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Small Business Rescue Program Encounters Technical Challenges

Small Business Rescue Program Encounters Technical Challenges
Small Business Rescue Program Encounters Technical Challenges
April 06, 2020  |  Loans

Amid processing and technology challenges that are holding back payments, the U.S. government’s $350 billion small business rescue program began its fourth day on Monday...

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Allstate Refunds $600M In Premiums  While Customers #StayatHome
Allstate Refunds $600M In Premiums While Customers #StayatHome
April 06, 2020  |  Economy

Insurance provider Allstate is providing over $600 million in relief to auto insurance policyholders over the next few months as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Get...

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Arvind Krishna Takes Over As IBM CEO
Arvind Krishna Takes Over As IBM CEO
April 06, 2020  |  Personnel

In an important moment for IBM – and not only because of COVID-19 – Arvind Krishna has taken over the helm of CEO for the...

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UK Urges Higher Government P-Card Limits To Support Suppliers
UK Urges Higher Government P-Card Limits To Support Suppliers
April 06, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The U.K. government, angling to jump-start the economy, is urging public entities to negotiate with procurement card providers to raise the limits on what can...

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Investors Hit Crypto Firms With Class-Action Lawsuits
Investors Hit Crypto Firms With Class-Action Lawsuits
April 06, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Seven cryptocurrency issuers and four crypto exchanges are facing federal class action lawsuits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Payroll FinTech Paylocity Acquires Video Communication Platform
Payroll FinTech Paylocity Acquires Video Communication Platform
April 06, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Paylocity, which provides HR and payroll services, has acquired VidGrid, which works with peer-to-peer video services, according to a press release. Get the Full Story...

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Apple’s 5G iPhone Will Probably Be Delayed Until December
Apple’s 5G iPhone Will Probably Be Delayed Until December
April 06, 2020  |  Apple

Get set for another unforeseen consequence of the coronavirus pandemic: Apple’s 5G iPhone likely will not be launched this fall. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Mastercard’s Nets Takeover Hits Antitrust Snag
Mastercard’s Nets Takeover Hits Antitrust Snag
April 06, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Based on information from six nations, with the inclusion of the U.K., regulators in Europe said on Monday (April 6) that Mastercard’s plans to purchase a...

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