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Why Payment Rails Need More Than Just Speed

Why Payment Rails Need More Than Just Speed
Why Payment Rails Need More Than Just Speed
August 30, 2018  |  Smarter Payments

In the financial services sector, payment rail networks are a valuable resource for quickly moving and settling payments between parties. As more companies go global...

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Dunkin’ Donuts Announces Support For Alexa Voice Ordering
Dunkin’ Donuts Announces Support For Alexa Voice Ordering
August 30, 2018  |  Retail

Dunkin’ Donuts announced Thursday (August 30) that ordering via Amazon’s voice-activated digital assistant Alexa is now available. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Ebury First FinTech To Use SWIFT gpi
Ebury First FinTech To Use SWIFT gpi
August 30, 2018  |  Cross Border Commerce

SWIFT, the provider of the secure financial messaging system, announced Thursday (August 30) that Ebury has become the first FinTech to go live with SWIFT’s global...

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Grab Battles Go-Jek, Invests $250M In Startups
Grab Battles Go-Jek, Invests $250M In Startups
August 30, 2018  |  Investments

Grab announced that it plans to invest $250 million in Indonesian startups over the next three years through its new innovation arm. Get the Full...

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No Brexit Could Prompt No Payments From UK
No Brexit Could Prompt No Payments From UK
August 30, 2018  |  Brexit

Britain could potentially withhold some payments to the European Union if a deal to help the country leave Brexit doesn’t happen before next year. Get...

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US Economy Grows In Q2; GDP Up 4.2 Percent
US Economy Grows In Q2; GDP Up 4.2 Percent
August 30, 2018  |  Economy

U.S. economic growth in the second quarter had its strongest performance in nearly four years, but there are signs that momentum is slowing down a...

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TokenEx Launches Multi-Variant Tokenization
TokenEx Launches Multi-Variant Tokenization
August 30, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Data protection platform TokenEx has announced the launch of Multi-Variant Tokenization, a proprietary technology created to enhance how businesses operate and interact with sensitive data. Get...

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Wonga Stops Taking New Loan Applications
Wonga Stops Taking New Loan Applications
August 30, 2018  |  Loans

Wonga, the U.K.-based payday lender, has halted accepting new loan applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Square’s Stock Rises 6 Percent After Analysts Say It’s FinTech’s ‘Best Idea’
Square’s Stock Rises 6 Percent After Analysts Say It’s FinTech’s ‘Best Idea’
August 30, 2018  |  Earnings

Square‘s shares jumped 6 percent on Wednesday (Aug. 29) after an analyst raised its price on the company’s stock to $100 from $75. Get the...

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