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Risk Management
CISO’s Role in Payments Starts With Risk Mitigation
November 12, 2024

Risk management has been a longstanding principle in payments and commerce. Identifying risks, and being able to avoid them, is key to accelerating growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Regulation
Big Tech in Spotlight as UK Scrutinizes ‘Critical Third Parties’
November 12, 2024

Financial regulators in the United Kingdom issued long-expected rules governing “critical third parties.” 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....

Regulation
H&R Block to Settle FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Claims
November 12, 2024

H&R Block will pay $7 million and change some of its practices under a proposed settlement that would resolve a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit alleging that the company made deceptive claims about “free” tax filing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

eCommerce
Shopify Boosts AI and Unified Commerce Tools for Merchants
November 12, 2024

A major focus for Shopify has been ensuring its merchants are equipped to reach consumers wherever they are, Shopify President Harley Finkelstein noted Tuesday (Nov. 12) during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. By streamlining the shopping experience, Shopify officials want to connect its platform to key...

B2B Payments
Alibaba Unveils AI-Powered Search Engine for Global B2B Sourcing
November 12, 2024

Alibaba reportedly unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search engine designed to help small businesses in Europe and the Americas source supplies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Payment Methods
Mastercard and Tap Payments to Launch Click to Pay With Payment Passkey
November 12, 2024

Mastercard and Tap Payments have partnered to introduce a Click to Pay with Payment Passkey service for eCommerce transactions. 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...

Regulation
EU Regulators Warn Apple About Geo-Blocking Practices
November 12, 2024

The European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network said Monday (Nov. 11) that Apple may face enforcement measures if it does not stop its geo-blocking practices on certain Apple Media services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Investments
Fleek Raises $20 Million to Expand Secondhand Apparel Platform
November 12, 2024

London-based startup Fleek reportedly raised $20.4 million to expand its secondhand clothing platform. 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....

B2B Payments
Mastercard Debuts Platform to Help Small Businesses Consolidate Digital Tools
November 12, 2024

Mastercard has introduced a new platform designed to help financial and service providers offer their small business customers a way to consolidate the digital tools they use to run and grow their businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...