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Japan Jumps Into FinTech Accelerator Ring
March 28, 2016

In an effort to catch up to other nations that have been relatively more proactive in investing in the FinTech arena, Reuters reported that Japan is freeing up regulations tied to capital that could kickstart investment in the sector. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Iran Denies US Cyberattack Accusations
March 28, 2016

After the Department of Justice brought charges against seven Iranians for allegedly launching nation state-sponsored cyberattacks on U.S. entities, Iran is coming to the defense of its government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Bangladesh Tells Fed To Recover Its $81M
March 28, 2016

The central bank of Bangladesh is calling on the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and central bank and money laundering authorities in the Philippines to help recover its stolen $81 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
Virtus And The Rise Of The Third-Party (Admin Services) Way
March 28, 2016

The loan origination market is becoming increasingly populated by nonbank lenders. That means greater demand for a B2B relationship via full-service agencies and for Virtus’ new partnership with Misys.

B2B Payments
Corporate Dining That Rewards The Diner And The Corporation
March 28, 2016

In travel and entertainment expense management, it is the travel and at least part of the expense roster that gets the attention of managers and finance professionals. Think airlines, hotels and car rentals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Apple Wants Web, FedEx Wants The World And Amex Just Wants To Hold On
March 28, 2016

Spring has (finally) sprung, Easter has come and gone and the 2016 Presidential election season is entering into what feels like its tenth year – even though the calendar tells us it has only been 10 months.   Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Digital Identity – The Trusted Way
March 28, 2016

With more banking consumers wanting an omnichannel experience, the challenge facing financial institutions is how to provide it to them securely. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Security & Fraud
Loan Company Employee Got $400K From Stolen Identities
March 26, 2016

A loan company employee has pleaded guilty to stealing identities of several customers and fraudulently seeking $400,000 in tax returns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Easter Commerce Hops All Over The Place
March 26, 2016

U.S. consumers are in line to spend more than ever before surrounding the Easter holiday — $17.3 billion, according to a new report. What’s curious, however, is just how far the particular items they plan on buying have moved from the holiday itself … not...