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FedEx Offers $40K-$110K Bonuses To Keep Pilots Flying

FedEx Offers $40K-$110K Bonuses To Keep Pilots Flying
FedEx Offers $40K-$110K Bonuses To Keep Pilots Flying
October 04, 2018  |  Delivery

FedEx is paying retirement-age pilots bonuses of as much as $110,000 to keep them flying during the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Uber CEO Eyes ‘Portable Benefits’ For Drivers
Uber CEO Eyes ‘Portable Benefits’ For Drivers
October 04, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Uber’s CEO revealed that the company is looking into offering its drivers health insurance and other benefits through a “portable” system that would cover contractors from...

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Google Assistant Can Now Book Users An Uber, Lyft Ride
Google Assistant Can Now Book Users An Uber, Lyft Ride
October 04, 2018  |  Google

Google Assistant can now help users book a car from Uber, Lyft, Ola, Grab, GO-JEK and other ridesharing services. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Five At Five: eBay Calls Out Amazon
Five At Five: eBay Calls Out Amazon
October 04, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes tension between two big online players, along...

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Italy Completes Blockchain Interbank System Trials
Italy Completes Blockchain Interbank System Trials
October 04, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The Italian Banking Association announced the completion of testing of its interbank system developed on blockchain, CoinTrust reports said Thursday (Oct 4). Get the Full...

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FinCEN: US Banks Should Be Wary Of Nicaragua Assets
FinCEN: US Banks Should Be Wary Of Nicaragua Assets
October 04, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said Thursday (October 4) that U.S. financial institutions are at increased risk that proceeds from Nicaragua may enter the U.S....

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SoftBank, Toyota Partner To Create New Mobility Services
SoftBank, Toyota Partner To Create New Mobility Services
October 04, 2018  |  Innovation

Toyota Motor and SoftBank announced Thursday (October 4) they have formed a strategic partnership to enable the creation of new mobility services. Get the Full...

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Amazon Highlights New Alexa Skill Connections
Amazon Highlights New Alexa Skill Connections
October 04, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon announced Thursday (Oct. 4) the preview of skill connections for all current Alexa locales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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CMA Orders Lloyds To Improve PPI Policy Communication
CMA Orders Lloyds To Improve PPI Policy Communication
October 04, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

Lloyds Banking Group has been ordered by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to improve its communications with customers pertaining to payment protection insurance (PPI)...

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