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Banking Apps Spread In Brazil As Critics Note Potential For Shakeout

Banking Apps Spread In Brazil As Critics Note Potential For Shakeout
Banking Apps Spread In Brazil As Critics Note Potential For Shakeout
December 17, 2019  |  Cross-border Payments

With a bewildering number of choices, banking apps fueled by Tencent Holdings Ltd, SoftBank Group Corp, and other players are spreading in Brazil, as some...

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Lime Announces eScooter, Bike Subscriptions
Lime Announces eScooter, Bike Subscriptions
December 17, 2019  |  Mobile Commerce

To let everyday scooter users and commuters gain the most from their micro-mobility, Lime has announced the rollout of a new subscription offering. LimePass will...

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Anomali Identifies Scam To Steal Gov’t Procurement Site Credentials
Anomali Identifies Scam To Steal Gov’t Procurement Site Credentials
December 17, 2019  |  B2B Payments

An unidentified group is reportedly putting much effort into a complicated scam to steal the login credentials of government personnel. The targets are procurement websites...

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ASB Bank Participates In TradeWindow’s $1.7M Seed Round
ASB Bank Participates In TradeWindow’s $1.7M Seed Round
December 17, 2019  |  B2B Payments

With a repeat investment in TradeWindow, Commonwealth Bank of Australia-owned ASB Bank participated in a NZ$2.67 million ($1.76 million) seed funding round for the blockchain...

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M10 CEO: What Central Banks Want In New Global Payments Rails
M10 CEO: What Central Banks Want In New Global Payments Rails
December 17, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Payment rails are getting more attention these days, and there is an increasing focus on offering a standardized, relatively seamless experience that can be locked...

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The App That Makes Sharing A Meal An Immersive Travel Experience
The App That Makes Sharing A Meal An Immersive Travel Experience
December 17, 2019  |  Cross-border Payments

Having a truly local experience when traveling is often easier said than done. Sure, there is something to be said for a great tourist experience...

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The Rise Of Holiday Reshipping Fraud
The Rise Of Holiday Reshipping Fraud
December 17, 2019  |  Cybersecurity

Criminals get into the holiday spirit, too. For instance, they know how to talk in friendly, polite terms to overworked and often-frustrated customer service representatives...

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Caribou Coffee Spills The Beans On Customer Loyalty In The Mobile Age
Caribou Coffee Spills The Beans On Customer Loyalty In The Mobile Age
December 17, 2019  |  Mobile Order Ahead

Consumers’ preference for mobile order-ahead is now driving how physical restaurants are designed and renovated. Nowhere is this change more pronounced than in the coffee...

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