April, 2022

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Sen. Cruz seeks to restrict Fed role for CBDC

Payments Dive

Sen. Ted Cruz's legislation, which follows a companion House bill introduced earlier this year, would prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency directly to consumers.

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Ramifications of the Ukraine Crisis for the Finance Function & How to Deal with It

The Finance Weekly

The situation in Ukraine has dominated new headlines for weeks on end now, and for good reason. The country is in a dire humanitarian crisis and has affected the world from waves of refugees to rising US gas prices. But is the relevance of such a crisis relevant to finance professionals, or is this just an unfortunate occurrence that such workers will keep hearing about for the foreseeable future?

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Upgrading Education to Build New Pathways to the Workforce

Axway

The American education system has been in need of transformation for decades. Inequality, systemic racism, and lack of proper funding have led to a system that’s riddled with issues.

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BNPL in Credit Reports: How Could This Data Impact FICO Scores?

FICO

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) plans allow shoppers to make purchases and pay for them in installments over a defined period. According to the research from Cornerstone Advisors , these point-of-sale short-term installment loans with low credit amounts have been increasing in popularity during recent years for retail purchases like clothing, household goods, electronics, and more.

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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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The metaverse could be tech’s next trillion-dollar opportunity: These are the companies making it a reality

CB Insights

The business world is obsessed with “the metaverse”: the concept of shared worlds driven by virtual products and digital experiences that are highly immersive and interactive. We already have virtual worlds featuring live concerts and online games where players spend hundreds of hours — but metaverse enthusiasts see a future where entire societies thrive in an online realm inhabited by avatars of real people.

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The Paypers introduces the Financial Crime and Fraud Report 2022

The Paypers

The Paypers has launched the Financial Crime and Fraud Report 2022 , a comprehensive overlook of the current landscape of digital onboarding, fraud management, and financial crime in financial services.

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The 90 Day Road to Successful CFO

The Finance Weekly

For many accounting and finance professionals, being a chief financial officer (CFO) is a career highlight. However, getting there is only the start of the journey. With seemingly endless options and the remarkable shift brought about by The Great Resignation, many people are venturing into new c-level roles or industries for the first time. Taking that next step towards the finance executive table, whether you have 10, 20, or even 30 years of expertise in finance, is no easy task.

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What is an API?

Axway

If you’re wondering, “What is an API?” you may not have heard the term before. Or perhaps you have a vague idea of what an API is or some understanding of what they do.

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How SaaS Companies Can Take Advantage of Account-Based Marketing

Agile Payments

How SaaS Companies Can Take Advantage of Account-Based Marketing.

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State of Fintech Q1’22 Report

CB Insights

Global fintech funding clocked in at $28.8B in Q1’22, down 18% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) — the largest percentage drop in quarterly funding since 2018. In our State of Fintech 2021 Report, we dive into global investment trends to spotlight takeaways including: How fintech saw record deal activity despite the funding decline. The slowdown in $100M+ mega-rounds.

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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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Douugh, Pinwheel partner for payroll switching in the US

The Paypers

Australia-based banking super app Douugh has partnered with income and payroll connectivity API provider Pinwheel to facilitate automatic direct deposit switching for its US customers.

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Bolt buys Wyre to get crypto in its wallet

Payments Dive

With the $1.5 billion acquisition of cryptocurrency payments firm Wyre, Bolt aims to bring crypto front and center within its online checkout capabilities and digital wallet. Crypto "will be a major part of Bolt’s strategy going forward," said CEO Maju Kuruvilla.

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Retail Payments Fraud: How Consumers and Banks Can Fight Back

FICO

There’s a lot going on in the retail payments space – defined as transactions between two consumers, between consumers and businesses, or between two businesses. With any change, fraud comes hand-in-hand. Some of the changes are related to new digital payments methods like P2P apps, tap-to-pay, and cryptocurrency, which are all growing options in retail environments.

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Upgrade your MFT operations with a secure cloud

Axway

I get it. You’re probably thinking, “Cloud MFT? We already have an MFT solution and it’s checking all our boxes. Why rock the boat now?”. Large organizations that rely on MFT have mature, dedicated teams.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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How to Improve Operational Efficiency Using Workflow Automation

Agile Payments

How to Improve Operational Efficiency Using Workflow Automation.

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Music distribution and payments service Stem raises $20M from Block. Stem competitors are Revelator, Paperchain, Distrokid, and beatBread.

CB Insights

Stem , a music distribution and payments service, has raised $20M in a Series C. The round drew participation from QED Investors, Block, Quality Control, and Slow Ventures. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-forms" ><div class="cta has-desktop"><div class="cta-desktop center

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Worldpay to offer direct USDC settlement

The Paypers

US-based Worldpay from FIS has given merchants the ability to receive settlement directly in USD Coin (USDC).

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Card companies called on congressional carpet

Payments Dive

Visa and Mastercard will be in the hot seat next week at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee led by their long-time nemesis, Sen. Dick Durbin. A notice for the hearing teases that the discussion will zero in on "excessive swipe fees" and a lack of competition in the industry.

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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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Basics of Effective Business Partnering in the Finance Function

The Finance Weekly

As an FP&A professional, one of the key foundation points is to build trust and respect with the business. Trust comes in many forms and is built over time, and isn’t something that can be obtained immediately. Respect is founded upon the provision of quality and timely outputs that the organization can rely on as a trusted partner. Those in business partnering roles have a unique and valuable role in supporting both strategy and execution in their organizations.

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Will and estate planning in the digital age

Axway

Planning for death isn’t necessarily everyone’s favorite task, and for many of us, it’s not even on our radar at all. But it’s never too early—or too late—to prepare a will.

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Benefits of CRM for Accounting: Productivity Enhancement Guarantee

Agile Payments

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Facial biometric identity authentication provider Unico hits $2.6B valuation. Unico competitors are Onfido, Veriff, Veritone, and AU10TIX.

CB Insights

Unico , a facial biometric tech provider, has raised $100M in a Series D round that drew participation from GS Growth, General Atlantic, and SoftBank Group. the state of venture report. Download our free report to get the TL;DR on what you need to know about venture funding and trends in Q1 2022. First name. Last name. Email. Company name. Job Title.

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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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UK Cards Report: Repayments Not Impacted by Cost of Living Hike

FICO

The FICO Credit Market Report for February 2022 shows UK card trends following typical post-seasonal spend and repayment patterns. It’s as yet unclear whether pandemic savings are masking the early impact of the cost of living hike. Highlights . Average card spend climbs by over 5 percent compared to January and nearly 30 percent compared to February 2021.

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Fidelity debuts 401(k) bitcoin option

Payments Dive

Fidelity Investments said it is seeing growing interest in digital assets from plan sponsors. The offering will be widely available to employers mid-year.

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How You Can Set a Highly Ethical Example in Financial Leadership

The Finance Weekly

Large public companies or small private organizations are all under immense pressure to produce results. Wall Street anticipates growth, the C-suite expects annual plans to be accomplished, and owners expect a return on their investment, especially those who have potentially risked their life savings. Following 2 years of pandemic-driven economic turmoil, many organizations, especially small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are relatively low on optimism and cash.

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Upgrade your MFT operations with a secure cloud

Axway

I get it. You’re probably thinking, “Cloud MFT? We already have an MFT solution and it’s checking all our boxes. Why rock the boat now?”. Large organizations that rely on MFT have mature, dedicated teams.

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7 Essential Criteria for Choosing the Right Payments Partner

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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Mastercard files 15 NFTs and metaverse-based trademarks

The Paypers

Mastercard has filed for 15 NFTs and metaverse-based trademarks, signalling its intention to become a player in the digital economy.

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European revenue-based financing provider for digital companies raises $126M in debt. Outfund competitors include Pipe, Wayflyer, Lighter Capital, Vitt, ViceVersa, and Uncapped.

CB Insights

Outfund , a revenue-based financing provider, has raised $144.6M in a mix of equity and debt. The $18.9M Series A round drew participation from Force Over Mass Capital, PostFinance, 1818 Venture Capital, and Tribe Capital. The $125.7M in debt financing was provided by undisclosed investors. <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"<div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-wrapper"><div class="cbi-cta-shortcode-content"></div><div class=

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Poor Affordability Analytics Create a Disconnect for Telcos

FICO

UK Telco regulator Ofcom continues to push operators to ensure they are treating customers fairly with affordable access to phone, broadband, digital and pay TV services. Indeed, today comms providers’ corporate strategies boast deep, trusted customer relationships and are include ever more services to upsell, cross-sell and boost the average revenue per user/unit, while reducing churn.

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Waiting for action on hidden cross-border fees

Payments Dive

An executive with the cross-border payments company Wise Payments calls on the federal government to expose the hidden fees buried in international remittance transactions.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.