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B2B Payments
Research Brings Little Hope For Faster B2B Payments In Construction
November 14, 2017

No industry is immune to the problem of late invoice payments, which has become a particular challenge for companies in the U.K. market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
With PSD2 Weeks Away, Banks Realize Not All Their Problems Can Be Solved Via API
November 14, 2017

With Europe just weeks away from PSD2 coming into effect, banks across the region are gearing up to get on-board with one of the regulation’s main objectives: to promote open banking and stir up competition and innovation in the financial services market. Get the Full...

Regulation
Lawmakers Reach Deal To Loosen Dodd-Frank For Regional Banks
November 14, 2017

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has agreed to lift some of the financial regulations placed on regional banks following the 2008 financial crisis, according to a Monday (Nov. 13) report by the Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Cross Border Commerce
Flywire Continues Cross-Border Expansion In UK And Ireland
November 14, 2017

As it prepares to host its second annual FlyForum U.K. event this week, Flywire is continuing to expand its cross-border payment business in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the rest of Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Ridesharing
Uber Confirms SoftBank-Led Investment
November 14, 2017

Ridesharing app Uber confirmed the company has reached a deal, paving the way for Japan’s SoftBank to invest in it, according to a Monday (Nov. 13) report in TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

eCommerce
Lord & Taylor To Sell On Walmart.com
November 14, 2017

Walmart has announced that it is giving Lord & Taylor dedicated space on its website in an effort to expand its presence in the online fashion business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

IPO
Blue Apron’s Market Cap Cut By Two-Thirds
November 14, 2017

In Wall Street parlance, a busted initial public offering (IPO) is one that trades below the initial price afforded right out of the gate, on its first day of trading. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

CFPB
The CFPB Wants More Data On Free Credit Scoring Sites
November 14, 2017

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is looking for more information on consumers’ experiences with using sites that promise free access to a credit score. Published in the Federal Register yesterday, the request for information (RFI) also extends to consumer data about companies and nonprofits...

Investments
ESMA Joins List Of Regulators Warning About ICOs
November 14, 2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) warned investors about the risks of initial coin offerings (ICOs) in a statement on Monday (Nov. 13) and also issued rules for firms that become involved in them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...