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Carlyle Snags Insurance SaaS Buyout
August 31, 2015

Buyout group Carlyle announced its latest acquisition last weekend. The U.S. firm will purchase U.K.-based Software-as-a-Service company Innovation, which provides claim processing services to the insurance industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

When In Financial Doubt, SMEs Google It
August 31, 2015

New research shows where small business owners are turning to when in need of financial help — Google. According to findings from IGF Invoice Finance, about one-third of U.K. small businesses run a quick online search for financial advice or seek out guidance on social...

HP Enterprise Already On The Fritz?
August 31, 2015

Hewlett-Packard’s consumer-facing business is struggling, and analysts suspect that the impending split of HP to form HP Enterprise is likely to fare better on the market thanks to recent successes of its business services and products. But reports late last week revealed that HP Enterprise...

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Google Unlocks Its Home Services Market
August 31, 2015

Google is partnering with handymen, electricians, plumbers and other home service providers to match them up with users looking for such services on its search engine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Google Play Upgrade Leaks Android Pay Hint
August 31, 2015

Google is one step closer to the launch of Android Pay with the latest Google Play Services app upgrade, which contains hints of Google’s contactless payment service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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FBI Warns Of Financial Email Scams
August 31, 2015

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation warned Friday (Aug. 28) that a new email scam is targeting recipients’ financial firms, law firms and real estate enterprises. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Regulation Study Looms For Uber In Europe
August 31, 2015

In a new development in the ever-raging battle between Uber and European taxi drivers, the European Commission will undertake a study next month of the ride-sharing company, with an eye toward settling the legal actions that have cropped up against the company, Reuters reported Friday (Aug....

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Ingenico Ups The Ante On Worldpay
August 31, 2015

Ingenico is now the latest contender seeking to buy U.K.-based Worldpay, a European leader in payments processing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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HSBC’s Technology Glitch Halts 275,000 Payments
August 31, 2015

Business customers of Europe’s largest bank, HSBC, were in uproar late last week when a technology issues caused the disruption of thousands of payment transactions.