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Bank of America Puts $4billion Towards New Tech Initiatives as it Reflects on Success of AI

The Fintech Times

In 2023, the functionality was expanded to assist with additional topics such as where to review health benefits, locate payroll and tax forms, and more. Over 90 per cent of employees now use Erica for Employees, with the virtual assistant having reduced calls into the IT service desk by more than 50 per cent.

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DIFC Celebrates Strong Year in 2024, as Tech, AI and Fintech Sectors Enjoy Record-Breaking Growth

The Fintech Times

The DIFC now houses 6,920 active companies, up from 5,523 companies in 2023, a 25 per cent increase, while the Centre also attracted 1,823 new registrations – the highest ever number recorded in a year, showcasing 25 per cent growth.

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Professional Development and the Payments Association Role

Center for Payments

By Wanda Downs, AAP, APRP, NCP, Senior Vice President, Payments Education, ePayResources Nacha’s Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) and Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP) programs both hit milestone anniversaries in 2023, celebrating 30 years and 5 years, respectively.

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Time’s Running Out: Secure Your 2023 CPE/CPD Credits with FloQademy

FloQast

As the year comes to a close, so does the opportunity to earn those crucial CPE (Continuing Professional Education) and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits for 2023. So, why not make the most of the remaining weeks in 2023 and head to FloQademy?

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Mastercard and Women Choice Expand Partnership to Further Invest in the Development of Women Entrepreneurs Across Middle East and Africa

Fintech Finance

Women Choice – an international organization dedicated to advancing women’s personal and professional development – launched the pilot cohort in 2023.The The next cohorts will be participating in the new programs this year and will aim to impact 50,000 women. We are now focusing on scaling the impact.

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What Happens in Vegas Should NOT Stay in Vegas!

Center for Payments

The Center for Payments is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of Nacha’s Smarter Faster Payments 2023 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, happening April 16 – 19. We are particularly excited to host the Sunday evening invitation-only reception honoring Accredited ACH Professionals (AAPs) and Accredited Payments Risk Professionals (APRPs).

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What the Big Stay Means for Your Accounting Department

FloQast

While the talent shortage still exists, we’re also seeing a group of professionals staying with their companies, which presents a prime opportunity to enhance employee fulfillment. In 2023, the number of professionals who left their jobs fell by 12%. Micro and macro learning matters.