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IPO
SoftBank Considers $1B WeWork Investment Following Stalled IPO
September 26, 2019

A tumultuous week for WeWork will ultimately bring more investment money for the office-sharing firm, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Sept. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
Brighterion On Unlocking The Full Potential Of AI’s Present And … Future For FIs
September 26, 2019

The real power of AI, Mastercard SVP and Head of Brighterion, Sudhir Jha told Karen Webster, is in offering solutions that dynamically respond to risks as they appear, without inserting stumble steps that slow down the customer’s front-end security.

B2B Payments
Setting The Stage For ACH B2B Subscription Payments
September 26, 2019

Recurring payments can present recurring challenges for firms that want to offer customers a range of payment options. Pranav Sood, vice president of International Expansion at GoCardless, tells Karen Webster that offering ACH-based debit can solve pain points in B2B commerce.

eCommerce
EBay’s CEO Resignation A Pyrrhic Activist Victory?
September 26, 2019

In the “week of the CEO resignation,” eBay’s Devin Wenig is out, amid clashes with activist investors and the board. Amid slowing sales and rougher competition from Amazon and others, will the ouster be a boon or bust for the eCommerce giant?

eCommerce
Permission.io Launches Online Marketplace That Pays Consumers For Data
September 26, 2019

Permission.io announced that it has launched an eCommerce marketplace where merchants compensate consumers for their time and data. 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...

IPO
SpiceJet To Sell Cargo Business Shares In IPO
September 26, 2019

Indian budget carrier SpiceJet will sell shares in its cargo division in an initial public offering (IPO). 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...

Delivery
US Can Set Inbound Postage Rates; Will Remain In Global Union
September 26, 2019

The Universal Postal Union will allow the United States to set its own inbound postage rates and stay in the global union. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Banking
House Passes SAFE Banking Act, Aiming To Give Cannabis Businesses Banking Access
September 26, 2019

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1595, known as the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, on Wednesday (Sept. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Mobile Payments
Square Defends New Pricing Model Amid Growing Merchant Costs
September 26, 2019

Square is defending its decision to boost costs for smaller transactions. 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 completing...