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ACI Worldwide Powers Fleet Tax Payments
August 24, 2018

Electronic payments company ACI Worldwide is integrating its technologies with SPAN Enterprises, a tax filing technology provider, to power tax payments for the fleet industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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B2B Finance As A Service Tops This Week’s VC List
August 24, 2018

The big B2B venture capital news of the week was Augmentum Fintech’s trio of investments, signaling the company’s focus on the B2B FinTech market — but it wasn’t the only firm targeting this startup space. Investors also took a liking to accounting technology, alternative small...

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Axiom Bank Acquires Factoring Firm
August 24, 2018

U.S.-based Axiom Bank is expanding its business lending capabilities through the acquisition of Allied Affiliated Funding, reports said Thursday (Aug. 23). A press release announced the takeover agreement, which will see Axiom absorbing Allied’s asset-based lending and factoring offerings. The acquisition will also bridge Allied’s...

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AltFin’s Next Hurdle: The Small Business Relationship
August 24, 2018

A lack of access to funding may have opened the doors for alternative finance, but AltFin’s ability to quickly innovate and provide digital services — often faster than traditional banks could — means that online lending platforms have been able to compete and gain traction....

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In Payments Fraud, Bad Guys Play Go Phish
August 24, 2018

There's nothing new under the sun, except when it comes to payments fraud.  Phishing still grabs victims by the wallet, and Barclays warns against social engineering.  In the meantime, fake invoicing made the news in the UK and elsewhere.  

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WEF Recruits Russia’s Sberbank To Combat Cybercrime
August 24, 2018

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has reportedly begun recruiting banks to combat cybercrime, beginning with Sberbank in Russia. 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...

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LinkedIn Finds Entrepreneurs Increasing Reliance On Freelancers
August 24, 2018

LinkedIn‘s latest survey of small businesses (SMBs) signals an increasing reliance among entrepreneurs on freelance workers. 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...

From Biometrics To Bitcoin, Vending Machines Look Beyond Cash
August 24, 2018

Candy and soft drinks don’t rule the vending machine anymore. In fact, vending machines are increasingly being used to sell products such as cars, caviar and even high-end jewelry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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China Issues Changes To Rules To Encourage More Foreign Investments
August 24, 2018

The banking and insurance regulator in China issued changes to existing rules on Thursday (August 23) that will enable more foreign investments in the financial industry of the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...