How Data Disruption Is Changing The Way Treasurers Shop For Tech

Corporate treasurers within large enterprises may have the advantage of having relatively more resources to invest in technology, but between high transaction volumes, complex workflows and multiple banking relationships, finding a third-party treasury management tool is largely out of the question for many teams. Instead, the tradition has been to build proprietary internal systems, a … Continue reading How Data Disruption Is Changing The Way Treasurers Shop For Tech Continue Reading

Banks Embrace Real-Time Data Connectivity With Third-Party FinTechs

With a focus on expanding functionality for business customers, financial institutions (FIs) this week turned to FinTechs that could facilitate real-time data connectivity and analysis. Some FIs, including Western Union and UniCredit, focused their FinTech collaborations on small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) trading internationally in need of working capital. Others, like BBVA, embraced partnerships for … Continue reading Banks Embrace Real-Time Data Connectivity With Third-Party FinTechs Continue Reading

I2c Names BaaS Veteran To New EVP Of Americas Sales Role

Digital payment and open banking technology provider i2c Inc. has named Kevin Fox as executive vice president (EVP) of Americas sales to support a formidable demand for its solutions. Fox will be tasked with heading up business development efforts and creating “strategic ecosystem alliances” throughout the Americas, according to an announcement. Fox reports to Jim McCarthy, i2c’s president, in his … Continue reading I2c Names BaaS Veteran To New EVP Of Americas Sales Role Continue Reading

I2c Names BaaS Veteran To New EVP Of Americas Sales Role

Digital payment and open banking technology provider i2c Inc. has named Kevin Fox as executive vice president (EVP) of Americas sales to support a formidable demand for its solutions. Fox will be tasked with heading up business development efforts and creating “strategic ecosystem alliances” throughout the Americas, according to an announcement. Fox reports to Jim McCarthy, i2c’s president, in his … Continue reading I2c Names BaaS Veteran To New EVP Of Americas Sales Role Continue Reading

Blackhawk, Pollard Banknote Team On Instant Purchase Lottery Tickets

Global payments provider Blackhawk will now work with lottery expert Pollard Banknote in order to let customers buy lottery tickets instantly, a press release says. The ability to buy tickets “in lane” will enable customers both who have been gambling for years and those who decide to do so on impulse to do it with ease, the release says. … Continue reading Blackhawk, Pollard Banknote Team On Instant Purchase Lottery Tickets Continue Reading

Retail Spending Recovers, But What Happens Next?

This week’s 17 percent bounce for retail sales was a welcome bit of good news. Unfortunately, it will not be sustainable nor does it indicate the complete return of consumer spending. Time will tell if the number looks better on paper than it does in practice. However, it does show that consumers have spending power. As … Continue reading Retail Spending Recovers, But What Happens Next? Continue Reading

Single Malts Find New Outlets For Father’s Day

The digital shift is coming to Father’s Day, neat, as upscale spirits brands pick up on direct-to-consumer (DTC) momentum. Example: For the first time in the brand’s history, The Macallan Scotch is embracing the digital shift. It is partnering with eCommerce spirits distributor Thirstie Inc. to offer consumers the ability to purchase its storied single malt directly from … Continue reading Single Malts Find New Outlets For Father’s Day Continue Reading

LS 990 switches in Les Couleurs palette by Jung

VDF products fair: Building-technology supplier Jung has updated the colour range for its minimalist LS 990 switches to incorporate Le Corbusier‘s vast Les Couleurs palette. The flat LS 990 switches, which are made in plastic and metal, are now available in all 63 shades of Les Couleurs . The palette was initially developed by Corbusier as two colour collections … Continue reading LS 990 switches in Les Couleurs palette by Jung Continue Reading

Wirecard Delays Annual Report After Auditors Can’t Confirm $2.1B In Cash Exists

Wirecard has postponed publication of its 2019 annual report after disclosing that its auditor can’t confirm the existence $2.1 billion in trust accounts — or about a quarter of the value on the company’s books. The German electric-payments processor said in a statement Thursday (June 18) that auditor Ernst & Young told the firm that “no sufficient audit … Continue reading Wirecard Delays Annual Report After Auditors Can’t Confirm $2.1B In Cash Exists Continue Reading

Uber’s SaaS Push Shows Flexibility Of Platform Model

  Pandemics and economic slumps put business models to the test — and the most flexible business models may stand the best chance of rebounding most quickly from such headwinds. To that end, ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies is branching out into software — specifically, software as a service (SaaS). According to reports Wednesday (June 17), the company … Continue reading Uber’s SaaS Push Shows Flexibility Of Platform Model Continue Reading