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When The Bank Is An App — And Not The Bank’s
When The Bank Is An App — And Not The Bank’s
February 14, 2019  |  Banking

Banks historically, like grocery stores or gas stations, have always assumed that customers would just come to them. Banks are where consumers keep their money. Grocery...

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Separating Transactions From Authentication — And Authentication From The Internet
Separating Transactions From Authentication — And Authentication From The Internet
February 14, 2019  |  Authentication

Nine months in, and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is gathering steam, with fines accruing. Google’s $57 million fine on data protection violations, levied in...

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Fiverr CEO On ClearVoice Acquisition, Focusing On Gig Talent
Fiverr CEO On ClearVoice Acquisition, Focusing On Gig Talent
February 13, 2019  |  Gig Economy

As the gig economy grows and becomes more diverse (with more skilled workers entering the marketplace), opportunities abound for platform providers that can meet the...

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Why Voice Is Vital To Connected Commutes
Why Voice Is Vital To Connected Commutes
February 13, 2019  |  Voice Activation

Here’s one way to imagine the dramatic developments in the growing connected-vehicle ecosystem, and how much is likely to change in a short time: One’s...

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How To See The Customer ‘Beyond The Credit Score’
How To See The Customer ‘Beyond The Credit Score’
February 13, 2019  |  Alternative Finances

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” -William Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet Get the Full...

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How ‘Dynamic Friction’ Could Be Online Fraud’s Kryptonite
How ‘Dynamic Friction’ Could Be Online Fraud’s Kryptonite
February 12, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Do you want to gain a step on fraudsters? Do you want to beat them while also making it as seamless as possible for legitimate...

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How Face ID Can Power End-To-End Verification
How Face ID Can Power End-To-End Verification
February 12, 2019  |  Authentication

Go back a generation or two and imagine the construction of the Gateway Arch — the sleek, shiny monument to westward expansion that stands along the...

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MoneyGram CEO: 2019 Is The ‘Year Of The Consumer’
MoneyGram CEO: 2019 Is The ‘Year Of The Consumer’
February 12, 2019  |  Earnings

Restructuring efforts continue at MoneyGram, and — amid a tougher compliance environment — the company missed Wall Street expectations as sales declined. However, bright spots...

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Can Digital Assistants Take Luxury Retail To The Next Omni Level?
Can Digital Assistants Take Luxury Retail To The Next Omni Level?
February 11, 2019  |  Retail

A common, enduring fantasy for many consumers — a group that likely includes many PYMNTS readers and writers — is walking into a high-end retail store, chain...

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