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PayPoint Launches Enhanced Digital Platform
PayPoint Launches Enhanced Digital Platform
August 05, 2015  |  International

U.K.-based payment technologies company PayPoint announced the launch of its third generation "Advanced Payments" platform for merchants yesterday (August 4).

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PayPal Picks Financial Chief From United Airlines
PayPal Picks Financial Chief From United Airlines
August 05, 2015  |  Merchant Innovation

Former United Airlines executive John D. Rainey has joined digital payments company PayPal as its new CFO, effective August 24, 2015.

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Uber Drivers Claim It Misrepresented Contractor Terms
Uber Drivers Claim It Misrepresented Contractor Terms
August 05, 2015  |  Merchant Innovation

Just weeks ago Uber assembled 400 of its drivers to testify on their behalf in an employee classification lawsuit stating they would like to stay...

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Consumer Demand Has Big Banks Charging Up
Consumer Demand Has Big Banks Charging Up
August 05, 2015  |  News

The Federal Reserve’s latest survey of senior loan officers found an increasing demand for home, auto and credit card loans amongst consumers.

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CFPB Takes Online Payday Lender To Court
CFPB Takes Online Payday Lender To Court
August 05, 2015  |  News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced yesterday (August 4) its plans to sue NDG Enterprise, an offshore payday lender, for illegally collecting money consumers...

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USPS’s eCommerce Power Play
USPS’s eCommerce Power Play
August 04, 2015  |  Cool

The U.S. Postal Service is transforming itself into a flexible workforce for Amazon and it may proceed with more eCommerce partnerships to continue growing its...

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Global Finance Veteran Takes The Reins at Alibaba
Global Finance Veteran Takes The Reins at Alibaba
August 04, 2015  |  International

Alibaba Group is taking another step toward globalizing its business with the announcement today that Michael Evans will take on the role of President —...

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Amazon Cracks Down On Prime Sharing
Amazon Cracks Down On Prime Sharing
August 04, 2015  |  Merchant Innovation

The eCommerce retailer quietly made some major changes to the ways in which Amazon Prime subscribers can share their membership. Up until this month, Prime...

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Deliv Makes Speedy Expansion Into New Markets
Deliv Makes Speedy Expansion Into New Markets
August 04, 2015  |  Merchant Innovation

Crowdsourced, same-day delivery company Deliv is taking on an aggressive expansion into nine new markets reaching more than 100 cities, the company announced yesterday (August...

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