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UK Watchdog Seeks Tighter Grip On US Big Tech

UK Watchdog Seeks Tighter Grip On US Big Tech
UK Watchdog Seeks Tighter Grip On US Big Tech
February 03, 2020  |  Regulation

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is pushing for more leeway to go after U.S. Big Tech firms in the wake of Brexit, the...

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Top News In Payments: Visa Logs 700M Direct Transactions; CFPB Sues Citizens Bank
Top News In Payments: Visa Logs 700M Direct Transactions; CFPB Sues Citizens Bank
January 31, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Visa reported positive first-quarter earnings, totaling 700 million Visa Direct transactions, and CFPB sued Citizens Bank for violating the Truth in...

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Uber Pushes Partnerships In Pursuit Of Profits
Uber Pushes Partnerships In Pursuit Of Profits
January 30, 2020  |  Ecosystems

The Uber ecosystem keeps on growing, and though obstacles always arise – some economic, some regulatory, some driven by other factors – paying attention to...

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EU Regulator Loosens Requirements For Bank Mergers
EU Regulator Loosens Requirements For Bank Mergers
January 26, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

Europe’s main banking regulator, an arm of the ECB, is trying to make it easier for the continent’s financial lenders to merge. Get the Full...

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Amid Innovation And Disruption, Travel And T&E Strive Toward An Omnichannel Ideal
Amid Innovation And Disruption, Travel And T&E Strive Toward An Omnichannel Ideal
January 21, 2020  |  Travel Payments

The first part of 2020 has brought some significant activity in the world of travel — activity that could, in the coming months and years, further...

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Top News In Payments: China Posts Worst Slowdown In Nearly Three Decades; Alphabet Market Cap Hits $1T
Top News In Payments: China Posts Worst Slowdown In Nearly Three Decades; Alphabet Market Cap...
January 17, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, China’s economy grew by its slowest rate since 1990, Alphabet reached $1 trillion market value, and attempted check fraud spiked 43...

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Cigna, Oscar To Launch Healthcare Solution For SMBs
Cigna, Oscar To Launch Healthcare Solution For SMBs
January 13, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Cigna has announced a partnership with technology-focused Oscar, another health insurance firm, to provide plans and coverage across U.S. markets for small businesses. Get the...

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Community Banks Embrace Faster Payments’ Competitive Edge
Community Banks Embrace Faster Payments’ Competitive Edge
January 06, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Community banks are pushing for a stronger role with their small business (SMB) customers. Yet, the broader perception of smaller financial institutions (FIs) in the...

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Live Nation Settles With DOJ Over Ticketmaster Antitrust Violation
Live Nation Settles With DOJ Over Ticketmaster Antitrust Violation
December 20, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

Live Nation Entertainment reached a deal with the government, resolving concerns that the company had violated a 2010 antitrust settlement. Get the Full Story Complete...

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