PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Uber was declared “not fit and proper” to operate in London — the ride-hailing company’s largest European market — and now has three weeks to appeal, according to a Monday (Nov. A change to Uber’s systems allowed unauthorized drivers to upload their photos to other Uber driver accounts.”.

San Francisco 141

San Francisco Houston Boston Regulation 141

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that financial services company State Street has agreed to pay more than $35 million to settle charges that it fraudulently charged secret markups. Treasury securities. Levenson, director of the SEC’s Boston regional office, the department which investigated the overcharges.

Boston 101

Boston Chicago Regional Security 101

Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

It’s showing up in music and entertainment , education , healthcare , and marketing. But Boston Consulting Group (BCG) says generative AI serves a fundamentally different purpose than predictive AI, which is the powerful tool with which many financial institutions are already familiar. That gets reduced to seconds."

Examples 221

Examples Fraud Resources Risk Management 221

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

And we’re not talking about the myriad of cryptos that have popped up hither and yon, offered by private companies across what is still a Wild West for issuance (with no real set of security principles, yet) and scattered use cases. of course, is not standing still. The Federal Reserve Bank has been exploring a digital currency.

National 175

National Boston Examples Course 175

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Cross River, which did not disclose its valuation, said it will use the funding to invest in its compliance infrastructure and expand staff levels as it continues to collaborate with FinTech startups, allowing them to gain access to Cross River’s client base without needing to secure their own banking license. Wise Systems.

Analytics 176

Analytics Data Capital Software 176

PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2018

In the latest Mobile Point-of-Sale Tracker , PYMNTS reports on how mPOS solutions are entering new markets around the globe, and how players in the space are working to make sure they also become more secure as they become increasingly popular. Around the mPOS World. Adopting mPOS for a Smoother Commute. About the Tracker.

Trends 105

Trends Massachusetts United States Boston 105

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In an interview with Karen Webster, Boston Federal Reserve Chief Operating Officer and FedNow Program Executive Ken Montgomery said the central bank’s ambitious payments initiative remains on track — and will inject competition into the instant payments market. Certainly FedNow is addressing the instant payment component of that.”.

Payments 244

Payments Boston System Operations 244

PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2018

Analysts at Boston Consulting Group estimated earlier this year that novel digital financial services platforms like ePayments, cross-border transactions and supply chain financing will yield nearly a third of corporate banking revenue. .” One technology startup, Devo, secured $25 million for its products and services in this market.

Data 100

Data Management Analytics Compliance 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

This is a market that Boston-based ButcherBox is catering to by delivering grass-fed, grass-finished meat and other humanely raised, sustainably sourced meat and seafood directly to customers’ doors on a monthly basis. Keeping The Meat Secure. No system is perfect, however. will reach 56.8

Fraud 108

Fraud Analytics Oklahoma Security 108

PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2018

With ridesharing platforms, people can hail a ride anytime, anywhere, capitalizing on vehicles and drivers that are already in the system. In other cases, for longer-distance flights or less-traveled routes, they may have to shell out as much as $14,000 to secure the same. We’ll fly out of Boston at 9:00 a.m. just for you.”.

Las Vegas 109

Las Vegas Boston San Francisco New York 109

PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2018

It cites a figure from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston that says more than 80 percent of rent payments are made via cash or paper checks. That’s despite the frictions that plague such payments, like slower transaction times and security flaws. The rental industry could well be the next market to undergo that shift.

Industry 105

Industry Payments Online Boston 105

Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

In 2022, things changed with whiplash speed, as the Fed hiked interest rates to quell inflation, the mortgage refinance market dried up and the effects of macro changes, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to a talent shortage, began to be felt keenly. But with a handful of branches in a market, you can accomplish quite a bit.”. ?

Strategy 135

Strategy Community Bank Louisville Community 135

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Remittances, eCommerce, payroll, real estate and travel — the uses cases for cross-border funds transfers in minutes are expanding, Ersek noted, and consumer and business expectations for immediate and secure cross-border money movements are expanding right alongside them.

Payments 205

Payments Mobile Boston Retail 205

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Pedicab drivers in cities like Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C., can now accept credit and debit card payments thanks to mPOS systems that allow them to take cards while on-the-go. According to some recent projections, the mobile payments market is projected for some big growth over the next few years. Around the mPOS world.

Mobile 100

Mobile Dallas Apple Boston 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The projected value of the global POS software market by 2024 is said to be $30.9 And retailers are integrating new POS solutions into their brick-and-mortar stores: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions recently announced that its TCx 300 system would arrive in all of Roche Bros.’ Massachusetts locations.

Innovation 126

Innovation Retail Mobile Massachusetts 126

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Stephanie Meltzer-Paul, Dunkin’s vice president of digital and loyalty marketing, recently spoke with PYMNTS about how DD Perks entices mobile app customers to make return visits and how Dunkin’ leverages AI to assist both members and other customers. Many customers were hesitant to do so, fearing security breaches. How DD Perks Works.

Mobile 117

Mobile New York City Analytics United States 117

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The world of B2B payments saw its latest significant acquisition play this week with Boston-based private equity firm Great Hill announcing its intention to acquire VersaPay, a company that provides cloud-based invoice-to-cash solutions. It is created around the idea that smart home devices should be seamless, reliable and secure.

Payments 131

Payments Google Apple Boston 131

PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2017

No longer are retailers working with marketers to figure out a way to mass market products and services. Retailers are working hard to not only adjust but also enhance the approach to securing and maintaining sales. The ability to gain and retain consumer loyalty has never been more complex than it is today.

Retail 137

Retail social media Customer Experience Boston 137

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Building trust in your institution has a lot to do with technology, from implementing strong data security practices to humanizing your online customer interactions. Claire Hill, marketing director of $208 million-asset Heritage Bank & Trust in Columbia, Tenn., Security information and event management (SIEM).

Community 139

Community Community Bank social media Security 139

PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2017

Jim Harper, CEO of Sonde Health in Boston, which is working on voice tests to monitor for postpartum depression, Parkinson’s and dementia, was quoted as saying: “We’re trying to make this ubiquitous and universal by engineering a technology that allows our software to operate on mobile phones and a range of other voice-enabled devices.”.

Google 100

Google Study Boston New York 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2017

With blizzard Stella faded like Blanche Dubois’ southern charm, Boston still had its winter chill. The movement toward financial inclusion, and toward a consumer experience that is seamless and intuitive and secure, is one that brings companies to share process and perhaps even prosperity. Connectivity and Collaboration.

Innovation 103

Innovation Lending Boston Security 103

PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2018

Most consumers say they prefer to make payments online, thanks to the speed and convenience of online portals, but the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston claims that more than 80 percent of rent payments are still paid with paper checks or cash — despite frictions that plague such payments, like slower transaction times and security flaws.

Payments 100

Payments Online Millennials Boston 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Connected2Fiber uses predictive artificial intelligence to connect telecom suppliers with corporate buyers, while providing a secure, cloud-based platform for its clients to exchange network intelligence. This startup is laser-focused on one B2B industry: telecom networks. million in seed funding, announced on Thursday (Sept. B2B eCommerce.

Capital 100

Capital Boston Management Report 100

Abrigo

MAY 15, 2020

As the initial rush to secure PPP loans dies down, financial institutions now face a new set of questions: How do financial institutions handle misused, unforgiven loans and fraudulent loans? Furthermore, the FAQ clarifies that the loans were not intended for companies with access to equity in the market. Is there a difference?

Lending 195

Lending Rhode Island Fraud Los Angeles 195

PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

The sandwich chain will be redirecting its focus to international expansion even as it loses market share in the U.S. Store count isn’t everything,” CEO Suzanne Greco told The Boston Globe. We’re focused now on strengthening market share.”. Subway’s domestic system sales fell 4.4 It’s about growing the business.

Retail 100

Retail Branding Boston Washington 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2018

Boston and the areas surrounding New York didn’t get quite as lucky and were actually buried under more than a foot of snow, but the damage was done. Boston, in its ongoing quest to suffer more than any other American city in the winter, didn’t just have more than a foot of snow and more than 50-mile-an-hour winds.

Boston 101

Boston Florida New York South Carolina 101

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Over the years, of course, long-armed women were replaced by the automated switching systems that evolved to become the backbone of the telephone switching systems that are in place today. She stayed with Bell and the Boston Telephone Dispatch Company for more than 30 years until her retirement. million vehicles.

Google 190

Google Branding System Apple 190

CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Read our future of data security report for more on this topic. ). It comes as no surprise, then, that big tech players like Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) are investing heavily in data security — especially as several have fallen victim to data breaches themselves. Collectively, FAMGA has poured nearly $2.5B

Google 76

Google Apple Security Data 76

NCR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has put forward a package of measures designed to ensure that banks are making the most of the latest technology and have to work hard to win and retain business. Image Credit: iStock/Franck-Boston. What is ‘open banking’?

Retail 98

Retail Boston Industry Management 98

PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2016

Meanwhile, Samsung is tackling the African market ahead of Apple and Android, and Google announces a way to avoid app downloads. Passport has designed similar mobile applications for the transportation systems in Chicago, Toronto and Boston. Samsung May Beat Android Pay And Apple Pay In Tapping The African Market.

Samsung 100

Samsung Google Mobile Millennials 100

CB Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2017

The market map below categorizes the AI 100 companies based on their industry focus. Download our research briefing to dive into private market trends, startups working on ‘general AI’ or human-like intelligence, and the most prominent industries using AI algorithms. Boston-based Cybereason is close to reaching Unicorn status.

Industry 78

Industry Capital Compliance Analytics 78

Cisco

MAY 29, 2019

And it’s not just about happy customers… Boston Consulting Group data indicates personalizing customer journeys can lead to a 10-30% increase in revenue. Features such as end-to-end online account opening and simple, secure ID verification tell customers “we see you, and we value your time.” Opportunity #1: When opening a new account.

Customer Experience 71

Customer Experience Retail San Diego Study 71

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2019

Cars , today, have the capability to meter usage for insurance premium billing, and to order (and pay for) food and fuel from in-vehicle systems. The Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston, by contrast, gets me far less excited, even though I use it a lot. Roughly 55,000 vehicles use it to get in and out of Boston every day.

Mobile 205

Mobile Innovation Apple Study 205

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 29, 2014

As players in the Apple Pay initiative, Visa, MasterCard and ICBA Bancard are working to ensure community bank credit card customers will have full access to the mobile payments system, including its tokenization security measures. See sidebar “Is Mobile Fully Catching On?”.). Ever stand behind anyone trying to use mobile pay?

Mobile 105

Mobile Community Bank Community Technology 105

CB Insights

MARCH 13, 2019

New York, Boston, Chicago, and Nashville, among other cities, all played host to newly minted unicorns last year. Company Description: The San Francisco company develops internet-connected sensor systems that enable clients to leverage physical data in decision-making. Services include a CRM, report generation, and marketing tools.

San Francisco 77

San Francisco Company US California 77

PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2016

And Boston-based D rizly ’s news yesterday of its $15 million in Series B funding was a noteworthy milestone, for sure. . Drizly is an eCommerce marketplace that connects consumers who want alcohol delivered to them with the local dealers willing to deliver it to them – with a secure, user-friendly interface.

Comparison 100

Comparison Retail Boston Online 100

Cisco

MAY 29, 2019

And it’s not just about happy customers… Boston Consulting Group data indicates personalizing customer journeys can lead to a 10-30% increase in revenue. Features such as end-to-end online account opening and simple, secure ID verification tell customers “we see you, and we value your time.” Opportunity #1: When opening a new account.

Customer Experience 48

Customer Experience Retail San Diego Study 48