PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2019

The long-running proposed $26 billion T-Mobile-Sprint merger is close to getting a go-ahead from federal regulators. . T-Mobile and Sprint also sold off assets like Sprint’s Boost, Sprint Prepaid and Virgin Mobile brands. . The move shows the deal is about to close, insiders told Fox Business. In June, a group of U.S.

Mobile 148

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Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2024

The United Nations estimates there are currently 40 million people enslaved around the world, and that one-quarter of them are children. FinCEN data shows that human trafficking in the United States takes place in a wide variety of industries—hospitality, agriculture, janitorial services, construction, restaurants, domestic work, and so on.

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The Financial Brand

JULY 11, 2021

How industry newcomer Carla Zakhem-Hassan has been blending old and new as the top marketer at the nation's #4 bank. The post Citi’s CMO Talks Branding, Social Stands and the Plus Side of Regulation appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Bank Innovation

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Digital banking brand Varo has 1 million customers, and is pushing ahead with plans to become a nationally-chartered bank early next year, CEO Colin Walsh told Bank Innovation Tuesday.

National 284

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PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2019

Consumers have a plethora of smart home devices to choose from when decking out their houses, and they’ll likely not want to be limited to one brand. Plus, Klein addresses California’s new IoT security law and why the federal government should act now to release national smart device security legislation.

Regulation 161

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2016

According to Brad Fauss, president and CEO of the Network Branded Prepaid Card Association, the recently released regulations on prepaid cards from the Consumer Finance Protection Board could be another instance of good intentions gone wrong. The updated regulations are slated to take effect Oct.

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Synthetic banking' as practiced by fintechs and banking as a service users is targeted by the acting national bank regulator. The post Will Regulators Stuff the Fintech Genie Back into the Bottle? appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Regulation Fintech Banking Trends Analysis 41

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The move will enable the global retailer — which owns 70 luxury brands, including Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Fendi and Givenchy — to enhance the efficiency and traceability of its cross-border payments. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding the financial institution’s “technology operations.”.

National 128

National Retail Branding Data 128

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

“Though the industry moved to enable interoperability of mobile wallets in 2018, this is limited to only P2P payments, and is yet to be expanded to both merchant and agent interoperability and even to work seamlessly at P2P,” according to the draft of the Kenya National Payments System 2021-2025 report. million people use M-Pesa.

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National Policies Mobile Payments 160

FICO

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The most prominent villain for fintech companies is regulation. And so it’s easy to see why a fintech company — believing fully in the virtue of its mission and faced with a litany of illogical and intractable regulations — might just say "F*ck it, we're doing it anyways." Brand protection. A Prediction for the 2020s.

Regulation 52

Regulation Fintech Lending Branding 52

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority, as well as shareholders’ votes in favor of the deal. “Today marks an historic milestone for CYBG and Virgin Money , creating the first true national competitor to the status quo in U.K. on Monday (Oct. ” said Duffy in a statement.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2020

Here’s the latest news from Facebook, Amazon and others, which are coming under increasing scrutiny from regulators, trade groups and politicians the world over. Regulations. The services are not currently registered as distinct entities, although they are provided to users in the nation. Facebook Supports Data-Portability Law.

social media 152

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PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2020

In a March 9 letter to Attorney General William Barr, the Consumer Brands Association implored the official to take action against sellers who are taking advantage of the coronavirus situation. Since the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Justice Department has had a fraud-focused division.

Groups 144

Groups Branding Fraud Compliance 144

PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2018

This week saw three very big names in retail and payments weigh in on the debate over gun control in an attempt to push the market toward regulating itself with or without government intervention. And DICK’S wasn’t the only big brand looking to change its role in this story. We had a pit in our stomach,” Stack told CNN. “We

Regulation 108

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The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

This article NCUA Chief Targets Rate & Liquidity Risks as Credit Unions Reframe Competitive Strategies appeared first on The Financial Brand. The National Credit Union Administration chairman discusses new regulations, worrisome lending trends, fintechs and more in a wide-ranging interview.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The costs of using some cards is going on the incline, as news is breaking that the nation’s two largest card networks, Visa and Mastercard, are preparing to up the fees charged to merchants to accept network-branded cards. The change will go into effect in early April, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal.

Cards 224

Cards Course Security Fraud 224

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

China’s Ant Group is considering the formation of a new consumer loan division that would let it continue to provide loans across the nation while adhering to new Chinese banking rules. The company intends to harness the infusion for outreach to more small companies throughout the nation, among other purposes.

Survey 172

Survey Payments Groups Data 172

PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2020

The Competition Commission of India claimed that the exclusive deals between mobile phone brands and online shopping platforms in addition to allegations of eCommerce firms providing better treatment to specific sellers “merits an investigation.” million in 36 hours for the premium smartphone brands category.

Taxes 101

Taxes Branding Regulation National 101

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

I think [Bitcoin’s] the best bet because it’s been the most resilient, it’s around for 10 years, it has a great brand and it’s been tested a bunch,” he explained. “As Dorsey instead promoted the use of Bitcoin , adding he thinks “open internet standards serve every person better than ones controlled or started by companies.”. “I

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cryptocurrency Bitcoin Compliance National 167

PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2020

The company launched an online store using an eCommerce platform service from China-based Alibaba where it now offers features tailored to appeal to how consumers in the nation prefer to engage with their brands. Platforms also need to be sure that they can comply with the regulations of each country they serve.

Compliance 152

Compliance Report Payments Security 152

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

We are thrilled to be able to offer the industry’s first national eCommerce solution for everyone,” Joseph Farruggia, CEO of CanIDeal, said in a press release. The company explained that its platform is optimized for geo-specific transactions, providing a tool for cannabis supply chain vendors that conforms to regulations in each state.

Oregon 189

Oregon Industry Analytics National 189

PYMNTS

JUNE 2, 2020

The list of positive retail brand attributes goes on and on, but one new post-pandemic value has become more important than all the others: cleanliness. Fitting rooms have been strictly regulated or even shut down by some retailers. Red Roof isn’t far behind on the branding front with its program, RediClean. Customer-centricity.

Retail 141

Retail Las Vegas Branding Pennsylvania 141

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2019

That is said to be a sign that the open-armed tack of the state to regulating as well as legalization different types of gambling has spurred widespread growth per an iDevelopment & Economic Association report. Approximately 20 brands of online casinos are vying on a reportedly small field.

NJ 131

NJ New Jersey Las Vegas Online 131

The Financial Brand

JUNE 2, 2021

Acting chief at the national banking regulator wants to end fragmented views on financial innovation and has made CRA reform a top priority. The post New OCC Chief Targets Fintech/Banking Deals & Crypto for Scrutiny appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Fintech Banking Trends Analysis National 43

PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2020

Plus, regulators in Europe ruled that Mastercard’s plans to acquire part of Nets violate antitrust protections. Based on information from six nations, including the U.K., regulators in Europe said on Monday (April 6) that Mastercard’s plans to purchase a portion of Nets presents a sizable risk to competition on the continent.

Payments 130

Payments Survey Fintech Regulation 130

PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2020

The first phase of reopening will include the fulfillment of national orders via shops with store inventories, while the second phase will involve buy online pick up in store ( BOPIS ) and contactless curbside pickup. The third phase will include shop-by-appointment services for all brands.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

ING Direct and Macquarie are both nationally known and nationally used medium-sized Australian banks — who uniquely boast national reach, which local experts believe will give them something of an advantage in mobile roll out.

Apple 100

Apple National Groups Marketing 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

. “Four years ago, non-bank lender brands were foreign to many small business owners, but today we are a very accepted way of accessing finance, and Prospa has deep brand recognition across the small business market,” he told the Financial Review.

Fintech 100

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PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2020

People are more interested in news about the spread of the virus than they are about the economic data,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at National Securities, said per a CNBC report. “We Although they don’t have to report anything by SEC regulations, GameStop will be interesting to watch this week.

Retail 216

Retail Data Capital New York 216

PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2019

The CMA, however, contended that the deal would lower competition locally and nationally. The regulator said in a statement, it was reported at the time, “The CMA has provisionally found extensive competition concerns as part of its in-depth investigation.” s largest supermarket chain with a $15.6 billion deal. billion deal.

Regulation 100

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2020

Las Vegas casinos shut their doors in mid-March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, sending Nevada’s unemployment rate to a worst-in-the-nation 28.2 The casino has also outfitted the remaining tables with Bellagio-branded plexiglass panels to separate guests from casino staff and each other. percent (nearly twice the U.S.

Las Vegas 141

Las Vegas Minneapolis National Groups 141

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Based in Santa Monica, California, one of its missions is to change the way the entire industry details its ingredients and manufacturing processes, including an advocacy effort to update federal regulations that have stood largely unchanged since 1938. We want to meet these customers wherever and however they want to shop.

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Innovation New York City Denver Retail 270

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Caesars Entertainment announced that it has reached an agreement to offer DraftKings , the leading sports-tech entertainment brand in the country, providing market access for its online gaming products. and international sports, pursuant to state rules and regulations. and Australia.

Online 108

Online Mississippi New Jersey Boston 108

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

and most of the selection will carry the Jack’s brand. Pricing will be compared locally, while most grocers “decide pricing nationally,” according to the report. And in January, a competition regulator approved the company’s 3.7 The stores will offer roughly 2,600 items. billion pound ($4.95

Cards 134

Cards Retail National Regulation 134

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Regulators continue to examine reports of disease and deaths allegedly linked to eCigarettes. The incidences of injuries and deaths have, the newswire said, been linked to what are being termed “makeshift brands” other than the dominant market player, Juul Labs. Reuters reported the reports of the lung illnesses top 1,000 cases.

US 109

US United States Regional Report 109

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Meanwhile, Amazon is opening its first branded grocery store , and there are questions about discrimination and the Apple Card. Amazon To Open First Branded Grocery Store. China is making privacy allowances for digital currency , which faces a new foe in the U.S. Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Tuesday (Nov.

Apple 101

Apple Cards Tools Branding 101

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Earlier this week, Japan ’s cabinet proposed a bill that seeks to, as reported by the country’s national daily, The Mainichi , “improve contract transparency” for deals struck by Big Tech firms — specifically, platform operators — and their smaller vendors.

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Taxes Google Apple United States 178