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DECEMBER 27, 2020

Securities and Exchange Commission approved a plan by the New York Stock Exchange to approve “direct” listings by companies, which let companies come to market without the underwriters (typically) large banks that charge hefty fees to bring the deals to the Street and reach institutional and retail investors.

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That’s particularly true when it comes to compliance and data security. Payroll and tax-related regulations are also a strategic focus for accountants handling payroll for their customers. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a prime example, said Jones. In the U.K.,

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

PSD2 and open banking regulations were forged to accelerate competition in the financial services arena, and this week, a look at the latest initiatives reveals the opportunity for new market entrants to rival incumbents in the small business banking arena. Eedenbul Secures PSD2 License. Faster Payments and BACS schemes.

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MARCH 9, 2020

By teaming up with ezbob, we’ll be able to help our customers secure the finance they need in a matter of minutes, giving them the edge in today’s competitive market.”. And, in 2019, Metro Bank received £120 million from the bail-out fund of RBS to bring additional competition into the small business banking market.

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MARCH 26, 2018

The rise of RegTech is not by chance: There is an undeniable link between regulatory changes and technological innovation, and that link has a profound impact on FinTech and the financial services market. Europe is an epicenter for both regulatory shifts and FinTech innovation. Tax fraud is a massive threat of corporates.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

Expense management technology is now a saturated market, particularly for the small business space – which is notoriously difficult to serve, because they are too small for large, enterprise-grade solutions, but too large for consumer-specialized tools. “Some observers will define the market as $10 million in the top line to $1 billion.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

dollar-backed digital currencies for the payment of government taxes, fees and services. We know that embracing new technology is necessary for the future growth of our economy, and so, in Bermuda, we are making sure that we are leading the world in facilitating innovation. “We In other news, Bermuda will now accept one-to-one U.S.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

s Big Four auditing firms, will “rapidly develop its innovative solution” to deliver unlimited scalability, cell-level data security and performance. Koverse’s rapid solutions development environment enabled PwC to get to market in a fraction of the time it would have required otherwise.

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MARCH 13, 2020

At base, every government agency wants three simple things when it comes to disbursements: increased efficiency, transparency and security. The main challenge in innovating public payments in the U.S. transit markets. We’ve known for more than 10 years that there are issues with mailing checks, which is why we’ve seen over 4.5

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

And while enthusiasm for expanding opportunities to access the Chinese market and its billion-plus consumers is as avid as it’s ever been — as evidenced by last week’s announcement of PayPal and UnionPay’s global payments partnership — the bigger commerce story has expanded beyond China in the last few years.

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For inspiration in banking innovation, we often look to other industries. Instead of thinking traditionally, Gentle Monster pursued a strategy of innovation and creativity to become the hottest sunglass company globally, creating a company currently valued at $900 million. COI marketing for banks should always be a top priority.

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AUGUST 2, 2019

In other news, Brazil’s Tax Authority has announced that transactions involving cryptocurrencies must now be reported to the Department of Federal Revenue ( RFB ). Those who do not comply will face penalties ranging from 100 to 500 Brazilian reais or from $25 to $130, according to Cointelegraph.

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JULY 26, 2020

dollars that does not suffer from the delayed settlement and chargeback issues of traditional payment solutions, or the legal, accounting and tax issues of stablecoins,” the release stated. SPDIs may focus on traditional assets as well.” ” The state already had a reputation as a pioneer in digital financial transactions.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Square Launches SMB Tax ID Tool. Its purpose is to simplify the challenging EIN acquisition process to create a separate tax infrastructure for the business. trillion construction market can have long-ranging effects. Visa’s Kevin Phalen: Making The Case For B2B Payments’ Innovation Progress. Late payments in the $1.8

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DECEMBER 12, 2019

continues to take significant steps toward a faster payments ecosystem , the market undoubtedly lags behind others across the world in the path toward real-time payments ubiquity. unlike markets like the U.K. unlike markets like the U.K. That’s in contrast to other markets like the U.K. Though the U.S.

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MARCH 14, 2018

The same innovations that power crypto-assets can also help us regulate them,” said Christine Lagarde in an IMF blog post Tuesday, according to CoinDesk reports. Cryptocurrencies expose the markets to financial instability and crime, like money laundering. In the U.S.,

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MARCH 5, 2019

In an interview with PYMNTS, Marie Perrin-Largilliere, senior manager of global product marketing at HomeAway, got a bit more granular on how the firm seeks to engage both sides of the transaction. An example of a regional nuance is our Brazilian market.

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AUGUST 28, 2019

It’s a debate with significant implications for lawmakers in areas like minimum wage and tax policy. Labor Department classified these gig workers not as employees, but as contractors, in a case that enabled an unnamed company hiring these gig workers to not have to pay federal minimum wage, overtime or Social Security taxes.

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AUGUST 16, 2019

Small business finserv was a popular target this week, with startups securing funding for their SMB banking, lending and accounting tools. Data technology startup Incorta secured $30 million in support from backers at Sorenson Capital, GV, Kleiner Perkins, M12, Telstra Ventures and Ron Wohl, the company said this week.

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JULY 25, 2018

.” The company has also applied blockchain technology to help protect consumers, by helping security tied to internet access. KT will use blockchain to come to bear on the energy market, this time in tandem with cryptocurrencies. In this case, cryptos will be used for tax returns and municipal payments.

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JANUARY 15, 2019

Malaysia’s initial coin offering (ICO) regulations are said to take effect on Tuesday (January 15) per a notice from the Securities Commission (SC) in the country, Coindesk reported. With the order, exchanges and offerings for tokens would need the SC’s approval.

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MAY 9, 2017

But as he noted, “on the other side, it’s also understandable that competition authorities would like to open up the markets more and to bring in third-party service providers, which are less regulated than banks, but still enough to ensure secure and compliant services.”.

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Now in its 23 rd year, the conference featured more than 20 technology providers and rallied together innovators from across the globe to discuss how financial institutions can better engage with business customers… and the timing couldn’t be better. According to The Wall Street Journal , the U.S. www.miradortech.com. RCGILTNER Services, Inc.

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JUNE 26, 2020

The trends transforming the labor market. Businesses are looking to address these challenges using digital payroll solutions that are already available in the market. One key innovation does away with the paper and direct deposit checks all together.

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DECEMBER 28, 2018

Innovators introduced new ways for banks to onboard their customers and manage their KYC compliance requirements, including firms like R3, which began piloting its blockchain-powered KYC solution with corporate treasurers and banks this year. See what Bergal had to say below. The Big KYC Trend From 2018.

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MARCH 22, 2017

That was one of the voices from the Innovation Project’s panel on “The State of Cannabis and Commerce in the U.S.,” All panel members agreed that forcing a multi-billion-dollar-a-year vertical to operate in a cash-dominated, semi-black market when it comes to financial services is not sustainable — or smart. Higher Risk Than Necessary.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

This week, two massive deals landed with B2B payments innovators at Fundbox and Tipalti, but they were far from the only players to have secured new funding. Operating out of New Zealand, Hnry offers gig economy workers tax administration technology that has just caught the attention of investors to the tune of $1.35 Everledger.

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JANUARY 31, 2019

In addition, Grab plans to start offering solutions and privileges from United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) in Singapore , Fintech firm BPP has unveiled a digital wallet dubbed BPP Pay for the Brazilian market and passengers from China can now make payments with WeChat Pay at an airport in Italy.

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MAY 29, 2018

It’s beginning to feel like two kids talking smack in a high school hallway — except, in this case, billions of dollars are involved, along with issues of privacy and innovation. Don’t worry, though — the Americans can give as good as they get. so they are punishing us,” Thiel said, according to reports.

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MARCH 12, 2019

Indeed, he said, a lack of regulatory momentum in certain markets means acquisitions are often the most effective choice. Yet open banking also raises questions and concerns about the security and privacy of that customer data as it moves between platforms. “If you look at the current state of affairs of open banking [in the U.S.

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Balancing usability with security is no easy task and it seems China, like many other countries, is struggling to get it just right. A booming market. Chinese market research company iResearch estimates that in the first quarter of 2015, a total of 2.4

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

Rarely does the wire transfer come into play as an exciting, innovative payment rail ready to disrupt cross-border B2B payments. The wire transfer, made popular by Western Union more than 150 years ago, may not seem to be the most innovative rail. counterparts are not available.

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MARCH 2, 2018

Total venture capital across the global FinTech market between 2010 and 2017 hit a combined $97.7 For markets like the U.K., alternative small business lending firm, that secured $900 million in 2017, while other alternative finance players, like LendingPoint and SoFi , landed significant investment rounds. Alternative Lending.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

New issues – those surrounding national security, the dependence on PPE that is made elsewhere and where medicines are sourced and produced – now increasingly factor into how we get what we need from suppliers, and where those suppliers are located. The monetary system is always a story of innovation and evolution,” Sheard told Webster.

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JULY 27, 2018

But it wasn’t the only – or even the largest – B2B startup to secure funding. Cross-border B2B payments company Flywire secured $100 million in funding this week, led by Temasek, while existing backers Bain Capital Ventures and F-Prime Capital Partners also participated. space: security, orchestration, automation and response.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Time report collection, data aggregation across different formats and departments, data consolidation for processing, tax withholdings and benefits calculation must all be done, approved, and processed for on-time payroll. Technological Innovation. The Distributed Workforce. Compliance is still a major challenge.

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JANUARY 21, 2019

The plates also offer geo-fencing technology that, at least for now, is meant to track “government or business vehicles,” though it could soon help with automated parking and serve as a conduit for marketing tasks. Security and Marketing. And that’s not all they could potentially do.

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