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What SCA Means For Europe And Beyond
June 26, 2019

With the Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) deadline looming in September, the mandate by the European Banking Authority requiring “strong customer authentication” for all electronic payments over €10 is causing banks to play catch-up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Acquisition Expands Amex GBT’s Germany Footprint
June 26, 2019

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) is bolstering its corporate travel and expense management solutions through the acquisition of DER Business Travel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Financial Data Analytics Firm MX Lands $100M Investment
June 26, 2019

MX, a Utah-based technology startup offering a data cleansing and analytics platform for the finance sector, has just announced a $100 million investment. 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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Why Conglomerates Should Stop Blaming SMBs For Cyberattacks
June 26, 2019

Cybersecurity investments are soaring: Venture capitalists placed a record level of funding toward cybersecurity startups last year, Strategic Cyber Ventures said in a January report. Earlier this month, analysts at Cybersecurity Ventures predicted global spend on cybersecurity solutions to top and exceed $1 trillion by...

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SWIFT Eyes gpi Payments Across Blockchain
June 26, 2019

SWIFT has said it will let blockchain firms make use of the Global Payments Innovation platform for faster payments. Elsewhere, blockchain is making inroads in China, as Walmart seeks to source and track food items using DLT.

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Comdata Adds Instant Bank Transfers To Fleet Payments App
June 26, 2019

FLEETCOR firm Comdata is enhancing its OnRoad solution, a combined fleet card and mobile app solution for fleet drivers and their managers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Oracle Launches AML Tool For Small Banks
June 26, 2019

Oracle is broadening availability of its Oracle Financial Services Anti-Money Laundering solution for smaller banks, the company said Tuesday (June 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Supply Chain Tech Supports Cannabis Cos’ Fight For Legitimacy
June 26, 2019

One of the biggest arguments in favor of federal legalization of marijuana is the opportunity for regulation to pull an industry off the black market, and into the world of compliance and transparency — ultimately promoting consumer safety. Proponents of legalization have said that consumers...

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Senate Panel Eyes Algorithms, Social Media and ‘Persuasive Technology’
June 26, 2019

Algorithms and artificial intelligence — artfully applied, but for less-than-ideal purposes? 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...