Amazon Targets The One Vertical No One Thought They Would
May 15, 2017

Amazon is getting into the furniture market, gearing up to build four or more warehouses to handle what it expects to be booming orders of bulky household items. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Security & Fraud
Chinese Hackers Fined $8.8M Over NY Law Firm Hit
May 15, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fined three Chinese citizens $8.8 million for trading on insider information after hacking into two New York law firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Consumer Finance
US Consumer Sentiment Up Again In May
May 15, 2017

Despite all the political rancor going on in the U.S., consumer sentiment among consumers increased in May based on preliminary data from the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Merchant Innovation
Amex Launches New Alexa Skill
May 15, 2017

American Express announced last week the launch of the new Amex skill for Amazon Alexa during its Innovation Showcase event in New York City. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Latin America
LATAM Now Airbnb’s Fastest-Growing Market
May 15, 2017

Historically, Airbnb hasn’t had the best rapport with the markets it enters (and disrupts). It has often found itself at odds with housing regulations and the interests of both legacy hoteliers and others in the hospitality space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Security & Fraud
British Hospital Workers Were Warned Of NHS Hack Risks
May 15, 2017

Another wrinkle in the ransomware hack attack that is spinning out on the world stage: Reports emerging today indicate that British hospital workers were warned on Friday that there was an imminent threat from ransomware that locks up computers and demands pay to restore access, according...

Security & Fraud
FTC Cracks Down On Tech Support Scams
May 15, 2017

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in conjunction with other federal, state and international law enforcement partners, recently announced a nationwide and international crackdown on tech support scams called “Operation Tech Trap.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Legal
NY Bank Regulator Calls Out OCC In Lawsuit
May 15, 2017

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) plans to offer up charters allowing online lenders and FinTech companies to conduct business on a national level may be running into a wall. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Safety and Security
Trulioo Launches Selfie ID Solution
May 15, 2017

From retail to healthcare, enterprises seek to validate identities in real time. With the emergence of mobile and the continued push by payments as an activity into the digital realm, companies must balance customer service and security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...