Funding Circle, a U.K.-based peer-to-peer loans platform that lets small businesses connect with individuals for funding, has acquired U.S.-based stealth startup LeapPay to speed up its ability to approve loans, according to according to TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
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American Express and Discover tied for the top spot in J.D. Power’s annual U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study, American Banker reported on Thursday (Aug. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Visa, which in July launched a no-card-number option for online transactions called Visa Checkout, has added several big-name payment processors to extend the reach of the service, according to TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
As mobile computing continues to grow, security concerns will lead to increased use of biometrics as mobile technology and mobile commerce continue to evolve, a new report out this month suggests. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Mobile banking and payments company Monitise is tightening its new alliance with IBM, transferring hundreds of its U.K.-based professional services staff to IBM, according to Finextra. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Global payment firm WEX, Inc. announced on Tuesday (Aug. 26) that its European division entered into an agreement with event management company Zibrant. With the partnership, Zibrant will have access to the WEX Virtual Credit Solution, according to a WEX statement. Get the Full Story Complete...
Two new amendments to NACHA’s operating rules were approved by the Electronics Payments Association, according to Finextra. The amendments are designed to improve the ACH Network quality by decreasing the amount of ACH transactions that result in exceptions and returns. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Micronesia’s Division of Procurement and Supply announced this week that government agencies have until September 15 to sign contracts for projects, issue requests for proposals and requests for purchase of supplies and equipment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...