Wells Fargo Branch Banking Metrics ‘Relatively Stable’ In January
Wells Fargo Branch Banking Metrics ‘Relatively Stable’ In January
February 20, 2017  |  Banking

Though Wells Fargo is still dealing with the fallout of its major fraud scandal, the bank reported that it saw “relatively stable” trends in branch...

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India Utilizing Citizens’ Biometrics
India Utilizing Citizens’ Biometrics
February 20, 2017  |  Biometrics

The Indian government is moving forward with the world’s largest biometric identity database, which will be available for use by tech companies, health care providers...

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Santander’s VC Arm InnoVentures Invests In Two AI Companies
Santander’s VC Arm InnoVentures Invests In Two AI Companies
February 20, 2017  |  Investments

Banco Santander, the Spanish lender, has thrown its money into two artificial intelligence companies in an effort on the part of the financial industry to...

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Banks Gear Up To Battle Debit Fee Limits
Banks Gear Up To Battle Debit Fee Limits
February 20, 2017  |  Regulation

U.S. banks are revving up to take on a big lobbying battle with the goal of ending limits on debit card fees that they claim...

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Japanese Smartphone Users Warming Up To Digital Payments
Japanese Smartphone Users Warming Up To Digital Payments
February 20, 2017  |  Mobile Payments

Worries over security concerns have prevented digital payments from taking off in Japan, but that is starting to change with Japanese smartphone owners indicating interest...

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Ukrainian Man Sentenced For 41 Months For Hacking Scam
Ukrainian Man Sentenced For 41 Months For Hacking Scam
February 20, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

U.S. prosecutors sentenced a Ukrainian man who was charged with running two hacking forums online to 41 months in prison. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Apple Fuels New Biometrics Rumors With RealFace Acquisition
Apple Fuels New Biometrics Rumors With RealFace Acquisition
February 20, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Apple is adding fuel to the biometrics expectations and rumors surrounding its 2017 iPhone device with the acquisition of Israeli facial recognition startup RealFace. Get...

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FTC Inquiry Looks At Use Of Kill Switches By Auto Lenders
FTC Inquiry Looks At Use Of Kill Switches By Auto Lenders
February 20, 2017  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the use of kill switches by auto finance companies to get subprime borrowers who have missed payments to catch...

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Blue Nile Acquisition Completes Transition To Private Company
Blue Nile Acquisition Completes Transition To Private Company
February 20, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

An investor group made up of Bain Capital Private Equity, Bow Street and Adama Partners completed the acquisition of online diamond and jewelry retailer Blue...

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