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Regulation
Bill To Increase SBA SMB Lending Authority Passes In Senate
June 07, 2018

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan bill that will increase the Small Business Administration’s authority over the Small Business 7(a) loan program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Regulation
The Next Round Of Lobbying Battles Over Swipe Fees Is Starting
June 07, 2018

The next round of fights over credit card fees looks like it is gearing up to begin in Washington as Walmart and other retailers are joining forces with credit card processors in an attempt to push lawmakers and regulators to give them a seat at...

Payment Methods
Fiserv: How FIs Can Stay Ahead Of The Credit Card Pack
June 07, 2018

Spending on credit cards will continue to grow, but any issuer that decides to take a breath, instead of crafting creative rewards and going after young consumers, runs the risk of being left behind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Banking
ICBA: Building Bridges For The Next Generation Of Community Banks
June 07, 2018

Community banking is one of the most rewarding areas of financial services in which to work, according to Rebeca Romero Rainey, the new president and CEO of ICBA. The environment is evolving rapidly, but she views this more as an opportunity for community banks, rather...

Ridesharing
Uber Rolls Its eBikes Into Europe
June 07, 2018

Dockless bikes have been on the rise – or at least the roll – throughout the major metros of Europe, giving potential riders access to bike rides wherever they want to go. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Smart Home Device Sales To Hit 1.94B By 2023
June 07, 2018

New research says that the global demand for smart home devices will soon exceed sales of smartphones by 2023. 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...

POS Innovation
Deliveroo Launches POS Integration For Restaurants
June 07, 2018

Restaurant food delivery startup Deliveroo announced it is launching point of sale (POS) integrations to its restaurant partners via an API and developer portal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Banking
OCC Report Uncovers Problems With Sales Practices At Banks
June 06, 2018

After reviewing sales practices at more than 40 large and mid-sized banks, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) found multiple systemic issues, along with hundreds of problems at individual banks. With the review, the office found examples of banks opening accounts without proof...

Banking
Circle In Early Talks For US Banking License
June 06, 2018

Months after rolling out a crypto trading platform, Circle Internet Financial Ltd said it has had early talks with regulators about obtaining a banking license in the U.S. With a license, Circle could offer its customers more financial services, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete...