PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The secret sauce, according to then-CEO Tina Sharky when PYMNTS spoke to her in 2017, was its elimination of what she called “the brand tax,” which typically pushes up prices on brand-name beauty products and household goods by as much as 30 percent. So what went wrong? The goal was profitability by 2023. “I’m

Branding 150

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

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 The firm operates a platform to automate tax and financial management processes for gig workers, sole traders and contractors. Engage:BDR.

Payments 149

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Morgan Stanley Research Analyst Kimberly Greenberger said the second half of 2020 is expected to be especially challenging with the looming election — as shift and change in national leadership have some tendency to slow commercial activity because spenders get a bit spooked. The Coronavirus Continues to Cut Down the Chinese Economy .

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CFPB Monitor

MARCH 14, 2019

Although issued under Director Kraninger’s leadership, the Winter 2019 Supervisory Highlights covers examinations generally completed between June and November 2018 when Mick Mulvaney was Acting Director. It represents the CFPB’s second Supervisory Highlights covering supervisory activities conducted under Mr. Mulvaney’s leadership.

Taxes 68

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Insights on Business

MAY 3, 2019

In this new model, there is a link between the size and complexity of clients’ financial needs and the number of specialists required to support those needs, such as tax advisors, wellness experts, lawyers and accountants. Advisors will be the quarterbacks that direct experts to help clients deal with the impact of major life events (e.g.,

Management 87

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

is facing increased competition in its home market from other banks, nonbanks and even credit unions that are aggressively pricing loans to businesses, says president and CEO Steve Dehnert. In 2022, existing staff—Dehnert included—will continue to wear multiple hats until labor market conditions ease. Ponce Bank, a $1.5

Community Bank 144

Community Bank Community Lending Louisiana 144

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. Goes to the always-sharp Mitch Feiger and the team at MB Financial for the bank’s sale to Fifth Third at a 24% premium to market price in May.

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NCR

APRIL 19, 2016

SBA loans have some of the lowest interest rates and monthly payments in the market because they have 10 year terms and no prepayment penalties. New online vendors and processes are available to make it easy to quickly access the low cost capital small businesses need from a trusted source. Get organized. Have a plan.

Capital 40

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The clock is ticking — holiday shipping deadlines are approaching and the last of the holiday shopping procrastinators are either rushing to order online or resigning themselves to a last-minute trip to a crowded mall or shopping center to tough it out in line with all the other procrastinators.

New York City 131

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Report: The Risky Business of Navigating Online Sales Tax for Merchants. While consumers are flocking to eCommerce, merchants working on expanding and selling online in more markets must comply with local sales tax regulations. Levy laws can vary widely, with one state taxing a product that another does not.

Innovation 101

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Alex Jimenez

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

There were similar concerns about browser online banking. 37% of respondents don’t believe online banking is secure. They found the platform to be flexible and very quick to market. She gave the example of tax auditing and dating apps sharing the same solution. Open Banking/APIs. Innovation. IBM Q Panel.

blockchain 40

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Zynga, creator of Facebook games Farmville, Mafia Wars, and about a dozen different types of online slot machine games, paid $210M in 2012 for OMGPOP, creators of DrawSomething!, In a deal that aimed to open the Chinese coal markets, US heavy-equipment behemoth Caterpillar paid $677M in 2012 to acquire ERA Mining Machinery Ltd.

Google 76

Google Software Innovation Company 76

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Similar to its rival Mastercard, Visa announced results for the quarter that ended in December of last year (the company’s fiscal first quarter) that — once tax impacts from recently passed legislation are factored out — topped expectations. Attractive markets include Germany, where the biggest competitor to Visa is cash, as Kelly said.

Regional 100

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CB Insights

MAY 10, 2018

The early consultants changed that by using market research and data analysis combined with niche expertise to help companies manage their supply chains, improve their product positioning, and enter new markets to beat their competitors. Consultants did this because clients weren’t. From the FAQ for BCG’s Gamma program.

Strategy 78

Strategy Management Analytics Tools 78

CB Insights

MAY 23, 2019

Pixelon: Online video vaporware. In January 2018, Outcome settled all pending lawsuits by the company’s investors on the condition that Shah and Agarwal step down from their leadership positions. Founded by Renaud Laplanche in 2006, LendingClub quickly became one of the largest online lenders in the US.

Fraud 78

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CB Insights

JUNE 6, 2019

Coda Automotive was an early player in the electric vehicle market, an early failure, and a great example of why being early is not always an advantage — even if the future your company envisions is probably the right one. Another, larger problem was that the market for electric cars did not take off the way that Coda expected.

Apple 78

Apple Branding Google Company 78