| Banks Voice Concern Over Data Flow To Indiaâs FinTechs U.K. banks are among those with brewing concerns over data-sharing with FinTech firms in India, while Asia presents attractive opportunities for investment in tech-nimble upstarts. Recent deals and investment announcements also helped mint a new FinTech unicorn in South Koreaâs Viva Republica. |
| Digital Disruption Jumps To Top Of C-Suite's 2019 Concerns Some concerns held by corporate executives are timeless: hiring new talent, or managing changing regulations, for example. But the severity of risks for which c-level executives are bracing in 2019 seems to be amplified, particularly when it comes to digitization. A new report from consultancy firm Protiviti finds board members' biggest concerns this year often revolve around digital disruption, and the ability to compete with newer, 'born-digital' enterprises. |
| | Payroll | | Freelancer Payments Turn Traditional Payroll On Its Head As the global freelancer economy continues to grow, new challenges emerge in how freelancers get paid that traditional payroll processes cannot solve. Freelancers are responsible for invoicing their employers in order to get paid, for example, with added friction in the case of cross-border payments. Toptal CEO Taso Du Val spoke with PYMNTS about these hurdles and a new collaboration with Payoneer to tackle them via the firm's freelancer time-tracking app, TopTracker. |
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