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The Finer Side Of eCommerce
December 23, 2015

Who says the Internet isn’t a place where you can buy nice things — real nice, like expensive, custom-made jewelry? Gemvara thought otherwise, and it has taken an age-old industry that was once defined by in-person transaction into the online realm.

B2B Payments
What The Data Says About Trade Finance
December 23, 2015

Trade finance is getting some good press as of late. The tool has been highlighted as one that eases friction in the supply chain and improves the relationship between buyer and supplier, as well as a tool that can help players within the supply chain...

B2B Payments
The Dizzying Demands Of Corporate AP
December 23, 2015

ExpenseAnywhere entered the market as a corporate travel and expense management solution. But earlier this month, the firm debuted InvoiceAnywhere, a cloud-based tool to automate invoice management. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

When Old Meets New In Payments
December 23, 2015

From video game consoles to online browsers, eCommerce is reaching familiar platforms in new ways. This month’s edition of the PYMNTS Developer Tracker profiles 60 developers who are using software and technology to spur innovation within the channels and payment methods consumers know best.

B2B Payments
Finding Funding, Bizfi Rides FinTech Wave
December 23, 2015

With a fresh $65 million in hand, Bizfi is setting its sights on boosting small business lending and its own analytics, founder Stephen Sheinbaum tells PYMNTS.

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For Unicorns, Valuations (Eventually) Trump Hope and Hype
December 23, 2015

If 2015 was the year of the unicorn, 2016 may be the year the wings come off the horse. Here’s why private firms may stay private amid froth, and why investors may ultimately lose out.

Gamers Vs. Hackers — For The Holidays
December 22, 2015

Microsoft and Sony could be in for a bummer of a Christmas if a hacking collective makes good on its promise to shut down the companies’ respective Xbox One and PSN gaming networks. A group did so last year, and customers feeling twice burned might...

Consumer Insights
On Super Saturday, How Low Did Retailers Go?
December 22, 2015

Who holds the power in the relationship between retailers and consumers? With fewer purchasing options, the answer might very well be the latter, but the combination of a panicked holiday shopping season and more online and offline deals that the average customer can research, some...

B2B Payments
Why Banks Should Want Their SME Customers
December 22, 2015

At first glance, the general consensus of the small business market today is that this customer base isn’t exactly lucrative for major financial institutions. It’s a sentiment that is often used to explain the retreat of large, traditional FIs from small business lending — they’re...