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Regulation
Report: US Regulators Could Debut Banking Rules This Spring
March 05, 2024

The Federal Reserve and other American regulators could reportedly unveil new banking regulations this spring. 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....

Investments
Baanx Raises $20 Million to Bring Crypto Payments Offering to US
March 05, 2024

Cryptocurrency payments company Baanx has reportedly raised $20 million. 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...

Security & Fraud
Amazon Deploys Technology, Education to Combat Impersonation Fraud
March 05, 2024

Amazon is using several tactics to combat impersonation 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 form, you...

Regulation
UK’s FCA to Investigate Demands for Personal Guarantees on Business Loans
March 05, 2024

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority will investigate the use of personal guarantees by lenders for small business loans. 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...

Security & Fraud
Report: Hackers Claim UnitedHealth Group Paid $22 Million in Ransomware Attack
March 05, 2024

A post on an online forum popular with cybercriminals reportedly claimed that UnitedHealth Group paid $22 million to the Blackcat ransomware group to recover compromised data and systems of its subsidiary, Change Healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Macy’s and Zara’s Moves Show Value of Click-and-Mortar™ Shoppers 
March 05, 2024

Two reports from opposite sides of the globe confirmed that in-store and online shopping are intertwined at their best, and retailers need to offer seamless shopping experiences to deliver the most value to modern consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Banking
CFPB Rule on Late Fees May Hamper Banks’ Ability to Innovate
March 05, 2024

Call it a form of fixed pricing in the banking industry. 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...

Payments Innovation
Retail Payments Acceptance Presents Innovation Roadblocks
March 05, 2024

Among the many payment acceptance tools now available, embedded solutions provided by a variety of payment facilitators (PayFacs) have become increasingly popular among marketplaces and independent software vendors (ISVs), both of which leverage embedded payments to improve efficiencies and fortify customer engagement. Get the Full...

Merchant Innovation
New Research: Card-Linked Offers Reaching Top Earners and Gen Z
March 05, 2024

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