PASBA
OCTOBER 31, 2019
According to a recent study by US Bank, poor cash flow management is the reason for business failure more than 80 percent of the time, and it’s especially common with small businesses. That means there’s a good chance your clients may feel desperate for help when they visit your accounting practice. This puts you in an excellent position to offer advice as well as add-on services.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 1, 2019
In the next 10 years, as robots and other tech bring about the “greatest transfer from labour to capital” the industry has witnessed, per a report by Wells Fargo analysts, U.S. banks will slash over 200,000 jobs. Veteran Wall Street Analyst Mike Mayo noted that cuts of such magnitude would comprise over 10 percent of total bank jobs, and pave the way for a “golden age of banking efficiency,” the Financial Times reported.
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Katz,Sapper&Miller
OCTOBER 31, 2019
In recognition of their significant impact on our clients, our people, and our communities, we are pleased to announce our seven newest directors. In addition to being driven and talented, these individuals provide innovative solutions and superior service to help their clients achieve their goals. In short, they exemplify KSM’s values.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 2, 2019
To get a sense of where faster payments are headed, look to the consumer. There are dozens of faster payment schemes rooted or taking shape around the world — 54 at last count. Some of them have been mandated by governments, readying for anticipated demand. That’s a staggering leap from the 14 live faster payment schemes that existed worldwide in 2014, when FIS first released Flavors of Fast.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 10, 2019
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.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 4, 2019
With the recent launch of the Apple Card , Apple has sent a signal that they seek to offer a better user experience than banks. In fact, their slogan for the card is “Created by Apple, Not a Bank?.” The fact that Apple is entering the space should serve as a wake-up call to banks, according to Rachna Ahlawat , co-founder and executive vice president of Ondot Systems.
Accountant Advocate brings together the best content for small business accounting professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 7, 2019
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.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Many FIs and merchants that have fallen victim to fraud traditionally respond by assessing the damage, pinpointing how the attack succeeded and implementing new measures to prevent similar schemes from happening again. Some businesses are looking for solutions that will help them stop fraud from happening in the first place as criminals become increasingly creative and aggressive in their efforts to steal data and funds.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 12, 2019
The fact that our connected devices are getting to know us pretty well is, by now, well-known. A phone that can unlock a hotel room door. A smartwatch that can call an Uber. A connected car that can not only help the driver find the closest burger joint, but can also order ahead. A voice assistant that can add stuff to a shopping list and then order and arrange for its delivery.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 10, 2019
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.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Payroll and human resource management solution provider Paychex has unveiled a range of new solutions and services at the 2019 HR Technology Conference & Exposition event late last month. In a press release , Paychex announced support for wearable technology through the planned debut of a smartwatch app that enables employees to automatically track time worked.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Application program interfaces (APIs) are helping to speed Open Banking — and, by extension, bringing trade finance into the digital age. To that end, HSBC said last week that it is deploying an API designed to promote bank collaboration, with a focus on trade finance. The API, according to reports , will allow HSBC partner banks to issue local guarantees across markets — and where those banks do not have an operating presence.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 16, 2019
There will be 41.6 billion Internet of Things (IoT)-connected devices around the world by 2025. Consumers and businesses have increasingly employed the technology in a variety of use cases as it becomes more sophisticated, from smart cars to sensors that can be utilized for smart cities. The rise of 5G networks will also enable these devices to communicate more data across longer ranges, which is one of the reasons why investment in IoT is picking up.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Money transfer company MoneyGram announced that it is expanding its loyalty program to customers in France, Italy, Germany and Spain. “We have seen a positive response and strong adoption rates from our loyalty program in the U.S., resulting in increased customer transaction frequency and retention rates,” Alex Holmes, MoneyGram chairman and CEO, said in a press release.
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Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Consumers are creatures of habit — but those habits can be complex, and can certainly vary according to such factors as geography, age and even fitness level. Businesses that can tap into those habits can often tap into a gold mine. However, it can be much harder than it seems, even for the smartest and most data-driven of entrepreneurs. That’s the sense one gets after listening to Fritz Lanman, CEO at ClassPass.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 1, 2019
With “URGENT/11” possibly introducing risks for medical devices and hospital networks if exploited by a remote attacker, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is informing patients, manufacturers and IT staff in health care facilities about the cybersecurity vulnerabilities. URGENT/11 impacts multiple operating systems that then may affect medical devices connected to a communications network in addition to other connected equipment, the agency said in a press release.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 9, 2019
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
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 9, 2019
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
Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll
Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 5, 2019
It has happened to all but the most organized among us. We’re minding our own business, cleaning out a closet or reorganizing the bookshelf, when it suddenly thrusts itself upon us. That lost library book we had almost managed to convince ourselves no longer existed. The book that became the second reason we’ve avoided going to the library since the waning days of the second Bush administration.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Uber coughed up over $3 billion to get its hands on Dubai’s ride-hailing startup Careem, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday (Oct. 2). Founded in 2012, the ride-hailing unicorn – which is valued at over $1 billion – was the premier tech startup in the Middle East and North Africa. Uber paid $3.1 billion to take ownership. The deal is expected to close in January of 2020.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 14, 2019
As the digital economy grows, you can bet that crowdsourcing will become an even bigger part of innovation and disruption, along with hiring and investment — all of which will serve to help build only new companies but vital digital infrastructure. One big recent example in favor of such points comes from Goldman Sachs. A Goldman Sachs program called GS Accelerate enables Goldman employers to pitch their bosses on potential new companies, according to CNBC.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 8, 2019
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 first Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management, conducted by Deep Analysis with support from AIIM and M-Files, surveyed 500 enterprises across various industries to assess their readiness to employ AI. The results reveal that AI is already far more embedded into organizations' operations than previously realized. These findings and more insights have been brought to you in the "Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 11, 2019
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.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Renault has started a public trial of its on-demand car service on the Paris-Saclay urban campus, according to a press release on Monday (Oct. 14). A panel of around 100 people will use the service — provided by two electric, autonomous and shared Renault Zoe Cab prototypes — on the campus from Oct. 14 through Nov. 8. . Two cars with different features will be tested, with passengers able to hail them using the mobile app, Marcel Saclay, which was designed specifically for the ZOE Cab experiment
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 1, 2019
There are many ways a firm can measure the value of instant payments, and determine how much of a return on investment (ROI) it can expect to reap. A firm can look at it in terms of how much it will save by stepping away from the costly and inefficient world of paper checks, or it can evaluate in terms of the auxiliary services and features it will be able to offer to its customers, and potentially monetize in the future.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 8, 2019
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.
Speaker: Mark Stovel
When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 10, 2019
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
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 11, 2019
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.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Drivers can’t make ends meet. Given the median income of roughly $25,000 a year and the number of hours required behind the wheel to earn that, drivers’ wages fall well below the federal hourly minimum wage. As independent contractors, drivers also have no benefits. After taking into account expenses like gas and insurance, there’s barely enough left over to meet their daily living expenses.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 11, 2019
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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Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.
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