PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2018

Sears Holdings has announced that it has expanded its leasing program so that customers can easily finance a variety of products, both in-store and online. Customer can lease these products, as well as include services such as home delivery, installation and protection agreements in one lease.

Finance 40

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 30, 2018

The company launched in 2012 and focused on storing holographic data before shifting to glasses that can be used for augmented reality. In a retail setting, that would mean virtual information appearing over real products in stores. Augmented reality glasses enable users to see digital information in additional to real world visuals.

PayPal 41

PayPal Technology Research Origination 41

PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2019

Part of the reasoning for the original rejection was that the transfers in question happened before more stringent money laundering rules were put in place — in 2014 — and the statute of limitations in the case had passed. He alleges that the accounts were used to launder $176 million between the years of 2006 to 2012.

Money Laundering 46

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2020

This isn’t Amazon’s first attempt at breaking into the luxury fashion market – the retail giant originally tried in 2012, but was not successful. Amazon’s new platform will give brands complete control over the look and feel of their online spaces and which products they sell. Part of the problem is the eCommerce brand’s image.

P2P 55

P2P Duplicate Origination Economy 55

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The option, provided by Progressive Leasing , allows customers to lease products for as long as a year and is available for over three million products on the retailer’s website. In May , Sears Holdings announced that it had expanded its leasing program to allow customers to finance a variety of products, both in-store and online.

Credit Cards 70

Credit Cards Digital Currency Process Product 70

Fintech News

MAY 23, 2024

The Corporate Banking segment serves corporate clients, governments, and financial institutions with a range of services including accounts, loans, and foreign currency products. Commercial Banking offers a range of banking products and services. Personal Banking offers accounts, savings, cards, and loans to retail customers. #3

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Online and Mobile Banking Treasury Non-Bank Finance 123

Fintech News

MARCH 26, 2024

growth rate in 2024, amid China’s subdued dynamics and diminished productivity elsewhere across APAC contributing to this bleaker forecast for the fastest-growing fintech companies. It employs a data-based approach to offer financial products and services to the unbanked and underbanked segments of the population. #5

FinTech 86

FinTech APACS Payment APIs and Integration Multi-Currency 86

PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2019

The term “money laundering” is believed to have originated as a result of infamous Chicago gangster Al Capone’s habit of channeling criminally obtained funds through laundromats, as their cash-heavy nature made it more difficult for the right side of the law to detect such money mixed in among legitimate payments.

Money Laundering 72

Money Laundering Automation AML Compliance 72

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

We stand by our record of providing upfront information and clear controls, strong internal data governance, secure infrastructure, and above all, helpful products.”. Rather, we are seeking to create a level playing field where market power is not misused and there is appropriate compensation for the production of original news content.”.

Federal Trade Commission 52

Federal Trade Commission FTC Compliance Regulations 52

PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2016

Now that that barrier has fallen, though, might there be opportunities to sell more traditional products in nontraditional spaces ? “When I started Flat Out of Heels, eCommerce was not in the original business plan,” Dickson said.

Origination 44

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Finovate

MAY 3, 2024

million in pre-seed funding for its platform that offers investment products via asset backed securities. The company began this year with a new chief financial officer, Søren Westh Lonning who had been working with the company in an advisory capacity. Israel-based fintech Nayax acquired Brazilian payment technology provider VMtecnologia.

Small Business 64

Small Business Finance Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 64

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

One cannot have the good without the bad, and that holds especially true, it seems, with online product reviews — a vital, useful part of eCommerce that is reviled by consumers, marketplace sellers and merchants alike. The Hassell Law Group represented Ava Bird in a 2012 personal injury case for three months. It comes from the U.S.

FTC 43

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

He realized he just might be on to a product ready to expand into a new market. “I The company was originally called Van Wafels — and might well still be but for the cease-and-desist letter that showed up from frozen food maker Van’s, which among other products sells waffles.

Product 51

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2018

The retail chain originally launched LEASE IT in 2012, aimed at providing an affordable solution to those who do not have credit or cannot benefit from layaway because they need the product immediately. Learn more about its pricing, its revenue challenge and why MoviePass is suing this competitor.

Data Breach 40

Data Breach Breach Origination Finance 40

PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2019

He tried in vain to search via text for that product, a wedding anniversary gift for pals who apparently have a good sense of humor. It can also combine with augmented reality, and, when deployed in certain ways, offer a full product range and experience to consumers. Visual search works with gift and baby registries as well.

Consumer 66

Consumer Product Technology Origination 66

CB Insights

JULY 18, 2018

In a 2009 interview , Airbnb co-founder and chief product officer Joe Gebbia said “The story that we tell has a very human element to it — people connecting online, meeting in person, being resourceful.” ” Hence, the company’s original slogan: “Travel like a human.” Website as of: June 2012.

Bitcoin 65

Bitcoin CRM Checks Cybersecurity 65

CB Insights

JULY 19, 2017

These teams work on research that’s not directly tied to a product and encompasses challenging fields like speech processing, machine intelligence, quantum AI, and more. Microsoft has numerous labs, each with its own flavor, aimed at applying research independent of product development cycles. Innovation Lab Name: X. Founded: 2010.

Innovation 74

Innovation Online and Mobile Banking Research Technology 74

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Instagram, Netflix, Slack – these platforms have become so integral to people’s lives, it’s hard to believe they began as very different products. After a brief launch in 2011, Glitch was returned to beta and by 2012, Butterfield declared the concept wasn’t viable. Sure, apps and platforms evolve, adding new features over time.

PayPal 76

PayPal Origination Acquirers On-Demand 76

PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2018

Rothstein said the original iteration of that “something else” was tote bags and scarves that they carted around to various markets and craft fairs. Though their original designs got compliments, they didn’t get sales. That cut down on production alot, and created a price point that customers wanted to pay for.

Origination 46

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2017

But the team at personalized publishing firm Wonderbly — formerly known as Lost My Name — has found a novel solution to get kids engaged with the original smart toy: the book. The business has now sold 3 million units, and that original book is still its best seller, accounting for 85 percent of sales. A Novel Idea .

Origination 40

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Karner noted that Signify has been into IoT and connected products since its early days: 2012, two years before Amazon Alexa’s release. Signify — which, until 2018, was known under its original brand name Philips Lighting — has been in the innovation game for 128 years, since the earliest days of electric lights.

Innovation 88

Innovation Use Case Consumer Product 88

CB Insights

JUNE 6, 2019

Coda’s main product was The Coda, a four-door electric sedan. After evaluating the vehicle, the EPA gave The Coda a fuel economy equivalence of 73 miles per gallon, the highest of any electric vehicle on the market in 2012. In December 2012, Coda was forced to lay off 15% of its total workforce. It was very P.T.

Breach 78

Breach On-Demand Product Acquirers 78

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Then, in 2012, Facebook announced that it would stop its Credits and allow the use of third-party services. Facebook has changed its original strategy of taking a percentage of fees charged to companies for hosting games on the platform to one that now uses chatbots and artificial intelligence in the instant messaging service.

Payments 80

Payments P2P Bots PayPal 80

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

As smaller digital media startups focus on short-form video, the big 4 subscription streaming services — Amazon, HBO, Hulu, and Netflix — are competing for market share by doubling down on long-form original content. Apple has reportedly set a budget of roughly $1B for investment into original video programming over the next year.

Origination 45

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2017

In 2013, Silicon Valley startup Clinkle raised $25 million in funding to build the point-of-sale (POS) system of the future using sound, but the company later changed trajectories, creating more of a Venmo-like product primarily aimed at college students. We create these products and services on old technology.

Consumer 80

Consumer Chip Cards Point-of-Sale (POS) CHIPS 80

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers, as well as online merchants, are offering consumers all sorts of products and services through the subscription business model, from movies to tea. The subscription is available for a monthly fee, and plan prices are based on dosages and total recommended products. per month.

Innovation 43

Innovation Debit Card Payments Assessments 43

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Since its founding in 2012, the firm has specifically distinguished itself in a crowded field of tech-based underwriters, with its focus on the consumer group it calls the “underbanked middle class.”. Avant’s consumer-facing product is devised as a digital alternative to that market.

Underwriting 53

Underwriting Online and Mobile Banking Void Verification 53

CB Insights

AUGUST 8, 2018

See the markets and products catching the attention of Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple. ” His ambitions are evident in the company’s latest patent grant, which was originally filed in 2012, and aims to filter and rank stories for individuals based on their interests. Ranking and filtering content.

Origination 40

Origination Accounts Product 40

PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

And while it might be a bit much to say that POS financing had a full “A Star Is Born” experience last week, it would not be an exaggeration to note that the last week’s various sizzles strongly indicate POS financing is no longer a fringe financial product so much as a mainstream financial tool gaining traction with some very established players.

Finance 63

Finance Identity Theft Push-to-Card Underwriting 63

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Specifically, we looked at investment activity from 2012-2017 year-to-date (9/7/17). The company has made a combined 24 unique investments or acquisitions via the SPG parent company or its CVC since 2012. The real estate companies included in our analysis included CBL & Associates Properties, Inc., and Westfield Corporation.

Returns 55

Returns Bots Technology Research 55

PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2020

Inspired by Google and the mobile game, they built their first prototype back in 2012 and Infermedica was born. The Infermedica service was originally designed to be B2C, but the company quickly discovered a problem with that model. The firm has since grown a lot — and expanded its ambitions considerably. Recreating Triage Digitally.

B2C 96

B2C API AI B2B 96

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Analyzing such products as Apple subscription news, its new credit card, and music offerings – along with other changing aspects of the digital and mobile landscape – Webster wrote that the “power of Apple’s ecosystem is diminishing at the same time that it hopes to make money from its services.” billion, a figure representing 0.12

Authorization 46

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Analyzing such products as Apple subscription news, its new credit card, and music offerings – along with other changing aspects of the digital and mobile landscape – Webster wrote that the “power of Apple’s ecosystem is diminishing at the same time that it hopes to make money from its services.” billion, a figure representing 0.12

Authorization 43

Authorization Consumer Credit Cards Origination 43

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

While the store is a first for Nike, it’s part of a bigger trend in retail — product and inventory localization. Target opened its first small-format store in Chicago in 2012. Nike BY MelRoSe uses data to match products and services to needs of neighborhood. ” — Michael Martin, VP of Digital Products, Nike.

Product 64

Product On-Demand Consumer CHIPS 64

Fintech Labs Insights

MARCH 3, 2017

million loan originations since launching in 2012. LendUp’s flagship products include LendUp Loans , a short-term loan that lets users borrow up to $250 for 30 days; and LCard , a credit card made for those who struggle with credit. The San Francisco-based startup’s combined debt and equity now totals $325 million.

API 19

API Credit Cards Origination Finance 19

PYMNTS

JUNE 22, 2017

Lasarow leveraged his own genetics to get back in shape after he left his company in 2012 and subsequently put on weight. The foundation of what we are doing with Vita Mojo is the understanding that we are all individuals with different needs, preferences and priorities,” said Vita Mojo product director and cofounder Stefan Catoiu.

Encryption 67

Encryption Risk Origination Security 67

Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 8, 2015

BankersLab , the company that refers to its training products as Flight Simulators for Bankers , announced today it closed a round of Angel funding. BankersLab last demoed ScoringLab at FinovateAsia 2012. The company has previously relied on its bootstrapped funds. Germany and Singapore. BankersLab was founded in 2011.

Underwriting 15

Underwriting Participant Origination FinTech 15