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Alexa And Echo SVP At Amazon Bows Out
Alexa And Echo SVP At Amazon Bows Out
July 17, 2017  |  Personnel

Alexa, how should one enjoy retirement? News came Friday that Amazon VP Mike George — one of the driving forces behind Alexa, the voice assistant, and...

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Bicycle, Bicycle — Why People Want To Ride Mobike’s Bicycle
Bicycle, Bicycle — Why People Want To Ride Mobike’s Bicycle
July 17, 2017  |  Mastercard

Bike-sharing has become big business worldwide in a relatively short span of time.  Virtually unheard of even a few years ago, these days there are...

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The Part Of Fraud That’s On The Decline
The Part Of Fraud That’s On The Decline
July 17, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Catching fraudsters isn’t as easy as just checking the IP address of an order anymore. Today’s fraudsters are smart, well-funded and coordinated, much more so...

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CFPB Arbitration Rule Dominates Regulatory News
CFPB Arbitration Rule Dominates Regulatory News
July 17, 2017  |  CFPB

The CFPB opens the door to class action suits, and possibly trial lawyer riches, while across the pond, some warnings on regulatory compliance rumble, and...

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Data Dive: The Things Edition – Stripe, Starbucks And The Comptroller’s Concerns
Data Dive: The Things Edition – Stripe, Starbucks And The Comptroller’s Concerns
July 17, 2017  |  Data Dive

Innovation never sleeps and, from the current shape of things, it is also safe to assume that it isn’t much for taking a summer vacation,...

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Citigroup Beats on 2Q, Despite Trading Slip
Citigroup Beats on 2Q, Despite Trading Slip
July 14, 2017  |  Earnings

Citigroup results came in better than expected for the second quarter, the firm said Friday, buoyed by growth in emerging markets and its overall loan...

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Wells Fargo Reports Mixed Results, Auto Biz Slips as Card Use Up
Wells Fargo Reports Mixed Results, Auto Biz Slips as Card Use Up
July 14, 2017  |  Earnings

Wells Fargo, trying to bounce back from a scandal involving falsified accounts, and any number of hits to its reputation since late 2016, posted results...

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JPMorgan Chase Opens Earnings Season With Card Loan Growth, Mobile Additions
JPMorgan Chase Opens Earnings Season With Card Loan Growth, Mobile Additions
July 14, 2017  |  Earnings

JPMorgan Chase posted results that helped kick off earnings season Friday morning. The firm showed traction in its loan book, mobile efforts and credit card...

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In Land Of Free Banking Apps, Red Ink And Investor Support Only Go So Far
In Land Of Free Banking Apps, Red Ink And Investor Support Only Go So Far
July 14, 2017  |  Banking

Upstarts are trying to eat traditional banks’ lunch, especially in Europe. But the field is a crowded one, awash in red ink. Will the capital pie...

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