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Interview With A Financial Vampire
Interview With A Financial Vampire
August 16, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

There’s a lot of money in stolen credit cards. Fraud magnate Bern Ersell declined to tell PYMNTS exactly how much, but he did give a...

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Did You Hear The One About The Man Dressed Up As A Car Seat?
Did You Hear The One About The Man Dressed Up As A Car Seat?
August 16, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

While much has been written about the coming technological future, when cars will drive themselves, actually seeing an unmanned vehicle on the road is still...

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NEW REPORT: Bank Of The West Takes On Innovation’s Wild West
NEW REPORT: Bank Of The West Takes On Innovation’s Wild West
August 16, 2017  |  Digital Banking

If the past month is any indication, the digital banking space could be getting even more competitive, as newer players gain capabilities to compete on...

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FinTech And The Rx For Healthcare Payments
FinTech And The Rx For Healthcare Payments
August 15, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Healthcare can be a draining out-of-pocket expense in an age where premiums and deductibles are skyrocketing. Technology can help keep patients informed and timely in their...

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Dialing Into Call Center Fraud
Dialing Into Call Center Fraud
August 15, 2017  |  Data Drivers

Hold the phone. Hold on. Recognize that phone number? It’s yours. But it’s not you. And someone’s using that number to do some bad stuff....

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The Score On Tencent’s Credit Scoring
The Score On Tencent’s Credit Scoring
August 15, 2017  |  Alternative Finances

Just about two years ago, Ant Financial announced it was launching its own consumer credit scoring model: Sesame Credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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The Magic Of Selfies In Life Insurance
The Magic Of Selfies In Life Insurance
August 14, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

“People think the process is too onerous and the product is too expensive.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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So, You Want To Be A PayFac
So, You Want To Be A PayFac
August 14, 2017  |  News

So, you want to be a PayFac? As a software platform, you’ve decided that instead of referring merchants to a third-party provider to process payments,...

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ICBA Bancard CEO: Community Banks Move Faster Payments Forward
ICBA Bancard CEO: Community Banks Move Faster Payments Forward
August 14, 2017  |  Banking

Community banks have long been heralded as local leaders that create jobs and reinvest in their communities, but ICBA Bancard President and CEO Tina Giorgio...

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