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Reminding The Middle Market That Global Payroll Demands Cybersecurity, Too
October 06, 2017

Cybersecurity weighs heavily on corporates’ minds, especially when incidents like the Equifax data breach occur. But often, businesses prioritize security of customer data, then safeguard internal company data. Experts warn some companies could be missing a huge area prone to data hacks: payroll. Get the...

B2B Payments
Alternative Finance’s Popularity Won’t Break With Investors
October 06, 2017

On Thursday (Oct. 5), Alenka Grealish, senior analyst at Celent, penned an article for American Banker with a prediction: The small business (SMB) credit space is headed for a “shake-up.” The small business loan market is oversaturated, she argued, creating a “FinTech credit bubble” that first...

Bitcoin
Wikipedia Founder Joins ICO Skeptics
October 06, 2017

Initial coin offerings (ICOs) have their skeptics. The latest person to come out against the popular cryptocurrency crowdfunding method is Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales, who called the capital-raising technique and “absolute scam.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Artificial Intelligence
Pew Says Consumers Not Ready For Robots Or Self-Driving Cars
October 06, 2017

When it comes to advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), new research finds that Americans are more worried than excited about what this new technology means for them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Navient Scoops Up Online Lender Earnest
October 06, 2017

Earnest, a FinTech startup with hopes of creating a modern financial institution, is selling to student-loan giant Navient for $155 million in cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Bitcoin
European Central Bank Eyes ICO Regulation
October 06, 2017

With initial coin offerings getting attention from regulators around the world, European Central Bank governing council member Ewald Nowotny has disclosed that the European Central Bank is looking at putting regulation on the books regarding ICOs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Mobile Commerce
Shopify Defends Citron Research Drubbing
October 06, 2017

Shopify, the Canada based eCommerce software provider, is out defending its business after short-seller Citron Research slammed the company, sending shares down for two days in a row. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Security & Fraud
Judge Tells Wells Board, Execs They Can Be Sued
October 06, 2017

Wells Fargo’s current and former executives and directors have to face most of the lawsuits lodged against the company and its executives by shareholders who want to hold them personally responsible for the fake accounts scandal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
Cybercriminals Have A Particular Target In Mind For The Enterprise
October 06, 2017

New research from Deutsche Bank and Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is warning companies that cybercriminals have a particular target in mind: the corporate treasurer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...