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International
Ontario Hub Helps FinTechs Navigate Regulatory Waters
October 18, 2016

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is supporting a new initiative aimed at helping to guide FinTech startups through the complexities of the regulatory framework and provide them with an opportunity to voice how rules should be adapted to cover an evolving financial landscape. Get the Full...

B2B Payments
APAC Financial Cybersecurity Risks Grow
October 18, 2016

Financial companies the world over are at risk for cyberattacks, but according to new analysis from Kaspersky Lab, the Asia-Pacific region is particularly vulnerable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

IPO
Misys Drops Its Valuation By £1 Billion
October 17, 2016

Fintech companies in Europe are retreating from IPOs in the post-Brexit aftermath. Many are wondering whether it is worth turning to public markets when interest rates are so low. Misys has cut its valuation by £1 billion.

Retail
Lush Ethical Retail Focus (It’s Way Harder Than It Looks)
October 17, 2016

While every firm should aspire to be ethical, there are many risks inherent in marketing a business as “ethical” — or the various synonyms for ethical that have become common in the last decade or so: green, all natural, fair trade, etc. Get the Full...

Artificial Intelligence
“RegTech” AI: SMEs And Banks To Benefit
October 17, 2016

Regulatory compliance is about to integrate the use of artificial intelligence (AI). New AI technologies applied to regulatory requirements are expected to save big banks big bucks but also allow SMEs to comply with rules and policies for less cost.

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Stocks In the Red, Bucked by Blackhawk
October 17, 2016

Stocks in the PYMNTS Index moved decidedly to the red, and only one name actually made gains of any significance, while others that wound up in the green did so by the thinnest of margins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Mobile Commerce
Mobile Is On The Rise, But Still Not Where Retailers Would Like It
October 17, 2016

Mobile is one of the fastest-growing retail sectors at the moment and still projects to grow for years to come, but the technology is still not where most retailers want it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Social Commerce
How To Do Facebook Ads Right
October 17, 2016

Advertisers know that social media is a cost-effective way to reach potential customers they never could have reached before, and ever since Facebook introduced new targeting options, it became even easier for brands and advertisers to get their products directly in the face of the...

Instacart Reinstates Tips For Shoppers
October 17, 2016

Instacart, the online grocery service firm, said this past week that it is backtracking on its previous decision to eliminate tips for its shoppers and is reintroducing that feature. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...