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B2B Payments
UK Businesses Leave $150B In Payments Unreconciled
February 01, 2018

More than $150 billion in B2B payments remain unreconciled within U.K. corporate systems, according to new research from YouGov, conducted for FinTech company Soldo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
Pelican Launches Real-Time Payments In The U.S.
February 01, 2018

Payments technology and security company Pelican is expanding its real-time payments capabilities into the U.S. 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,...

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FBI Cyber Head Reinforces Need For Action On Corporate Security
February 01, 2018

Small and medium-sized business (SMB) cybersecurity must be paramount for both the small businesses themselves and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the latter’s Deputy Assistant Director at its Cyber Division, Howard S. Marshall, said in a speech in front of the U.S. House of Representatives...

B2B Payments
UK Banks’ Brexit Game Plan: Denied, With No Plan B
February 01, 2018

The financial services community is one of the most anxious when it comes to navigating the uncertainties of Brexit. U.K. financial institutions are scrambling to protect their interests as analysts warn of lost jobs, bank relocations and depressed revenues. Get the Full Story Complete the...

B2B Payments
The Self-Employed’s Struggle To Not Get Left Behind By Challenger Banks
February 01, 2018

Small businesses (SMBs) have no problem airing their grievances against big banks. Researchers from CivilisedBank released data last month that found nearly a quarter of U.K. small businesses believe banks have not changed their ways since the financial crisis, often prioritizing quick profits instead of...

B2B Payments
Bench Lands $18M For AI-Infused SMB Bookkeeping
February 01, 2018

Small and medium-sized business (SMB) bookkeeping startup Bench secured $18 million in venture capital, the company announced Wednesday (Jan. 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Farfetch Looks To Mobile To Improve Shopping Experience
February 01, 2018

Online marketplace Farfetch is planning to launch new mobile technology that will allow shoppers to flag items with their phones as they shop in stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
SoftBank Takes Majority Share In LINE MOBILE
February 01, 2018

SoftBank is acquiring a majority stake in LINE MOBILE, a subsidiary of Line Corporation, which owns and operates the messaging app LINE. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Payments Innovation
Government Piloting Debit Card To Rein In Student Loan Refund Spend
February 01, 2018

The Department of Education is gearing up to roll out a pilot program in which college students’ federal financial aid surpluses will be distributed via prepaid debit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...