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Visa: EMV Drives POS Counterfeit Fraud Down 76 Pct
Visa: EMV Drives POS Counterfeit Fraud Down 76 Pct
May 30, 2019  |  Payment Methods

Visa said this week that as acceptance of EMV cards has gained traction in the U.S., counterfeit fraud, measured in dollars for these card present...

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BoA’s Erica Not As Renowned As Alexa, But Picking Up Fans Fast
BoA’s Erica Not As Renowned As Alexa, But Picking Up Fans Fast
May 30, 2019  |  Ecosystems

A little over a year ago, the world met Bank of America’s answer to Alexa, it’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual assistant named Erica. The announcement...

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HSBC’s Banking Robot Pepper Debuts In Miami
HSBC’s Banking Robot Pepper Debuts In Miami
May 30, 2019  |  Banking

HSBC Bank USA, a unit of HSBC Group, announced Thursday (May 30) the launch of Pepper, the humanoid robot it developed with SoftBank Robotics America,...

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5G Starts Adding Fuel To Healthcare Payments And Innovation
5G Starts Adding Fuel To Healthcare Payments And Innovation
May 30, 2019  |  Healthcare

As 5G deployments start, the people who run hospitals and medical offices, along with companies that supply healthcare devices and payment services, are starting to...

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FedEx To Deliver Seven Days A Week
FedEx To Deliver Seven Days A Week
May 30, 2019  |  Delivery

FedEx announced on Thursday (May 30) a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing delivery for consumers, including seven-day delivery. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Early Warning Names Former Intuit Exec As CEO
Early Warning Names Former Intuit Exec As CEO
May 30, 2019  |  Personnel

Early Warning Services, the bank-owned operator of peer-to-peer payments app Zelle, announced Thursday (May 30) it has named Albert “Al” Ko as its chief executive....

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Uber Teams With Fair To Boost Vehicle Access For Drivers
Uber Teams With Fair To Boost Vehicle Access For Drivers
May 30, 2019  |  Retail

To assist those who don’t have a car but want to drive for Uber, the ridesharing company is going national with a program that lowers...

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Is Blockchain The Boost Loyalty Programs Need?
Is Blockchain The Boost Loyalty Programs Need?
May 30, 2019  |  Retail

Despite reports to the contrary, customer loyalty is not quite as dead as it has been advertised to be. A recent study by American Express...

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How Consumers Browse And Pay With Digital Technology
How Consumers Browse And Pay With Digital Technology
May 30, 2019  |  Retail

With an array of options at their fingertips, consumers find and pay for retail purchases ranging from clothing to cosmetics through a variety of channels....

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