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It’s Always 5 O’Clock Somewhere: Distilleries Get Into Subscription Retail

It’s Always 5 O’Clock Somewhere: Distilleries Get Into Subscription Retail
It’s Always 5 O’Clock Somewhere: Distilleries Get Into Subscription Retail
April 19, 2019  |  Subscriptions

There’s nothing inherently wrong with such whiskeys as Jim Beam and Jack Daniels — they are a staple of blues, country and rock-and-roll songwriting, after...

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Smart Agents Are AI’s DNA — Here’s Why
Smart Agents Are AI’s DNA — Here’s Why
April 19, 2019  |  Innovation

Inspiration comes from anywhere and everywhere, and that goes for digital innovation in payments and commerce. Just ask Akli Adjaoute, CEO of Brighterion (a Mastercard company), who recently spoke...

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How Banks Are Using APIs To Unlock Omnichannel Value
How Banks Are Using APIs To Unlock Omnichannel Value
April 18, 2019  |  Banking

A customer looking to open a new bank account is often in for a somewhat bumpy process. There are a lot of redundant forms and,...

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PSD2 Challenges Leave Norway, Netherlands Playing Catch-Up
PSD2 Challenges Leave Norway, Netherlands Playing Catch-Up
April 18, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

Since many European Union (EU) countries have now brought PSD2 and GDPR fully into their financial infrastructures, banks and merchants must prepare for the upcoming...

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Stripe On SCA’s $100B-A-Year Problem
Stripe On SCA’s $100B-A-Year Problem
April 18, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) is set to debut on September 14, and there’s a $100 billion problem looming if merchants across Europe do not make...

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As PSD2 Looms, SCA Waits In The Wings
As PSD2 Looms, SCA Waits In The Wings
April 17, 2019  |  Authentication

Across the pond, eCommerce is about to weather a sea change that begins in September. PSD2 is almost here, and with it Strong Customer Authentication...

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Cracking FIs’ 90/10 Data Monetization Problem
Cracking FIs’ 90/10 Data Monetization Problem
April 17, 2019  |  Cybersecurity

When seven CEOs of the largest banks in the United States gathered on Capitol Hill earlier this month, the topics and questions lobbed at them...

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Why Patterns Are Breaking Fraud Fighting’s Old Rules
Why Patterns Are Breaking Fraud Fighting’s Old Rules
April 17, 2019  |  Cybersecurity

Fraud evolves as the bad guys do, trying to stay one step ahead of technology and risk management efforts. Jack Bloch, SVP SW engineering at...

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