What the heck is… the Google Waymo vs Uber lawsuit
by Oliver Smith @ The Memo
Thu Feb 08 23:30:35 PST 2018
Our weekly series What The Heck Is… exists to shed light on the strange unexplained acronyms and unfamiliar buzzwords that creep into our everyday lives. From centaur teams to Singles’ Day we’re on a mission to explain the difficult to explain. Today, we’re looking at a fierce battle raging right now in US courts – […]
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A juicy moisturiser and cosy cushion… here’s what we’re lusting after today
by hferrett @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 23:00:11 PDT 2018
CONGRATULATIONS, you’ve made it to Wednesday! That’s cause enough for a celebration, so why not mark it by splashing out on a couple of choice items? Here’s our pick of today’s top buys. Cream of the crop GlamGlow is the US brand which has all kinds of razzy face masks the A-list love, but it […]
How to choose an ethical bank account
by Dana @ Banking Guide
Tue Mar 12 07:17:06 PDT 2013
Hot on the heels of contributing to a worldwide financial crisis plunging the economy into austerity, Barclays Bank has posted...
World’s first multi cryptocurrency instant-messaging payments system
by Alex Rolfe @ Payments Cards & Mobile
Fri Mar 23 07:12:50 PDT 2018
TransCrypt is using Telegram as a base to launch a new universal cryptocurrency payment system that acts within the interface of popular messaging platforms, allowing users to send or receive payments via message in all major cryptocurrencies. With TransCrypt, users can carry out cryptocurrency transactions, convert currencies, purchase tokens and pay for services on all [...]
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Should You Offer a Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan?
by Mike Kappel @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News
Mon Mar 26 05:10:00 PDT 2018
You know employees like employer-sponsored benefits. As an employer, offering benefits is advantageous for your business, too. A nonqualified deferred compensation plan is one type of benefit that both you and your employees can enjoy. Find out what a nonqualified deferred compensation plan is, why you might consider offering it, and how to set it […]
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Peru vs Iceland: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for friendly international at the Red Bull Arena
by Samuel Street @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 18:13:40 PDT 2018
THERE can be few teams in this summer’s World Cup as eager for the tournament to get underway as Peru and Iceland. The Peruvians have qualified for the first time since 1982 after beating New Zealand 2-0 in a play-off in Lima. And Iceland followed up their outstanding Euro 2016 by reaching their first ever […]
UK to roll out image-based cheque clearing system
Finextra Research
The UK is to roll out an image-based cheque clearing system in October that will slash processing times from six 'weekdays' to one day and pave the way for the introduction of interbank mobile cheque deposits.
Wellcome Book Prize: 5 brilliant books about life & death
by Kitty Knowles @ The Memo
Thu Feb 08 23:30:27 PST 2018
We all want to live longer. But surely that only applies if we can also live better? Fortunately, this year’s longlist for the Wellcome Book Prize includes a number of fantastic titles about life and death – fighting illness, and future healthcare. Whether you love novels, memoirs, or stirring non-fiction, lose yourself in one of our five picks… 1) To Be […]
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Chip and PIN cards remain consumers’ first choice for payments over contactless
by Alex Rolfe @ Payments Cards & Mobile
Tue Mar 20 04:35:19 PDT 2018
Online research from Equifax, shows that using a debit or credit card with a PIN number is still the preferred method of payment for 42% of people in the UK. Contactless methods followed at 34%, with the vast majority of these respondents (31%) preferring a contactless card to using their phone or wearable technology (3%). [...]
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'First Direct refused our £10,000 withdrawal request'
Telegraph.co.uk
First Direct – perennial favourite for customer satisfaction – refused to allow its customer of 22 years to withdraw funds from his account
UK Exclusive First Ride Review: We test the 2019 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt
by Antony de Heveningham @ Singletrack Magazine
Tue Mar 27 00:04:47 PDT 2018
We managed to get an exclusive first ride on Rocky Mountain's brand new Thunderbolt, a super versatile 140mm superbike
Ordering online blooms this Valentine’s? Think again
by Oliver Smith @ The Memo
Fri Feb 09 03:20:42 PST 2018
It’s the most loved-up time of the year but, if you’re hoping to truly impress the most important person in your life, maybe avoid ordering online. While online flowers from the likes of Bloom & Wild and Moonpig have ‘blossomed’ in recent years, according to consumer group Which?, these online players were found to be […]
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England boss Gareth Southgate fumes over VAR penalty as Three Lions are denied Wembley win
by supal @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 16:08:00 PDT 2018
FUMING Gareth Southgate slammed VAR after England conceded their first goal in over TEN hours. Italy were gifted a late penalty at Wembley when German referee Deniz Aytekin controversially overturned his decision to award a corner. Aytekin changed his mind after Azzurri players urged him to consult his pitchside TV monitor — where he saw […]
Things worth reading: 20th March 2018
by Chris M Skinner @ Chris Skinner's blog
Mon Mar 19 23:22:12 PDT 2018
Things we’re reading today include … RBS works up plans for standalone digital bank FCA calls for global effort to speed up fintech growth Aldermore to push into business banking following FirstRand takeover Catching cyber-crooks From Wall Street to weed: How the financial crisis lit up the pot industry U.S. bans …
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Barclays pilots mobile cheque deposit
Payments Cards & Mobile
Continuing its theme of pushing technology for consumer benefit (and cost savings) Barclays Bank says it will pilot a scheme allowing customers to pay cheques, via mobile cheque deposit, into their accounts via pictures taken on their mobile
A city in California is considering launching its own cryptocurrency
by Oliver Smith @ The Memo
Thu Feb 08 04:17:23 PST 2018
Local government funding is a tough gig. In Britain, dozens of local councils are running up huge budget deficits, while some cities are taking Silicon Valley handouts to try and reduce poverty. Now the US city of Berkeley is considering launching its own cryptocurrency, as a way for residents to invest in their local community […]
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Things worth reading: 22nd March 2018
by Chris M Skinner @ Chris Skinner's blog
Wed Mar 21 22:44:51 PDT 2018
Things we’re reading today include … What’s Your Bank Learning From Your Cell Phone? Deutsche Bank Falls as CFO Warns of Securities Unit Headwind Economists promote low-volatility cryptocurrency backed by dollars EU launches £4.4bn tax raid on tech giants Europe’s banks told to keep planning for full Brexit in 2019 …
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What are the new Post Office banking arrangements and is my bank included?
The Sun
THANKS to a new deal, the majority of the public will now be able to do their banking at the Post Office, regarding of where they bank. This will include the ability to pay in cheques and withdraw …
Chinese tourists want to use mobile payments
by Alex Rolfe @ Payments Cards & Mobile
Wed Mar 21 00:21:20 PDT 2018
Nearly all Chinese travellers (91%) would be more willing to shop and spend at overseas merchants that accepted Chinese mobile payments, according to a new Nielsen report, jointly released by Nielsen and Alipay, which found that 93% of Chinese tourists would use mobile payment overseas if given the option. The findings, revealed in a new Outbound Chinese [...]
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Joshua vs Parker undercard: Who is boxing on the bill of massive fight at Principality Stadium?
by jsheridan @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 17:30:55 PDT 2018
ANTHONY JOSHUA and Joseph Parker face-off at the Principality Stadium in one of the most eagerly awaited bouts of the year. Brit star AJ holds the WBA and IBF world heavyweight champion belts and faces WBO title-holder Parker in a huge unification bout. CLAIM YOUR FREE £30 BET Check out this new sign up offer from Sun […]
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg won’t answer to our MPs after data leak — it’s time for Brits to delete their accounts
by Vicky Lytaki @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 16:45:32 PDT 2018
SO Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s billionaire CEO, doesn’t fancy travelling all the way to Westminster to answer questions about the little matter of leaking the personal information of 50 million people without their permission. “Zuck” will stay in his exquisite house in Palo Alto, California, where a voice-controlled app called Jarvis makes his toast, picks him […]
Things worth reading: 19th March 2018
by Chris M Skinner @ Chris Skinner's blog
Sun Mar 18 23:44:25 PDT 2018
Things we’re reading today include … £90m seized from dormant bank accounts UK banks face re-run of ‘doomsday’ stress tests – but with higher hurdles to clear Bank of America’s European president to step down Challenger bank chief calls for cuts in red tape after Brexit to stimulate competition MasterCard …
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What Does Pay Frequency Mean?
by Michele Bossart @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News
Wed Feb 21 05:10:38 PST 2018
When you have employees, you need to run payroll so they can receive their wages. Before paying employees, you need to decide on a pay frequency. Your industry, the number of employees you have working for you, the type of workers you have, and legal requirements determine your pay frequency. But first, what does pay […]
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Billionaire heiress Chloe Green ‘pregnant with Hot Felon Jeremy Meeks’ baby’
by cgreenwood @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 17:03:40 PDT 2018
BILLIONAIRE Chloe Green is reportedly pregnant with boyfriend Jeremy Meek’s baby. According to US Weekly, the Topshop heiress, 27, is expecting her first child with the 34-year-old male model, nicknamed the “Hot Felon”. While the pregnancy is Chloe’s first, Jeremy has a son with his estranged wife Melissa, and two step-children. Representatives for the couple […]
Things worth reading: 26th March 2018
by Chris M Skinner @ Chris Skinner's blog
Sun Mar 25 23:27:24 PDT 2018
Things we’re reading today include … Bank accounts could disappear within 15 years according to one of Deutsche Bank’s most senior execs This 220-Year-Old German Bank’s Considering a Robo-Adviser for Companies The rebel bank, printing its own notes and buying back people’s debts Brexit delivers longer blow to bank sentiment …
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Megabus adverts offering £1 fares banned by ASA after company admits as little as one seat per coach was that price
by cmcguire @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 16:01:58 PDT 2018
MEGABUS adverts offering fares from £1 have been banned after the firm admitted as little as one seat per coach was available for the price. A website and Facebook post for Megabus, seen in September, for a new Aberystwyth to Birmingham service featured a yellow circle with the text “From £1”. Another advert listed services […]
Teen ‘attacked while praying at Birmingham school’ sparks police probe
by bvonow @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 22:42:22 PDT 2018
A TEEN has been left bloodied and bruised after allegedly being attacked while praying at a Birmingham school, it has been reported. The young girl had been at Bordesley Green Girls School when the fight unfolded, with a student since excluded. The Birmingham Mail reported that the fight had taken place on March 19, with police […]
Mobile payments set to start in 2014
by Dana @ Banking Guide
Thu Jan 17 06:34:08 PST 2013
Our mobile phones are the thing we are least likely to leave at home, whether we use them to keep...
The Memo has joined Forbes
by Alex Wood @ The Memo
Mon Feb 12 02:00:12 PST 2018
Dear Reader, It’s my pleasure to share with you some exciting news about The Memo. We launched in April 2015 with the mission to make the future more human. Since then we have broken stories that have made international news and caught the attention of the world’s media with countless industry awards. Today, we are […]
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Easter 2018 benefit payments – when are tax credits, child benefits, ESA, Universal Credit, and JSA paid over the bank holiday period?
by igroome @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 23:13:34 PDT 2018
THE Easter holidays are fast approaching – giving us Brits a long weekend full of chocolate treats to look forward to. But you may also be expecting benefit payments. Here’s everything you need to know. When are my benefits normally paid? Here’s what you need to know… Basic State Pension: Every four weeks. The day […]
The Open Banking API’s are coming – Report from Sibos
by Alex Rolfe @ Payments Cards & Mobile
Fri Mar 16 09:26:25 PDT 2018
There can be little doubt after this year’s Sibos that digital disruption drives new ecosystems, marketplaces and businesses; thus, changing the game for how banks connect to their clients and how banks run their businesses – Open banking and APIs are coming, and it is time for banks to reinvent their business models and embrace [...]
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Answers to 18 Payroll Questions You Are Dying to Ask
by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News
Mon Mar 05 05:10:18 PST 2018
For some business owners, running payroll might be like learning a foreign language. You are a master of your business idea, not the administrative responsibilities that come with it. Because you might not be familiar with these responsibilities, you might have some payroll questions. Payroll questions and answers When you become an employer, you need […]
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England boss Gareth Southgate not afraid to do it his way ahead of World Cup as decision to axe Dele Alli against Italy pays off
by achapman @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 15:35:45 PDT 2018
FOR a softly-spoken safe-pair-of-hands ‘yes man’, Gareth Southgate doesn’t half go about upsetting a lot of people. England’s manager, so often caricatured incorrectly as a Mr Nice Guy, started his reign by freezing out his nation’s all-time record goalscorer, Wayne Rooney. And he has continued to show scant regard for the reputations of the few […]
Mexico vs Croatia LIVE SCORE: Latest updates from the friendly international in Texas
by Samuel Street @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 18:08:23 PDT 2018
CROATIA take on Mexico for the first time since the 3-1 defeat that sent them out of the World Cup four years ago. The Balkan nation have won two and lost two against the Mexicans but were, crucially, beaten in both their World Cup meetings.
World’s first device which lets you have sex during your period… without the mess
by gmullin @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 22:07:18 PDT 2018
PERIOD sex has many divided – for some it’s disgusting and others love it – but there’s no dispute that it can be messy. And now a company has come up with a genius device that lets you do the deed during the time of the month without the clean-up. The Ziggy Cup is the […]
First Ride Review: Santa Cruz Blur 3 CC XX1 Reserve
by Wil Barrett @ Singletrack Magazine
Tue Mar 20 00:01:35 PDT 2018
It’s been about five years coming, but the Santa Cruz Blur is finally back. First introduced back in 2002 alongside the V-10 downhill bike, the Blur was one of the...
What Is an FEIN?
by Mike Kappel @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News
Mon Feb 26 05:10:00 PST 2018
When you run a business, you must meet many IRS requirements. You might need an FEIN to identify your business on documents like payroll tax forms. What does FEIN mean? What is an FEIN? FEIN is an acronym for Federal Employer Identification Number, also known as an EIN. This unique, nine-digit number is used by […]
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Credit card payments - How to pay your credit card
MBNA
Wondering how to pay off a credit card? Here we run through all the ways you can make credit card payments quickly and easily.
Real-time payments to drive revenue growth according to ASEAN benchmark data report
by Alex Rolfe @ Payments Cards & Mobile
Fri Mar 23 08:47:10 PDT 2018
ASEAN financial institutions are focusing increasing investment on payments modernisation, with real-time payments capabilities serving as the first step to digital transformation across consumer and corporate services, per new benchmark data, “2018 ASEAN Payments Insight Survey: Real-Time Payments Modernisation and Innovation,” from ACI Worldwide and Ovum. ASEAN member states, driven by market forces and developments in [...]
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The battle against synthetic identity fraud
by Alex Rolfe @ Payments Cards & Mobile
Fri Mar 16 09:13:50 PDT 2018
In the 1982 sci-fi movie Blade Runner, Harrison Ford played Deckard, an ex-detective tasked to track down replicants — robots who were so lifelike that it was almost impossible to tell man from machine. In the coming years, bankers will need the equivalent of Deckards on their staffs as they deal with one of the most serious problems [...]
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The big Boss It Like alumni list
by Oliver Smith @ The Memo
Mon Feb 12 03:38:59 PST 2018
Over three years at The Memo, our weekly Boss It Like profiles have become one of our most popular series. It’s no surprise: who doesn’t want to find out how the world’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs manage to get so much done? Whether it’s the apps they use or the time they wake up, […]
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How to Calculate a Raise
by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News
Wed Mar 14 05:10:09 PDT 2018
Employees have money on their minds. According to a Gallup poll, 59% of employees were not completely satisfied with their current pay. And, one SHRM survey found that 44% of respondents said they would leave their job to make more money elsewhere. To avoid losing their top employees, many businesses offer pay raises. Learn why employee […]
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Wages were hit by the credit crisis more than by immigration, experts claim
by msinha @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 17:54:04 PDT 2018
WAGES were hit by the credit crisis more than by immigration in the past decade, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) said. But the wave of EU nationals that have come to Britain was likely to have “slightly lowered wages” at the lower end of the workforce. And it said that while tougher post-Brexit immigration control […]
Naomi Campbell fans accuse the supermodel of photoshopping her face in new Instagram post
by Daniel Cain @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 15:30:50 PDT 2018
NAOMI Campbell’s Instagram followers have accused the supermodel of editing a close up of her face to make her nose smaller and skin smoother. The latest upload to her account, which is followed by 4.9million people, attracted thousands of comments on her beauty but also many questioning its authenticity. #Mood #Bare @narsissist @patti_wilson #Family 🖤 […]
HSBC joins the banks using Post Office's counter culture
the Guardian
HSBC current account holders will soon be able to make cash deposits and check balances at the Post Office
Ambra Vallo: Meet the yoga teacher working with Aston Villa and John Terry to improve player performance and fitness
by Jonathan BOON @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 23:00:23 PDT 2018
IN the modern game, footballers have to be in peak condition to compete at the top level. That means they will turn to anything to ensure their bodies are ready for the rigours of first team action. John Terry and Ryan Giggs are just two legends of the game that turned to yoga in an […]
Let’s jet together to fix private air travel…
by Clive Jackson @ The Memo
Fri Feb 09 04:00:39 PST 2018
Editor’s Note: Clive Jackson is Founder-CEO of Alyssum Group – owner of leading private jet charter marketplace Victor. He’s also one of The Memo’s Influencers, a group of industry experts sharing their views. I’ve been asked a few times already this year – where do I see private aviation heading in 2018? It’s an apt question, because […]
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Alexander Armstrong reveals James ‘Arg’ Argent’s fears about stripping for The Real Full Monty
by jgood @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 16:02:19 PDT 2018
Alexander Armstrong was initially sceptical about repeating The Real Full Monty – but the show was so successful, and so important, that he knew he had to do it again. “I thought: ‘Haven’t we done this?’” says the 48-year-old presenter. “But the uptake of cancer checks across the UK [after the show] was unprecedented – […]
Is the DLR strike today, what are the dates and what alternative timetables are there for strike action?
by Jay Akbar @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 23:08:26 PDT 2018
A DLR strike is underway, which is making travel difficult for commuters across London. Here’s everything you need to know about the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) strike. What dates are the DLR strikes and what is affected? There are two separate strikes planned on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), with the first starting at 4am […]
Linkey: Buy your Valentine a gift that helps the homeless
by Kitty Knowles @ The Memo
Fri Feb 09 03:17:09 PST 2018
Sick of wasting money on tacky Valentine’s Day gifts? Let’s be honest, no one actually like those naff cards or edible undies. Fortunately, this year, you can buy your beau a present that spreads the love in a more meaningful way. Use Linkey to help a homeless person feel the dignity we all deserve. The […]
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Consult This Employee Termination Checklist to Keep Things Running Smoothly
by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News
Wed Mar 07 05:10:00 PST 2018
Employees leave companies every day to pursue growth opportunities, accommodate personal lives, or experience change. As an employer, you hope employees won’t leave your business, but you know this is wishful thinking. When an employee resigns, you need to know what to do. The average annual overall turnover rate is 19%, according to SHRM. If […]
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The most Memo-rable stories 2015-18
by Kitty Knowles @ The Memo
Mon Feb 12 03:33:11 PST 2018
Given our big news, we thought it only fitting to crack-open The Memo’s archives and pull out some of our favourite stories and themes. From some 3,500 articles over three years, there’s a wealth of inspiration to choose from. Read more: The Memo has joined Forbes Here are our most Memo-rable stories 2015-18: The super-commuter. Cycling is […]
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What You Need to Know About a Qualifying Life Event
by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News
Mon Mar 12 05:10:40 PDT 2018
Employees have a window of time each year to sign up for certain types of employer-sponsored insurance. Although this open enrollment period takes place at the end of each year for all employees, an employee can add or remove coverage at any time of the year if they have a qualifying life event. What is […]
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Exclusive First Look! The Ibis Ripmo Long Travel 29er
by Chipps @ Singletrack Magazine
Mon Mar 26 08:00:01 PDT 2018
Today, Ibis Cycles has announced a (quite literally) huge bike for it – the enduro-ready, long travel trail bike, dubbed the ‘Ripmo’. The bike was quietly raced this weekend in...
Things worth reading: 21st March 2018
by Chris M Skinner @ Chris Skinner's blog
Tue Mar 20 23:30:58 PDT 2018
Things we’re reading today include … Hurricanes push Lloyd’s of London to £2bn loss ANZ fails to give royal commission email showing years of inaction on alleged misconduct Brussels to offer City market access — but on EU’s terms Tencent and Allianz lead $160m funding for German online bank N26 …
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Who is Declan Donnelly’s wife Ali Astall? Australian talent manager who is expecting her first child with Ant McPartlin’s presenting partner
by sroberts @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 23:14:41 PDT 2018
ALI Astall is a talent manager and is the other half of TV star Declan Donnelly. Here’s everything you need to know about the special lady in Dec’s life, with whom he tied the knot just over two years ago… Who is Ali Astall? Ali Astall, 40, was born in Newcastle, Australia. She is a […]
Bristol BikeFest Returns! Popular South West Event Is Back By Popular Demand.
by Chipps @ Singletrack Magazine
Mon Mar 19 16:32:23 PDT 2018
Mmm… sunshine and Ashton Court, Bristol. Heaven!Rather quietly, this last week or so, Bristol BikeFest announced that it was well and truly back! Teased first on the page of the...
What is transaction laundering and what is the Industry doing about it?
by Alex Rolfe @ Payments Cards & Mobile
Thu Mar 15 13:21:11 PDT 2018
Transaction laundering has quickly evolved into one of the payment industry’s most prominent and most difficult problems. Transaction laundering — also previously known as “undisclosed aggregation” or “factoring” — occurs when a merchant processes unknown transactions on behalf of another business. This hidden business is often engaged in prohibited activities, and the “front” merchant may [...]
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We could soon be able to pay in a cheque using our mobile phone
by Dana @ Banking Guide
Fri Jul 05 07:56:47 PDT 2013
The use of cheques has declined in recent years but, for those of us who do receive cheques, it is...
What banks don’t get about the Open Banking API economy
by Opinion Piece @ Payments Cards & Mobile
Tue Mar 20 04:45:05 PDT 2018
The Open Banking ecosystem can learn a lot from the smartphone operating system (OS) market. In particular, banks that are developing APIs in a bid to control the new ecosystem should ask themselves this: Why did the mobile operating systems of Nokia, Bada, Symbian and Blackberry (among others), fail? Like most high growth markets, the mobile [...]
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Amazon merchants sales: 25% are cross-border e-commerce transactions
by Alex Rolfe @ Payments Cards & Mobile
Fri Mar 23 05:13:14 PDT 2018
Amazon is making a cross-border e-commerce transactions push for merchants on its website to sell goods into other countries, setting the stage for greater competition with rival marketplaces run by eBay and potentially Alibaba. More than a quarter of all revenue for sellers on Amazon globally was from cross-border e-commerce transactions in 2017, up more [...]
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Kim Jong-un shakes hands with China’s ironman Xi Jinping on FIRST overseas trip since taking power in 2011
by jcox @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 16:48:42 PDT 2018
THIS is the historic moment Kim Jong-un shook hands with China’s ironman president Xi Jinping. Bejing officials confirmed the chubby leader visited for four days – his first foreign trip since taking power in 2011. The North Korean tyrant arrived in Beijing in a specially armoured train on an ‘unofficial visit’ to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping, staying from Sunday to Wednesday […]
Anthony Crolla v Edson Ramirez: Start time, TV channel and live stream for Joshua vs Parker undercard fight
by jsheridan @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 17:36:03 PDT 2018
ANTHONY CROLLA is back in the ring as he looks to mount another world title challenge. ‘Million Dollar’ saw off Ricky Burns in an epic bout that went the distance in October and still harbours hopes of reclaiming his WBA crown. To set up that fight he must first overcome Edson Ramirez in Cardiff, with […]
Should you ditch your bank and invest in a lend-to-save instead?
by Dana @ Banking Guide
Tue Apr 30 07:53:45 PDT 2013
Officially known as peer-to-peer lending, lend-to-save cuts out the banks and allows investors to lend directly to borrowers. The benefits...
When is Declan Donnelly and Ali Astall’s baby due? Latest due date updates for the couple’s first child
by Emma Clarke @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 23:16:34 PDT 2018
AFTER a tumultuous couple of weeks for his co-presenter Ant McPartlin, Declan Donnelly and his wife Ali Astall are celebrating some exciting news. The couple are expecting their first child together. But when is their baby due? Here’s what we know so far… When is Declan Donnelly and wife Ali Astall’s baby due? On March […]
Things worth reading: 27th March 2018
by Chris M Skinner @ Chris Skinner's blog
Mon Mar 26 23:09:18 PDT 2018
Things we’re reading today include … Credit card debt growth at 12-year high Europe’s costly financial shake-up may yet benefit a post-Brexit UK Billion euro cyber-suspect arrested in Spain Senior banker quits Queen’s lender Coutts after harassment complaints London should team up with Zurich in push for open European markets, …
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A Look at Federal, State, and Local Minimum Wages
by Mike Kappel @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News
Wed Mar 21 05:30:00 PDT 2018
You can’t just pay your employees any amount you want. You must follow federal, state, and local laws that set minimum wages. What is minimum wage? Minimum wage is the lowest amount you can pay an employee per hour of work. You can pay more than the minimum wage, but you should never pay less […]
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The Direct Approach: How the way we buy bikes is changing
by Antony de Heveningham @ Singletrack Magazine
Thu Mar 22 06:56:35 PDT 2018
The landscape of bicycle retail is shifting, and there are now an increasing number of companies that only sell direct to the buyers. Some of the most respected brands in the business have moved to selling direct.
Ex-BHS chief Sir Philip Green ‘could KEEP his knighthood’… despite pensions scandal
by crichards @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 15:45:39 PDT 2018
SIR Philip Green is likely to keep his title after officials declared he will not face a ban on being a director following the BHS collapse and subsequent pensions scandal. The decision not to ban Green means that he will in all likelihood keep his knighthood that Tony Blair recommended him for. The Insolvency Service […]
Check out is a thing of the past – PayPal CEO
by Alex Rolfe @ Payments Cards & Mobile
Thu Mar 15 07:00:42 PDT 2018
Dan Schulman, PayPal CEO has said that mobile is going to “fundamentally redefine” the retail industry and change the way consumers think about the Check out. “Already, it’s starting to do that. It is blurring the distinction between online and offline. People used to think about e-commerce and in-store. Mobile erases those boundaries,” Schulman said at [...]
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Awesome time-tracking app transforms life for kids with autism
by Kitty Knowles @ The Memo
Fri Feb 09 03:57:38 PST 2018
Caring for a child with a learning disability can feel tough. Conditions like autism or ADHD, in particular, can make even the simplest of daily tasks a challenge. Now though, Canadian software developer Pierre Séguin has created an app to help make life for kids – and their families – less stressful and more fun. […]
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Katy Perry reveals her very strange pet name for Orlando Bloom
by gmullin @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 20:40:18 PDT 2018
KATY Perry has revealed her very strange pet name for Orlando Bloom after the couple rekindled their romance. The American singer, 33, was performing in Japan as part of her Witness World Tour when she seemingly dedicated a song to the British actor. In a clip posted on Twitter, she can be heard addressing the […]
Correcting Employment Taxes: What to Do If You Withhold the Wrong Amount
by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News
Wed Feb 28 05:10:52 PST 2018
It’s easy to make mistakes, especially when you have a million and one things on your plate. One error you could make is deducting the wrong amount from employee wages. Correcting employment taxes is necessary if you withhold too much or too little from your employees’ paychecks. This article provides an overview of employment taxes […]
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First Ride Review: Santa Cruz Highball 3 CC X01 Reserve
by Wil Barrett @ Singletrack Magazine
Tue Mar 20 00:02:58 PDT 2018
In a refreshing change of programming, Santa Cruz is going all-XC on us for the start of 2018. Jib-specific trail bikes and Beyonduro™ shred-sleds may still whip up the majority...
Stubborn duo stage 50 minute sit-down protest in front of bus in row over who had right of way
by Jon Rogers @ The Sun
Tue Mar 27 16:55:36 PDT 2018
A “MOTHER and son” sat blocking an entire road for nearly an hour in a petty dispute with a bus driver over who had right of way. The man and woman blocked the road in both directions today after coming up against an equally resilient bus driver. The street in Penicuik, Midlothian, had become narrower […]
Will the Courts Accept a Jury Duty Excuse Letter If You’re in a Pinch?
by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News
Mon Mar 19 05:10:23 PDT 2018
Sometimes, you or your employees’ personal responsibilities conflict with your business. For many small businesses, if you miss work or lose an employee for an extended period of time, there can be harmful effects on productivity in the workplace. But if you or an employee are called in for jury duty, you might not have […]
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When Does Direct Deposit Go Through? | Patriot Software
Payroll Tips, Training, and News
If you pay some employees via direct deposit, they might ask you when they will receive their wages. When does direct deposit go through?