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Social Media Lures Credit Card Giants – And Their Advertising Spend

PYMNTS

On social media – specifically, on Facebook. The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday morning (April 23) that at least a few credit card giants – Capital One Financial Corp. As estimated by Mintel Comperemedia’s data analysis (the data is from Pathmatics), Capital One spent $18.6 and American Express Co.

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In Rough Times, a Confident Board is the Best Asset

Gonzobanker

The strong Gonzo Bankers have managed through the short-term challenges of slowing deposit outflows, shoring up liquidity and capital positions, and communicating with customers. Executive teams that own scenario analysis as a fundamental strategic exercise and not simply a regulatory requirement will make out better in the years ahead.

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Cap One Hack Hits 100M Credit Card Applications

PYMNTS

Capital One announced that a hacker had accessed about 100 million credit card applications, as well as thousands of Social Security and bank account numbers. Fairbank, Capital One’s chairman and chief executive, said in a press release. “I

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Bitcoin Daily: Binance Applies For Singapore Crypto License; CFTC Files Charges In Digital Ponzi Scheme

PYMNTS

Blockchain-based social media platform Steemit has partnered with the Tron foundation to bring users to Tron. Google’s role on the governing council will involve running a node and making an analysis available alongside their other public DLT datasets, according to Google Cloud developer advocate Allen Day in a blog post.

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The open banking opportunity

Accenture

Based on this survey of over 2,000 consumers, it’s clear that online retailers, tech firms and social-media players face an uphill battle to convince consumers to allow them access to their financial data. Trust in online platforms and social-media companies as providers of payments services is low. So why not?

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AI Startup Cognitive Scale Gets USAA Backing

PYMNTS

Though this latest funding was not quantified (and as a result it is unknown whether USAA is in fact a minority owner or majority owner in the firm), the site noted that a past round of $15 million in venture capital funding also included USAA participation. and data analytics. The employee side looks to boost employee productivity.

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Top 10 business valuation blog articles from 2015

Abrigo

Generally speaking, a detailed, comprehensive analysis and the ability to develop accurate projections and assumptions are necessities. Leverage social media to market business valuation services. So how does a firm get started using social media to build their valuation practice? Read more ». Read more ».