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Security & Fraud
SWIFT Preps For Security Program Launch
May 25, 2016

To help repair its damaged reputation, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) announced on Tuesday (May 24) that it plans to launch a new security plan to help combat ongoing bank heists. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Alternative Finances
Banks Move To Protect Themselves From Online Lending Troubles
May 25, 2016

As the dust continues to settle from the great Lending Club explosion, the big banks of Wall Street are reportedly inking up their Plan Bs when it comes to exposure to those loans should the market deteriorate more. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Mobile Commerce
Promoted Pins Coming To Google Maps
May 25, 2016

Changes are coming to the AdWords business model, according to a new post from Google on its corporate blog. 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...

CFPB
Credit Reporting Errors Fill CFPB’s Complaint Snapshot (Again)
May 25, 2016

This month’s consumer complaint snapshot, released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday (May 24), shows credit reporting issues remain a serious pain point for consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Security & Fraud
Apple Rehires Encryption Expert
May 25, 2016

Apple’s encryption battle against the FBI may have simmered down, but Apple is not backing down on further bolstering the security of its devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

International
As European Lenders Retreat, Chinese Banks Step In
May 25, 2016

The movement by European firms away from owning, operating and committing capital to certain regions globally has left a vacuum of sorts that is being filled by Chinese banks, Reuters reported on Tuesday (May 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Uber Is Test Driving A Loyalty Program For Frequent Riders
May 25, 2016

Uber enthusiasts in Los Angeles are getting to take part in a temporary promotion that looks suspiciously similar to a loyalty program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Faster Payments
ACI Worldwide Gets UK Faster Payments Accreditation
May 25, 2016

ACI Worldwide, which offers up real-time electronic payments, said on Tuesday (May 24) that it has been accredited in the U.K.’s Faster Payments Scheme, garnering a certificate of accreditation known as a “trust mark.” In a release, ACI said that the accreditation shows that it is part of...

Volkswagen Pumps $300M Into Uber Rival
May 25, 2016

There’s another ridesharing company trying to grab more market share. 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...