PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have heard the call for innovative digital ordering capabilities, with several major brands stepping up their investments in this area. Fellow fast food chain KFC , meanwhile, is adding automation to its kitchen operations in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The pandemic has forced businesses to pivot quickly to continue their operations — both domestically and internationally — with relative ease as the health crisis affects everything from supply chains to payment schedules. They will need to continue innovating these processes to stay on top of shifting B2B trends worldwide.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

In 2019, California enacted AB-539, the Fair Access to Credit Act (FACA), which, effective January 1, 2020, limits the interest rate that can be charged on loans of $2,500 to $10,000 by lenders licensed under the California Financing Law (CFL) to 36% plus the federal funds rate.

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PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2019

The rise of video games, both online and mobile, is helping to drive innovation in retail. This is only part of the innovation trend stemming from video games. As that happens, video games continue to attract big money, which will lead to more retail innovation. Apple has stiff rivals in the gaming market. Larger Trends.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Envoy operates a blockchain platform built with R3’s Corda, with a focus on streamlining financial processes in the global trade space — including facilitating payments via tokenization technology. ClearMetal.

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2017

Then, companies working to develop the technological means for cars to drive themselves have levied more than a few criticisms against proposed regulation changes in the state of California. sales operations. Apple, for one, is hoping that California will work to toughen some of its current self-driving road test policies.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 6, 2021

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced last week that it has entered into a consent order that permanently bars James Berry and any company he owns or controls from soliciting customers for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing and seeking future enrollment as a solicitor for PACE programs.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2020

California’s Assembly Bill 5 ( AB5 ) was signed into law last year, but the legislation, which lays out rules to classify workers as either employees or independent contractors, continues to cause debate and disruption, with the trucking industry, one of the most heavily affected markets. Easing The Transition With Technology.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The company is also looking into extending its hours of operation and deploying autonomous delivery automobiles. “In In 2019, UPS launched more new services and operational innovations than in any year in the company’s recent history,” said UPS Chairman and CEO David Abney. “We billion into its facilities in Pennsylvania.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 3, 2021

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation announced last week that it has entered into a consent order with Lambda, Inc., The consent order also resolves the DFPI’s claim that Lambda’s marketing materials were misleading. Non-California students may enter into income share agreements.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

USA Technologies (USAT), a cashless payments and software services company for the self-service retail market, has announced upgrades to its Seed Delivery software. Operators will also be able to create invoices, view their invoice status, check the payment status of sent invoices, view outstanding balances and more.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

FinTech innovation is often a layered process, taking existing infrastructures and processes, and developing new tools to improve upon them. Take, for example, markets like the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and medical supplies space. We’re trying to innovate that because we have a huge opportunity ahead of us.”

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PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2020

Facebook Inc’s top executives could be required to testify before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as the regulator investigates whether the California-based social media conglomerate has violated U.S. CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg are preparing for potential depositions, a source told The Journal.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2020

Lloyd’s Head of Innovation Trevor Maynard said per the report that the British insurance company is the “natural home for insurance innovation because of the unique ability of syndicates to collaborate to insure new things.”. The company reportedly applied for an operating license in the country in the past.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

the digital payment and open banking provider based in Redwood City, California, has hired Jonathan Vaux as general manager of its European operations, the company announced on Wednesday (Sept. i2c Inc. , Vaux has more than two decades of experience in payments and product and service development, i2c said.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

The round was led by Innovation Endeavors, with Dynamo Venture Capital, AngelPad, Fontinalis Partners and Trucks Venture Capital also participating. The company has been testing the vans on public roads in California since early 2018. Gatik said it would soon announce more commercial partnerships. “We

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

Open banking comes in several flavors, yet its rise requires robust Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures, Zac Cohen , chief operating officer at identity verification firm Trulioo told Karen Webster in a recent interview. Regulation Vs. Market Forces. The Pandemic Is Speeding Innovation Up.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

Linking financial institutions and corporates with its Banking-as-a-Service platform, ONPEX enables FIs to deploy cloud-based account and payment technology to digitize operations and enhance their cross-border corporate payment offerings. Also operating in the enterprise security space is Cequence Security, based in California.

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2018

With more than $175 million raised for B2B startups this week, the undoubted winner was a California-based artificial intelligence data analytics company – a sign, the firm noted, of the enterprise’s increasing reliance on AI. Operating in the trade finance market, CCRManager announced $6.5 Alternative Lending. CCRManager.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2019

Meanwhile, a study by data firm Chainalysis has found that bitcoin as a form of payment doubled in 2018 on darknet market sites. Bitcoin transaction volumes on darknet markets, where people can buy illegal goods, saw an increase over the entire year to reach an average of $2 million daily.

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PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2018

Chief Operating Officer Juan Higueros told PYMNTS.com in an interview. In addition, Penny can provide a marketing opportunity: Bear Robotics has had some people interested in putting an advertising wrap on the robot. In terms of testing, Bear Robotics has been piloting Penny with a restaurant group in California.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2020

million in combined funding, B2B FinTechs remain resilient in today’s current market. Investments ranged across geographies and industries, but the biggest highlights landed on trade financing and early wage access innovators, as startups bolster their value by supporting small businesses’ and employees’ financial recovery.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2020

The company said the funds will help with new offerings that assist its retailers in handling the evolved operating climate as well as provide diners with secure and accessible ways to transact. At the time, it was noted that the California firm intended to sell hundreds of millions in equity to Fidelity Investments and T.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2019

The company is a provider of electrical, industrial, and communications maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products, construction materials, and advanced supply chain management and logistics services. WESCO reported around $8.2

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

During his career at Citi, Khaliq has served in management positions in banking, markets and securities services, country management (CCO) and treasury services. Prior to his appointment as global head of TTS, Khaliq served as head of operations and technology for TTS. market knowledge, according to a Wednesday (Jan.

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PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2017

Is the credit union market ready for its close-up? It’s a market that is showing clear signs of growth. This inaugural edition of the Tracker covers the most significant recent developments from around the credit union market, including notable innovations, industry partnerships and efforts to challenge and change regulations.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2018

After the close of the deal, Imperva will operate as a privately-held company at its corporate headquarters in Redwood Shores, California, and will continue being led by its current executive team. We believe Imperva’s market-leading technology will continue to play a huge role in protecting the broader digital economy.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2016

With the brand’s proprietary digital platform and 1 million-member base in place, Fabletics said it uses deep customer insights and enhanced market data to determine the most strategic locations for its retail locations. Less is more,” Dustin Netral, SVP of operations for Fabletics, said in a press release.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2019

This deal boosts the company’s commitment to innovation through culinary-and technology-driven solutions. “We As consumer dining habits evolve, we’re continually looking for new ways to disrupt the marketplace with innovative services. We are pleased to welcome the Good Uncle team to the Aramark family,” said Eric J.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2017

announced it is acquiring Unified Grocers, a California-based wholesale grocery distributor, for about $375 million. The merged companies will now operate 24 distribution centers supplying customers in 46 states with a combined customer base of more than 3,000 stores. Supervalu Inc. and throughout the West Coast. “By

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CFPB Monitor

MARCH 18, 2021

The CFPB’s complaint , which was filed in a California federal district court, also names FNZA Marketing, LLC (FNZ) as a relief defendant. . Student debt relief companies have also been a continuing FTC target.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2017

The company currently operates in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California, with expansion plans to enter other new markets in the first quarter of 2018. He added that the company operates its own sorting facility and distributes items for delivery that are picked up by drivers. Monday (Dec.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

21), the latest commerce operator to be on the verge of extinction in this age of digital and mobile. though they also operate under such brands as Motherhood Maternity and Pea in the Pod stores. The move comes amid growth in the larger maternity market, however, with sales of that apparel expected to reach $7.7 Larger Trends.

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PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2019

It’s essentially consumer food delivery with a B2B base, which CEO Ben Cattoor noted was an delivery innovation that was lacking in the market. According to Cattoor, the solution is a better, more streamlined flow of operation, in which the consumers themselves are not the main point of contact. in San Diego.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

The big news in B2B FinTech investment this week came from Airbnb , which is bolstering its presence in the business travel market with new funding, while corporate card startup Brex also secured a prominent debt capital investment. Lyric plans to use the investment to expand its operations as it continues to focus on regulatory compliance.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

What also sets Locality Bank apart from existing financial institutions in its market is that its board and management have a “first principles mindset, one where we set out to create the bank from the start to serve the needs of the local business community,” says Keith Costello, president, CEO and one of Locality Bank’s cofounders.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

In an interview with PYMNTS, Sonia Lo, CEO of Crop One Holdings , which operates vertical farms, pointed to artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics as keys to growing crops with precision. coli to spread – chiefly because farmers do not have a direct route to market, she said. And the grower that has E.

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