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i2c, SmartHealth PayCard Partner For Health Credit Card 
February 18, 2020

Digital banking and payments firm i2c is partnering with FinTech healthcare credit card SmartHealth PayCard, i2c announced on Tuesday (Feb. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

B2B Payments
Taking The Temperature Of B2B Payments In Healthcare
February 18, 2020

The U.S. healthcare system is a multi-trillion dollar industry, but one rife with inefficiencies, especially when it comes to payments. In an interview with PYMNTS, Todd Harbison, chief revenue officer of Ventanex, an integrated payment solutions provider, contended that the healthcare system itself creates friction...

International
HSBC Reorganization Slashes 35K Positions, $100B Assets
February 18, 2020

Europe’s biggest bank by assets, HSBC, is slashing 35,000 jobs and $100 billion in assets as it moves to streamline business functions in the U.S., mainland Europe and its investment bank, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Tuesday (Feb. 18). Get the Full Story...

International
Japanese Sales Tax Triggers 6 Pct Economic Contraction
February 18, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has pushed Japan to the brink of a recession as tourism slides and spending drops in response to a sales tax hike, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Monday (Feb. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

International
China’s Alibaba Loans Near $3B To Coronavirus-Affected Firms
February 18, 2020

Alibaba said on Monday (Feb. 17) that ㍐20 billion ($2.86 billion) is available in loans via its affiliate, Ant Financial’s MYBank, to help companies affected by the Coronavirus, Reuters reported, citing an announcement on Alibaba’s official Weibo account. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Security & Fraud
Fighting Fraudsters At The FI/Customer Journey Starting Line
February 18, 2020

In the battle against fraudsters, financial institutions (FIs) must start at the beginning – literally. 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,...

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BankFinancial Equipment Adds SMB Reach
February 18, 2020

The expansion of BankFinancial Equipment Finance brings its leasing capabilities to governmental, middle-market and small businesses, BankFinancial announced on Friday (Feb. 14).    Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Security & Fraud
IP Address Fraud Case Shows Ease Of Hiding Identity On The Web
February 18, 2020

The lawsuit against Amir Golestan and his web-services provider firm Micfo is shedding light on the ecosystem that governs the world of online spammers and hackers, a Wall Street Journal article said on Monday (Feb. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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French FinTech Closes $4M For New Neobank
February 18, 2020

FinTech startup EasyEuro — based in both Paris, France and Shenzhen, China — has closed a $4 million pre-funding deal to launch a Neobank (a 100 percent digital bank) that will target Europe and China simultaneously, the company announced in a recent blog post. The funds...