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. The Weekender can catch you up.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2019

Will Tom Brady turn in his jersey after the game for an AARP card and hit the celebrity golf circuit? For payments and commerce , there’s another uncertainty that hangs in the air: Will legal online sports betting keep going forward, despite a recent decision by the U.S. Which brands will blow it? More about that in just a bit, though.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2020

With corporate travel still on pause, commercial card innovation has taken a different direction. This week’s look at the latest initiatives explores how FinTechs are wielding the corporate card in ways other than business trips, from accessing credit for accounts payable to financing employee lunches. Nium Uses Cards For Credit.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2016

3D Secure 2.0 ’s Built around the increasing popularity of mobile commerce, 3D Secure 2.0 On Wednesday, November 2nd at 1:00 PM (EST) join ecommerce advisors James Rendell, CA Technologies ; Paul Baker, Mastercard ; and Karen Webster, Market Platform Dynamics for a live digital discussion surrounding 3D Secure 2.0. Paul Baker.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Merchants in the European Union (EU) are still wondering exactly what changes the regulation will bring when it comes to their relationships with customers. Meanwhile, payment service providers (PSPs) are scrambling to find ways to authenticate these customers without adding friction to online transactions. About the Tracker.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

What does the future hold for the plastic payment card? Or will cards with cutting-edge technology win more loyalty from shoppers? Such questions are addressed in a new PYMNTS story that features an interview with Sebastien Clamagirand, general manager of secure payment and identity at NXP Semiconductors.

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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2019

This new division and these appointments position DFS as the regulator of the future, allowing the Department to better protect consumers, develop best practices, and analyze market data to strengthen New York’s standing as the center of financial innovation.”. Lacewell said in a press release.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Nicolas Dinh , chief operating officer of year-old Canadian financial startup STACK , recently spoke with PYMNTS about the key forms of fraud that nascent mobile financial services firms face and how companies can leverage security technologies and partnerships to gain customers’ trust. Partnering With Established Players.

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Abrigo

JULY 13, 2023

Avoid fraud losses from pig butchering scams FinCrime professionals looking to prevent pig butchering scams in the age of cryptocurrency can follow these steps to tighten security. A scam usually begins with online contact via social media or dating apps. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

In regions where open banking and other electronic payments pilots are becoming common, such as the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region, pandemic-era payments are all about privacy, security and trust, particularly in B2B transactions. Merchants, their payment providers and their regulators must keep up,” per the new Guide.

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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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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2018

In online banking, 40 percent abandonment is … intolerable. As many as four in 10 consumers have at some point in their journey into online banking found the process frustrating enough to give up, as estimated by Signicat. In life, 40 percent of anything is a lot. And the frustration level has grown.

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PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2018

In recent years, payroll cards have run into controversy as lawsuits and lawmakers scrutinize fees that often come with the tool. The debate involves virtual cards and their use by insurers to pay healthcare providers. But, much like the payroll card debate, the legal questions around virtual cards also focus on fees.

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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

MARCH 15, 2018

Amazon Japan revealed news on Thursday (March 15) that its offices were raided by Japan’s fair trade regulator. Reuters noted this isn’t the first time Amazon Japan has supposedly run afoul of regulators in the country. Bango technology ensured reliability, security and customer success when paying with carrier billing.

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2020

Driven by COVID-19 fears and stampeding online, consumers overwhelmed many businesses in 2020 that were unprepared for drastic, sudden eCommerce volume. And it’s a double-whammy for firms, including small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), as they are very much on the hook for data security. New Behaviors, Same Regulations.

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PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2018

watchdog in charge of investor oversight proposed tough new regulations regarding peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms, in a bid to help consumers wade through the new landscape, according to a report by Reuters. has also sought clarity on regulations as a means to better compete against established banks.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2019

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which went into effect May of 2018, has had some serious repercussions on tech companies all over Europe, but especially in the U.K. You have allowed nearly £1k of fraudulent transactions on my card. Deliveroo replied to the comment and the money was refunded later the same day.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2019

The rapid growth of cryptocurrency has come with closer scrutiny and a call for tighter anti-money-laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC) regulations. This push for regulations hasn’t come without controversy. Some think they go too far. Friction is dependent on the use case,” he said.

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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.

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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

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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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. But, the reality was, even though I felt more financially secure, I wasn’t technically in any less debt than I would have been had I just bought the shoes outright.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

European tech firm SIA is forming a technological partnership with German software innovator INFORM to launch a digital service to speed up the authentication process for online payments across Europe. Boni added that the solution was integrated in SIA's infrastructures and will launch quickly to “ensure PSD2 compliance.” . billion.

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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.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The Social Security number (SSN) was never meant to get this much attention. In a wide-ranging discussion, Socure CEO Sunil Madhu and PYMNTS’ Karen Webster discussed the brave new world of identity security and verification, and what those terms mean when it should be assumed that all of your data has been compromised. Think again.

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2017

The payroll card industry is far from immune to controversy. Especially in recent years, regulators have eyed the space amid waves of criticism over high fees associated with the cards or a lack of education given to employees about the payroll tool. With an estimated 8.7 With an estimated 8.7 But first, the good news.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

While virtual cards (v-cards) can offer a secure and efficient way for businesses to pay travel suppliers, some industry players have highlighted a key pain point for the payment rail: For suppliers accepting v-cards , they still have to manually enter payment data. New reports on Tuesday (Sept.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Given the current economic climate in the United States, it is essential to understand the effect personal financial security has on 1 st -party fraud. Regulators will be expecting this as they examine institutions for FinCEN priority preparedness. The scam here is an inside job, making it inherently more elusive.

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Bank Innovation

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

The future of regulations in banking may be uncertain pending the results of yesterday’s election, but one thing we know: On Oct. 1, 2017, a new rule will go into effect for prepaid cards, the CFPB announced last month. The rule will require transaction histories to be provided to users, Read More.

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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

JUNE 18, 2020

The London-based trade group for Europe’s ePayments community is waiting for the European Banking Authority , the European Union (EU) banking regulator, to provide the 27-nation bloc with an update on Strong Customer Authentication (SCA). Credit cards typically contain a chip or require a PIN.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White. The report noted SEC Commissioner Michael Piwowar said the regional offices of the SEC could serve as centers for FinTechs to receive guidance on regulations. Marketplace lenders may have to provide more information about borrowers if anything comes from comments from U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The EU’s PI licensing requirements are especially stringent, with strict requirements on PI infrastructure, shareholder qualifications, Know Your Customer (KYC) and AML policies and information security programs. To date, only 10 companies have obtained the license in Luxembourg.

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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

JANUARY 22, 2019

Last year brought the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deadline, Europe’s attempt to boost online privacy and security for consumers — a law that just resulted in a $57 million fine against Google , which was accused of not doing enough to gain the consent of users when collecting data meant for targeted advertising.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2020

Those less tech-savvy individuals represent juicy targets for fraudsters, who have been fine-tuning card-not-present (CNP) schemes to work across all manner of channels during the pandemic as we wield smartphones to make transactions or bank over the phone. It’s the same story, and the same things that we’ve seen, all over again.”.

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