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Fiorano Introduces PSD2 Platform For Banks
Fiorano Introduces PSD2 Platform For Banks
November 21, 2017  |  B2B Payments

With Europe only weeks away from PSD2 taking effect, Fiorano Software is debuting its solution for financial institutions (FIs) in the region to comply with...

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As UK Readies For Open Banking, FinTechs Struggle With SMB Awareness
As UK Readies For Open Banking, FinTechs Struggle With SMB Awareness
November 21, 2017  |  B2B Payments

U.K. financial institutions (FIs) have been advised to comply with the EU’s Revised Payment Service Directive (PSD2) regulations despite Brexit, but the U.K. has its...

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BBVA Launches Iris Scanning For Its App
BBVA Launches Iris Scanning For Its App
November 21, 2017  |  Innovation

Samsung Electronics, the South Korean consumer electronics giant, and BBVA, the Spanish bank, announced Monday (Nov. 20) a new iris scanning feature that will enable...

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ECB Says Cryptocurrencies Now Too Small To Pose Threat
ECB Says Cryptocurrencies Now Too Small To Pose Threat
November 21, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The president of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, said cryptocurrencies in the Eurozone have had a limited impact on the economy. Get the Full...

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Bitcoin Startup Pulls Disappearing Act After Raising $375K
Bitcoin Startup Pulls Disappearing Act After Raising $375K
November 21, 2017  |  Digital Payments

Confido, the startup that raised $374,477 in an initial coin offering (ICO), has reportedly disappeared with the investors’ money. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Uber To Buy Up To 24K Autonomous Vehicles From Volvo
Uber To Buy Up To 24K Autonomous Vehicles From Volvo
November 21, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Volvo, the vehicle manufacturer, announced Monday (Nov. 20) that it inked a deal with Uber, the ride-hailing app company, to sell it tens of thousands...

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Intuit CEO Says Accountants Must Get On Board With AI
Intuit CEO Says Accountants Must Get On Board With AI
November 21, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Brad Smith, CEO of enterprise software firm Intuit, is warning accountants that they must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in their professions or risk falling behind....

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PayPal Integrates With Acorns
PayPal Integrates With Acorns
November 21, 2017  |  Investments

PayPal announced Monday (Nov. 20) it has inked a deal with Acorns, the investing platform, in which customers can use PayPal to fund their investment...

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NY Fed Sees Increase In Access To Consumer Credit
NY Fed Sees Increase In Access To Consumer Credit
November 21, 2017  |  Loans

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York painted a more optimistic picture of U.S. households, saying access to credit has improved at the same time...

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