PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2020

Reuters reported that Brazil’s central bank director, João Manoel Pinho de Mello , speaking at a live online event from Genial Investimentos, said the country viewed Big Tech coming in as a “huge opportunity.” ” “Everyone can participate,” he said. “We We will allow it, no problem.

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PYMNTS

MAY 6, 2019

As Nanu told it, the ongoing spread of faster payments can serve to not only build a stronger commerce and payments ecosystem for Asia and elsewhere, but make credit cards less important to the further growth of the world’s digital economy. InstaReM was then founded as a four-person operation in a single Singapore office. Credit Cards.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2020

Commercial cards remain only a fraction of the B2B payments space, but FinTech firms, banks and other financial service providers continue to develop new solutions aimed at boosting adoption. For companies like SmartEquip and Unified Payments Group , that means introducing new ways to lift the burden of suppliers accepting cards.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

But reaching a broader range of consumers, accommodating their payment preferences, and satisfying regulatory and tax issues in unfamiliar territory introduces a host of new operational challenges for these companies. With so many retail stores closing, they need to be able to provide a way to sell D2C wherever those consumers are online.”.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2019

As online gamblers all but feast on the odds and brackets of the ongoing NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament in the U.S. – What the regulator (or lawmaker, or court) giveth, the regulator (or lawmaker, or court) can taketh away. Regulations are another huge factor. the first March Madness since the U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This week, Stripe introduced banking services, we get a glimpse of the EU's upcoming Digital Services Act and PYMNTS' data reveals online purchases ruled Black Friday. Mastercard Intros Mobilized Virtual Cards; Defines Intersection Between Functionality And Security. But without support for mobile wallets, v-card adoption can lag.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 19, 2019

March Madness has a new flavor this year: legal online betting. billion – on their favored teams via sportbooks, either in person or online, with other bookies or just with friends. billion – on their favored teams via sportbooks, either in person or online, with other bookies or just with friends. And about 4.1

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 30, 2018

bank said it will be switching off access to 24 million customers as the bank restructures itself as required by national regulation. Barclays customers across Europe will not be able to use their mobile banking app this weekend. The major U.K. These changes were established by the Bank of England in 2011, and is referred […].

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Consumers around the globe have moved their purchasing online during the pandemic, and those in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are no exception. The true change merchants are facing is not in trying to stay on top of a spike in online users. Online Payments Drive Privacy Concerns.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 3, 2019

Sage advice for online marketplaces, especially service-oriented ones — where matching people is a tougher game than might be seen elsewhere. The online marketplace displays individuals and child care centers as users research care-giving options.). But government regulation is only part of such an effort, and can be heavy-handed.

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BankBazaar

MAY 7, 2024

BankBazaar.com, India’s leading fintech co-branded Credit Card platform and online platform for free Credit Score, marks its third consecutive year of fast and sustainable growth, with an unaudited operating revenue of Rs.215 in co-brand Credit Cards in force compared to the previous year. 215 Crore in FY24.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Last month, Canada’s Competition Bureau released its final study on tech-led innovation in FinTech, offering regulators some thoughts on competition in the payments sphere, along with suggestions on where the competitive landscape could be improved. If Starbucks goes under, the individual has lost the $20 they have put on the card.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Consumers won’t be walking up to a cashier after standing in a checkout line to swipe a card when they visit a store. In a world where, as the Census says, 90 percent of retail sales still happen in the physical store, cards rule. Amazon, of course, owns Whole Foods and operates its own branded book stores and convenience stores.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Against that backdrop, considering the speed at which states are accepting online sports betting (and the strength of the dollars flowing into the space), legalized gambling via mobile seems a sure wager. Several other states have online gambling legislation in the works. The Technology Component.

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PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2017

Even in the quiet seasons, the online travel market is susceptible to the trade winds, and they don’t always blow in agents’ favor. But what hurts a business (especially a small one) more than an October snowstorm is when online fraudsters use CNP transactions to steal their services. The End of Excessive Card Surcharges.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

The need to address verification challenges is growing around the world, as customers rely more on online services for ordering food and drink, leading to fierce competition among delivery services. still debating exactly where and how cannabis dispensaries can operate. Around the Digital Onboarding World. About the Tracker.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

But in the alcohol beverage arena, unique regulations — many of which date back to the era of prohibition — have added an extra layer of complexity to the supply chain. But it's not only about ensuring that invoice data is ingested into QuickBooks Online. It's all about the speed of getting systems updated.".

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

“Making sure all the risks are covered from the perspective of an online merchant ensures there is risk diversification and makes sure that they are connected to several acquirers and banks,” explained Metodieva. That framework can be applied to merchants' payment solution providers, too. All parties in the payment ecosystem.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The use of prepaid cards has exploded over the last decade or so — in 2003 consumers put less than $1 billion on prepaid cards annually, but by 2012 that figure had grown to $65 billion and by 2018 that figure is projected to reach as much as $121 billion. The user base of prepaid cards has grown significantly as well.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

The pandemic has thrown daily operations for merchants in the EU and the U.K. Retailers have had to swiftly adapt to markets where online transactions have ballooned exponentially. Regulators Jump to Tailor SCA for COVID-19. financial and payment services UK Finance. 14, 2019, deadline.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Today in the payments news roundup, average interest rates on credit cards are approaching record levels. Also, the rollout of WhatsApp Pay in India may be held back by data processing regulations. Credit Card Interest Rates Rise To Near-Record Levels. And the Libra Association’s member firms are slated to meet on Monday (Oct.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2019

3 Super Bowl approaches — heaven for football fans and gamblers, including bettors who make wagers via online channels — federal authorities have brought a new level of uncertainty into the prospect of those legal bets. Now the operators of sports betting websites are wondering if the U.S. As the Feb. Gambling Progress.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2020

The CEO of Crypto.com, a Wirecard Card Solutions card issuer, vowed to issue refunds to its customers hours after the United Kingdom’s financial regulator froze German payment processor Wirecard’s cash and assets. “We But spokespersons declined to say whether they were seeking another card issuer.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

IBM has purchased Expertus Technologies, which is based in Canada, according to an announcement, in an effort to strengthen its hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in addition to its online payment strategies. Gojek Debuts POS System for Indonesian Merchants That Accepts Cashless Payments.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2020

million ransom to get their systems back online, The Wall Street Journal reported. The cybercriminals demanded $6 million in ransom with a promise that they would not release the sensitive information of Travelex customers, including birthdates and credit card numbers. Then another seven days and the sale of the entire base.”

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Abrigo

JULY 13, 2023

A scam usually begins with online contact via social media or dating apps. Scammers build up a victim’s trust and gain access to their online account information, sometimes “fattening the pig” by soliciting more investment in cryptocurrency before “slaughtering the pig” and stealing the cryptocurrency.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Never mind the people who start rummaging around in their purse or wallet to pull out their cards after stepping up to the checkout counter. Yes, I know that for many of you, especially in California, this is old news and standard operating procedure – but hear me out. And then regulators are forced to backtrack. is nothing new.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2016

As a general rule, most startups aren’t too happy when the regulator comes around, and it is rarely indicative of good news. These days, however, Uber is spending its time, increasingly, in court and has even managed to allow things to break down completely in Austin such that it doesn’t operate there anymore.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Marketplaces looking to make a mark in a new country need to “look at regulation and compliance requirements that are different [in each] country. Once payment mechanisms are established, the actual process of scaling up operations begins. You may have to open a legal entity, and this may not be easy.”

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

Business owners in these industries are learning how to survive financially as consumers abide by stay-at-home orders, all while preparing to restore their operations and afford payroll, utilities and other needs once doors reopen. Fitness and Healthcare Go Virtual.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Walmart Makes It Easy to Shop Online While in Store. Consumers looking for a specific product they can’t find in-store can now ask an associate to help them find the item online via an in-store device. In the press release announcing the new feature, Walmart noted that customers can pay via cash, check, credit card or Walmart Pay.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2016

and the first in Puerto Rico to offer its credit cards for use in Cuba. In a press release , Popular said the Mastercard credit cards of its two banking subsidiaries, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and Popular Community Bank, can be used at any of Cuba’s authorized merchants and ATMs throughout the country. regulations.

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Perficient

JULY 11, 2022

When online shopping, if a retailer has a partnership with a BNPL platform, the customer can choose it as their payment method when placing their order at checkout. Using Afterpay, however, made it Future Me’s problem and let me have everything I needed and wanted at that moment and avoid racking up my credit card balance.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2020

It now operates in 18 countries in Latin America. Osvaldo Giménez , executive vice president and CEO of FinTech, which includes Mercado Pago, told PYMNTS that the region is complex, with different regulations governing each of the 18 countries where it trades. “I One difference is the use of debit cards online.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Abrigo's most popular financial crime blogs over the last 12 months cover topics that continue to catch the attention of professionals and regulators. Those read most often in the past year include several that offer practical advice for operating AML and fraud programs. Here are Abrigo’s 10 top AML and fraud blogs in 2023.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The EU is looking even further into possible antitrust violations regarding Apple , with regulators trying to find out if online sales companies were ordered to use the tech giant’s mobile payment service instead of rival services.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2019

Wells Fargo also reported single-digit gains in credit and debit cards. The bank also reported general purpose credit card point-of-sale (POS) purchase volume of $20.2 Debit card POS purchase volume, meanwhile, reached $89.8 Credit card loans increased $1.2 Credit card loans increased $1.2 percent to $86.4

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