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Security & Fraud
Commerzbank Says It Was ‘Deceived’ By Wirecard Fraud
January 14, 2021

Commerzbank has told lawyers that the bank was a victim of fraud in the ongoing Wirecard case, Reuters reported Thursday (Jan. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Today In Retail: Ethan Allen Projects 44.9 Pct Retail Written Orders Growth; Christopher & Banks...
January 14, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Ethan Allen Interiors anticipates reporting retail segment written orders growth of 44.9 percent from the prior year for the company’s second quarter, while Christopher & Banks Corporation has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Plus, a new Toshiba Global Commerce...

B2B Payments
TD To Buy Wells Fargo’s Canadian Direct Equipment Finance Business
January 14, 2021

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) and Wells Fargo have unveiled a deal through which TD will buy the Canadian Direct Equipment Finance operation of Wells Fargo, which is “subject to certain closing conditions,” according to a Thursday (Jan. 14) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Grocery Roundup: Walmart, Tesco Meet The New Digital Consumers
January 14, 2021

Grocery shopping has become a very different animal in the last year as consumers have radically altered their shopping preferences. Once a weekly physical activity relegated to weekends by the vast majority of consumers, the new grocery shopper has developed an increasing affinity over the...

News
Today In Payments: CT AG Launches Antitrust Probe Into Amazon’s eBook Business; Petco’s $864 Million...
January 14, 2021

In today’s top news, Connecticut’s Attorney General has opened an antitrust probe into Amazon’s eBook business, and Petco beat expectations in its IPO. Plus, Grab Financial raised $300 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

International
Saudi Arabia’s Open Banking Plan Aims To Advance Digital Innovation
January 14, 2021

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) is introducing an open banking policy to advance digital innovation in the financial services sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Apple Pay Teams Up With Panera On Free Coffee Deal 
January 14, 2021

Apple is betting the lure of free coffee will help boost use of Apple Pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Investments
X1 Card Raises $12 Million In Funding Round Led By Spark Capital
January 14, 2021

Silicon Valley credit card startup X1 raised $12 million in a funding round led by Spark Capital, a backer of Twitter, Plaid, Slack and Affirm. The round also had participation from Jared Leto and CEOs of known tech brands. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
Petco’s IPO, New Name Highlights Surging Pet Commerce Category
January 14, 2021

With “renewed clarity” and “reignited vision,” shares of Petco began trading on Thursday (Jan. 14) after the owner of 1,500 pet stores completed its third IPO in 27 years, while ending a 15-year stint as a privately held business. Petco’s latest share sale raised $864...