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Security & Fraud
Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Disclosed A Data Breach
October 31, 2016

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) disclosed it was hacked in September, reported The Wall Street Journal last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Alternative Finances
SoFi To Start Selling Life Insurance
October 31, 2016

SoFi, the online lender, is moving ahead with plans to roll out a life insurance product, reportedly acquiring licenses and inking a deal with Protective Life Insurance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

News
Data Dive: Disappointment Edition
October 31, 2016

As baseball legend Connie Mac famously said, “you can’t win them all.” It’s something the Chicago Cubs fans (and fans of “curses” being broken) know well this week, as their team of destiny has decided not to win them all — as of today, they are...

Banking
Senators Want To Know Why KPMG Didn’t Catch Wells Fargo Fake Accounts
October 31, 2016

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has reportedly sent a letter to KPMG, Wells Fargo’s auditor, questioning why the accounting firm did not catch the fake accounts that resulted in $185 million in fines for Wells Fargo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Payment Methods
OCBC Bank Enables Voice Transactions Via Siri
October 31, 2016

OCBC Bank is claiming to be the first Asian bank to enable voice transactions via Apple’s Siri and in-app with iMessage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Ridesharing
UK Tribunal Rules Uber Drivers Are Employees, Not Contractors
October 31, 2016

Uber was dealt a blow in the U.K. when an employment tribunal ruled Uber drivers are workers instead of self-employed contractors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Delivery
Google Adds The Ability To Order Food Via Google Maps
October 31, 2016

Google is making it easier for users to order food, reportedly launching an update to Google Maps on iOS that enables users to to more quickly order food and add photos of places from within the app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Mobile Commerce
mCommerce Set To Grow At CAGR Of 33.1 Percent
October 31, 2016

The global mCommerce market is estimated to register robust growth from 2016 to 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 33.1 percent that period, according to a new report from Research and Markets dubbed “Global M Commerce Market Insights, Opportunity Analysis, Market...

Mobile Payments
Mobile Pay Startup Paym Growth Slowing Just As It Announces £300m Processed
October 31, 2016

It’s a good news/bad news beginning to the week for the team at London-based mobile pay startup Paym. 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...