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Partnerships / Acquisitions
One Call Care Management Taps Lyft For Non-Emergency Patient Rides
August 18, 2016

One Call Care Management, the provider of cost containment services for the workers’ compensation industry, announced on Wednesday (Aug. 17) that it inked a partnership with Lyft, the ride-hailing app that got a huge investment from General Motors earlier this year. Get the Full Story...

Regulation
CFPB Uses “Mystery Shoppers” To Target Bank Lending Practices
August 18, 2016

Redlining refers to an unfortunate practice of the late 20th century when banks and realtors would conspire to make it harder for certain buyers – usually minorities – to buy homes, especially in certain areas. “Red lines” were drawn around specific areas which were deemed to be...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Chase Inks Deal With Phillips 66 For Chase Pay
August 18, 2016

 JPMorgan Chase announced on Wednesday (Aug. 17) it inked a multi-year deal with Phillips 66 in which Chase Pay will be accepted at Phillips 66, Conoco and 76 branded locations in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

International
Ola Shuts Down TaxiForSure After Spending $200M To Buy It
August 18, 2016

Ola, the taxi-hailing company taking on Uber in India, has shuttered TaxiForSure (TFS), a competitor it spent $200 million to acquire in 2015. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
Fusing Work And Automation
August 18, 2016

Artificial intelligence has moved beyond sci-fi and now can help businesses automate the most routine tasks, eliminating errors, saving time and helping boost efficiency, as Adam Devine, WorkFusion's VP of product marketing and strategic partnerships, explains.

EMV
EMVCo Updates Mobile Payment Device Approval Process
August 18, 2016

EMVCo announced a new streamlined approach to approving contactless mobile payment-enabled devices that operate with EMV Level 1 approved payment acceptance terminals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Digital Banking
Banking Customers Getting A Break On Fees
August 18, 2016

Fees are often a necessary evil, but when it comes to banking charges, consumers are getting a bit of a break this year. That’s according to the semi-annual MoneyRates Bank Fees Survey, which found declines in the average fees for maintenance, overdraft and ATM access....

Security & Fraud
Security Researcher Flips The Script On Scammers
August 18, 2016

A security researcher from France is giving cybercriminals a taste of their own medicine. 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...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Bank Audi And Verifone Partner For Cashless Payments In Lebanon
August 18, 2016

Lebanon’s largest bank, Bank Audi, and Verifone, a global payments and eCommerce solutions provider, are teaming up to bring cashless payments to one of the Middle East’s largest markets, according to a joint statement issued by both companies on Wednesday (Aug. 17). Get the Full...