The AFP Payments Guide series examines payments-related topics that are developed via interviews with treasury professionals. Presented as quarterly case studies with practical applications and tools to help you make informed decisions about key payment services.
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Discover why checks are still relevant, susceptible to fraud, and learn how treasury professionals can protect themselves when paying by check.
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This guide aims to give practitioners the insights they need as they evaluate the challenges and opportunities in faster payments solutions.
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This guide will examine the basic steps companies can take today to minimize—if never completely eliminate—cyberthreats.
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Incidents of payments fraud are escalating at an alarming rate as fraudsters continue to outpace technology developers and law enforcement.
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Advanced guide to payment types, electronic payments, and straight-through processing (STP). Future-proof your payment strategy.
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This guide outlines the rationale for developing a comprehensive payments strategy.
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Gain insights into organizing payment functions and implementing successful payment factory programs through this informative guide.
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Implement successful purchasing card (p-card) programs with insights, best practices, and tips from industry practitioners.
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This guide focuses on strategies for managing payment acceptance costs and negotiating with merchant account providers.