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CFPB Finalizes Responsible Small Creditor Lending Rules
September 22, 2015

The CFPB has finalized a set of rules aimed at driving responsible lending from small creditors, following a proposal that was introduced in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

First Data IPO Filing Could Come Next Week
September 22, 2015

Next week could see payments firm First Data begin the first steps to raise as much as $3 billion in an initial public offering, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Sept. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Cybersecurity
SEC Called To Take ‘Active Role’ In Cybersecurity
September 21, 2015

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission policymaker Kara Stein made some bold statements about the agency’s responsibility to help companies both prevent and recover from cyber attacks, the Financial Times reported over the weekend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Dwolla Credit Expands Payments Reach
September 21, 2015

Dwolla, a digital payment network, has expanded its reach into the payments ecosystem through its expanded partnership with Comenity Capital Bank that allows users to apply for a line of credit and get instant access to funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Samsung Pay Takes Jab At Apple Pay
September 21, 2015

"The most accepted mobile payment" That's how Samsung wraps up its latest Samsung Pay commercial featuring the new Galaxy S6Edge and its mobile payments app, Samsung Pay. And in that commercial, Samsung is certainly not shy about taking on Apple Pay.

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GrubMarket And The Streamlined Approach To Organic (And Digital) Grocery
September 21, 2015

Labels like “farm fresh” and “organic” used to be the exception and not the rule in food shopping and buying. Lately, they are starting to circulate more and more prominently and restaurants are as likely to boast the bona fides of their locally sourced cuisine...

IBM’s B2B Blockchain Strategy
September 21, 2015

Enterprise software conglomerate IBM is joining the ranks of other finance and tech giants across the globe that are now eyeing the blockchain and its potential to change the way B2B business is done. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Commercial Cards To Boost Saudi Arabia-China Trade
September 21, 2015

Banks have traditionally inked trade financing deals to help businesses outside their borders increase trade with domestic firms, but one Chinese company is turning to commercial cards to facilitate cross-border deals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
KPMG Strides Further Into Alt-Lending
September 21, 2015

Auditor KPMG is taking more steps to boost its standing in the alternative small business lending space. Reports in economia released Thursday (Sept. 17) said the company has made its second major stride in the industry through a new partnership with debt crowdfunding site InvestDen....