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Fed Issues Action Against Lineage Financial Separate from Synapse Case
Bank Regulation // December 19, 2024

The Federal Reserve Board has announced an enforcement action against Franklin, Tennessee-based Lineage Financial Network, the bank holding company of Lineage Bank. The Fed said in a Thursday (Dec. 19) press release that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) separately issued an enforcement action with Lineage Bank in January...

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Support for More Apple Desktop Apps
artificial intelligence // December 19, 2024

OpenAI launched more integrations of ChatGPT with desktop apps on Apple devices Thursday (Dec. 19), saying these offerings will help users automate more of the work they do on desktops. The new additions include ChatGPT support for several coding and note-taking apps on macOS devices, the company...

Google to Offer AI-Generated Conversational Answers in Search
Google // December 19, 2024

Google reportedly plans to add an AI Mode option to its Search page, enabling users to get conversational answers from a Gemini-like chatbot in place of traditional search results. AI Mode will be accessible via a tab near the top of the search results page,...

Will Auto Sales Define the Next Amazon-Walmart Contest?
Walmart Amazon whole paycheck // December 19, 2024

It seems as if consumers can buy just about anything from Amazon. Now, you can add cars to that list. Can Amazon Autos become a go-to destination for car buyers, providing Amazon with a competitive edge in an area where Walmart has yet to establish...

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Will Auto Sales Define the Next Amazon-Walmart Contest?

December 19, 2024
It seems as if consumers can buy just about anything from Amazon. Now, you can add cars to that list. Can Amazon Autos become a go-to destination for car buyers, providing Amazon with a competitive edge in an area where Walmart has yet to establish a strong presence? While Walmart does sell and even buy […]

Beyond Breaches: Why Security and Trust Are the Real Currency of Payments

December 19, 2024
The stakes for fraud prevention and data security are rising with innovation across digital payments. Trust remains the cornerstone of today’s dynamic ecosystem, but it is increasingly tested by a...

Mastercard: New Use Cases Prep for ‘Total’ eCommerce Tokenization by 2030

December 19, 2024
Credit cards have long been a catnip for criminals. The lure is undeniable. “Your account number is valuable — it has personal information that if someone gets a hold of,...

Supplier Integration: A Strategic Pillar for Working Capital Efficiency

December 19, 2024
There are two sides to any commercial transaction. Within B2B, buyers and suppliers find one another and agree on terms, funds flow, and accounts payable and receivable departments interact. On...

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Fed Issues Action Against Lineage Financial Separate from Synapse Case

December 19, 2024
The Federal Reserve Board has announced an enforcement action against Franklin, Tennessee-based Lineage Financial Network, the bank holding company of Lineage Bank. The Fed said in a Thursday (Dec. 19) press release that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) separately issued an enforcement action with Lineage Bank in January and that the Fed’s enforcement action is independent of the […]

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Support for More Apple Desktop Apps

December 19, 2024
OpenAI launched more integrations of ChatGPT with desktop apps on Apple devices Thursday (Dec. 19), saying these offerings will help users automate more of the work they do on desktops. The new...

Google to Offer AI-Generated Conversational Answers in Search

December 19, 2024
Google reportedly plans to add an AI Mode option to its Search page, enabling users to get conversational answers from a Gemini-like chatbot in place of traditional search results. AI...

Morgan Stanley Expects Favorable Environment for Lenders in 2025

December 19, 2024
Morgan Stanley reportedly upgraded its rating and price targets on shares of several credit card companies and lenders, citing stabilization in consumer credit and an anticipated favorable regulatory environment. Analysts...