its latest announcements suggest they are working on it. Visa and MasterCard could totally nail it. We don’t know enough about Chase Pay’s plans to be able to say one way or the other.
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PYMNTS
MAY 3, 2016
Over the weekend, CBS brought FinTech to prime time during a segment of its “60 Minutes” broadcast on Sunday (May 1). The program offered an exciting and broad overview of how startups in the space are using technology to innovate the delivery of payments and financial services. Lesley Stahl, who hosted the segment, used Stripe as an example of how FinTech is transforming payments and, in particular, how they simplify the process new merchants face when attempting to accept payments online.
PYMNTS
MAY 31, 2016
Paper checks. Foreign exchange rates. Settlement times. All points of pain and friction in cross-border payments and all factors that can stymie cash flow for firms and even the smallest sole proprietors or freelancers that operate in a global, always-on economy. Earlier this month, GoldMoney , a FinTech that operates a financial services and payments platform that uses gold to settle transactions globally in any currency, launched its Gold Payroll and Gold Payout applications.
PYMNTS
MAY 26, 2016
The latest stats released by MasterCard give more optimism about the U.S. EMV adoption rate by merchants and issuers. And for today’s Daily Data Dive 5-in-1, PYMNTS has broken those stats down: 1.2 Million | The number of chip-active merchant locations as of April 30, 2016. 121 | The percentage increase in EMV-enabled merchant locations since the Oct. 1 deadline. 67 | The percentage of U.S.
PYMNTS
MAY 25, 2016
If you think of the rise of corporate America over the last century, the function of the accounts payable department probably doesn’t come to mind as one of the main players. But something has happened over the last few years, according to Coupa VP of Strategy and Product Marketing Donna Wilczek: Technology has enabled AP professionals to become strategic and massively important to the success of any corporation, large or small.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
PYMNTS
MAY 27, 2016
The digital banking industry is heating up — and fast. That’s why, in the May edition of the PYMNTS Digital Banking Tracker™ , we’ve profiled 58 players from the FinTech and consumer banking space, including 10 additions to the Tracker: CashControl, CSI, Finex Banking Solutions, HelloWallet, Innofis, Kony, Money Lover, SilverWiz, The One Place Capital Limited and Q2 Software, Inc.
PYMNTS
MAY 23, 2016
Banks may not always be up for overhauling their operations with a largely untested, disruptive technology, but new reports suggest the threat of fraud in one area of corporate finance is encouraging financial institutions to adopt distributed ledger technology in growing volumes. Reports by Bloomberg on Sunday (May 22) said banks are examining ways to protect themselves against fraud in the trade finance sector, worth $4 trillion in today’s market.
PYMNTS
MAY 21, 2016
Remember when you first asked Siri some silly question only to receive a response that indicated she was onto your shtick and potentially not as thoroughly amused by it as you were? That, as it turns out, was the good old days of voice technology assistance. Today the incorporation of voice technology into daily activities runs the gamut, from taking music requests on-demand to ordering from Amazon to typing your texts for you.
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MAY 20, 2016
“Siri, help me find the nearest Starbucks.”. “Hey Cortana, play some yacht rock.”. “Alexa, pay cable bill.”. This month’s Digital Banking Tracker™ cover story features an interview with Ed Metzger, Santander UK’s Head of Innovation about their early feedback from incorporating a voice assistant into their student-focused SmartBank app – and what’s next for voice technology in banking.
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
PYMNTS
MAY 19, 2016
Let’s check in with who’s on the AI (artificial intelligence) train. Apple kicked things off this year, announcing back in January that it had purchased Emotient, an AI tech startup in the facial recognition business. Did Apple say why it bought that company? Of course, it did not ; mind your own business. Jump ahead to spring, and the next big company in the retail space (specifically, the biggest company in eCommerce) to make an AI-related move this year was Amazon.
PYMNTS
MAY 24, 2016
We don’t have to look far to see the ways in which cartoons and comics of the past – with their futuristic tools and services – are influencing the advancing technologies we see hitting the market today. Though we may not have reached the threshold of flying cars and warp drives just yet, robotics are quickly starting to change the ways in which humans approach many different aspects of our everyday lives.
PYMNTS
MAY 18, 2016
Although the traditional retail industry in the U.S. continues to struggle mightily , surely there are verticals within it that are largely immune to such troubles by sheer virtue of the fact that they trade in essential items … right? Sort of, but also — not exactly. If we break down “essential items” into three categories — food, clothing and shelter — we’re looking at a trio of verticals wherein each one has still had to weather the storm of the current retail climate in its own way.
PYMNTS
MAY 13, 2016
President Barack Obama and his administration get a lot of demands, to say the least. Stop ISIS, bring peace to the Middle East, clean up the economy, create more jobs, fix the education system, lower taxes, etc., etc. Of course, that’s just what comes with the territory. One thing that’s probably not higher on that rapidly growing list?
Speaker: Debra L. Robinson
CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.
PYMNTS
MAY 31, 2016
There’s a new app in town that wants to make it easier to remember to pay those credit cards. Or as its co-founder Jason Brown told Mashable : “It’s kind of like a self driving car for your credit card.” Yes, the apps have taken over. And it has one goal: making sure those credit card companies don’t slap the consumer with another late fee again.
PYMNTS
MAY 24, 2016
Chief financial officers have a lot on their plate — from ensuring an entire company is financially viable to managing activities that make that company not only efficient but also profitable. A day in the life of the CFO in 2016 looks drastically different from just five or 10 years ago. With a significant shift away from manual processes and the onset of new technologies, a CFO’s responsibilities have broadened to encompass more than simply managing the P&L.
PYMNTS
MAY 3, 2016
“Too many people start to have an imagination about ‘nirvana’ or the ‘perfect transaction’ – but that’s a science experiment.” It’s true, the idea of perfection in payments may be a bit far-fetched, but if there’s no actual “nirvana” then what is everyone striving for? In a Fireside chat with MPD CEO Karen Webster at this year’s PYMNTS Innovation Project , Paul Galant, Verifone CEO , said it’s really about the day-to-day efforts of delivering efficiency,
PYMNTS
MAY 5, 2016
Mobile payments. Two words that, when combined, arguably couldn’t be hotter. While one has become the standard for how much of the world’s population connects to the Internet — and, thereby, each other — the latter has transformed these same devices into the “mobile wallets” that connect those same people to goods and services, often without lifting a finger to complete transactions.
Speaker: Aaron Berson
Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g
PYMNTS
MAY 10, 2016
The only way to predict what the emerging payments trends are for today is to seek out the one group of people who has the power to control the entire market: consumers. But, of course, no two consumers are exactly alike – especially when comparing consumers across different regions of the world. To truly understand how consumers think and act on a global scale, talking to them about their payments preferences is the only way to help those who’d like to influence that behavior seems pretty
PYMNTS
MAY 9, 2016
Some of the largest financial institutions came out this week with new statistics on small business sentiment in the U.S. Bank of America, Capital One, Wells Fargo, Chase and more published their findings — sometimes to contradicting conclusions. Small business sentiment is perhaps the most mixed and muddled metric. Chase reached some optimistic conclusions regarding how small business owners feel about the year ahead, while Capital One highlighted a 9 percent decline in SME optimism.
PYMNTS
MAY 25, 2016
Bringing Wearables To The POS Frontline. What if merchants could wear the POS? No joke. Merchants have seen the benefits of “line busting” solutions that put mPOS tablets in the hands of a sales associate or employee. But in the May edition of the Developer Tracker, powered by Vantiv, Jeremy Feldman, CEO of stealth startup LibriSpark , shared his vision for how merchants can now take this to the very next level: making POS not only mobile, but wearable.
PYMNTS
MAY 19, 2016
ATM skimming just got taken to the next level. Kaspersky Lab announced new research regarding a hacker collective, known as the Skimer group, that uses malware to essentially make an ATM steal users’ money. Instead of putting skimmer devices on the ATM, this group makes the entire ATM a skimming device. This program was first discovered in 2009, but researchers have now discovered that the malware is being reused to attack banks around the world.
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