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Uber CEO Eyes ‘Portable Benefits’ For Drivers
October 04, 2018

Uber’s CEO revealed that the company is looking into offering its drivers health insurance and other benefits through a “portable” system that would cover contractors from job to job. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Five At Five: eBay Calls Out Amazon
October 04, 2018

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes tension between two big online players, along with a major joint venture dedicated to mobility services. U.S. holiday sales are set for a boost, Facebook faces more...

B2B Payments
Italy Completes Blockchain Interbank System Trials
October 04, 2018

The Italian Banking Association announced the completion of testing of its interbank system developed on blockchain, CoinTrust reports said Thursday (Oct 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Security & Fraud
FinCEN: US Banks Should Be Wary Of Nicaragua Assets
October 04, 2018

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said Thursday (October 4) that U.S. financial institutions are at increased risk that proceeds from Nicaragua may enter the U.S. financial system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Denials Surround Reports of Amazon, Apple Server Hacks
October 04, 2018

A hack of unnerving size and scope … or … much ado about nothing? 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 newsletter, PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
SkySparc Enhances Treasury Data Analytics
October 04, 2018

SkySparc is enhancing its data analytics solution designed for bank and corporate treasury and finance functions, according to a press release issued Thursday (Oct. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Global Payments
Global Payments Links With Alipay; Grab And Fave Partner To Boost Growth
October 04, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Global Payments’ tie-up with Alipay to serve Chinese tourists in the U.K. In addition, Grab and Fave are teaming up through a strategic partnership in Asia, and KKR and Tencent plan to...

B2B Payments
Most Treasurers Already Using Same-Day Payments: Survey
October 04, 2018

Faster payments may have an uncertain future in the B2B world, but a new survey released from Bottomline Technologies suggests most treasury executives have already implemented same-day payment capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
Fed Backs Community Bank Regulatory Overhauls
October 04, 2018

The U.S. Federal Reserve caught the attention of the financial services market this week with Fed Governor Lael Brainard’s speech Wednesday (Oct. 3) on the rising demand for faster and real-time payments. But, the Fed also touched on another aspect of the finserv market: small...