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Regulation
Fed Mulls Big Bank Rules Change On Oct. 31
October 25, 2018

The U.S. Federal Reserve will consider some deregulation for all but the nation’s largest banks at a board meeting at the end of this month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Banking
FDIC To Help Banks Embrace Tech, Innovation
October 25, 2018

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is setting up an office of innovation to encourage banks to adopt financial technology changes. FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams made the announcement at an American Bankers Association conference in New York, revealing that federal bank regulators need to encourage...

CFPB
CFPB, Payday Lender Cash Express Settle Lawsuit
October 25, 2018

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced a settlement with payday lender Cash Express, which will pay approximately $32,000 in restitution to consumers, as well as a $200,000 civil money penalty for violating the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA). Based in Tennessee, Cash Express...

Security & Fraud
Digital Identity Credentials Go Global
October 25, 2018

A deep dive into the latest global digital identity credential developments in Estonia, India, Japan and the United States.

Security & Fraud
TRENDING: Flimsy PINs, The Stalwart Protectors Of Billions Of Loyalty Rewards Dollars?
October 25, 2018

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News
Five At Five: Uber Eats Sets A New Target
October 24, 2018

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest ambition from Uber Eats, along with a story about a significant reduction in the number of unbanked U.S. consumers. Apple’s CEO calls for more privacy...

Payment Methods
Grab, Mastercard Bring Prepaid Cards To Southeast Asia
October 24, 2018

Grab, the ride-hailing company out of Southeast Asia, and Mastercard, the payment company, announced on Wednesday (Oct. 24) a partnership to issue prepaid cards tailored to the Southeast Asian market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Artificial Intelligence
TD Ameritrade Enables Voice Trading Via Alexa
October 24, 2018

TD Ameritrade, the Omaha, Nebraska online brokerage, announced Wednesday (Oct. 24) that it has enhanced its Alexa skill, enabling customers to place trades via voice commands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Security & Fraud
Guardian Mobile Firewall Gearing Up To Launch App That Filters, Blocks Traffic
October 24, 2018

Guardian Mobile Firewall, the new smart firewall app that is currently in a closed beta test, will be made available soon, filtering and blocking traffic that breaches the user’s privacy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...