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Kentucky State Sen. Reggie Thomas, D-Lexington, pre-filed a bill with the Kentucky General Assembly to cap the amount of interest charged by payday loan lenders.

CBE Companies has been named one of Iowa's Top Workplaces, based on surveys conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, a research firm focused on organizational health and employee engagement.

Merchants using Revel Systems' iPad point-of-sale software will now have the option to incorporate Web ordering into the system, and will also be able to accept Apple Pay when Apple's mobile wallet launches next month.

Apple’s Apple Pay announcement has created a lot of discussion for its contactless payment technology in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, which will allow consumers to buy products in-store with just a tap of their iPhone.

An appeals court chose not to revisit a ruling that a collection agency violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act when it sent a collection letter revealing a debtor's account number through the envelope's address window. The agency now can either let the decision stand or try taking the case to the Supreme Court.

Rental applicants, especially those applying for less expensive units, are seeing improvements in their credit risk, according to TransUnion.

House Republicans are criticizing plans by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to regulate more auto lenders.

SpendSmart Networks has purchased the e-commerce solutions division of TechXpress and plans to integrate the company's online and mobile services with its existing loyalty program offerings.

Macy's is using a mix of technology to pitch offers to consumers as they move within its store and shop across channels.

Apple Pay isn't yet on phones, but many companies in the financial services industry have already changed their strategies to respond to it. Some are on board with Apple's new mobile wallet, but others are firmly against it.