Sat.Aug 01, 2020

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Sensory Branding: Right Scent, Right Time?

PYMNTS

Sensory branding is having a moment. At Dunkin’ , consumers can now buy coffee-flavored cereal. KFC would be happy for consumers to pick up a pair of chicken-scented Crocs, but they’re sold out. And McDonald’s is celebrating the 50 th anniversary of its Quarter Pounder with six candles in scents for each of its ingredients (for best results, it’s recommended to burn them all at the same time).

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Friendship Day Special – Contactless Credit Cards, Your Friends In Need

BankBazaar

True friends are there for you in your time of need, and given the current scenario, these contactless Credit Cards are just the buddies to help smooth out your finances. In these strange times, it is only natural for us to approach each and every aspect of our lives with caution. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to minimise our exposure to public places.

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Yes, the tech giants are big – in truth, probably too big to break up

TheGuardian

Despite Congress’s threats, no politician or president will want to panic fragile stock markets with antitrust action What’s the difference between Mark Zuckerberg and John D Rockefeller? Exchange the trainers for a pair of spats, and the T-shirt for a frock coat, and the answer is not all that much, according to lawmakers in Washington: a robber baron is a robber baron whether he wears a top hat or a baseball cap.

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Apple buys Mobeewave, a startup that can turn iPhones into payment terminals

Payments Source

Apple Inc. has acquired Mobeewave Inc., a startup with technology that could transform iPhones into mobile payment terminals, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper

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HSBC treads a fine line between angering China and alienating the west

TheGuardian

The bank’s support for Hong Kong laws will see boss Noel Quinn in a tricky spot this week as he reveals its latest results HSBC’s chief executive, Noel Quinn, will be steeling himself for a grilling on Monday, as the bank’s support for China’s controversial security laws in Hong Kong and alleged role in the arrest of a Huawei executive threaten to dominate its second-quarter results.

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