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New Credit Scoring Startup Taps Social Data To Analyze Borrower Risk
August 25, 2015

FriendlyScore, a U.K.-based FinTech solutions provider, has released an SaaS app that uses real-time social media data to help lenders create risk profiles for borrowers that lack credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Mobile Commerce
Uber Adds ‘Smart Routes’ To Save Riders Money
August 25, 2015

After launching its new carpooling service uberPOOL, the ride-sharing company has now introduced “Smart Routes” to save riders money on rides. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Payments Stocks: Tanking Or Turning Upwards?
August 25, 2015

The sea of red in the global stock markets is rising, and so is investor fear. But the implications for payments companies may be short-lived, as the business landscape may remain healthy even amid stock market turbulence. See our analysis on yesterday’s rout on payments...

Financial Inclusion
FIS Targets Financial Inclusion With New Lab In India
August 25, 2015

FIS is launching a financial inclusion lab in Bengaluru, India, to develop methods for tapping into the vast underbanked population of the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Mickey D’s Leaks Android Pay Launch News
August 25, 2015

Photographs of internal memos informing McDonald’s managers and crew members about the procedures for accepting Samsung Pay and Android Pay point to the latter mobile payment option launching in the U.S. as soon as Aug. 26

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Facebook Adds Pay Button For Donations
August 25, 2015

Facebook has unveiled its donate button aimed at nonprofits and advertisement pages linked to those organizations. 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,...

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Ashley Madison Hacking Saga Drama Deepens
August 25, 2015

The damaging circumstances surrounding the breached online cheating website AshleyMadison.com continues to intensify.

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FTC Can Hold Companies Liable For Lax Cybersecurity
August 25, 2015

A federal court said on Monday that companies that fail to provide their consumers with “reasonable protections” against data breaches can be sued by consumer protection agencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Visa Checkout Now Tops 6 Million Users
August 25, 2015

Visa’s online payments service, Visa Checkout, may just have celebrated its first birthday, but it’s on a steady march to secure merchant partnerships to expand its global retail reach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...