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Fiorano Introduces PSD2 Platform For Banks
November 21, 2017

With Europe only weeks away from PSD2 taking effect, Fiorano Software is debuting its solution for financial institutions (FIs) in the region to comply with the directive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
As UK Readies For Open Banking, FinTechs Struggle With SMB Awareness
November 21, 2017

U.K. financial institutions (FIs) have been advised to comply with the EU’s Revised Payment Service Directive (PSD2) regulations despite Brexit, but the U.K. has its own Open Banking initiatives coming into force in 2018, too. They’re a result of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)...

B2B Payments
Intuit CEO Says Accountants Must Get On Board With AI
November 21, 2017

Brad Smith, CEO of enterprise software firm Intuit, is warning accountants that they must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in their professions or risk falling behind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
PayPal Integrates With Acorns
November 21, 2017

PayPal announced Monday (Nov. 20) it has inked a deal with Acorns, the investing platform, in which customers can use PayPal to fund their investment accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

South East Asia
Tencent Now More Valuable Than Facebook
November 21, 2017

While Alibaba and its charismatic founder tend to eat up a lot of the Western press when it comes to Chinese eCommerce and its national explosion, Tencent has quietly been growing an ever-larger and more global footprint — and a bigger valuation to go along...

Banking
60 Percent Of US Banking Customers Open To Trying New FinTechs
November 21, 2017

Traditional banks should definitely be concerned about FinTechs after a new survey found that consumers are eager to see technology companies take on financial institutions with new banking solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Jewelry With Smart Subscription Services
November 20, 2017

Jewelry shopping doesn’t seem like a friction-filled retail category, but any consumer who has spent time trying to purchase the right piece can affirm it’s not exactly a consumer-optimized process. There are thousands of designers, and very slight variations are the difference for consumers between...

Retail
Alibaba’s Counterfeit Curse Strikes Again
November 20, 2017

The company doth protest too much. And this time, it’s really awkward: At the same time that Alibaba co-founder Joe Tsai announced he was purchasing 49 percent of the Brooklyn Nets NBA franchise, the company’s shopping sites were loaded with fake Nets gear. Get the...

Retail
Rebecca Minkoff Has Connected Commerce In The Bag
November 20, 2017

There are few things more fashionable in 2017 than a progressive woman — but why stop at politics? Rebecca Minkoff’s connected handbag line lets the modern lady carry progress in a cross-body. If the modern man wants to get in on the smart clothing trend, there’s...