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The Final CFPB Prepaid Card Rule Is Here (Expect Controversy)
The Final CFPB Prepaid Card Rule Is Here (Expect Controversy)
October 05, 2016  |  CFPB

The use of prepaid cards has exploded over the last decade or so — in 2003 consumers put less than $1 billion on prepaid cards annually,...

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LG Smart TVs Getting Payments Via Paymentwall
LG Smart TVs Getting Payments Via Paymentwall
October 05, 2016  |  Payments Innovation

LG and Paymentwall are teaming up to bring payments to television. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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American Express Platinum Card Holders To Get More Rewards Points For Airline Purchases
American Express Platinum Card Holders To Get More Rewards Points For Airline Purchases
October 05, 2016  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Credit card issuer American Express is gearing up to announce a big enhancement to its Platinum Card later this week in which members will earn five...

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Remitly Raises $38 Million, Expanding Into Seven Countries
Remitly Raises $38 Million, Expanding Into Seven Countries
October 05, 2016  |  Investments

Remitly, the independent mobile remittance company based in the United States, announced on Tuesday (Oct. 4) it received $38 million in new equity and debt financing from...

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Fitch Paints Negative Picture For Wells Fargo
Fitch Paints Negative Picture For Wells Fargo
October 05, 2016  |  Banking

Fitch, the credit rating agency, on Tuesday (Oct. 4) affirmed Wells Fargo’s ratings at “AA-/F1+” and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.’s ratings at “AA/F1+” but revised...

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Amazon Looks At Ways To Deliver Packages Inside When Nobody Is Home
Amazon Looks At Ways To Deliver Packages Inside When Nobody Is Home
October 05, 2016  |  Amazon Delivery

Nobody likes to order a package and track the shipment at work only to go home and it’s gone, stolen off the door step. Aiming...

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Bluefin Payment Systems Gets Patent For Decryption-As-A-Service
Bluefin Payment Systems Gets Patent For Decryption-As-A-Service
October 05, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Bluefin Payment Systems, the provider of PCI-validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) solutions for retail, health care and higher education, announced on Tuesday (Oct. 4) the issuance of...

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Racecar Driver Scott Tucker Owes The FTC $1.27 Billion Over Deceptive Payday Lending
Racecar Driver Scott Tucker Owes The FTC $1.27 Billion Over Deceptive Payday Lending
October 05, 2016  |  Alternative Finances

Professional racecar driver Scott Tucker and companies he owns reportedly owe the Federal Trade Commission $1.27 billion over deceptive payday lending practices. Get the Full...

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Wells Fargo Shut Out Of Illinois Bond Business; Chicago May Follow Suit
Wells Fargo Shut Out Of Illinois Bond Business; Chicago May Follow Suit
October 05, 2016  |  Banking

The Wells Fargo fake account scandal has resulted in more fallout for the beleaguered bank — this time, with Illinois announcing a ban on bond...

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