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eCommerce
VW To Debut eCommerce Marketplace For Connected Cars
December 20, 2018

Volkswagen (VW) is expecting to generate around $1.1 billion in additional revenue by 2025, through the launch of a cloud-based marketplace that will sell additional vehicle functions and online services for connected cars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Security & Fraud
Denmark Demands Danske Bankers ‘Be Held Accountable’
December 20, 2018

Denmark wants the former Danske Bank employees who were recently arrested to “be held accountable” for their actions. 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...

Security & Fraud
NASA Gets Hacked
December 19, 2018

NASA has suffered a data breach that exposed its employees’ Social Security numbers and other personal information. 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...

Regulation
Growing Ratings Data Overwhelms Regulators
December 19, 2018

The U.S. securities regulator is having trouble with rating agencies because it doesn’t have the tools or specific knowledge it needs to analyze huge amounts of rating data, according to a report from Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
MoneyGram, Kroger Pair On Bill Pay
December 19, 2018

MoneyGram, a global money transfer and payment company, has announced a partnership with the Kroger family of stores, according to the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Banking
Square Takes Another Shot At A Banking License
December 19, 2018

San Francisco-based FinTech company Square, known for its white card readers, has once again decided to become a banking establishment, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Global Economic Uncertainty May Affect Final Lap Of US Holiday Shopping Season
December 19, 2018

Even though it’s off to a strong start, troubles in Europe and a global consumer slowdown could adversely affect the final stretch of the holiday shopping season, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Walmart Wants To Deliver Food Directly Into Your Fridge
December 19, 2018

In an interview with CNBC, Marc Lore, president and CEO of Walmart’s U.S. eCommerce business, laid out what he saw as the future of food delivery. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Payments Innovation
Italian Bank Intesa Sanpaolo, Mastercard To Test Biometric Contactless Payment Cards
December 19, 2018

Digital security company Gemalto announced Wednesday (Dec. 19) that it is supplying Intesa Sanpaolo, the Italian bank, with what it said is the first Mastercard biometric contactless payment card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...