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B2B Payments
Azimo Steps Into Business Payments Space
October 19, 2018

Payments company Azimo, which has typically focused on consumer money transfers, is now stepping into the business payments space. 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...

B2B Payments
Citi, HSBC Join Bank Group In Global Trade Finance Effort
October 19, 2018

Citi, HSBC and Banco Santander are among seven major global banks that are banding together to form a cross-border trade finance network, Reuters reported Thursday (Oct. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

International
China’s Economy Has Slowest Pace Of Growth Since Early 2009
October 19, 2018

Faced with growth that is slowing, increasing debt and a trade war with the U.S., the economy in China is starting to feel the impact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Ridesharing
Uber Tests Gig Platform To Match Handy, TaskRabbit
October 19, 2018

Uber is reportedly testing an on-demand staffing business called Uber Works which would allow businesses to hire workers for short-term jobs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Amex, PayPal Partner For Pay With Rewards, P2P Transactions
October 19, 2018

American Express and PayPal have announced a partnership that will improve the P2P digital payments experience for U.S. American Express Card Members paying with PayPal and Venmo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Lending Club, Intuit Pair To Streamline Consumer Loan Applications
October 19, 2018

Intuit is set to offer an easier consumer loan application process and personalized financial advice through partnerships with Lending Club and Wealthfront. “With more than 25 million users and rich insights into their financial profiles, Mint and Turbo are uniquely positioned to deliver value to...

Digital Banking
How FIs Are Combating Increasingly Sophisticated Attacks
October 19, 2018

As cybercriminals ramp up their attacks, a growing number of FIs are turning to AI and machine learning to protect customers and assets. However, that isn't enough to stop fraudsters in their tracks, according to CEO Bill Nelson of FS-ISAC. In the latest Digital Banking...

News
Five At Five: eBay Takes Amazon To Court
October 18, 2018

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest on a growing eBay-Amazon dispute, and a major expansion for Instacart. Hackers are poised to cause more blackouts thanks in part to retail technology, fresh...

Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Alexa’s Ability To Whisper Is Now Live In The U.S.
October 18, 2018

A couple of weeks after teasing Amazon Alexa’s ability to whisper back to voice commands, the feature is now live. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....