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How Zelle Protects Users Against Scams And Frauds With AI, Analytics

How Zelle Protects Users Against Scams And Frauds With AI, Analytics
How Zelle Protects Users Against Scams And Frauds With AI, Analytics
October 19, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Fraudsters are deploying tactics ranging from impersonating tax officials to selling fake PPE on peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Fighting these threats...

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Saving Main Street From Its Downward Pandemic Spiral
Saving Main Street From Its Downward Pandemic Spiral
October 19, 2020  |  Retail

Consumers crave certainty, and they work pretty hard to minimize the risk of making a bad choice. That’s why once consumers find something that works,...

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Japan Ties Up With US, Europe To Legislate Big Tech
Japan Ties Up With US, Europe To Legislate Big Tech
October 19, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Japan is teaming up with the U.S. and Europe to develop tough new regulations to take on big tech, according to a Reuters report on...

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Alibaba Bets $3.6B On Chinese Online Grocery Sun Art Retail Group
Alibaba Bets $3.6B On Chinese Online Grocery Sun Art Retail Group
October 19, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

In a quest to dominate online food shopping in China, Alibaba invested $3.6 billion for a controlling stake in the hypermarket operator Sun Art Retail...

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JPMorgan Chase Launches 401(k) Solution For SMBs
JPMorgan Chase Launches 401(k) Solution For SMBs
October 19, 2020  |  B2B Payments

J.P. Morgan Chase has announced a new program called Everyday 401K by J.P. Morgan to help smaller clients prepare for retirement, a press release says....

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Citizens Bank Working With CheckAlt On Lockbox Processing
Citizens Bank Working With CheckAlt On Lockbox Processing
October 19, 2020  |  B2B Payments

CheckAlt, which provides lockbox and treasury management services, is now working with Florida’s Citizens Bank & Trust to provide the aforementioned services, a press release...

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Mastercard’s Track Card To Account Transfer Streamlines B2B Payments
Mastercard’s Track Card To Account Transfer Streamlines B2B Payments
October 19, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Mastercard has added new B2B payment features in the Asia Pacific, intending to bolster its services for businesses looking for diverse payments methods, a press...

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Global Chains Snap Up Distressed Independent Hotels In Africa
Global Chains Snap Up Distressed Independent Hotels In Africa
October 19, 2020  |  Travel Payments

Despite the economic damage inflicted by the pandemic, hoteliers expect sub-Saharan Africa to remain a hot market for big-time lodging development, the Wall Street Journal...

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Global Processing Services Nets Visa Investment For Expansion
Global Processing Services Nets Visa Investment For Expansion
October 19, 2020  |  Investments

Global Processing Services (GPS), the payments issuer processor, has a new strategic investment from Visa to help GPS launch new products and continue expanding, according to...

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