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Regulation
Trump Administration Delays Financial Regulatory Relief Bill
January 18, 2018

Mark Calabria, chief economist for Vice President Mike Pence, warned Wednesday (Jan. 17) that a financial regulatory relief legislation will have to get in line behind other policy initiatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

CFPB
CFPB Asks Public How It’s Doing
January 18, 2018

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under Acting Director Mick Mulvaney is seeking out public comment to ascertain if the government watchdog agency is fulfilling its mission. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

CFPB
Equifax Most Complained About Financial Company In 2017
January 18, 2018

Equifax may be working to rebuild its reputation after a massive data breach exposed the information of millions of its customers, but the public still has a lot to say about the company. They’re turned to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to complain in...

Retail
Consumer Sessions On Shopping Apps Increase By 54 Percent
January 18, 2018

When Nordstrom launched Reserve Online & Try In Store in 2016, the retailer sought to provide more smartphone experiences to their customers. Through the program, busy shoppers could choose items via Nordstrom’s mobile app and then head to a store to try them on. Get...

Security & Fraud
Personal Identity Dealer Arrested In Canada
January 18, 2018

The man behind LeakedSource.com has been arrested in Canada. 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 Today. By completing this form,...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Flywire’s OnPlan Acquisition Ups The Healthcare, Tuition Payments Game
January 18, 2018

What do the health care and education segments have in common? 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 Today. By completing...

Point of Sale
Why QSRs Need A Commerce Engine — Not A Point Of Sale
January 18, 2018

Technology can be a fickle friend. In most sectors today, from retail and restaurants to financial sending and lending, organizations are discovering that they can’t live without it – but if they embrace it too enthusiastically, living with it can be just as bad. Get...

Retail
H&R Block Inks Tax Software Partnership With Walmart
January 17, 2018

Tax preparation firm H&R Block announced Tuesday (Jan. 16) that it would link up with megaretailer Walmart in what is being billed as an exclusive partnership, according to Globe Newswire reports. Under the terms of the deal, H&R Block will become the sole provider of tax software...

eCommerce
Bringg Raises $12M To Help Retailers Manage Shipping
January 17, 2018

After raising $10 million in Series B funding, delivery logistics platform Bringg has landed another $12 million from investors, TechCrunch reported Thursday (Jan. 17). It includes investments from automotive investor Dr. Shmuel Harlap, shipping and real estate leader Eyal Ofer and Salesforce Ventures. Get the Full Story Complete...