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Regulation
Citigroup Fined $1.25M For Background Check Infractions
July 29, 2019

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined Citigroup’s global markets business $1.25 million for not performing background checks on thousands of non-registered employees for a period of seven years, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

International
Swiss Franc Weakens On Impending US And Europe Rate Cuts
July 29, 2019

In the face of impending rate cuts in the U.S. and Europe, the Swiss central bank has taken steps to weaken the Swiss franc and put rising pressure on the currency, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete...

Regulation
EU Courts: Companies Accountable For Data From Facebook’s ‘Like’ Button
July 29, 2019

Third-party websites using Facebook’s “Like” button are responsible for processing people’s data under the European Union’s privacy rules, the EU’s top court ruled on Monday (July 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Where Do Humans Fit Into Automated Retail?
July 29, 2019

The global retail automation market is expected to exceed more than $19.5 billion by 2024 at a CAGR of 11 percent between 2019 and 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Does Skincare Need To Be More Data Driven?
July 29, 2019

There are all kinds of skin care startups on the market that promise to deliver some kind of epidermal miracle, particularly on one’s face. Sometimes the secret is in the ingredient list, such as collagen that will fill in the wrinkles. Other times the magic...

Retail
Video Games Provide Fresh Fuel For Retail Innovation
July 29, 2019

The rise of video games, both online and mobile, is helping to drive innovation in retail. That includes stores, and the latest example comes from GameStop Corp. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Charting A Sharing Economy Course For Boat Rentals
July 29, 2019

Entrepreneurs sometimes start companies after careers of launching organizations — and they may want to find an industry that they are passionate about for their next ventures. For Boatsetter Co-Founder and CEO Jaclyn Baumgarten, that interest was boating. Her happiest memories as a kid were...

Retail
Amazon To Enter Food Delivery Business In India
July 29, 2019

With a move that could make an increasingly crowded market more competitive, Amazon is reportedly planning to roll out a food delivery service in India. The eCommerce retailer is said to be working with Catamaran and has started hiring workers for the operation per unnamed...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Fiserv-First Data Merger Is Complete
July 29, 2019

The big deal is now complete: Fiserv announced this morning (July 29) that it has completed its acquisition of First Data Corporation. The two massive firms first inked the deal earlier this year, which will see Fiserv purchase First Data for $22 billion in an all-stock transaction. Get...