The race for faster settlement through automated clearinghouse (ACH) payments continues to heat up. And Western Union soon may be in the driver’s seat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
In his semi-annual Report to Congress and the President this week, CFPB Director Richard Cordray provided an overview of the bureau’s progress in protecting consumers from financial harm. So far, billions has been put back in consumers’ pockets and a slew of actions against banks...
Better late than never. That adage might be true in certain scenarios, but not when it comes to small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ireland making invoice payments. Research shows that not only are the majority of invoice payments late, but also that late or unpaid bills...
In a recent blog post, several FTC staffers noted that the changing competitive landscape online commerce is creating is affecting the agency’s examinations for potentially anticompetitive deals. Sometimes, though, the competitive influence of two merging companies still can be determined by looking at only one...
Apple’s WWDC showing sort of got PYMNTS people talking about Karen Webster’s piece on Apple’s potential mobile payments ambitions. So did reports that small merchants may be turning their backs on EMV for mobile and merchants taking the debit card fight to the Supremes (we...
Businesses of all sizes want to save money and ensure that their day-to-day processes are streamlined. As the world becomes increasingly digital, the push for automated expense management systems becomes even stronger. So, what is the real benefit of automating expense management?
Electronic invoicing continues to make news, especially on an international level. More countries are beginning to implement the digital option in an effort to eliminate paper and create a more streamlined business process. But what exactly are the benefits, and which countries are making the...
Cyclical issues may be have played a role in hampering the ability of companies in Singapore to pay their bills on time earlier in the year. During the first three months of 2014, the construction and retail sectors had the highest rates of late payments....
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...
