November, 2022

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6 CFO tips for taking a company public

The Finance Weekly

CFOs are well experienced finance professionals who know how to lead their team and the finance company through many different scenarios. Supposing a CFO has a couple years of experience, they have been through many ups and downs, uncertainties, and market changes that would have left them prepared for future challenges. One of the most difficult time periods that a CFO can go through is when the company decides to go public.

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CEOs Sound Off: Payments forecasts for 2023

Payments Dive

The CEOs of Brex, Splitit and Paystand weigh in on what’s to come in the year ahead, commenting on the trends, challenges, regulation and M&A.

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Credit Card Surcharges Hurt Your Business—Do This Instead

Synapse Payment Systems

Profit margins are tight right now, and as operating costs increase, many businesses wonder if they should surcharge credit cards. While there are pros and cons to surcharging, most businesses are better off avoiding it. Here’s why credit card surcharges hurt your business—and what you should do instead to raise revenue and keep customer loyalty. What is a Credit Card Surcharge?

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What is a B2B integration platform?

Axway

Regardless of a business’s products and services, B2B transactions are central to operations — whether communications with suppliers, customers, distributors, or even end consumers.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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In FTX’s bankruptcy, here are the top 10 investment and M&A holdings creditors should be looking at

CB Insights

Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy protection on November 11 — the culmination of a steady stream of bad news for the company and a “bank run” that saw roughly $6B in customer withdrawals. A total of 134 affiliated companies were part of the filing, and there could be more than a million creditors involved. download The State of Blockchain q3’22 report.

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Paysera partners Airwallex to send money to 149 countries

The Paypers

Lithuania-based fintech Paysera has partnered with Airwallex to enable its clients to send money to 149 countries and 9 countries’ open IBAN accounts.

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FIS, Fiserv could benefit from credit legislation

Payments Dive

Legislation aimed at creating competition for card giants Visa and Mastercard could be a boon for payments companies FIS and Fiserv.

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7 Tips to Avoid Chargebacks & Payment Disputes This Holiday Season

Synapse Payment Systems

For many businesses, the holidays are the busiest time of the year. While more customers and revenue are certainly a plus, this can also be a season of increased chargebacks and payment disputes. Fortunately, there are things every business owner can do to minimize chargeback risk and avoid costly hassle. Keep reading to learn how to avoid chargebacks and payment disputes during the holiday season.

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The API long game. Leading with consistency and perseverance.

Axway

I’m proud to announce that Axway is named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Full Life Cycle API Management.¹ This marks the seventh time that Axway has been recognized.

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What Is an EFT Payment?

Payment Savvy

EFT payments are becoming increasingly popular as more and more people conduct their financial affairs online. But what exactly is an EFT payment? In this article, we will answer the question of what an EFT payment is, and we’ll also discuss the different types of ETF payments, the benefits of using EFT payments, and the risks associated with this type of payment.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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UK and Singapore sign fintech agreement

The Paypers

The Government of the UK and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have signed a cross-country memorandum of understanding (MoU), deepening collaboration in fintech, and strengthening their financial cooperation.

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Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A) is the Future of FP&A

The Finance Weekly

Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A) is a form of financial planning that takes the best financial planning and analysis capabilities and extends them into other fields across the organization. Implementing xP&A allows planning, forecasting, analytics, and all of the other benefits of FP&A to reach all of the operational departments in the company.

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Visa’s next CEO sees a world of growth

Payments Dive

Ryan McInerney, who will become CEO of the card network juggernaut next year, recently detailed the areas where he sees opportunities for the company.

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Stripe’s Rate Increase: What It Means for Your Business in 2022

Synapse Payment Systems

If your business is one of the millions that use Stripe to process payments, you may have heard the news about Stripe’s rate increase in November 2022. You could be paying up to 0.5% more on each transaction for manually entered payments. Fortunately, there are actions you can take to protect your revenue and improve your customer experience. Why Is Stripe Increasing Its Rates?

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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3 insurance trends to watch in Q4’22

CB Insights

While insurtech funding has remained relatively flat quarter-over-quarter in 2022, insurers are still actively engaging with startups to improve their businesses — including addressing climate-related risks. . download the State of Fintech Q3 ’22 Report. Get the free report for analysis on dealmaking, funding, and exits by private market fintech companies.

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ACH vs. EFT Payments: What’s the Difference?

Payment Savvy

Barely a couple of decades ago, there were just a few options available for transferring money from one account to another, but the rise of internet banking has given way to a bunch of different services with different names, processes, fees, and waiting times. The banking world has, thankfully, moved on quite a bit from the days of telegram wires, and most transfers these days are quick, free of major hassle, and relatively secure.

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Rapyd fintech developer survey shows a wish for collaboration

The Paypers

Rapyd has conducted a fintech developer survey that reveals their challenges, opportunities, and a wish to collaborate within the developer community.

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3 Must-Know Dark Social Finance Communities

The Finance Weekly

CFOs are no longer turning to the same old sources of inspiration when looking for quick solutions to workplace challenges. Finance directors in the past may have been persuaded to purchase software by clever advertising efforts or information they acquired at a CFO conference on the other side of the globe. Decision-making CFOs are now looking to something completely different for quick solutions to queries about people, processes, or technology.

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Top Strategies to Future-Proof & Sustain Your Merchant Services Portfolio

Build a sustainable merchant services portfolio with practical strategies to ensure long-term success. Diversify across industries to spread risk and stabilize income, balancing high-risk and low-risk clients for a robust mix. Combine large and small merchants to create a resilient payment portfolio, leveraging each type's strengths. Foster long-term relationships through exceptional service and personalized support.

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MoneyGram dives deeper into crypto

Payments Dive

The money transfer company said it’s adding a new crypto feature to its mobile app, expanding on an attempt to appeal to a younger client set.

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LinkedIn Marketing Tips for SaaS Startups in 2023

Agile Payments

LinkedIn Marketing Tips for SaaS Startups in 2023. Learn to promote your startup marketing by reaching your customers and SaaS executives through lead gen forms, creating effective landing page funnels and useful content. The vital issue for any startup, especially a “Software as a Service” company, is good marketing. These are the steps you want to take to fully utilize this process: Introduce your product to the right audience, Position this product by lead generation, Build awareness of your

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Market Trend Report: Accounts payable automation software for payment leaders

CB Insights

What is accounts payable automation software? Accounts payable (AP) automation software companies automate the entire accounts payable process, from invoice to pay to reconciliation, with the aim of reducing manual processes and avoiding human errors. Accounting and finance departments use this technology to manage massive amounts of invoices from their suppliers or payment leaders.

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Get ready for a U.S. open banking rule: protecting personal financial data rights 

Axway

The director of the?Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has just announced the coming of a new U.S. open banking rule , accelerating the move toward open banking in North America.

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Yapily partners with Certua to augment life insurance with Open Banking

The Paypers

UK-based Open Banking infrastructure Yapily has teamed up with insurance platform Certua to simplify applying for and managing life insurance.

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Four Key Components of Real-Time Insurance Success

FICO

Home. Blog. FICO. Four Key Components of Real-Time Insurance Success. Insurers need to make real-time decisions using advanced analytics, with interactive communications, based on a complete view of the customer. FICO Admin. Thu, 08/22/2019 - 12:37. by Rodrigo Camargo. Director, Partner Solutions. expand_less Back To Top. Wed, 11/30/2022 - 12:10. Throughout these years of working with insurance companies to leverage technologies such as like data streaming and orchestration , rules authoring and

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Toast surpasses $100B in annualized payments

Payments Dive

The payments company that caters to restaurants reached that quarterly record after significant expansion this year.

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How to Manage Your Investment Portfolio as a SaaS Business

Agile Payments

How to Manage Your Investment Portfolio as a SaaS Business.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Analyzing Goldman Sachs’ growth strategy: How the 150-year-old global financial institution is reinventing itself

CB Insights

Founded in 1869 , Goldman Sachs has established itself as one of the world’s largest investment banks and is a major force in the global financial markets. But the firm is now looking to expand far beyond its traditional business lines, such as investment banking and asset management. For example, it recently launched a digital consumer bank called Marcus and partnered with Apple to launch a credit card.

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The future of digital transformation is Open. What’s your strategy for 2023?

Axway

You may have heard of Open Banking , Open Insurance , or perhaps Open Healthcare – the truth is, that’s just a start.

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Twilio expands its Customer Engagement Platform's capabilities

The Paypers

Twilio has announced the update of their Customer Engagement Platform with capabilities for strengthening digital businesses’ customer relationships.

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Profitability and Customer Financial Health in Retail Banking

FICO

Home. Blog. FICO. Profitability and Customer Financial Health in Retail Banking. Here’s how to strike a balance that delivers long-term benefits for customers' financial health. FICO Admin. Tue, 02/18/2020 - 14:57. by Bill Waid. expand_less Back To Top. Wed, 11/30/2022 - 19:00. In my recent Forbes article , I explored a vision for the future of retail banking where the customer’s complete financial wellness is at the center of decision making.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever