Perficient

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Understanding the CFPB’s recurrent theme and deciphering its message from the recent press releases provides insights into potential enforcement actions over the next 12-24 months and how banks can reassess their current fee structures. Failure to understand the prevailing wind risks running counter to the CFPB’s current focus.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Despite the declining use of physical currency and ATMs across the country, “cash remains an integral part of the player experience,” Atleos Chief Operating Officer Stuart Mackinnon said in a Monday press release.

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William Mills

JULY 7, 2016

In public relations, the most notable and utilized tool in the kit is the press release. While a press release is a great way to keep current and potential members informed of your latest achievements and offerings, if done incorrectly it can become a needle lost in the haystack of news. 2) The Magnitude of Multimedia.

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APRIL 4, 2019

The post Press Release Update – Federal Trade Commission Action appeared first on Atlantic International Bank Ltd.

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Chris Skinner

MARCH 31, 2020

I don’t usually share press releases, but this one is too important to hold back.

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William Mills

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Press releases and blogging are two complementary tools to build brand awareness. As the methods of professional communications continue to evolve, there has been recent discussion around how channels like blogs may one day serve as a replacement for the press release as part of an organization’s communications strategy.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The CFPB’s Dynamic Approach The CFPB’s modus operandi often involves proactively addressing potential issues through press releases ahead of engaging in enforcement actions. Often when the CFPB issues press releases, the agency has already issued non-public information requests or consent orders in the space.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 16, 2024

The advisory opinions are part of the CFPB’s ongoing efforts to clean up what the CFPB describes in its press release as allegedly “sloppy” credit reporting practices and ensure credit report accuracy and transparency to consumers. Continue Reading

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2020

American Express is working with Coupa on a new partnership to use virtual cards for Coupa's B2B solution, a press release says. Now, companies need matching virtual ways to pay their suppliers, according to the release. With Coupa Pay, Coupa and American Express are making it easier for our joint U.S.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2020

24 after multiple waves that began last October, according to a press release. suppliers were switched over, and in May of this year, the rest of North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa made the jump, the release says. The final wave concerns the Asia Pacific region. Last October, U.S.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2020

The new offering, which is available to consumers whether or not they are American Express cardholders, “includes a range of information and tools to help them understand their credit score better and plan for the future,” the company said in a press release. Kunal Madhok , vice president and head of product and acquisition for U.S.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2020

PayPal has become one of the first non-bank institutions allowed to distribute loans to help small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a press release. Dan Schulman, PayPal CEO, said in a press release that it is a “race” to help save jobs for the future.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2020

HSBC Hong Kong ‘s new application programming interface (API) will simplify the payment system for businesses down to a one-stop payment hub, a press release says. By contrast, HSBC Hong Kong’s new API will be able to cover the whole process, from the setup through the verification and then initiation of the direct debit.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

FLEETCOR , which works in global business payments, announced that it had reached an agreement to acquire cross-border payment firm Associated Foreign Exchange (AFEX) to help boost its own payments network, a press release says. AFEX provides services in over 100 currencies and has over 35,000 customers, according to the press release.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Cloud-based cybersecurity platform SentinelOne has raised $267 million in a Series F funding round, the company announced in a press release. Other investors included Sequoia Capital Global Equities and existing investors Insight Partners and Third Point Ventures, the release stated.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2020

Unisys has partnered with PayCargo , which works in electronic invoicing and settlements for shipping companies, to deliver a new payments platform for cargo providers that a press release touts as more secure and faster. The platform lets clients have their cargo released the same day.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2020

A new service from FIS , Open Banking Hub, will allow customers to pay for items directly from their bank account, which has the benefit of never making them enter information through a third-party site, a press release says. The service will also allow customers to check their bank accounts during the process.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2020

Businesses can both issue and deactivate the 16-digit card number “in just a few clicks,” Paystand noted in a press release. A key goal of the virtual Zero Card is to give companies better control over their spending.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2020

Hispanic immigrants access digital banking services, according to a press release. Hispanic immigrants have access to actual banking services, the release states, citing an FDIC survey. The press release states that the PODERCard is designed to combat the common truth that banking products are designed for the wealthy.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2020

PayPal has become one of the first non-bank institutions allowed to distribute loans to help small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a press release. Dan Schulman, PayPal CEO, said in a press release that it is a “race” to help save jobs for the future.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The Seattle-based firm, which did not disclose the purchase price, said in a press release that the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021. E-invoicing is becoming a mandatory global requirement for transactional tax compliance,” said Jayme Fishman , EVP of corporate development at Avalara, in a press release.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

which will now allow customers to use PayPal at checkout, according to a press release. According to the release, PayPal's strategy is working " to create a seamless and simple checkout experience for consumers online by offering customers the flexibility and power to choose how to pay.".

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

billion ($2 billion), the company said in a press release. Mambu was one of the first companies to leverage the opportunity to move banking software into the cloud,” said TCV General Partner John Doran , who is joining the Mambu board, in the press release.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2020

EU and other countries, a press release states. The program was developed to offer a solution to the lack of transparency and often complicated procedures in the cross-border payments field, the release says, using foreign exchange rates and easy visibility on fees.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The company noted in a press release that the expansion of its real-time payout capabilities is the centerpiece of its digital growth strategy, which it is pursuing through both WesternUnion.com and digital partnerships. The legacy global remittance giant said on Monday (Nov.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Salesforce has rolled out its new Revenue Cloud product, which will work to simplify B2B purchasing for customers, according to a press release. The release stated Revenue Cloud will help with boosting revenue streams through faster monetization strategies, including launching subscription products and adding consumption pricing.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

28) press release. said in the press release. The firm anticipates finishing its re-licensing effort next year “as multiple sale transactions near completion” per the release. The latter company will keep running the retail locations with the Save A Lot name, according to a Monday (Dec.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The investment will be managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities, with ClearSky , an investment firm with a focus on cybersecurity, as a co-investor, FireEye said in a press release. Under the terms of the deal, Blackstone and ClearSky bought “400,000 shares of FireEye’s newly designated 4.5

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Filipino online payments platform PayMongo has come off a funding round with $12 million, according to a press release. PayMongo plans to use the new funding to speed up introducing new features and products, and to keep building its product, design and engineering teams, the press release says.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 30, 2020

CheckAlt , which provides treasury management and item processing, is partnering with OmniConnect, NXTsoft 's secure connectivity solution, to allow for faster real-time integrations, a press release says. Even more importantly, this integration also provides real-time access to consumers.”.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

19) announced in a press release that it is adding a new solution to its WellsOne Virtual Commercial Card , enabling business customers to digitally pay invoices to suppliers and others. million) from PayPal Ventures in order to boost its services and develop new products, according to a press release.

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently issued a press release announcing a 2023 update to its Equity Action Plan. The Equity Action Plan is part of HUD’s efforts to implement President Biden’s Executive Order on “ Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.”.

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PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2020

Traydstream , a FinTech that looks at trade documents with artificial intelligence (AI), has partnered with Infosys Finacle to implement blockchain technology and further automate trade finance, according to a press release. Consequently, our clients have experienced processing time reduction by nearly 75 percent.”.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

Financial services company Tradewind is looking to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia, a press release says. The company turned to Tradewind to help boost cash flow, the press release states. The financing provides working capital for smaller firms that may be struggling trying to obtain a traditional bank loan.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2021

The aim of the Starbucks Community Resilience Fund is to support SMBs in areas “with historically limited access to capital,” the release said, to promote racial equality and environmental resilience. It will also offer mentorship and technical support, according to the press release. Starbucks announced on Tuesday (Jan.

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PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

Bank of America (BoA) has expanded its mobile wallet use to include corporate customers in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC) regions, hoping to enhance clients’ experiences through faster and more secure business transactions, according to a press release. and Canada.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 12, 2020

Nium , the global FinTech platform, announced in a press release emailed to PYMNTS that users will be able to make payments through Google Pay with its company Visa cards. Nium’s Google Pay announcement, according to the release, will help it become more accessible across the world.

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