PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
Companies recognize the need for IoT security, but few are acting on those concerns. According to a recent survey, 97 percent of respondents said an attack on unsecured devices would be devastating to their organizations. However, less than a third are actually vigilant about monitoring for third-party related risks. Despite the security risks, the popularity of IoT seems unlikely to abate.
Katz,Sapper&Miller
APRIL 23, 2018
Josh Brown, a franchise and entrepreneur attorney with The Law Office of Josh F. Brown, LLC, joins us to expand upon our initial discussion about restaurant franchising, how it’s done, key components to consider, and more.
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PYMNTS
APRIL 27, 2018
In many businesses, acquiring customers used to be a function of where the business was located — a high traffic intersection for a convenience store or a well-heeled mall for a clothing retailer. Technology, of course, changed all that. It’s also made the offering of subscription services a robust channel for a business to operate in. By one measure , subscription company websites have seen visitor growth of over 800 percent since 2014.
PYMNTS
APRIL 23, 2018
Brick-and-mortar retail has spent the last decade building bridges to the digital world so a new generation of digital consumers can move fluidly between them. What’s been largely left behind, however, is a payments experience that moves just as seamlessly between those worlds. There have been many attempts to bridge the gap, but consumers haven’t really taken the bait.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
It’s time for retailers to stop looking at brick-and-mortar like it’s dying. Traditional retail is changing, it’s true – and that has manifested as a fair amount of growing pains – but the perception that physical retail is a sinking ship may be leading merchants astray. Perhaps it’s better to think of modern retail as a chrysalis. Traditional retail was the caterpillar, inching along slowly but steadily, and somewhere ahead lies the magnificent butterfly of omnichannel, experiential, contextual
PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
The U.K. is only weeks away from bringing its Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules into effect, and corporates are ill-prepared for the data security requirements, according to new research. Law firm McDermott Will & Emery collaborated with Ponemon Institute to assess how U.K. businesses are getting ready for GDPR to take effect on May 25.
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PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
Is it time to mark the passing of the password? Don’t hang the crepe and black bunting just yet. But then again, the password’s breathing and pulse seem to be … perhaps a bit labored and slowed. Last week, the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium announced the launch of Web Authentication (WebAuthn), billed as a password-free browser. Standards bodies, then, are coming together to offer a standard protocol to hasten logins without using passwords.
PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
The growing complexity of international supply chains inevitably adds complexity to risk mitigation and increases risk exposure to all players involved. This trend is evolving rapidly, and corporate buyers are examining threats from all angles. Once, a company’s top supplier-related risk may have been the threat of a vendor going out of business, or goods failing to make it to their destination on time.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
In the 1980s, David Humble was at the grocery checkout counter when something unusual happened: A customer became frustrated with a cashier’s slow pace, so he simply scanned one of his purchases himself. That incident inspired Humble to develop a prototype for a self-checkout system. He combined a personal computer, an industrial computer and a video screen.
PYMNTS
APRIL 23, 2018
Airbnb is helping event planners provide lodging ideas for attendees – and is hoping to make some money along the way – with the launch of Airbnb for Events. In a blog post , the company said that event planners will share the details of the event, and then Airbnb will use that information to create a custom event page and embed a widget that will enable attendants to find a place to stay.
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
In the gig economy, high turnover means heavy lifting for firms seeking the right candidate. And with rules and regulations governing various service industries — from finance to ride-hailing — background checks are part of the hiring job of hiring. Against that backdrop, Checkr seeks to automate the process a bit by conducting background checks for thousands of customers.
PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
American Express has passed a major hurdle in efforts to become the first U.S.-based credit network to offer services in mainland China. The Chinese central bank formally accepted American Express’ application to clear and settle domestic bank card transactions, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The New York credit card company applied as part of a venture with China mobile payment provider Lianlian Group.
PYMNTS
APRIL 25, 2018
Apple remains the largest company in the world, but the battle is on for No. 2, as Microsoft has rallied to be neck and neck with Amazon in terms of market capitalization. The two Washington state-based companies are within one percentage point of each other, with a market cap of about $723 billion, thanks to a week-long rally in Microsoft shares coupled with a slump in Amazon shares, reported 24/7 Wall St.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
Months after delivering packages inside customers’ homes, Amazon begins delivering purchases inside customers’ cars. The free service is only available to Prime members in certain cities and vehicles, CNBC reported. “Amazon Key In-Car Delivery supports most 2015 model year or newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and Volvo vehicles with an active connected car service plan such as OnStar or Volvo On Call,” the retailer wrote on its website.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R
PYMNTS
APRIL 27, 2018
Starbucks saw strong growth in its loyalty program and mobile transactions over its second fiscal quarter of 2018, the company announced ahead of its earnings call. The coffee chain added 1.6 million new U.S. members to its Starbucks rewards program. In addition, Starbucks discovered that members of Starbucks rewards were buying more: Over the quarter, their spend increased to 39 percent of U.S. company-operated sales.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
With the advent of technology and the prevalence of online shopping, the term eCommerce fraud has become more general and more vague. Under it, there are numerous types of categories and attacks. Of these, none are more insidious than Account Takeover, aka ATO. It’s more difficult to catch, and the ensuing damages for both merchants and unsuspecting customers go beyond just stolen goods.
PYMNTS
APRIL 27, 2018
It didn’t get to $10,000. That might be the headline news about bitcoin. But then again, it wasn’t $6,000 either. Nor even the $7,000 level seen earlier this month. At a recent $9,300, bitcoin may or may not be stabilizing. Recent coverage in the financial trade press seems to anticipate that there might be some stabilization on hand. Commentary about regulatory efforts that may be a bit more benign than some had feared likely helped.
PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
Fashion designer brand Marc Jacobs is collaborating with Microsoft to address key challenges in the industry’s supply chain management and accounts payable (AP) processes. The companies announced news on Wednesday (April 25) that they are partnering to enhance Marc Jacobs’ accounts payable and invoice processing capabilities. The brand has deployed MediusFlow , an accounts payable and invoice automation solution designed on the Microsoft Azure platform.
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PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
Marketplace lending platforms – Lending Club, OnDeck, Prosper and the like – have inarguably and fundamentally altered the geography of the lending landscape. In the last decade, they’ve gone from being a niche product to representing about a third of unsecured consumer loan volume in the United States as of 2016, according to a r ecent study by Harvard Business School Professor Boris Vallee and University of Washington Professor Yao Zeng.
PYMNTS
APRIL 27, 2018
Welcome to Five at Five , your late look at some of the freshest payments news of the day. Today’s stories include an up-to-date analytical report about which ordering and payment technologies are making the most gains in restaurants and how iris scans can beat out other biometrics. Coverage also discusses the future of consumer financial management and a new sense of stability around bitcoin.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
The usual school lunch menu suspects — pizza and chicken nuggets — appeal to some students, but those options may not work for students who are vegetarian or gluten-free. As a result, “the school lunch solution doesn’t really work anymore,” Wise Apple Co-Founder and President Nathan Cooper told PYMNTS in an interview. To create an alternative for kids with dietary needs, Cooper set out to reinvent the school lunch by offering a kid-focused meal subscription service that accommodates different di
PYMNTS
APRIL 21, 2018
In 2012, American internet entrepreneur, angel investor, author and blogger Jason Calacanis gave a pretty bold prediction about Amazon Prime — then in its seventh year of existence. “There are two types of people in the world: those with Amazon Prime and those without,” Calacanis wrote. “How you think about consumption, commerce and your personal time is radically different depending on if you’ve join the cult — yet.
Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA
AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?
PYMNTS
APRIL 27, 2018
While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s William Hinman said the agency is “striving for a balanced approach” between digital currencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs), a U.S. congressman is taking issue with this line of thinking. U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) thinks ICOs are detrimental to the economy, CoinDesk reported.
PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
Chinese officials have reportedly taken measures to monitor and potentially crack down on the nation’s banks’ risky lending practices, reports in Reuters said Wednesday (April 25). Two unnamed sources told the publication that the nation’s financial regulator, the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC), have deployed teams from local branches to commercial banks.
PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
The Department of Labor is examining if Wells Fargo pushed retirement-planning customers into pricier accounts and toward buying more expensive investment funds, generating more fees for itself, The Wall Street Journal reported. The bank has pressed employees to move clients into more expensive individual retirement accounts when they retired or left a job providing them a 401(k) account.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
Facebook is giving more detail on how and why it chooses to delete content from its network. The world’s largest social media company published its “community standards” guidebook on its website yesterday, providing more detail on how the network’s 7,500 moderators decide what text, pictures and video are removed. Facebook released the previously employee-only guide to provide more transparency about how it decides what’s acceptable and to get feedback that should allow the company to improve i
Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer
Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!
PYMNTS
APRIL 23, 2018
There are many on-demand apps, but few apps aggregate multiple services. Apps such as Accomplice , however, allow users to choose from multiple services and coordinate food deliveries with rideshares. When a customer orders food and a rideshare through Accomplice, the app monitors the customer’s journey home and places his or her order at the optimal time.
PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
Mastercard and IFC , a member of the World Bank Group, announced Thursday (April 26) that they have updated a $250 million global risk-sharing facility in an effort to expand access to electronic payments in emerging markets. In a press release , Mastercard said that updating the agreement inked in 2015 will help financial companies in developing countries participate in the Mastercard network through an IFC program.
PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
A New York senator has proposed legislation that would make retail banking services available at all 30,000 U.S. Postal Service locations nationwide. According to CNBC , Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has proposed the Postal Banking Act, which would include services such as small-dollar consumer loans that offer low fees and low interest rates.
PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
“I’m pleased to say PayPal had another quarter of great results and we’re off to a great start in the new year,” CEO Dan Schulman noted at the opening of his remarks to investors when reporting 1Q 2018 results and providing insight into the company’s ambitious plans for future growth. Schulman backed that claim with PayPal’s quarterly and year-on-year increases in transaction volume, active users, mobile transactions, revenue, earnings and its Venmo P2P platform.
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.
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