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Cybersecurity
What’s Next In Authentication Technology
June 04, 2014

Hunting down and dealing with fraudsters quickly and accurately doesn’t just mean keeping the fraudsters out – it means knowing what customers need to be allowed in. That’s where having foolproof authentication becomes critical. ThreatMetrix’s new product, Trust Tags, is a “next gen” authentication tool...

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FTC Calls For Greater Data-Broker Transparency
June 04, 2014

Today, Big Data is all the rage, as retailers, banks and others in the payments and commerce ecosystems want to know more about their customers so they may support targeted promotions offering products and services most appropriate for them. Technology also is coming more into...

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New Tools Emerging To Improve U.S. Consumer Financial Literacy
June 04, 2014

State and federal government, and private-sector companies, increasing are developing and rolling out initiatives to help workers better understand their short- and long-term financial needs. Proponents would like start the financial-education process at kindergarten, which ultimately would help when workers begin planning for when they...

B2B Payments
UAE Going Wireless With Commercial Fleet Fueling
June 03, 2014

Government-owned Emirates National Oil Co. is rolling out a service that will enable its fleet customers to refuel their vehicles wirelessly using RFID technology. The system will replace the company’s existing fleet cards by the end of the year.

B2B Payments
Spain: The Regulatory Times Are A’Changin’
June 03, 2014

For the last several years, Spain has struggled to regain economic strength. However, the European nation could be nearing positive change as it works to make regulatory changes in an effort to join in on the pan-European TARGET2 Securities transformation.

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Apple: Payments? Isn’t There An App For That?
June 03, 2014

Once again, Apple has disappointed those theorizing this is the year the maker of iPhones and iPads launches its own payment scheme. Discussions at the opening of the company’s WWDC made no mention of hardware changes, and the likelihood of a payments scheme appears not...

Company Profile
Putin: “Da” to Visa and MasterCard Staying In Russia
June 03, 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly has signed amendments to a recently enacted law that make it easier for MasterCard and Visa to remain operating in that country. Specific details, remain sketchy, and there may be a $3 billion string attached to the deal.

B2B Payments
The Quest For The $4 Trillion B2B Holy Grail
June 03, 2014

U.S. small businesses today spend a combined $4 trillion on expenses necessary to keep their companies operating, most of which is spent via checks. And that doesn’t include payroll costs. During a recent Sanford C. Bernstein Strategic Decision Conference, American Express President Ed Gilligan described...

Commentary
Will Apple Become The American Express of Mobile Payments?
June 02, 2014

Today is the day that we might actually get a peek into Apple’s playbook on mobile payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...