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German Agency Criticizes EY’s Audits of Wirecard
German Agency Criticizes EY’s Audits of Wirecard
April 19, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

A German regulator has reportedly concluded that EY’s audit work and quality control regarding the now-defunct payments firm Wirecard was marked by “grave” and “repeated” violations...

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Social Platforms and PayFacs Power Monetization of the Creator Economy
Social Platforms and PayFacs Power Monetization of the Creator Economy
April 19, 2024  |  Social Commerce

Whether it’s a viral Instagram post, an informative YouTube video, or a thought-provoking blog article, content creators are playing a pivotal role in shaping online...

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The AP/AR Modernization Mandate: From Self-Assessment to Better B2B Payments
The AP/AR Modernization Mandate: From Self-Assessment to Better B2B Payments
April 19, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Modern technology makes modern business strategies possible. And with the news on Thursday (April 18) that Mastercard is bringing its commercial cards to mobile wallets,...

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Apple Says China Ordered Removal of WhatsApp, Threads From App Store
Apple Says China Ordered Removal of WhatsApp, Threads From App Store
April 19, 2024  |  Apple

Apple has removed Meta’s WhatsApp and Threads, as well as Telegram and Signal, from its App Store in China. The company was ordered to do...

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60% of New Amex Accounts Are Opened by Gen Z, Millennials
60% of New Amex Accounts Are Opened by Gen Z, Millennials
April 19, 2024  |  Earnings

Younger, affluent consumers are showing notable resilience when it comes to spending on experiences and travel — and using their credit cards to do so....

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 The Juggling Act That Can Cost Middle-Market Firms $10 Million
 The Juggling Act That Can Cost Middle-Market Firms $10 Million
April 19, 2024  |  Regulation

This week, an official with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), an agency tasked with overseeing firms and markets in the U.K., compared her job to...

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Forage and Uber Eats Partner on SNAP EBT Grocery Delivery
Forage and Uber Eats Partner on SNAP EBT Grocery Delivery
April 19, 2024  |  Delivery

Forage and Uber Eats have partnered to offer online purchasing and delivery of groceries to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) recipients. The partnership will...

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RiseAngle Leverages AI to Streamline Game Development
RiseAngle Leverages AI to Streamline Game Development
April 19, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Game developer RiseAngle has begun harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to streamline and enhance its creative workflow, joining a growing trend of studios embracing AI technology...

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Banks Leverage FinTech Partnerships to Ride Digital Transformation Wave
Banks Leverage FinTech Partnerships to Ride Digital Transformation Wave
April 19, 2024  |  Banking

The digital transformation of banking continues to reshape how financial institutions (FIs) are meeting the evolving expectations of consumers. And central to this evolution are...

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