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New updates for Microsoft Stream Cloud Recordings

Perficient

Update Overview. Microsoft recently announced that they will be making some updates to the cloud recordings regional storage control. If you’re not familiar with Microsoft Stream, all meeting recordings within Microsoft Teams are stored in Microsoft Stream. However, tenant admins do have the option of turning ON/OFF the ability to “Allow Cloud Recording” Currently, the meeting recording feature is turned off for customers whose Teams data is stored in-country if Microsoft Strea

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Goldman Sachs compare bitcoins to tulips, and cryptofolks aren’t happy

Chris Skinner

Goldman Sachs just became the bad boy on the block in the bitcoin brethren by saying bitcoin has nothing behind it. Remember last week when we were all bullish for the Goldman Sachs Bitcoin call? L pic.twitter.com/W5lRyx1L5Y — Zack Voell (@zackvoell) May 27, 2020 However, when you look at their … The post Goldman Sachs compare bitcoins to tulips, and cryptofolks aren’t happy appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Alabama Reopens And COVID-19 Cases Soar 300 Pct Month Over Month

PYMNTS

After Alabama reopened on May 1, the state has seen coronavirus cases surge by 300 percent month over month, with intensive care units (ICUs) at less than 4 percent capacity remaining and medical workers “exhausted physically and mentally,” Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed said on CNBC. Reed said his region has “improved marginally,” but that it is “not enough to get us out of this crisis moment.” “We can manage it, but we can’t sustain the trend that

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The Finanser’s Week: 25th May 2020 – 31st May 2020

Chris Skinner

The main blog headlines are … What happens if consumers stop consuming? I saw an interesting article the other day: I Don’t Feel Like Buying Stuff Anymore … our economy is built on Americans of all class levels buying things. What happens when the ability — and desire — to … The post The Finanser’s Week: 25th May 2020 – 31st May 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper

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Pandemic Leads To Short-Term Rental Sell-Off

PYMNTS

The coronavirus pandemic has many smaller property owners looking to unload their properties to save money, which could lead to big owners seeing a market ripe with purchasing opportunities, according to a CNBC report. The companies on the defensive right now also include venture capital-backed rental companies and vacation rental apps like Airbnb. The U.S. travel economy has taken a decisive $195 billion revenue shortfall since March when the pandemic began, according to CNBC, which cited a rep

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albo Launches New Business Banking Service albo empresas

PYMNTS

Mexican banking FinTech albo is now offering business banking services in addition to the individual services the company has provided previously, according to news site Contxto. The service, called albo empresas, or albo business, attempts to address the problem of businesses losing time by making payments. Through albo empresas, businesses can receive money, make transfers, disperse funds and keep track of their dealings through reports that show the financial health of the company.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Leadership is about teamwork

Independent Banker

“Well-executed leadership is less about marching to your own beat and more about creating a well-choreographed team play.”. Remember that childhood game follow-the-leader where one person directed, and the others walked in line? Well, it was not a favorite of mine, and I could never quite pinpoint why. As I’ve moved forward in my career, I realized what bothered me: The leader in that game dictated the path, and others blindly followed suit.

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Grocery Delivery Now Available Through Google Pay In India

PYMNTS

Google users in India can now order groceries for delivery from startup Dunzo , allowing the tech giant to effectively enter into the Indian delivery market, according to a BGR report. The service can be used through Google Pay without having to download another app. The partnership will work for both companies, allowing Google to use Dunzo’s on-the-ground services, while Dunzo will reap the benefits of Google’s Pay app, which has over 67 million users in India.

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Is coronavirus pushing more people to voice payments?

Payments Source

The coronavirus pandemic was an unexpected catalyst for contactless cards, and another no-contact payment method is poised for growth as well: voice payments.

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202

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Uber Cleared To Buy Online Grocer Cornershop

PYMNTS

Uber has been approved by the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE), Chile’s antitrust regulator, to acquire the Chilean grocery shopping app Cornershop, according to an FNE statement. “With the background information obtained during the investigation, the FNE became convinced, within the legal term, that the operation does not substantially reduce competition and, consequently, cannot negatively affect, in terms of access, price, quantity or quality, the conditions of use of t

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The Pros & Cons Of Streaming Services

BankBazaar

Let’s admit it; streaming services have made this year bearable. While we’ve weaved them into our daily lives, we should also acknowledge the pros and cons that streaming services bring to our big picture. Read on! As always, technology continues to shape the way we consume content. So much HD content is now available at our fingertips; a luxury that veteran internet users will value after years of rummaging the internet for reliable and trustworthy streaming websites but ending up w

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Freight-Forwarder Beacon Now Counts Amazon’s Bezos As Investor

PYMNTS

Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos has invested in U.K.-based Beacon , a digital freight forwarder, according to Reuters. Bezos was one of a few investors who contributed to the $15 million funding round from Beacon, the company announced on Sunday (May 31). The venture capital firm 8VC was also among the investors. Beacon works to provide real-time data on cargo delivery and marketplace views of shipping costs and prices around the world.

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4 Sure Signs Your Budgeting Approach Needs To Change

BankBazaar

Tired of watching your financial goals fly out the window? It’s time to give your budgeting game an overhaul. Here’s how you can. Frustrated about seeing your savings plans fall short of your expectations every year? Well, the devil may lie in the details. Successive failed plans are a clear sign that your current budgeting strategy is not in sync with your reality.

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Why Is CRE Lending Stuck in the Past? Top 3 Reasons for Digital Resistance

Commercial lending is on the verge of a resurgence, but traditional processes are an obstacle. Explore the top 3 reasons for resistance to digital transformation and how overcoming them can pave the way for growth and efficiency. Discover why embracing automation and digital solutions is crucial for success in today's competitive landscape. Discover how GoDocs helps commercial lenders in the digital era with seamless integration and a borrower-focused approach.

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Item-Tracking App Tile Claims Apple iOS Changes Make It ‘More Difficult’ For Users

PYMNTS

Cloud-based finding platform Tile is accusing Apple of tweaking its latest operating systems by changing the default settings, according to a report in The Financial Times (FT) on Sunday (May 31). Tile said that it believes Apple turned off the “always allow” default setting — which disables third-party tracking products — while setting its own FindMy app in iOS 13.5. to a default of “on.” .

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3D secure can put a lid on friendly fraud

Payments Source

The security method offers real-time authentication checks to combat phony chargebacks, says Paay CEO Yitz Mendlowitz.

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Amazon To Offer Jobs To Most Of Workers Hired In Pandemic

PYMNTS

Of the 175,000 workers Amazon brought on board during the coronavirus pandemic, the eCommerce titan plans to keep over half of them, Reuters reported. The company said they would offer permanent jobs to around 125,000 of the new pandemic hires, which equates to 70 percent. Those workers will get access to benefits like health care and retirement savings plans.

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Digital Banker of the Year: Quontic's Patrick Sells

American Banker

How a twentysomething marketing entrepreneur helped transform a small community development financial institution into a digital leader.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Antitrust Regulator OKs Uber Buy Of Chilean Online Grocer Cornershop

PYMNTS

Uber has been approved by the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE), Chile’s antitrust regulator, to acquire the Chilean grocery shopping app Cornershop, according to an FNE statement. “With the background information obtained during the investigation, the FNE became convinced, within the legal term, that the operation does not substantially reduce competition and, consequently, cannot negatively affect, in terms of access, price, quantity or quality, the conditions of use of t

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Does Labour really need to 'repair' its relationship with the City? | James Meadway

TheGuardian

The party’s dealings with finance have always been tricky. These are the three issues the opposition should keep in mind Reports in the Financial Times that Labour’s new shadow City minister wants to “ repair bridges ” with Britain’s financial services industry read oddly to me. I remember accompanying the then shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, on his “ tea offensive ” meetings with City figures – with the emphasis on the cups of tea and digestive biscuits, rather than the offence.

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E.A. Power & Lighting, 1929

Bankelele

The financial results of the predecessor to KPLC in 1929.

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Building Modular Pipelines in Azure Data Factory using JSON data

Perficient

Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines are powerful and can be complex. In this post, I share some lessons and practices to help make them more modular to improve reuse and manageability. Why Modular Pipelines? Pipelines are composed of activities, as the number of activities and conditions increases, the difficulty in maintaining the pipeline increases as well.

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Top 10 Benefits of Automating Loan Modifications for Commercial Lenders

Get ready for the wave of $1.2 trillion in commercial debt maturing in the next 24 months with GoDocs' ModDocs® platform. Traditional loan modifications are slow, expensive, and prone to errors, which put lenders at risk. But with ModDocs®, you can enjoy an innovative solution that eliminates attorney fees, allows on-the-fly loan modifications, and ensures compliance.

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Jisp partner UK-based retail association to enable multiple shopping options

The Paypers

Jisp mobile app has partnered with the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) to empower retailers with a solution providing same-day Home Delivery, Click & Collect, and in-store Scan & Go services.

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Digital Banker of the Year: Quontic's Patrick Sells

American Banker

How a twentysomething marketing entrepreneur helped transform a small community development financial institution into a digital leader.

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How COVID-19 Changes the Future of Work in Banking

The Financial Brand

The future of work in banking depends on many institutions leveraging new digital skills that most of them currently lack. The post How COVID-19 Changes the Future of Work in Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Zoom To Strengthen Security For Its Paid Users

PYMNTS

Zoom , the video conferencing platform that gained popularity in classrooms of all ages amid the coronavirus pandemic, is planning to beef up security measures for people who pay for a subscription, according to a Reuters report on Friday (May 29). The new security measures were discussed during a call with civil liberties groups and child-sex abuse fighters, Zoom security consultant Alex Stamos told Reuters.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.