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B2B Payments
In FinTech Innovation, Size Isn’t Everything
June 28, 2017

Sometimes, the largest banks can be slowest to innovate, but in today’s FinTech ecosystem, FIs can’t afford to stand still. Matthew Williamson, global head of payments and cash management for the newly formed Finastra, tells PYMNTS why size isn’t everything in the world of financial...

B2B Payments
Starling Eases Access To Faster Payments With Vocalink
June 28, 2017

Payment systems provider Vocalink, recently acquired by Mastercard, continues to push for quicker payment offerings. Reports said its latest focus-driven initiative involves a partnership with Starling Bank, a move to enable the bank’s customers, other financial institutions (FIs) and alternate payment service providers to access...

CFPB
CFPB Announces Final Judgments Against Four Credit Repair Companies
June 28, 2017

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced news on Tuesday (June 27) that it filed two complaints and proposed final judgments against four California-based credit repair companies and three individuals for misleading consumers and charging illegal fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Payment Methods
Verifone and Sage Partner To Bring More Functionality To POS
June 28, 2017

Verifone and Sage recently announced a partnership to offer integrated point-of-sale (POS) and business accounting solutions on Verifone Carbon 8. 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...

Digital Banking
Bank Leumi Launches Digital Bank Pepper For Mobile Phone Customers
June 28, 2017

Bank Leumi has launched Pepper, a digital banking venture that will initially offer current individual accounts and later move into securities and mortgages, as well as joint banking options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Security & Fraud
Ukraine Banks Among The Targets Of Global Cyber Attacks
June 28, 2017

Ukrainian banks and companies, including the state power company,  were the target of a cyberattack on Tuesday (June 27) that affected operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

eCommerce
Singapore Regulators Propose Allowing Banks To Invest In Non-Financial Businesses
June 28, 2017

Singapore regulators have proposed rules that will make it easier for banks to conduct or invest in non-financial businesses, such as eCommerce and digital payment platforms — allowing banks to better compete with non-bank firms in these areas. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Payment Methods
Western Union Launches Updated WU GlobalPay For Students Platform
June 28, 2017

Global payments services company Western Union recently announced the launch of its enhanced WU GlobalPay for Students product. The offering will enable academic institutions to better reconcile, refund and track payments from international students. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Social Commerce
Facebook Has Hit The 2 Billion Active Users Mark
June 28, 2017

This morning, as billions of people are waking up and logging into Facebook, they are getting a gander at Facebook’s latest celebratory milestone in the form of a personalized video celebrating their contributions to it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...