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Investments
Summer Lands $10M To Help Students Eliminate Debt
September 26, 2019

A startup that focuses on helping student borrowers with their debt has raised $10 million in a funding round, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Top News In Payments: House Passes SAFE Banking Act, SoftBank Mulls $1B WeWork Investment
September 26, 2019

Today in the payments news roundup, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act that provides cannabis businesses with banking access. Also, SoftBank Group reportedly intends to put an extra $1 billion or more into WeWork. And Peloton is hoping for an $8.2...

Security & Fraud
ABN Amro Under Investigation Over AML, Terrorist Financing
September 26, 2019

Netherlands bank ABN Amro revealed on Thursday, Sept. 26, that the Dutch public prosecutor is investigating possible money laundering and terrorist financing activities, according to a report by the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Regulation
US Companies Scramble To Comply With Impending CA Privacy Law
September 26, 2019

An estimated half-million businesses will be affected when the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) comes into effect on Jan. 1, 2021, the Financial Times reported on Thursday (Sept. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Payment Methods
Visa’s CyberSource Teams With Sezzle On Installment Payments
September 26, 2019

Installment payment solution company Sezzle has teamed up with Visa’s CyberSource payment management platform to offer consumers interest-free “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) options on purchases, according to a release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Sam’s Club To Offer Healthcare Bundles
September 26, 2019

To provide discounts on routine healthcare that shoppers might skip or delay due to cost, Walmart’s Sam’s Club is collaborating with multiple healthcare companies. Beginning next month, members in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Michigan will be able to purchase medical services bundles that can encompass...

Retail
Why Thinking Local Is Critical In Curated Fashion
September 26, 2019

For most U.S. consumers, Lookiero is probably not all that familiar a name, as the Spain-based firm founded in 2015 operates entirely in the European Union — specifically in the U.K., France, Spain, Luxembourg, Belgium and Italy. But even if the name is not familiar...

Retail
Donuts And Delivery Get Smarter For 2020
September 26, 2019

As autumn kicks in, retail trends are playing out that will have an impact on not only the 2019 holiday shopping season, but also commerce innovation in 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Taking A Peer-To-Peer Approach To College Laundry
September 26, 2019

College students may find it challenging to do laundry between attending classes, studying for exams and working at their jobs. Washing, folding, and drying clothes takes precious time that today’s students might not have with all of their day-to-day responsibilities. The Laundry Chute aims to...