Bye-bye, cash flow headaches. Hello, artificial intelligence (AI) fortune-telling. The latest PYMNTS Intelligence data from the March 2024 edition of the “Invoice-to-Pay Automation Tracker® Series” reveals that the transformation of accounts payable (AP) departments from back-office functions to strategic powerhouses is well underway, with AI playing an outsize role in unlocking greater efficiency and real-time insights.
In The Plastic Owl, Bev Evancic discussed the importance of identifying new employees early to ensure they do not become a Plastic Owl. Now, I want to introduce The Antelope Theory, which helps truly understand who you’ve hired once they join your organization.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced conditional approval of the application for financial technology (fintech) company SmartBiz Loans to change the business model of CenTrust Bank, N.A., Northbrook, Illinois, upon its acquisition of CenTrust Bank, N.A.
As the Trump Administration attempts to drastically cut CFPB funding and staffing, New York regulators and legislators are attempting to fill what could be a void in consumer protection efforts.
With eight states rolling out new privacy laws in 2025 and many more already on the books, businesses have never faced a more fragmented regulatory landscape. These laws will expand consumer rights, impose stricter data governance obligations, and create a complex compliance environment for businesses operating across state lines. While these laws share common frameworks, key differences – particularly Maryland’s stringent requirements – will require you to take a strategic approach. Below, we break down each law’s unique requirements and provide practical guidance you can put into place right away.
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