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Security & Fraud
Report: Disney Cuts Ties With Slack After Data Heist
September 19, 2024

Disney reportedly plans to stop using workplace collaboration platform Slack following a recent data breach. 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,...

Regulation
Macquarie to Pay $79.8 Million to Settle SEC Fraud Charges
September 19, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT) will pay $79.8 million to settle fraud charges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Loyalty & Rewards
Ascenda Adds Uber to Grow Rewards Network
September 19, 2024

Rewards network Ascenda says it is getting bigger with the help of Uber. 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, PYMNTS Today....

B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: Realizing Operational Certainty Through Payments Innovation
September 19, 2024

The B2B landscape is full of what buyers and suppliers don’t know. 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, PYMNTS Today. By...

CFPB
CFPB Aims to Apply Privacy Protections to Data Brokers
September 19, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will soon propose a rule that would apply privacy protections to data brokers, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said Thursday (Sept. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Investments
Capmont Launches $111 Million Fund for B2B Tech Startups
September 19, 2024

Munich-based venture capital (VC) firm Capmont Technology has reportedly launched a $111 million fund. 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, PYMNTS Today. By...

Investments
Yonder Raises $31 Million to Expand Credit Card Outside UK
September 19, 2024

Yonder has raised 23.4 million pounds (about $31.1 million) to expand its credit card designed to help cardholders build good credit habits while earning rewards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
FCA Head Nikhil Rathi Says AI Has Benefits and Risks for Financial Inclusion
September 19, 2024

The hyper-personalization of insurance enabled by artificial intelligence could benefit some customers but render others “uninsurable,” Nikhil Rathi, CEO of the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said Thursday (Sept. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Amazon and Walmart Add Membership Value to Deepen Loyalty
September 19, 2024

As retail giants Amazon and Walmart race to capture consumers’ online shopping spend, both aim to sweeten the deal for members of their paid subscriptions to drive loyalty and engagement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...