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Steal This 5-Step Banking Innovation Playbook from Gentle Monster

South State Correspondent

Honkook Kim and his Gentle Monster Brand is a perfect example. The Banking Innovation Playbook – Step 1: Find a Niche Kim looked at the market and knew he needed traction in at least a single segment where he could create a brand and a following for Gentle Monster. COI marketing for banks should always be a top priority.

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Economic Nexus Laws’ Unexpected Impacts On Restricted Substance Retailers

PYMNTS

eCommerce sales tax laws are having unintended consequences in the tobacco industry. These laws were meant to make online sellers face sales tax requirements similar to those for retailers with on-the-ground locations, putting both types of businesses on equal footing. in 2017 had a 52.75

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Elavon’s Sage Pay Acquisition, Google’s Citi Deal, Facebook Pay Top This Week’s News

PYMNTS

Isaacson has watched remote sales tax policies unfold since that time in a flurry of new laws that differ by state, and even municipality. Can Western QSR Brands — And Others — Gain More Power In China? Magic Mirror On The Wall, Is AR The Innovation For Retailers All? Magic Mirror On The Wall, Is AR The Innovation For Retailers All?

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As Classic Video Games Turn Into Collectibles, Can eCommerce Keep Up?

PYMNTS

Indeed, when it comes to younger consumers these days, eSports are reportedly on the rise (including with high school students), and are even prime part of plans to revive retail malls and to collect more states taxes , as PYMNTS has covered. But as even casual students of history know, collectibles often lead to bubbles that eventually pop.

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The Paradise Papers – the Secret Is UBO

FICO

Even people who stand on stage promoting good causes can have something to hide when it comes to taxes. The latest example is the singer of an Irish rock band who has been listed in the Paradise Papers leak that exposes high-profile people, including monarchs, to charges of tax evasion. It’s Not Only About Tax Evasion.

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Certify Shrinks T&E Market With Abacus Buy

PYMNTS

Founded in 2013, Abacus’s technology bypasses the traditional expense report and, instead, recommends expenses to users based on data and previous behavior, minimizing the chance for error. We are thrilled to join Certify’s family of brands,” said Omar Qari, CEO of Abacus.

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Refundo Previews Mobile Tax Filing App Connect

Fintech Labs Insights

Coming soon to both Android and iOS, Connect from Refundo will make it easier for taxpayers to file returns with their tax preparers. The new mobile app is designed to help tax professionals reach more customers, as well as reduce wait times for in-office clients. Roger Chinchilla is CEO.

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