Editor’s Picks

Berkshire’s Munger Weighs In On ‘Stupid’ Tax Policies … And Much Else
Berkshire’s Munger Weighs In On ‘Stupid’ Tax Policies … And Much Else
February 15, 2019  |  Taxes

To paraphrase an old investment ad campaign: “When Charlie Munger speaks, people listen.” After all, Munger has had a storied career spanning decades with Warren...

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Fizzle Of The Week: The NYC Amazon HQ That Will Never Be
Fizzle Of The Week: The NYC Amazon HQ That Will Never Be
February 15, 2019  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Amazon and the city of New York managed to pull off one of history’s more spectacular break-ups this week, with the Valentine’s Day announcement that...

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As The Dust Settles From Amazon’s HQ Pullback, Ancient Truths Emerge
As The Dust Settles From Amazon’s HQ Pullback, Ancient Truths Emerge
February 15, 2019  |  Amazon

Hope springs eternal. Nothing happens in a vacuum. A day after Amazon said it would not build a headquarters in New York City after all,...

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Can Healthcare Services Revitalize Retail For CVS?
Can Healthcare Services Revitalize Retail For CVS?
February 15, 2019  |  Retail

CVS retail business, separate from its pharmacy operations, has had a difficult few years. Same-store sales have been falling, particularly as some staples that were once...

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BEC Targets BSA Officials At Credit Unions
BEC Targets BSA Officials At Credit Unions
February 15, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Even Bank Secrecy Act officials are in the crosshairs of scammers, according to news of recent email “phishing” campaigns. Separately, the saga over the alleged...

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Higher Education Learns The Value In Procurement Spend Visibility
Higher Education Learns The Value In Procurement Spend Visibility
February 15, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The higher education sector is facing rising pressure to manage spend, as operating costs climb and organizations face greater scrutiny over tuition levels. Many entities...

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Diebold Nixdorf: Why Bank Branches Need To Move Beyond The Transaction
Diebold Nixdorf: Why Bank Branches Need To Move Beyond The Transaction
February 15, 2019  |  Banking

There is something of a strange dichotomy when one looks at the types of things bank brands are developing, particularly around mobile and digital banking...

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Open Banking And FinTech Firms: To Clash Or Collaborate?
Open Banking And FinTech Firms: To Clash Or Collaborate?
February 15, 2019  |  Banking

Open banking in the U.K. is a reality, bringing far-flung financial data and services to a single point of interface for consumers. To get that done,...

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JPMC Embraces Crypto For Real-Time Payments — Ripple Says It’s Not Worried
JPMC Embraces Crypto For Real-Time Payments — Ripple Says It’s Not Worried
February 15, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

There was a time when JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) CEO Jamie Dimon didn’t have much in the way of positive things to say about bitcoin. “The currency isn’t...

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