August, 2022

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4 Common Myths of AI in Finance Organizations

The Finance Weekly

Artificial intelligence (AI) has dazzling possibilities and high expectations, but there are many misconceptions about how it can impact the office of finance. Let's explore four of these myths and their potential to perpetuate limiting beliefs that can impact the ability of a business to compete in the market and attract talent. Myth #1 “There is no need to alter our current course of action.

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FedNow to launch by mid-2023, Fed official says

Payments Dive

The federal government’s new real-time payments system should be ready for use by the middle of next year, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said in a speech this week.

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7 Reasons Why Your Small Business Should Accept Credit Cards

Synapse Payment Systems

We’ve all been to a cash-only business. If you’re a customer who loves paying for purchases using a credit card, it might be annoying, but for businesses, it makes sense. For many small business owners, it’s tempting to be a cash-only business. Accounting is less complicated, and you can keep 100% of your earnings with no processing fees deducted from each transaction.

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Making of: Bundesagentur für Arbeit empowering eGovernment services with Axway 

Axway

We’re glad to share with you our latest video testimonial with Bundesagentur für Arbeit , Germany’s federal agency responsible for providing a range of labor market services for employers and employees.

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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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Fujitsu to offer digital security solution in metaverse

The Paypers

Japan’s JCB , JP GAMES , and Fujitsu have partnered for a year-long joint project to improve the security of distribution and sales of digital data in the metaverse and gaming world.

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Average U.S. FICO® Score Stays Steady at 716, as Missed Payments and Consumer Debt Rises

FICO

Home. Blog. FICO. Average U.S. FICO® Score Stays Steady at 716, as Missed Payments and Consumer Debt Rises. Each year, we provide insight into the national average FICO ® Score to help ensure consumers have a baseline measure of credit health standing. by Ethan Dornhelm. expand_less Back To Top. Tue, 08/30/2022 - 12:00. As the independent standard in credit scoring, FICO® Scores are the leading credit scores used extensively across the lending ecosystem ranging from originations, underwriting an

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Banks push back against CBDC

Payments Dive

The nation’s biggest bank and bank trade groups stressed the risks of creating a central bank digital currency in comments to the Fed, and largely rejected the idea that a digital dollar would accomplish stated goals.

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How to Negotiate Lower Credit Card Transaction Fees

Synapse Payment Systems

Almost every business accepts credit card payments these days. It’s quick, easy, and convenient for customers. However, businesses have to pay processing fees for each transaction. These fees can add up, especially for small businesses. This can quickly eat into profits. The good news is that it is possible to learn how to lower credit card processing fees.

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Watch Duty: How a grassroots fire reporting team created a platform to keep Californians safe

Axway

We speak often of the power of platforms here at Axway, and for good reason: the right platform can be transformative, bringing people together and extending their efforts exponentially.

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What Gig Workers Want in Payments

Agile Payments

What Gig Workers Want in Payments. So, you're on your way to becoming a gig worker. Congratulations! You'll be joining the ranks of some of the most innovative and forward-thinking people in the workforce. But what do gig workers need to have a much-improved experience? Payments that fit their lifestyle and work habits for sure!

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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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Where Are We Now? 2022 Data Science and AI Predictions Revisited

FICO

Home. Blog. FICO. Where Are We Now? 2022 Data Science and AI Predictions Revisited. Within my AI predictions for the year, interpretable machine learning (ML) models have surprised me by garnering greater awareness from data science leaders. Saxon Shirley. Thu, 05/12/2022 - 07:46. by Scott Zoldi. expand_less Back To Top. Mon, 08/08/2022 - 15:30. One of my favorite things to think about is my annual data science and artificial intelligence (AI) predictions blog.

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Best FP&A Software for Startups

The Finance Weekly

Why are FP&A software tools essential for startups and small businesses? FP&A software tools are increasingly important for businesses of all sizes. Historically, FP&A teams primarily existed as a separate department, mostly among large and established companies. But all of that has changed. , FP&A is no longer a separate entity that works only with the finance department.

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Amex rolls out B2B digital payment tool

Payments Dive

American Express cited data indicating nearly two-thirds of small and mid-sized business owners expect increases in their cross-border spending over the next six months.

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Currencycloud supplements regtech services with Clausematch

The Paypers

UK-based cross-border payments platform Currencycloud has teamed with regtech Clausematch to implement its policy management solution.

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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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Transportation’s tech adoption

Axway

So far in the Transform It Forward podcast series, we’ve heard from experts from a wide variety of industries including events, technology, and real estate.

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Instant Payouts: A Guide for MarketPlace Instant Payout Providers

Agile Payments

Instant Payouts: A Guide for MarketPlace Instant Payout Providers. The world is changing, folks. Gone are the times when people would accept payments taking days to reach their accounts for work they’ve completed. Nowadays, when a freelancer or employee completes their job, they want to know that they’ve been paid immediately.

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Analyzing Nubank’s growth strategy: How the challenger bank is aiming to become LatAm’s financial super app

CB Insights

Brazil’s Nubank has its sights set on disrupting Latin America’s financial services. Since its founding in 2013, the challenger bank has grown its user base rapidly — reaching 60M customers as of May 2022, up 61% year-over-year. It notched $877M in revenue in Q1’22, with a gross profit margin of 34%. In 2011, only 56% of Brazilian adults had bank accounts.

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First Ever Excel NFTs go on Sale. Without the Goal of Making Money

The Finance Weekly

For the first time ever, Microsoft Excel based NFTs are going on sale. These Excel NFTs are unique not only because they are the first of its kind, but also because their goal has nothing to do with making a profit. All of the money will be donated to victims of the war in Ukraine. The five unique pieces of pixel art contain pictures of events that occurred during the war, depicting courage from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, people saying goodbye, and refugees crossing the border.

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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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Payments companies swap out CFOs

Payments Dive

Amid macroeconomic pressures, FIS, PayPal, MoneyGram and Shift4 all appointed new CFOs this week. The trend may also mean they’re paying more for them.

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Theta partners Samsung to launch an offline NFT utility campaign

The Paypers

US-based decentralized video delivery network Theta Network has partnered with Samsung and other South Korean retailers in order to provide NFT holders more utilities in retail stores.

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What enterprise API strategy questions are you grappling with? Come learn from experts

Axway

Here at Axway, we have an exceptional product with the Amplify API Management Platform. But we know a platform alone does not solve all your problems.

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Why You Should Do a Jail History Check on a Business Partner

Agile Payments

Photo by fauxels: [link]. Why You Should Do a Jail History Check on a Business Partner. From a financial and operational standpoint, entering into a business partnership is an excellent strategic choice.

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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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The Power of Optimization: Solving a Dire Water Access Problem

FICO

Home. Blog. FICO. The Power of Optimization: Solving a Dire Water Access Problem. The SEIO-BBVA prize for best applied contribution in operations research goes to a team including FICO’s Selene Silvestri. JessicaButalla@fico.com. Tue, 07/19/2022 - 16:11. by Oliver Bastert. Vice President, Product Management. expand_less Back To Top. Tue, 08/30/2022 - 09:30.

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What is High-Risk Merchant Account & Processing?

National Merchants Association

Businesses require merchant accounts to process credit and debit card transactions. There are several types of merchant accounts—some are considered low-risk while others are high-risk. For example, a bank or credit card processing service provider might consider a business high-risk due to increased regulations or potential monetary loss. Contrary to how it sounds, “high-risk” isn’t necessarily bad.

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Digital wallets dig in

Payments Dive

Continued adoption of digital wallets is likely to depend on the services that providers add, said Charlotte Principato, a financial services analyst for polling firm Morning Consult.

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TikTok to educate people about cybersecurity

The Paypers

TikTok has launched a new cyber safety awareness campaign to inform people on the dangers of online interactions.

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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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Can the Interoperability Rule change healthcare integration forever?

Axway

Many say that FHIR – and the ongoing rollout of the U.S. Interoperability Rule – could change the healthcare industry in dramatic ways.

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Instant Payouts: A Guide for SaaS Platforms

Agile Payments

Instant Payouts: A Guide for Saas Platforms. The world is changing, folks. Gone are the times when people would accept payments taking days to reach their accounts for work they’ve completed. Nowadays, when a freelancer or employee completes their job, they want to know that they’ve been paid immediately.

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Tackling the Fintech Threat: A Guide for Banks and Credit Unions

FICO

Home. Blog. FICO. Tackling the Fintech Threat: A Guide for Banks and Credit Unions. What financial institutions need to compete with fintech threat disrupters. FICO. Thu, 12/19/2019 - 16:29. by Darryl Knopp. expand_less Back To Top. Fri, 08/19/2022 - 15:30. As FinTech funding rises to new record levels – $131.5 billion globally in 2021 – banks and credit unions are losing their status as the primary financial services providers to American consumers.

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What is High-Risk Merchant Account & Processing?

National Merchants Association

Businesses require merchant accounts to process credit and debit card transactions. There are several types of merchant accounts—some are considered low-risk while others are high-risk. For example, a bank or credit card processing service provider might consider a business high-risk due to increased regulations or potential monetary loss. Contrary to how it sounds, “high-risk” isn’t necessarily bad.

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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