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Google Wanted To Buy Reddit Way Back When
November 11, 2016

Internet search giant Google had reportedly tried to buy website Reddit way back when in 2005 when Reddit was in its early days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Payment Methods
Citibank Launches Citi Pay
November 11, 2016

Citi is dipping into the mobile wallet game. 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...

Regulation
FTC On NetSpend: Company Hit Consumers With Misleading Claims For Prepaid Cards
November 11, 2016

The Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday (Nov. 10) that NetSpend Corp. has been misleading to consumers of its prepaid cards, with promises that they would have immediate access to funds, with “no holds and no waiting.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

CFPB
The Trump Administration: The Good, The Bad and The Possible
November 11, 2016

Now that the simple surprise factor has worn off and Americans and global markets have started getting their heads around the idea of President Donald J. Trump, the inevitable question coming is “now what?”  Everyone understands that Trump won, of course — but the pressing question...

International
EU Could Stop Google From Giving Away Mobile Software
November 11, 2016

Google may no longer be able to give away smartphone software for free if it is ordered by regulators in the European Union to alter its distribution deals with handset manufacturers and the carriers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Regulation
Wells CEO Says The Ethics Hotline Was Mostly Ethical
November 11, 2016

In a town hall meting last night, Wells Fargo’s new CEO Timothy Sloan admitted the bank had found “some instances” where reports by employees of bad behavior to its ethics line weren’t handled correctly. That explanation comes in response to accusations that Wells Fargo employees faced...

Artificial Intelligence
Who’s The Fairest Robot Of All?
November 11, 2016

We don’t have to wait for the future. It’s already here. 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...

Faster Payments
Behind The ACI/VocaLink Real-Time Payments Push
November 11, 2016

With a global initiative, ACI Worldwide and VocaLink are bringing immediate, end-to-end payments to financial institutions. WA Proctor, vice president and product line manager of UP Immediate Payments for ACI, delves into how this partnership speeds the adoption of faster payments.

B2B Payments
SMEs Unimpressed With Bank Advice
November 11, 2016

The latest report from Close Brothers could be bad news for banks looking to stay competitive in the SME finance space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...