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Investments
A Bit Of Upside To Payments Stocks In The Week That Was
April 10, 2017

Payment stocks posted mixed results through the past week, with a bit more weighting to the upside. The biggest gainer on the week was Mitek Systems, which grabbed a 10 percent rally and which may have been spurred by news earlier in the month that...

Retail
Snapdeal Attempts To Calm Employees As Takeover Rumors Swirl
April 10, 2017

As the takeover rumors concerning Indian online retailer Snapdeal continue, the company recently made an effort to address the speculations with employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
American Retail Stores Closing At Faster Pace Than During 2008 Recession
April 10, 2017

As more consumers are turning to online marketplaces like Amazon to get their shopping done, American retailers are closing their doors at a record pace. According to Bloomberg, while high-end stores are still performing well, the Class C and D shopping centers are suffering. Some...

Security & Fraud
Experian, BioCatch Fighting Online Fraud Via Biometrics
April 10, 2017

Experian, the credit rating company, is getting into the biometrics market, inking a deal with technology company BioCatch to use behavioral biometrics to fight fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Regulation
Regulators Give Wells Fargo’s Top Examiner The Boot
April 10, 2017

The lead regulator for U.S. banks, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, removed Wells Fargo’s most senior bank examiner, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Alternative Finances
Investors Help Students Avoid Debt With Income Share Agreements
April 10, 2017

As an alternative to Federal Plus and private student loans, more students are looking to income share agreements as a way to fund higher education. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Payment Methods
Chatbots’ Holy Grail: Payments
April 10, 2017

Chatbots may have fallen out of favor with the tech world, but one executive startup thinks there’s something that will invigorate chatbots: payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Security & Fraud
New York Wants To Be The Model For Cybersecurity Regulation
April 10, 2017

New York’s financial regulator had a bold claim to offer over the weekend — she claimed that other states should use New York’s sweeping cybersecurity rules as a model for how insurers must protect their networks from hackers. New York also has clear guidelines for...

Bitcoin
Bridge21 Using Bitcoins For Remittance To Mexico
April 10, 2017

Bridge21, the startup in Mexico, is aiming to use bitcoin to send money internationally to Mexico. 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...