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UK Retail Sales Get Further Lift After Lockdown Rules Dropped
UK Retail Sales Get Further Lift After Lockdown Rules Dropped
September 24, 2020  |  Retail

As the U.K.’s lockdown measures were lifted, consumers went out shopping for various products, including home-related goods like sofas. As a result, U.K. retail sales...

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Men’s Wearhouse Debuts New Streamlined Store Design Near Houston
Men’s Wearhouse Debuts New Streamlined Store Design Near Houston
September 24, 2020  |  Retail

As many retailers shutter brick-and-mortar stores while others invest in their online outlets, Men’s Wearhouse has renovated what it calls a next-generation store north of...

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Another 870,000 Americans File Jobless Claims
Another 870,000 Americans File Jobless Claims
September 24, 2020  |  Economy

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Thursday (Sept. 24) that the number of Americans who filed for jobless claims in the week ended...

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Remittances Get A Needed Boost From AML/KYC/CTF
Remittances Get A Needed Boost From AML/KYC/CTF
September 24, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Remittances are a lifeline for those working abroad and sending funds to with loved ones back in their country of origin. But COVID-era workarounds like...

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Deep Dive: How Regulatory Compliance Tools Help Keep Remittances Flowing
Deep Dive: How Regulatory Compliance Tools Help Keep Remittances Flowing
September 24, 2020  |  Smarter Payments

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Deep Dive: How The Pandemic Is Changing Cloud Compliance Rules And How FIs Can Keep Up
Deep Dive: How The Pandemic Is Changing Cloud Compliance Rules And How FIs Can Keep...
September 24, 2020  |  Cloud Banking

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Community FIs Battle Against Low Interest Rates To Help SMBs Thrive
Community FIs Battle Against Low Interest Rates To Help SMBs Thrive
September 24, 2020  |  B2B Payments

When the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) rolled out in the U.S., smaller community banks and credit unions (CUs) stepped up to the plate and, according...

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Banks, FinTechs Dive Into New Payment Rails For B2B
Banks, FinTechs Dive Into New Payment Rails For B2B
September 24, 2020  |  B2B Payments

When it comes to payment rails innovation, financial service providers can either improve upon existing infrastructure, or build entirely new rails altogether. This week’s look...

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How Axis Bank Prevents Identity Fraud With Video-Based Onboarding
How Axis Bank Prevents Identity Fraud With Video-Based Onboarding
September 24, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Identity fraud is pervasive threat, with fraudsters stealing identities and constructing fake ones to steal $16.9 billion in 2019. Technologies like video onboarding and artificial...

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