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Uber To Continue Mandating Masks Into July
July 02, 2020

Uber will be requiring drivers and riders to wear masks for the forseeable future, Reuters reported. 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...

B2B Payments
The Economic – And Ergonomic – Value Of Commercial Card Optimization
July 02, 2020

Corporates of all sizes and verticals are taking an introspective look at internal operations to pinpoint areas of opportunity for working capital optimization. Often at the center of this initiative is the accounts payable (AP) department — and unsurprisingly for these volatile times, the strategy...

B2B Payments
New Marg ERP Feature To Aid Social Distancing In B2B Payments
July 02, 2020

A new digital, contactless feature for India-based software developer Marg ERP will hopefully help users maintain social distancing when working with retailers and other people dealing in day-to-day transactions, a press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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UK Treasury Nixes Idea For New Coronavirus Funding Scheme
July 02, 2020

The U.K. Treasury will not be rolling out a proposed emergency coronavirus funding scheme that would have sent billions to providers of supply chain finance, according to Sky News. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Security & Fraud
New Fed Report Recommends ‘Comprehensive Approach’ To Fighting Synthetic Identity Fraud
July 02, 2020

As a one-size-fits-all solution does not exist for the increasing problem of synthetic identity fraud, The Federal Reserve reports that experts suggest a “comprehensive approach” for the challenge. A strategy that is “multi-layered” that makes use of manual and digital information analysis provides the best...

Security & Fraud
SoftBank Wants Out Of Wirecard Partnership After Last Year’s $1B Investment
July 01, 2020

SoftBank is looking to put distance between itself and Wirecard due to the German payments company’s ongoing scandal involving missing money and cooked books, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Dawn Foods Debuts B2B Program For Bakeries
July 01, 2020

Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients supplier Dawn Foods has introduced a new eCommerce platform for bakeries, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Surecomp Rolls Out Suite For Tracking Trade Finance Needs
July 01, 2020

Surecomp, which works in global trade finance and treasury solutions for banks and corporations, has launched a Trade-Finance-as-a-Service suite to help parties track their trade finance needs, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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BaFin Head Says Regulator Had Limited Ability To Regulate Wirecard
July 01, 2020

The president of Germany’s financial watchdog agency defended its actions in the Wirecard AG case where $1.2 billion in deposits went missing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...