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New Report: SMS-Based Outreach Helps Merchants Authenticate Consumers, Boost Online Sales

PYMNTS

Retailers, in particular, are wary of adopting 2FA because of the frictions the method can present, and their fears are not without merit. More than two-thirds of marketers are still failing to capitalize on this outreach method, however, spotlighting a massive missed opportunity. About The Tracker.

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Fidelity Aims To Be Leader In AI, Blockchain, Machine Learning

PYMNTS

Fidelity Investments , the Boston-based fund company, is becoming a leader in blockchain technology, investing billions of dollars on that and other cutting-edge technologies. Earlier in September at a presentation, Fidelity chief executive Abigail Johnson highlighted the fact the company has been doing FinTech since before FinTech was cool.

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Merchants Gone Wild: The Surcharge Edition

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Since about mid-December of 2018, checking out in the stores here in Boston has become even more of a hassle. This newfound friction is the result of the City of Boston passing a bill that bans plastic bags and gives merchants the right to charge for ones made of paper. Because when they do, consumers can get hurt.

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Efficiency now: 8 smart strategy tips

Independent Banker

Fallout from recent global events presents an obstacle to generating revenue for community banks. He suggests that shifting at least some cash into the bond market “sooner rather than later” might make sense. ? But with a handful of branches in a market, you can accomplish quite a bit.”. ? Illustration by Jill DeHaan.

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Super-Sizing Commerce For The Super Bowl

PYMNTS

Super Bowl LI is less than 24 hours away from kicking off and deciding once and for all which city is better — Atlanta or Boston (though obviously it’s Boston — since the global headquarters for PYMNTS.com is located here). All of those viewers present a massive commerce opportunity and a chance for payments to really shine.

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Super-Sizing Commerce For The Super Bowl

PYMNTS

Super Bowl LI is less than 24 hours away from kicking off and deciding once and for all which city is better — Atlanta or Boston (though obviously it’s Boston — since the global headquarters for PYMNTS.com is located here). All of those viewers present a massive commerce opportunity and a chance for payments to really shine.

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How can bank boards respond to increased regulatory scrutiny?

Abrigo

How complex is the bank’s operating model? What is the pace of change in the organization and markets served? This is especially true when it comes to presenting stress test results to the board , as the area has received increased attention and scrutiny as of late. How is the management of risk overseen? Audit committee?