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Google Faces Antitrust Fine From EU Over AdSense
March 15, 2019

Google and its parent company Alphabet could be facing an antitrust fine from the European Union in the coming weeks over its AdSense advertising product. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Banking
BBVA: Inquiry Into Spying Allegations Could Last Months
March 15, 2019

As BBVA Executive Chairman Carlos Torres seeks to ease the concerns of retail investors, the company official said it could take months to complete an inquiry into alleged spying involving the bank. Torres also said the bank would cooperate with judicial officials, while he thanked Francisco...

Retail
Deliveroo Serves Up Fully Automated Dining In Singapore
March 15, 2019

Food delivery services opening up kitchens of their own is not exactly a shock to the system in 2019. Industry doomsayers have long been pointing out that restaurants handing over their customers to aggregator services that handled delivery was a short-term gain with a very...

Retail
Retail Pulse: AMC Theatres Premieres Mobile Ordering, Papa John’s Teams With DoorDash
March 15, 2019

Cinema chains are driving customer convenience and building loyalty with the help of digital innovations to make for more seamless moviegoing experiences. News came this week, for instance, that AMC Theatres is rolling out food and beverage ordering through its mobile app to help consumers...

Retail
Fitness Apps That Prescribe Digital Workout Subscriptions
March 15, 2019

Digital subscriptions are charting a course to help provide runners with an alternative to working out alone, through the guidance of coaches offered on monthly or yearly plans. “We thought there would be a more fun way to get runners engaged,” Charge Running Co-founder Julie...

Retail
Kroger Expands Marketing Relationship With Pinterest
March 15, 2019

Kroger and Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) have announced a strategic integrated media and measurement relationship with Pinterest. 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...

B2B Payments
Patriot National Hits Regulatory Snag In SBA Platform Plans
March 15, 2019

Community bank Patriot National has hit a regulatory roadblock in its plans to launch a Small Business Administrative platform, but reports in American Banker on Thursday (March 13) said the financial institution remains undeterred by the challenge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

B2B Payments
Report: One In Seven UK SMBs Hit By Invoice Fraud
March 15, 2019

In the UK, invoice scams are still gaining traction, and significantly so among smaller firms, according to Barclays.  Elsewhere, in North America, finds another study, complacent thinking seems to leave smaller firms vulnerable to online fraudsters.

B2B Payments
More FIs Sanctioned By Hong Kong Watchdog In IPO Crackdown
March 15, 2019

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued its largest-ever fine, which landed on international investment banks for what the watchdog found to be failings in their initial public offering sponsorship roles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...