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BNY Mellon To Launch Payment Processing Enhancements
BNY Mellon To Launch Payment Processing Enhancements
September 09, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Two years ago, BNY Mellon began to transform its payment infrastructure with upgrades to its global payment capabilities, and more of that transformation will happen this...

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New App Makes It Easier For People In Vancouver To Pay For Meals
New App Makes It Easier For People In Vancouver To Pay For Meals
September 09, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Residents in Vancouver are getting a little more convenience in their lives thanks to a new app that lets them pay for their meals. According...

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FTC Bans Payday Debt Relief Operation From Industry
FTC Bans Payday Debt Relief Operation From Industry
September 09, 2016  |  Regulation

A debt relief operation, which went by the names “Payday Support Center” and “Infinity Client Solutions,” has been banned by the Federal Trade Commission from...

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Mastercard Facing Multibillion-Dollar Legal Claim Over Interchange Fees
Mastercard Facing Multibillion-Dollar Legal Claim Over Interchange Fees
September 09, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Mastercard has seen U.K. consumers file a £14 billion legal claim against the company over anticompetitive card fees. According to the BBC, the lawsuit has...

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Amazon’s Alexa To Speak Without Voice Commands
Amazon’s Alexa To Speak Without Voice Commands
September 09, 2016  |  Amazon

Alexa, Amazon’s digital assistant, will no longer need voice commands to speak to you. Amazon is reportedly gearing up to have its digital assistant offer...

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New York Rules On Payroll Debit Cards Getting Tougher
New York Rules On Payroll Debit Cards Getting Tougher
September 09, 2016  |  Regulation

New York State workers who get paid via prepaid card will have more consumer protections starting next year. According to a report by The New York...

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Square Cash Launches Instant Access To Payments
Square Cash Launches Instant Access To Payments
September 09, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Square Cash is trying to turn around its money-losing proposition, launching a new service that enables people who receive a payment via Square Cash to...

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Apple Won’t Reveal Weekend Pre-Order Numbers
Apple Won’t Reveal Weekend Pre-Order Numbers
September 09, 2016  |  Apple

Apple is confident that its latest iterations of the iPhone, the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus will be a huge hit with customers....

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