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Security & Fraud
When Bank Robbers Overdraw Their Luck Account
August 26, 2017

Bank robberies, even the quirky ones, are serious business. People get killed, hurt or emotionally traumatized by these events. And as scary as it is for victims, sometimes the perpetrator’s story is just as sad, even in cases that appear funny at first glance –...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Urban FT Confirms Its Making A Bid To Buy Digiliti Money Group
August 25, 2017

Urban FT, an industry leading software as a service (SaaS)-based digital banking platform, has confirmed it is in advanced negotiations with Digiliti Money Group (DGLT) regarding a potential transaction to help DGLT avoid potential bankruptcy proceedings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

International
New Law Will Force UK Clearing Houses To Complete Regular Cybersecurity Reports
August 25, 2017

Legislation expected to be introduced in May 2018 will require U.K. clearing houses to complete regular cybersecurity reports, moving regulation closer to current EU directives around critical financial market infrastructure, including the Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Payment Methods
Performance Food Group Introduces NCR Silver POS Solution To Restaurants
August 25, 2017

Performance Food Group Company, a leading food service supplier, announced that it has entered into a strategic referral relationship with NCR to bring NCR Silver, the cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) solution, to more restaurants throughout the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Mobile Payments
Alipay Is Now Available For Chinese Tourists At All Starbucks Locations In Malaysia
August 25, 2017

Alipay, the world’s largest online and mobile payment platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group, is now available for Chinese tourists at all 242 Starbucks locations across Malaysia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Amazon Tracker: Slashing Prices On Echoes And Avocados
August 25, 2017

A Toast To Lower Avocado Toast Prices 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, you agree...

Retail
This Week In Retail: Funding, Finance And Tech
August 25, 2017

This week in retail, we’ve seen news coming in from multiple sides, including that of Apple’s projected increase in smartwatch sales, U.K. online lender Prodigy’s funding news for expansion into the U,S.,  Walmart’s two new partnership announcements, and the news that the CFPB is ordering...

Retail
Back To The Roots And Taking The Friction Out Of Natural Foods
August 25, 2017

Watching fish swim is an inherently relaxing activity. It’s why there are cable networks that showcase nothing but footage from inside fish tanks . Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Sears Holdings To Shutter 28 Kmart Stores
August 25, 2017

Sears Holdings will close 28 more Kmart stores as the firm looks to further cut costs. The upcoming closures will come in addition to 300 Kmart and Sears locations slated to cease operation by the end of 2017, some of which have already shut their...