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Coronavirus Refunds: Aerosmith Ticket Holders Offered Carry Over, Reimbursement Options
Coronavirus Refunds: Aerosmith Ticket Holders Offered Carry Over, Reimbursement Options
July 13, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers are seeking refunds on things they have already paid for but may...

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Retailer New York & Company Declares Bankruptcy
Retailer New York & Company Declares Bankruptcy
July 13, 2020  |  Retail

The corporate parent of New York & Company has filed for federal bankruptcy court protection in the latest in a growing lineup of big-name retailers...

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Bank Of England Chief Sees Bank-Backed Digital Currency On Horizon
Bank Of England Chief Sees Bank-Backed Digital Currency On Horizon
July 13, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The Bank of England (BoE) continues to send bullish signals about the potential for bank-backed digital currency, but anyone hoping for a quick launch is...

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Temasek, MAS Issue Suggestions For Global Blockchain Financial Transactions
Temasek, MAS Issue Suggestions For Global Blockchain Financial Transactions
July 13, 2020  |  Blockchain

Singaporean government-owned investment house Temasek and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have wrapped up the final phase of describing a framework for using blockchain...

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Merrill Lynch Under Investigation By NH Securities Regulators
Merrill Lynch Under Investigation By NH Securities Regulators
July 13, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Securities regulators in New Hampshire are investigating claims by former Gov. Craig Benson that he lost $100 million because Merrill Lynch churned customer accounts to...

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Retailers Hit With Sticker Shock Amid Mass Liquidation Sales
Retailers Hit With Sticker Shock Amid Mass Liquidation Sales
July 13, 2020  |  Retail

Reeling from the impact of the coronavirus, department store chains and other retailers are scrambling to offload mountains of now-unwanted clothing and other products. Get...

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Report: California Opens Probe Into Google For Possible Antitrust Violations
Report: California Opens Probe Into Google For Possible Antitrust Violations
July 13, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

The state of California has opened its own antitrust investigation into Google, sources told Politico, putting more pressure on the global technology giant already facing allegations...

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The Pandemic Is Driving Crooks Online, Too
The Pandemic Is Driving Crooks Online, Too
July 13, 2020  |  Payments Innovation

“How can banks, retailers and financial institutions strike the right balance between offering advanced services to customers while flattening the overwhelming spike in fraud?” Get...

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