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Regulators Seek Input On FIs’ Use Of AI

Regulators Seek Input On FIs’ Use Of AI
Regulators Seek Input On FIs’ Use Of AI
April 01, 2021  |  Artificial Intelligence

High tech continues to make inroads in financial services, and now regulators want more insight — and input — into how technologies such as artificial...

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Michaels Teams With Instacart To Trial Same Day Delivery
Michaels Teams With Instacart To Trial Same Day Delivery
April 01, 2021  |  Delivery

The crafts retailer Michaels is launching a pilot program with Instacart for same-day delivery from 100 stores in Chicago, Dallas, and Washington D.C. Get the...

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Mastercard Announces New DoorDash, HelloFresh Rewards
Mastercard Announces New DoorDash, HelloFresh Rewards
April 01, 2021  |  Mastercard

Mastercard has announced new partnerships with DoorDash and HelloFresh for its World and World Elite cardholders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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India’s Central Bank Demands MobiKwik Examine Alleged Data Leak
India’s Central Bank Demands MobiKwik Examine Alleged Data Leak
April 01, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

India’s central bank is demanding that the digital payments firm MobiKwik have an external audit conducted regarding allegations that a hacker stole data from its...

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Amazon Eyed Opening Discount Stores To Manage Inventory Surplus
Amazon Eyed Opening Discount Stores To Manage Inventory Surplus
April 01, 2021  |  Amazon Commerce

In what would mark a major expansion of its brick-and-mortar operations, Amazon has considered launching a chain of discount home goods and electronics stores, Bloomberg...

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Today In Payments: Mastercard Invests $100 Million In Airtel Africa; DoorDash-Olo Suit Highlights Delivery Economics
Today In Payments: Mastercard Invests $100 Million In Airtel Africa; DoorDash-Olo Suit Highlights Delivery Economics
April 01, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Airtel Africa is valued at $2.65 billion after closing a $100 million deal with Mastercard, and DoorDash is suing business partner...

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Grocery Roundup: Digital Innovation Targets The ‘Connected Customer’
Grocery Roundup: Digital Innovation Targets The ‘Connected Customer’
April 01, 2021  |  Retail

At a virtual Food Marketing Conference, Kevin Holt, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA (ADUSA), told attendees that the company is looking for more seamless, convenient...

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Vacasa Adds 6,000 Properties With Turnkey Vacation Rentals Acquisition
Vacasa Adds 6,000 Properties With Turnkey Vacation Rentals Acquisition
April 01, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Portland, Oregon-based Vacasa has completed its acquisition of Turnkey Vacation Rentals, a vacation rental-property manager in more than 80 markets across the U.S. Get the...

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Mastercard Rolls Out New Digital Rewards For SMB Cardholders
Mastercard Rolls Out New Digital Rewards For SMB Cardholders
April 01, 2021  |  Mastercard

Mastercard has added new offerings from QuickBooks, Microsoft and Zoho to its collection of U.S. small business benefits to help small companies make the most...

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