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PM Connect signs with Belgium’s Proximus for direct billing of sports content

January 23 2019

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• Carrier billing

“PM Connect, a U.K.-based mobile payment firm, has reached a deal with Belgian carrier Proximus to provide premium sports content from the NBA, WWE and a Football.tv app from Optus using direct carrier billing, according to a press release.”

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Deals

Zafin Raises $17.2M in Series B Funding

January 23 2019

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• Canada

“Established in 2002 by Al Karim Somji, CEO, Zafin designs customer centric financial services software used by many of the world’s largest financial institutions to power pricing, product and customer strategies. Its solutions enable banks to increase revenue generation, drive customer transparency and aid in regulatory compliance, ultimately enhancing their agility and their ability to […]

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Funding Circle partners with Stripe to help small businesses expand

January 23 2019

“Funding Circle, the global small business loans platform, today announced that it has joined the Stripe Partner Program, providing businesses using Stripe with access to affordable business financing through Funding Circle. As a verified extension partner, Funding Circle now enables Stripe users to import their data directly and securely to apply for a business loan […]

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Systems

Despite Bitcoin’s Dive, a Former Soviet Republic Is Still Betting Big on It

January 23 2019

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• Bitcoin

“TBILISI, Georgia — For three years, a windowless warehouse on the edge of town has been whirring with enough energy to power nearly 50,000 homes. Day and night, the warehouse, and dozens of cargo containers in a windswept valley, are generating Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that has created a virtual gold rush in the former Soviet […]

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Deals

Synchrony and Sam’s Club Extend Strategic Partnership

January 23 2019

“Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) today announced an extension of its strategic partnership with Sam’s Club, a segment of Walmart, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), to continue offering Club members enhanced financing options through the Sam’s Club-branded credit cards. As part of the extension, Synchrony will continue to manage and service the credit card programs for Sam’s Club members across the retailer’s nearly 600 clubs. Synchrony […]

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Uber Rewards is rolling out. Here’s how the perks work

January 23 2019

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• Loyalty

“Did you blow enough money on Uber  to get Diamond status? A lot of users are finding out tonight as Uber rolls out its rider loyalty Rewards program to San Francisco and a slew of other cities. The feature calculates how much you’ve spent on Uber and Uber Eats in the last six months awards you perks like no-fee […]

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Deals

Seeing Big Revenue Potential in Payments, Mitek Suitor Turns Its Eye on eBay

January 23 2019

“The activist hedge fund behind the move to take remote deposit capture software provider Mitek Systems Inc. private said Tuesday that it has acquired a 4% stake in eBay Inc. and is advocating for changes to improve the online marketplace’s profitability, including through payments opportunities. New York City-based Elliott Management Corp. disclosed its $1.4 billion stake in a […]

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American Express and Marriott International Revamp Cobranded Consumer and Business Credit Cards with Introduction of new Marriott Bonvoy™ Travel Program

January 23 2019

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• Loyalty

“Today, American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Marriott International, Inc. announced upcoming changes to the current Starwood Preferred Guest®American Express Cobrand Credit Card portfolio following the recent unveiling of Marriott’s new loyalty brand, Marriott Bonvoy™, which will replace the travel program’s three current loyalty brands, Starwood Preferred Guest, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® on February 13, 2019.”

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Global

Mogo Expands its Technology Partners with Plaid Integration as it continues to enhance its Best-in-Class Digital Financial Experience for Canadians

January 23 2019

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• APIs
• Canada

“Mogo is leveraging Plaid’s API technology to enable more convenient access to its products and help more people more easily gain control of their financial health. Plaid’s suite of APIs is already being used by many of the most innovative and fastest-growing companies in financial services.”

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Chase and Marriott International Announce New Name, Look and Feel for their Credit Cards under the New Marriott Bonvoy™ Travel Program

January 23 2019

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• Loyalty

“Chase Card Services, the leading co-brand credit card issuer in the U.S., and Marriott International, today announced the rebrand of the Marriott Rewards® Premier Plus Credit Card as the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Credit Card. The rebrand follows Marriott’s reveal of Marriott Bonvoy™, its new loyalty brand that will replace the current loyalty brands – Marriott […]