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Regulators Eyeing Social Media In Europe

PYMNTS

Against the backdrop of social media controversy — remember Facebook , of course, and 87 million users’ data exposed to Cambridge Analytica — oversight is tightening in Europe.

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B2B Venture Capital: Corporate Social Media, Marijuana Procurement, and Big Data

PYMNTS

This week, the two countries were the only markets that landed on the B2B venture capital board, with funding landing at SaaS, Big Data and procurement startups across a range of industries, from corporate social media management to marijuana procurement. PYMNTS breaks down the $24 million in venture capital raised.

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New Facebook Shops Feature Streamlines Social Commerce

PYMNTS

To enable businesses to more easily list their merchandise on its social media platforms, Facebook has unveiled Facebook Shops. The social media company had allowed companies to list items on Instagram and Facebook in the past. It said its goal was to assist firms “in this new and unsettling environment.”

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Revolutionizing the Way We Pay: The Top Payment Industry Trends You Need to Know in 2023

Perficient

Social Media as a Payment Channel Considering that the average American spends 147 minutes a day on social media , it is no surprise that businesses across industries seek the visibility that social media advertising and eCommerce can provide.

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Closing the Social Media Gap

William Mills

Social media is no longer the shiny new toy in the PR and marketing toy box. Today, financial providers and FinTech firms alike know they must integrate social media into their communications strategies. For many FinTech companies, social media serves primarily as a source for leads.

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Prevent pig butchering scams: Safeguarding against investment fraud

Abrigo

A scam usually begins with online contact via social media or dating apps. Conduct regular employee training : Financial institutions should educate their employees about the risks associated with pig butchering scams and other fraud schemes. Navigate your BSA exam with tips from this on-demand webinar.

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Facebook Canada Starts Aid Program For SMBs

PYMNTS

million in grants, virtual training classes and new features to help promote SMBs across numerous apps owned by the social media giant, according to a press release. The social media giant announced in March that it would be spending $100 million on SMB grants worldwide.