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European Central Bank Picks Treasury Management Tech Provider
May 17, 2018

According to a press release Wednesday (May 16), the European Central Bank (ECB), based in Germany, has chosen OpenLink to provide treasury and risk management technology to manage its euro-dominated investment portfolio, foreign reserves and other asset purchase programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Infosys Finacle Tests Trade Finance Platform With Indian Banks
May 17, 2018

Seven banks in India have struck an agreement to collaborate with digital banking service provider Infosys Finacle on a blockchain-powered trade network, the company announced Wednesday (May 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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The UK’s Damning Carillion Report: The Spark For Change, Or An Unanswered Call?
May 17, 2018

The U.K. government released its report into the Carillion fiasco and it’s damning, to say the least – though not unexpected. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Punjab National Bank’s Mega-Fraud Leads Sector Away From SMB Finance
May 17, 2018

The fallout from what Reuters reports described as “mega-fraud” at India’s Punjab National Bank (PNB) continues, with small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) still struggling to access financing as the financial institution (FI) tightens its grip against risks. The publication noted Wednesday (May 16) that the $2 billion defrauding...

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For FinTech, The Age Of Big Bank Collaboration?
May 17, 2018

No more enemies, and more than frenemies.  Big banks may be embracing partnerships with FinTechs.  And elsewhere, a few deals cemented collaborative efforts between tech upstarts and traditional players. 

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Lending Scandal Adds To Corporate Japan’s Compliance Woes
May 17, 2018

Regional lender in Japan, Suruga Bank, apologized this week and admitted that staff may have knowingly processed loan documents that were falsified for a struggling property investment scheme, adding to the list of corporate scandals plaguing the country, reports in Bloomberg said. Get the Full Story...

Mobile Payments
Veea And CITCON Bring Alipay And WeChat Pay To More US Merchants
May 17, 2018

Veea Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with CITCON, a cross-border mobile payment company, that will make Alipay and WeChat Pay available to more U.S. merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Regulation
FTC Appoints New Consumer Protection Chief
May 17, 2018

The Federal Trade Commission’s new director of consumer protection has represented Facebook, Uber, and Equifax, among other companies, all of which have issues before the FTC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Churchill Downs Partners With SBTech For Sports Betting In Three States
May 17, 2018

Churchill Downs (CDI) has announced a strategic partnership agreement with SBTech to use their integrated technology platform for CDI’s new iGaming and sports betting operation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...