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When Data Drags Consumers Down
July 07, 2016

Too much data but not enough power over their finances – how can that be? Mick Oppy, VP of Financial Institution Products at Vantiv, sat down with Karen Webster to discuss why giving consumers only the financial control they crave may change the way they...

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Walmart Reports New Walmart Pay Stats
July 07, 2016

Six months in, Walmart Pay is officially available in every one of the 4,600+ Walmart stores in the U.S. That rollout, which started on a limited basis in December, literally in Walmart’s backyard, has steadily ramped up over the last six months. Get the Full Story...

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Starbucks’ Pricing Glitches
July 06, 2016

Complaining about the price of a cup of coffee is one of the purest examples of a first-world problem out there, but when Starbucks raises the cost of the cold brews and caramel macchiatos without telling anyone, it’s hard not to expect customers to get...

Stripe Enhances Marketplace Platform In Europe
July 06, 2016

Stripe has announced the launch of Managed Accounts for Stripe Connect across its marketplaces in Europe, including the U.K., Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Berkshire Wants Higher Wells Fargo Stake
July 05, 2016

Berkshire Hathaway, perhaps best known as the conglomerate steered by Warren Buffett, the famed investor, wants to boost its stake in Wells Fargo. 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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Singapore Banks Contemplate Payments Authentication Via Facebook/Twitter
July 05, 2016

One of the biggest hurdles to financial inclusion is sidestepping the normal roadblocks that keep burgeoning markets from taking the next step. Case in point: while mobile banking has opened up access to financial services for millions, the lack of accounts in physical branches and...

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CFPB OK’s Congress’ Gramm-Leach-Bliley Data Security Reg Updates
July 05, 2016

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has given a thumbs up to congressional mandates via legislation that would allow financial institutions to be exempt from sending privacy notices to their customers – provided that the financial companies meet certain requirements. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Treading Lightly Among the Unicorns
July 01, 2016

A few IPOs may or may not be coming into play. Big firms may or may not be looking to buy unicorns. As summer sluggishness sets in, the fence looks like a good place to roost.

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Walmart Pay Expands Its US Reach
July 01, 2016

The retail giant’s payment method is finally here. 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...