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Chase Initiative Sparks Debate Over ‘Bank Deserts’ And SMBs
Chase Initiative Sparks Debate Over ‘Bank Deserts’ And SMBs
August 21, 2018  |  B2B Payments

When JPMorgan Chase announced plans earlier this year to open 400 new bank branches, some analysts were surprised. Financial institutions (FIs) in the U.S. have...

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The Concerning Creep In Consumer Debt
The Concerning Creep In Consumer Debt
August 21, 2018  |  Economy

U.S. consumer debt has been on the rise for the last year and hit $13.29 trillion during the quarter ending in June, according to the...

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How The Age Of Bots, Fake News Taints The Buyer-Supplier Relationship
How The Age Of Bots, Fake News Taints The Buyer-Supplier Relationship
August 21, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations are tightening, but due diligence goes both ways in the buyer-supplier relationship, leading to a rise in Know Your Supplier...

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The Secret To Driving Convenience At The Pump
The Secret To Driving Convenience At The Pump
August 21, 2018  |  Omnicommerce

The phrase “retail therapy” exists for a reason — there is something about making a purchase that has the mysterious power to elevate one’s mood....

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The Meal Kits Crowding Problem
The Meal Kits Crowding Problem
August 21, 2018  |  Subscriptions

Meal kits, at a quick glance, are a lucrative business — according to the latest installment of the PYMNTS Subscription Commerce Tracker, the projected value of...

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Liquid Assets: How Bevi Quenches Workers’ Thirst For Reimbursements
Liquid Assets: How Bevi Quenches Workers’ Thirst For Reimbursements
August 21, 2018  |  Spend Management

More than one-third of U.S. workers wait two weeks or more to be reimbursed for business expenses, straining both employee bank accounts and employee retention....

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Visa, Grasp Tech Team Aim To Simplify Biz Travel
Visa, Grasp Tech Team Aim To Simplify Biz Travel
August 21, 2018  |  VISA

Visa has announced it is partnering Grasp Technologies, a leading provider of data management, visualization and payment solutions in the Travel and Expense (T&E) industry, to...

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Senator Warren Rails Against Corporations
Senator Warren Rails Against Corporations
August 21, 2018  |  Regulation

Senator Elizabeth Warren has come out swinging against U.S. corporations with a new proposal that would force the owners of successful companies to give “at...

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Bitcoin Daily: In UK, Warnings On Crypto Scams, While Bitcoin Wilts
Bitcoin Daily: In UK, Warnings On Crypto Scams, While Bitcoin Wilts
August 21, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Amid the volatility of cryptos, and across the pond, warnings of scams abound. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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