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Regulation
Has Dodd-Frank Helped Or Hurt The Economy?
July 25, 2016

Arguing about politics is an invitation to get drawn into an exchange of polemics, but economic analysis requires a more definite set of evaluations. That’s what makes financial regulation such a sticky subject on Capitol Hill. No matter the political persuasions, there seem to be statistics...

Security & Fraud
Cyber Firm Execs Hacked Rival’s Servers
July 25, 2016

The competition in the cybersecurity landscape may be getting ugly. 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...

Mobile Commerce
Uber Rival Plans Mobile Wallet Launch
July 25, 2016

There’s a reason Uber has managed to define the ridesharing market, and it’s not without cause that its ever-evolving business model has eminent appeal overseas. However, that doesn’t mean Kalanick and friends have the run of the place, especially as far as Southeast Asia’s Grab...

B2B Payments
Embracing An ISO 20022 Roadmap
July 25, 2016

Dialogue continues among stakeholders in adopting an ISO framework, especially in cross-border B2B payments, and key considerations center on an incremental or more comprehensive approach to faster payments.

Risk Management
How The Big Banks Are Bracing For More Loan Losses
July 25, 2016

The consumer loan used to be a safe bet for the big banks, until the financial quicksand of 2008 tore the rug out from under the rules as they were. Now, the pillars of Wall Street are bracing themselves for another long-awaited shockwave of the...

Fintech Investments
Why The FinTech Index Is On The Rise
July 25, 2016

Investing in FinTech — there’s a new index for that. 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...

Regulation
CFPB, Fed And OCC Mull Small Loan Appraisals
July 25, 2016

A consortium of regulatory agencies has issued a proposal that would help make annual adjustments to inflation that would be used to scrutinize small loans from mortgage loan appraisal requirements that carry hefty price tags. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
AirPlus Puts Faith In Rental Cars For Corporate Travel
July 25, 2016

Uber and Lyft are quickly taking over corporate ground transportation, leaving taxis in the dust. But what about rental cars? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

B2B Payments
Corporate Treasurers Feeling The Summer Heat
July 25, 2016

Uncertainties among corporate treasurers, CFOs and controllers can manifest in many ways. Economic uncertainty may lead businesses to pull back on borrowing. Political uncertainty could lead to more reserved expansion plans. Uncertainty over new technologies may lead companies to stick with their legacy ways. Get...