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Boston Fed Chief Rosengren Expects Jobless Rate To ‘Rise Dramatically’

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Boston Federal Reserve President Eric Rosengren said on Wednesday (April 1) that despite the best efforts of politicians and central bankers to contain COVID-19’s economic impacts, the U.S. The Boston Fed chief said the central bank has already moved to help lessen the coronavirus pandemic’s economic harm.

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Fed Task Force Releases Payment Lifecycles And Security Profiles

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Through the collaborative efforts of those with backgrounds in payments and security, the Federal Reserve’s Secure Payments Task Force has published “Payment Lifecycles and Security Profiles.” They also cover security methods — and identity management controls — along with relevant laws and regulations, among other topics.

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Boston Fed Takes On Cyber Risks, FinTech Competition

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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren delivered a speech yesterday (April 4) at the bank’s 2016 Cybersecurity Conference highlighting the economic and cyber risks financial institutions are facing today. However, this rapid evolution generates risks,” Rosengren said.

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Banks Need FinTech To Stay Competitive – And Secure

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A paper published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) described today as a critical moment in banking history as players face pressure from alternative players and corporate clients that demand newer, better services. The time for this radical shift is now,” Boston Consulting Group declared.

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Merchants Ready For Open Banking — And Its New Laws — To Impact US Rollout

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the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston said, “To date, U.S. regulators have taken a more hands-off approach by issuing non-binding guidelines, thus allowing industry stakeholders to pave the way forward. It’s part of that “stand back” posture the Boston Fed noted in its March brief. Artisanal APIs Derive From Deep Merchant Data.

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London Cements Uber Ban Over Fake Identities

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London regulators refused to renew the ride-hailing company’s operating permit over safety concerns and drivers using false identities. TfL regulates taxi and private hire services in the city. San Francisco, Houston and Boston have all had cases of illicit drivers, including convicted felons, Cnet reported.

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Eastern Bank Readying For IPO

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Boston-based Eastern Bank , the nation’s largest mutual, is pushing ahead with plans to go public and shed its long-time format in a move that could raise nearly $2 billion, according to a press release. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of its plans for an initial public offering (IPO). billion to around $2 billion.