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Why Patterns Are Breaking Fraud Fighting’s Old Rules
Why Patterns Are Breaking Fraud Fighting’s Old Rules
April 17, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud evolves as the bad guys do, trying to stay one step ahead of technology and risk management efforts. Jack Bloch, SVP SW engineering at...

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Why Mastercard Bought Vyze
Why Mastercard Bought Vyze
April 17, 2019  |  Mastercard

Second thoughts — sure, wise elders recommend them, but they represent defeat for retailers. Hesitation and deeper consideration can lead to fewer products in baskets,...

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FinTech Brex Raises $100M Debt Capital
FinTech Brex Raises $100M Debt Capital
April 16, 2019  |  B2B Payments

A company that provides credit cards for startups has raised $100 million in debt capital to continue its growth, according to a news release from...

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Waymo Expands Waymo One With App On Google Play Store
Waymo Expands Waymo One With App On Google Play Store
April 16, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Waymo, which recently became a company under the umbrella of Alphabet, is expanding its ride-hailing app in Phoenix and making it available on the Google...

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Walmart CEO Says Indian Market Is A Priority
Walmart CEO Says Indian Market Is A Priority
April 16, 2019  |  Retail

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon went on a two-day trip to Bangalore, India and said his company is committed to the Indian market, and that the...

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Italy Antitrust Authority Investigating Five Amazon Companies
Italy Antitrust Authority Investigating Five Amazon Companies
April 16, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

The Italian Competition Authority (ICA) has launched an investigation into five separate Amazon outfits to determine whether the company is taking advantage of its position...

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Why AI Risk Tech And Banks Could Be A Match Made In Heaven
Why AI Risk Tech And Banks Could Be A Match Made In Heaven
April 16, 2019  |  Alternative Finances

While most CEO stories are about having founded a firm to solve a problem, Upstart CEO Dave Girouard and his team of former Google staffers...

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BoA’s Zelle Transactions Up 103 Pct In Q1
BoA’s Zelle Transactions Up 103 Pct In Q1
April 16, 2019  |  Earnings

Bank of America (BoA) missed on revenue when it reported its Q1 earnings on Tuesday (April 16) and predicted net interest income would rise half...

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Billtrust Collections Solution Aims To Crack Late Payments Problem
Billtrust Collections Solution Aims To Crack Late Payments Problem
April 16, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Collections will never be the most beloved part of a business’ payment lifecycle – because in an ideal world, they wouldn’t exist, and buyers would...

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