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Regulation
Fed Fines HSBC $131M Over Loan Deficiencies
February 08, 2016

The Federal Reserve Board announced on Friday (Feb. 5) that it has levied a $131 million penalty against HSBC North America Holdings and HSBC Finance Corp. tied to deficiencies in residential mortgage loan services and foreclosure processing. The board said in a statement that the penalties...

Acquiring
China’s Cross-Border M&A Surges 31 Percent
February 08, 2016

Cross-border M&A activities across the globe have already reached $132.7 billion this year, reportedly driven by acquisitions in China. 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...

Merchant Innovation
Yes, No, Maybe: Amazon, eBay And Apple
February 08, 2016

With Iowa in the bag and New Hampshire set to be decided a little over 24 hours from now, election season is officially in full swing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Social Commerce
Inside The $620M Super Bowl
February 06, 2016

“Even now I know what you are thinking!” 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 form, you...

Payment Methods
On Super Bowl Weekend, Mobile Payments Keep Fans Moving
February 05, 2016

Though just about every fan at Levi’s Stadium will have his or her phone out for pictures at the opening kickoff of Super Bowl 50, odds are that fans aren’t looking to spend their fantasy vacation weekends glued to their smartphones. While the average Broncos...

Beyond Headline Report – What The Latest US Jobs Numbers Tell Us
February 05, 2016

One of the economic numbers you don’t necessarily want to see slowing … is slowing. 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,...

Ralph Lauren Whiffs On Revenue
February 05, 2016

Ralph Lauren’s CEO is taking a look at what went wrong regarding his company’s holiday sales. 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...

Yeezys Continue To Kick Up Sales On eBay
February 05, 2016

WE (still) WANT YEEZYS. 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 form, you agree to receive marketing...

Merchant Innovation
Walmart Will Be Pumping Its Own Gas From Now On
February 05, 2016

Seeing gas stations outside of certain Walmart stores isn’t an unusual thing. However, seeing those gas stations branded with Walmart decals, logos and other designs might be a shock to certain shoppers going forward. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...