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Large tech companies have been driving home the message that they can help the many Americans who struggle financially. But there are good reasons to be skeptical of their intentions.
November 3
American Banker -
Treasury secretary says regulators could look to help ease liquidity logjam in money markets; workers will get special bonuses for the third straight year.
October 30 -
Uber launched a series of financial services to provide real-time wage payments and enhanced account features in a single app, seemingly putting Uber in the role of a digital bank.
October 28 -
The real opportunity to achieve financial empowerment lies with the companies that are most intimately connected to people's lives, says Rapyd's Eric Rosenthal.
October 24
Rapyd -
Rapid-fire acquisitions, partnerships and investments in the likes of Uber, Lyft and Grab are transforming these ride-sharing providers. And much of this activity is built on their ability to handle payments seamlessly as part of the experience.
October 11 -
The California Senate passed a bill that could force Uber and other gig economy giants to reclassify their workers as employees.
September 11 -
Apple is expanding the list of merchants where Apple Card users may earn 3% cash back, starting with Uber.
August 20 -
BBVA has formed a partnership with Uber enabling the ride-hailing company’s drivers and delivery workers in Mexico to establish a digital BBVA debit account through Uber’s app.
July 5 -
Many people still distrust banks, but many also look askance at the social media giant, making it an unlikely savior of the unbanked.
June 25
American Banker and Financial Planning -
Many people still distrust banks, but many also look askance at the social media giant, making it an unlikely savior of the unbanked.
June 18
American Banker and Financial Planning -
The ride-sharing heavyweights Uber and Grab built their markets by making payments seamless, and their expansion plans are similarly hooked into improving payments and other financial services.
June 11 -
Uber Technologies Inc. is going nationwide with a program that helps those without a car — or the financial means to get one — drive for the ride-hailing giant.
May 30 -
The payout resolves a 2017 complaint filed by a male employee who alleged the bank’s parental leave policy was biased against dads.
May 30 -
Uber will use Adyen's technology to incorporate the latest version of EMVCo’s 3-D Secure authentication, which has been updated to comply with PSD2 mandates for stronger identity vetting.
May 14 -
As fintechs race to reinvent transit payments, Uber's laying the groundwork in Denver to make sure it takes a leading position.
May 13 -
Uber’s getting a half billion dollar investment from PayPal at a time when the ride-sharing app is prepping a $100 billion IPO and can least afford speed bumps in its user experience and payment process.
April 26 -
The restaurant food delivery market is booming, as it caters to America’s growing desire to get on-demand meals for a dine-at-home lifestyle. This trend is influencing how restaurant orders are placed and paid for.
April 26 -
Almost conspicuous by its absence, Apple Pay is finally an option in the Uber Eats food delivery app — after five years of being a way to pay for Uber's separate ride-sharing service.
April 17 -
Uber is a lot more than a ride-sharing app — it is also one of the most disruptive forces in payments.
April 15 -
As more national banks leave smaller communities and focus on large customers, fintechs are creating an "Uber effect" with an easier experience. Small businesses are increasingly looking to borrow money and fund their growth initiatives, and need a partner who can deliver, argues William Phelan, president of PayNet.
March 28
PayNet, an Equifax company










