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Security & Fraud
Paris Sentences 6 In $50M Impersonation Plot 
March 12, 2020

Six men were convicted by a Paris court in a $50 million impersonation plot that conned wealthy residents into giving money to help the government with covert operations involving hostages, The New York Times reported on Thursday (March 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Starboard Nominates Head Of Research To eBay Board
March 12, 2020

Spurred by frustration that eBay has not yet sold its online classified ads business or made changes to its board, activist investor Starboard is nominating a series of new directors to the company board, including Starboard’s head of research, Peter Feld. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Faster Payments
PULSE: Why Debit And Payroll Cards Are An Employer’s Strategic Advantage
March 12, 2020

The gig economy is giving rise to a workforce that values flexible – and speedy – payments. Jennifer Schroeder, executive vice president of product management at PULSE, tells PYMNTS prepaid and payroll cards are proving increasingly popular among forward-thinking employers and can help cement loyalty.

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Coronavirus Fear Could Cause Streaming Subscription Service Spike
March 11, 2020

The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on restaurants, movie theaters, eCommerce and sporting events. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Neiman Marcus To Shutter Half Of Its Discount Stores
March 11, 2020

Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus has decided to pivot away from discount stores to focus more on its luxury customers, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
Bectran Introduces Enhanced Cash Application Solution For AR
March 11, 2020

Bectran, which works in B2B credit management for software-as-a-service (SaaS) programs, announced the release of its enhanced Cash Application solution, which will accommodate multiple data formats and financial data APIs, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
Nvoicepay Tackles Trucking Dealership AP Automation
March 11, 2020

Procede Software, which works in heavy duty and commercial truck dealer management systems and solutions, will team up with Nvoicepay to make strides in payment automation for dealerships, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

IPO
Companies Shelve IPOs Rather Than Face Volatile Wall Street
March 11, 2020

We are in a period where 5 percent down days in equity markets — take your pick which market, in whatever country you like — are becoming commonplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Publix Debuts Personalized Membership Program With Mobile Payment
March 11, 2020

To provide a personalized experience to its shoppers, Publix is debuting its Club Publix membership program, according to announcement. 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...