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MENA Region Holds Regulatory Clues For Merchants

PYMNTS

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. Privacy Protection In The Spotlight. Lessons From Abroad.

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Kroger, Ocado To Build Regional High-Tech Fulfillment Centers

PYMNTS

“Through our strategic partnership, we are engineering a model for these regions, leveraging advanced robotics technology and creative solutions to redefine the customer experience.”. The companies said the varying sizes demonstrate the flexibility of Ocado’s fulfillment platform to best serve the respective markets.

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CFPB considering changes to semi-annual credit card survey

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB is seeking comments on changes to its semi-annual Terms of Credit Card Plans (TCCP) Survey. Amendments to the Truth in Lending Act made in 1988 by the Fair Credit and Charge Card Disclosure Act require the CFPB to conduct the TCCP Survey. The TCCP Survey dates are January 31 and July 31.

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Mastercard Survey Links Commercial Cards To Savings

PYMNTS

Mastercard and Kaiser Associates surveyed 26 medium-sized businesses across the Middle East and Africa, and found that use of commercial card products reduces travel and expense management procedures compared with per diem employee expense programs.

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Why Regional Payment Preferences Matter For Global Subscriptions

PYMNTS

With the subscription market set to reach more than $500 billion by 2023 , consumers now purchase things like music streaming, software and groceries through subscription services. But just because a merchant is successful in its home market, doesn’t mean they are also guaranteed success abroad. the use of APIs can help a lot.

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Small Business, Big Banking Not A Winning Combo, Survey Finds

PYMNTS

The 2017 report from FIS surveyed nearly 500 SMEs in the U.S. PYMNTS examines some of the most telling data from the survey below. -14% with revenues up to $500 million. The data is clear: While most small businesses use some type of large, global bank, a significant portion of them are not happy with the services being provided.

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Banks can take cues from challengers on digital customer acquisition: Gartner

Bank Innovation

Gartner’s Digital IQ Index for 2019 surveyed 80 banking and financial brands, including national banks, regional banks, online banks and fintech startups. It examined 1,200 data […].

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