The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 10, 2022

FP&A is a strategic component of the financial organization with the potential to influence critical business outcomes. When done correctly, it can have a significant positive impact on the company's future. When done incorrectly, it can cause a company to slow down. The role of FP&A has changed throughout time. It's no longer just about taking data and crunching figures; it's also about serving as a strategic counsel to the company.

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FICO

JANUARY 11, 2022

Last year we published a highly successful The 11 Commandments of Digital Banking eBook that introduced the 11 commandments: Digital lift-and-shift is not a strategy! Friction – not inherently good or evil. Be personable in this impersonal channel. Respect the data. Engage me, teach me – feed by TikTok obsession. Use your branch wisely! Respect my time and match my effort.

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International Payments Processing

JANUARY 11, 2022

Visa has reminded acquirers that they will prohibit miscoding POS purchase transactions as ATM cash disbursements and submitting POS purchase transactions into the Plus network. PROHIBITED USE OF CASHLESS ATMS Cashless ATMs mimic standalone ATMs for the payment applications without cash disbursements involved. Instead, merchants use the devices for purchase transactions, miscoded as ATM cash disbursements.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 10, 2022

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its opinion on the impact of de-risking in the EU and the steps authorities should take to tackle unwarranted de-risking.

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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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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 9, 2022

CFOs and climate change: what’s the connection? Other than perhaps taking public transportation to work, what else can a CFO do more than any other average person? The answer is quite a lot. There are 4 main reasons why climate change is important for CFOs and how it plays a role in their job description: A CFO is in a position of leadership and has a lot of influence on the company’s policies.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 14, 2022

AcreTrader , a farmland investing platform, has raised $40M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Anthemis Group, Narya Capital, Jump Capital, Revel Partners, RZC Investments, and Revolution Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. How’s the company performing? Arkansas-based AcreTrader enables investors to purchase shares of available farmland.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 12, 2022

US-based global commerce enabler Digital River has teamed with ecommerce platform VTEX and created an integrated solution for cross-border selling.

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FICO

JANUARY 13, 2022

Now that we’ve turned the page on the calendar, and entered the third year of the global pandemic, what are the challenges facing debt collection and debt resolution professionals? I’ve been in the business for more than 30 years now, and while some of what I see is new, much of it is awfully familiar. Stress on Household Wallets. Regardless of the billions in cash reserves governments have invested in furlough schemes, business loans, deferred repayments and debt relief schemes, the cost of liv

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CB Insights

JANUARY 10, 2022

PayFit , a provider of payroll and HR management solutions for SMEs, has raised $289M in a Series E. The round drew participation from Accel, Eurazeo, General Atlantic, and Large Venture. How’s the company performing? UK-based PayFit helps businesses manage payroll processes, employee expenses and benefits, timesheets, employee onboarding, and other related tasks.

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Payment Savvy

JANUARY 12, 2022

We’ve all received a mailed billing statement from our healthcare provider that made us angry and confused. Ancient procedures still dominate the healthcare industry, and providers are long overdue for an upgrade. Disconnects like this put patient loyalty and satisfaction at risk for providers and hospitals. Throughout this post, we’ll discuss how adopting contactless healthcare payments and utilizing payment technology can rid the industry of these old practices and create solid and

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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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The Paypers

JANUARY 11, 2022

Ecommerce startup Afrikrea based in The Ivory Coast has raised a USD 6.2 million pre-series A round while rebranding to ANKA , the SaaS platform it launched for sellers.

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FICO

JANUARY 12, 2022

The changing global regulatory landscape and ever-shifting fraud vectors are just two of the biggest challenges facing financial institutions. I recently sat down with Sidhartha Dash, Research Director at Chartis Research, for a conversation about the technology and trends in enterprise fraud management. Our lively discussion touched on a wide range of topics, and I encourage you to watch our entire talk for all the details.

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BNG Payments

JANUARY 8, 2022

How to Compare Credit Card Processing Companies When it comes to maximizing sales potential, honoring credit cards should be at the top of the list to accomplish sales goals. As of 2021, credit cards are the most common payment option, making up 38% of all customer transactions.     To run credit cards and debit cards, you will need specific software, hardware, and network connections from a payment processor and merchant services provider.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 12, 2022

Canada-based Lynx has extended its financial infrastructure to include support for metaverse based services.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 10, 2022

Pay iO has announced the launch of its new payment solution for online retailers.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 12, 2022

US-based retailer The Home Depot has introduced the Pro Xtra credit card, a new iteration of its Commercial Revolving Charge, as well as updates to its commercial account card.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 13, 2022

UK-based fintech Hydr has developed its proprietary invoice finance platform to integrate with more cloud accounting software providers including Sage and QuickBooks.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 12, 2022

New research reveals that 55% of crypto owners – rising to 60% of 18-24 year olds – would rather get paid their salary in cryptocurrency.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 10, 2022

A survey launched by SaaS platform Namogoo in partnership with Microsoft has shown that executives of ecommerce platforms are shifting priorities.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 10, 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced it will put together a separate fintech department in view of the segment’s changing landscape.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 12, 2022

Security service provider NordVPN has analysed 4 million credit cards for sale on the dark web, belonging to citizens of 140 countries.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 10, 2022

Topaz , the financial solutions arm of the Brazil-based Stefanini Group, has announced the purchase of a majority stake in Cobiscorp , a US-based banking software company.

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

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The Paypers

JANUARY 10, 2022

Payment card technology solution provider EML Payments has partnered with software solutions Netcetera to implement their Access Control Server (ACS) and Risk Based Authentication (RBA) feature.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 13, 2022

Software provider ITRS Group has released a new global survey that has found financial services firms are struggling to keep up with an unprecedented rate of digital transformation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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FICO

JANUARY 11, 2022

With average spend and cash usage rising, the data was typical of previous festive seasons. However, a drop in the percentage of payments to balance made by cardholders during the month also suggests that lockdown savings may be diminishing. With the Omicron variant impacting hospitality and retail sales in December, lenders will be looking at whether they need to reintroduce payment holidays as well as returning to the stricter lending policies that were implemented at the outset of the pandemi

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The Paypers

JANUARY 12, 2022

Cogent Bank has announced its B2B clients will have access to TassatPay , a blockchain-based, real-time payment platform deployed within the US banking system.

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Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 11, 2022

Dubai-based electric mobility and delivery platform Fenix has announced the launch of Fenix Pay, its in-house inclusive payments service for the Middle East region.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 14, 2022

Indonesia-based fintech KoinWorks that offers investment and liabilities products has raised USD 108 million in a Series C round funding led by MDI Ventures.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 14, 2022

Tesla has started accepting Dogecoin payments for company merchandise, although the firm states that it will not issue refunds for purchases made in DOGE.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 12, 2022

UK-based Railsbank has launched a new white label Buy Now, Pay Later credit solution that enables retailers to offer their own branded, fully-integrated BNPL payment experiences.

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