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SWIFT Tells Banks To Share Security Issues
May 23, 2016

SWIFT network is urging banks to share information on fraud attacks to prevent hacks in the future. 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...

Sen. Warren’s Ridesharing Rant
May 23, 2016

Uber, Lyft and the ridesharing economy just got another opponent in Congress. 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...

B2B Payments
For The Youngest Businesses, Connecting With Startup Capital
May 23, 2016

The newest of new businesses — just trying to get off the ground — need access to capital. The big bank spigot is closed, and many online lenders are finding it rough sledding amid regulatory scrutiny. But New Business Funders CEO Troy Bohlke sees promise...

Security & Fraud
Thieves Manage To Lift $12.7M From Japanese ATMs In Two Hours
May 23, 2016

Score yet another one for team cybercriminals, as thieves in Japan managed to lift ¥1.4 billion ($12.7 million) from cash machines across Japan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Payments Innovation
Is First Data Facing A Big Share Price Spike?
May 23, 2016

Things could be looking particularly favorable for First Data in the not-too-distant future, according to reports that emerged over the weekend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

SoFi Scores Moody’s Top Credit Rating
May 23, 2016

Although the online lending market has taken some hits this year, there’s one online lender who has secured a top approval from Moody’s. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Payment Methods
Mounting Credit Card Debt May Hit $1 Trillion Mark
May 23, 2016

As banks continue to push cards and borrowers become more comfortable with carrying debt, the levels of outstanding credit card balances are on track to reach $1 trillion this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Trade Fraud Is ‘Ground Zero’ For Banks And Blockchain
May 23, 2016

Banks may not always be up for overhauling their operations with a largely untested, disruptive technology, but new reports suggest the threat of fraud in one area of corporate finance is encouraging financial institutions to adopt distributed ledger technology in growing volumes. Get the Full...

Enterprises Are Operating With Blinders — And Blindfolds — On
May 23, 2016

In business, not everything is in black and white. While there is technology to heighten transparency of business processes like cash flow, FX risk and other financial aspects of the job, the accuracy, accessibility and actual use of those tools is far from a sure...