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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...

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CFPB, DOJ Crack Down On Bank For ‘Redlining’ Consumers
July 01, 2016

In a joint effort announced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Justice, redlining is getting more scrutiny and the two agencies brought a complaint against BancorpSouth.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Diamonds Glitter As A Cyberfraud Target
July 01, 2016

Diamond heists are now possible across the Internet. For one firm, James Allen, adopting technology that can speed approval rates and root out fraud is important, but so is the additional benefit to customer service, says the firm’s co-founder, James Allen Schultz.

Judge: Visa, MasterCard Merchant Antitrust Settlement Overturned
June 30, 2016

A $7.25 billion antitrust settlement over credit card fees between Visa, MasterCard and millions of retailers was tossed out by the 2nd U.S. Circuit of Appeals in New York. According to Reuters, this is the largest all-cash antitrust case in U.S. history. Get the Full Story Complete...

The Latest Credit Card Innovation: Disposable Numbers
June 30, 2016

There’s one major topic driving the conversations in payments: fraud. 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...