LSQ

Qwil, Powered by LSQ, and TAPFIN Expand Early-Pay Opportunities to Staffing Suppliers of Major Energy-Sector Client

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
MSP, ManpowerGroup, LSQ, Partnership, Growth, Online shopping

Suppliers in eligible programs can get paid as soon as invoices are approved, regardless of original payment terms.

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  • Suppliers in eligible programs can get paid as soon as invoices are approved, regardless of original payment terms.
  • "The Qwil solution, buoyed by the ease of use within TAPFIN, helps deliver working capital liquidity by allowing staffing suppliers to get paid earlier."
  • Staffing suppliers that choose to enroll with Qwil continue to work in the program with TAPFIN as usual but are paid by Qwil.
  • "TAPFIN is excited about the power that the Qwil solution provides to our suppliers," David Gay, Managing Director, Process Excellence at TAPFIN said.

Tax Tip - Reducing barriers to contacting the CRA with the new dedicated phone lines for video relay service (VRS) users

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Canada Revenue Agency, CAV, American Sign Language, ASL, LSQ, Partnership, Language, Government, CRA, IVR, Government of Canada, Face, VRS, Interactivity, Video game

That is why the CRA, in partnership with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Service (CAV), has introduced new dedicated phone lines, with service in English and French, for video relay service (VRS) users.

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  • That is why the CRA, in partnership with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Service (CAV), has introduced new dedicated phone lines, with service in English and French, for video relay service (VRS) users.
  • We're proud to be the first Government of Canada department to integrate dedicated services for VRS users.
  • How to access the new VRS line:
    To use the new dedicated VRS lines, individuals will first need to ensure they are registered with Canada VRS .
  • Once registered, they can connect with a CRA agent by calling 1-800-561-6393 for service in English or 1-800-561-9332 for service in French.

LMP Promotes Spencer Hurst to Principal and Mark Adelman to Vice President of Operations

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Professional Services, Finance, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Growth, Archery, LSQ, Fortis, LMP, Marshall College, Investment, Associate, Lovell Minnick Partners, Middlebury College, HR, Franklin & Marshall College, Business, Security (finance)

Lovell Minnick Partners (“LMP”), a private equity firm investing in growth-oriented companies, announces the promotions of Spencer Hurst to Principal and Mark Adelman to Vice President of Operations.

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  • Lovell Minnick Partners (“LMP”), a private equity firm investing in growth-oriented companies, announces the promotions of Spencer Hurst to Principal and Mark Adelman to Vice President of Operations.
  • “We are thrilled to announce the promotions of Spencer Hurst and Mark Adelman, whose contributions to the Firm have been instrumental to LMP’s continued growth and success,” said Bob Belke, Managing Partner at LMP.
  • Mr. Hurst, most recently a Vice President with the Firm, joined LMP in 2016.
  • Prior to LMP, Mr. Adelman was an Investment Analyst with Hamilton Lane's Fund Investment group, and previously worked at Archer as an Operations Specialist.

Infor Nexus and LSQ Partner to Expand Supply Chain Finance Programs Across the Globe

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Nexus, Friction, Partnership, Health, SVP, LSQ, Automation, Online shopping, Renewable energy

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LSQ, a leading provider of working capital finance and payments solutions, and Infor Nexus™, the leading global supply chain platform and a division of Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced an agreement that provides their network of suppliers access early payments through an LSQ FastTrack® supply chain finance program.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LSQ , a leading provider of working capital finance and payments solutions, and Infor Nexus ™, the leading global supply chain platform and a division of Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced an agreement that provides their network of suppliers access early payments through an LSQ FastTrack® supply chain finance program.
  • "We know traditionally, supply chain finance programs - especially those in the retail space - are difficult for non-U.S. suppliers to access.
  • "Providing efficient early payments through a supply chain finance program to support cash flow has been one of the largest needs of both U.S.-based companies and their international suppliers for some time," Ted Barba, Vice President of Global Supply Chain Finance Solutions, Infor Nexus, said.
  • The partnership solution is currently implemented with international suppliers of United Legwear (an existing LSQ supply chain finance customer).

Qwil and Randstad Partner To Provide Early Payments To Staffing Suppliers

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
CFO, Growth, Member of the Scottish Parliament, LSQ, Randstad, Online shopping

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LSQ , a leading provider of working capital finance and payments solutions, and Randstad Sourceright today announced that Qwil, LSQ's embedded finance platform for staffing suppliers, will be offering an early-payment solution for Randstad Sourceright suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LSQ , a leading provider of working capital finance and payments solutions, and Randstad Sourceright today announced that Qwil, LSQ's embedded finance platform for staffing suppliers, will be offering an early-payment solution for Randstad Sourceright suppliers.
  • "When terms get to 90, 120 or 150 days, that puts tremendous financial pressure on staffing suppliers and MSPs.
  • Staffing suppliers that choose to enroll with Qwil continue to work in the program with Randstad as usual but are paid by Qwil.
  • "Therefore, we are really excited to partner with the Qwil team on this agile payment solution, which greatly enhances our suppliers' capabilities.

Scotiabank Launches Dedicated Phone Line to Enhance Accessibility for Customers using Video Relay Services

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Culture, Disability, LSQ, Person, Deafness, American Sign Language, International Week of the Deaf, VRS, Hearing, ASL, Accessible Canada Act, CAV, Bank, SVP, Video relay service, Scotiabank, Online shopping

TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank, in collaboration with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Services (CAV), has launched a dedicated phone line aimed at providing assistance to customers with hearing and/or speech impairments, who rely on Video Relay Service (VRS) for their remote banking needs.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank, in collaboration with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Services (CAV), has launched a dedicated phone line aimed at providing assistance to customers with hearing and/or speech impairments, who rely on Video Relay Service (VRS) for their remote banking needs.
  • Scotiabank's new service offering allows customers using the VRS application to call a dedicated phone number with American Sign Language (ASL) or langue des signes québécoise (LSQ).
  • "Our collaboration with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Services, an authority in VRS, has allowed us to refine a service for our deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired customers.
  • Scotiabank continues to embrace advancements in technology to foster a culture of accessibility and create a more level playing field for all customers.

Tradable Partners with Victory Park Capital and Spring Labs to Revolutionize Access to Private Credit

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Software, Finance, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Services, Technology, Apps, Applications, Fintech, Security, Partnership, LSQ, SMB, VPC, Growth, CIO, Security (finance), Cryptocurrency, Tradability

Tradable , a technology company making institutional-quality private credit deals accessible to more investors, announced today a new partnership with Victory Park Capital (“VPC”), a leading global alternative investment firm specializing in private credit, and Spring Labs , a leading enterprise technology company specializing in enterprise data security, to support the development and launch of its platform.

Key Points: 
  • Tradable , a technology company making institutional-quality private credit deals accessible to more investors, announced today a new partnership with Victory Park Capital (“VPC”), a leading global alternative investment firm specializing in private credit, and Spring Labs , a leading enterprise technology company specializing in enterprise data security, to support the development and launch of its platform.
  • As part of the partnership, Victory Park Capital and Spring labs participated in Tradable’s recent seed funding round, which also included contributions from members of Tradable’s board and management team.
  • "We believe private credit generates some of the best risk-adjusted returns in the market, yet few investors can access deal opportunities in this asset class," said Reinsch.
  • "The private credit industry is due for a software upgrade, and we believe Tradable is well positioned to make that happen," said Richard Levy, CEO, CIO and Founder of VPC.

Museum workshop breaks down barriers through art

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Taste, Smell, Communication, Connect, Canada Science and Technology Museum, Life, Innovation, Emotion, Transport, LSQ, Transport for London, Language, Museum, Technology museum, Art, Hearing, ASL, Sound, System, Woman, Kanika, Tourism, Science, Ingenium

This interactive event, facilitated by acclaimed artists Jenelle Rouse and Kanika Gupta, aims to explore the power of art in fostering inclusive communication and breaking barriers.

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  • This interactive event, facilitated by acclaimed artists Jenelle Rouse and Kanika Gupta, aims to explore the power of art in fostering inclusive communication and breaking barriers.
  • Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to join this complimentary event and engage in art activities that delve into emotions and physical senses.
  • Jenelle Rouse and Kanika Gupta, Creative Directors of The Connect Project, bring their extensive artistic backgrounds to the workshop.
  • The event is free and includes admissions to the Canada Science and Technology Museum following the workshop.

Qwil and Talent Solutions TAPFIN Partnership Sees Significant Growth in First 18 Months

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Partnership, Improper integral, VMS, API, LSQ, MSP, Acquisition, Growth, Environment, Online shopping, Bookkeeping

ORLANDO, Fla., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In October 2021, Qwil, a fintech solution that provides early payments to staffing firms and managed service providers, and Talent Solutions TAPFIN, a leading managed service provider (MSP) for contingent workforces, launched their partnership creating a technology enabled early-payment solution for staffing firms. In the year-and-a-half since, the partnership expanded through LSQ's acquisition of Qwil and has resulted in working capital improvement for contingent staffing suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • In the year-and-a-half since, the partnership expanded through LSQ's acquisition of Qwil and has resulted in working capital improvement for contingent staffing suppliers.
  • Qwil, powered by LSQ, integrates directly with SAP Fieldglass and is available for staffing suppliers in TAPFIN programs.
  • "TAPFIN is excited about the power that the Qwil solution provides to our suppliers," said David Gay, Managing Director, Process Excellence at TAPFIN.
  • "The LSQ and TAPFIN partnership will continue to explore ways to solve problems for the staffing industry," said Avery Kepple, VP of Enterprise Solutions at LSQ.

Digital Trade and Supply Chain Finance Provider Appoints Marina Narganes to Leadership Team

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Monday, June 5, 2023
Head, Blockchain, LSQ, USD, MassMutual, Investment, MSME-Champions, Distribution, Growth, Society, Bank

Ms. Narganes will provide leadership in assisting institutional investors in their endeavor to deploy capital in support of cross-border trade opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Narganes will provide leadership in assisting institutional investors in their endeavor to deploy capital in support of cross-border trade opportunities.
  • She has deep industry knowledge covering B2B working capital, trade finance, lending, corporate retirement benefits, investments and advisory services.
  • Prior to joining Triterras, Ms. Narganes was the Director of Origination with Demica, a global fintech offering trade finance solutions to banks and corporates.
  • Through its Blockchain-enabled global trade finance solutions, Triterras’ origination team manages a robust pipeline of high-quality lending opportunities beyond a single geographic market.