Paytm’s WeChat Ambitions
Paytm’s WeChat Ambitions
August 03, 2017  |  International

In rather short order, India has emerged as one of the world’s most competitive battlegrounds for those looking to build the next phase of the...

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Slowing Down Faster Payments Fraud
Slowing Down Faster Payments Fraud
August 03, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters are good at what they do. Payments got faster, but so did criminals. Banks built more defenses, and bad guys jumped over them with...

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In Fight Vs. Online Fraud, Everlast Finds Its Perfect Combination
In Fight Vs. Online Fraud, Everlast Finds Its Perfect Combination
August 03, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

Venerable retailer. Iconic name. Easy mark for online fraud and a knockout to the bottom line? Yes, if manual review means missing warning signs of...

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NEW REPORT: The Community Banks’ Faster Payments Wake-Up Call
NEW REPORT: The Community Banks’ Faster Payments Wake-Up Call
August 03, 2017  |  Faster Payments

The faster payments get, the less tolerable waiting becomes for customers, businesses and other financial players. But in late July, one of the biggest waits...

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Robot v. Food?
Robot v. Food?
August 03, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

When it comes to building a better burger, can an IoT-connected robot cut the mustard? In the latest PYMNTS.com Intelligence of Things (IoT) Tracker, David...

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Fed Holds Line on Rate Hikes, But Concerns Linger
Fed Holds Line on Rate Hikes, But Concerns Linger
August 02, 2017  |  Economy

Last Wednesday, at its most recent meeting, the Federal Reserve held back on raising interest rates.  The move, or in this case, non-move, had been...

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Monetary Authority Of Singapore Appoints Payments Council To Boost E-Payments
Monetary Authority Of Singapore Appoints Payments Council To Boost E-Payments
August 02, 2017  |  Digital Payments

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced news of the creation of a Payments Council that will work to promote ePayments in the country....

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Loyalty Begets Loyalty, But Only If QSRs Give Customers The Rewards They Want
Loyalty Begets Loyalty, But Only If QSRs Give Customers The Rewards They Want
August 02, 2017  |  Retail

Loyalty is a two-way street — both in life and in rewards programs. Every quick-service restaurant (QSR) seems to offer its own loyalty benefits in increase...

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CommonSense Robotics’ $6M Funding To Help SMBs
CommonSense Robotics’ $6M Funding To Help SMBs
August 02, 2017  |  Retail

Pushing the boundaries of retailers’ capabilities has been an issue surrounding the industry for the past few years. Thanks, in part, to eCommerce giants like...

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