Alternative Finances

Alternative Finances
Bank Of England Says Bitcoin’s A Bank Killer
September 12, 2014

Will bitcoin really be the great bank killer?  It’s got potential, according to a new report released by The Bank of England, but as of right now that threat is more theoretical than practical, reports The Wall Street Journal.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

Apple Pay’s First Impressions
September 10, 2014

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Acquiring
September 06, 2014

Over the past week, PYMNTS.com’s brief’s coverage in this newsletter has spanned a broad variety of issues. In this column, we take a look at five common elements that link many of those stories, in essence making them the “trends of the week.” Get the...

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Back To School With Bitcoin
September 05, 2014

PYMNTS.com Bitcoin Price and Volatility index. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to...

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Big Retail Investments, Huge Acquisitions And Security Reigns Supreme
September 05, 2014

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Card Payment Company Creates Account Management Tool
September 01, 2014

Credit card payment processing firm BNA Smart Payments announced last week that it had launched an account management option for businesses. According to a company statement, the new tool is called Account Payment Manager and will enable businesses to manage payments through an online portal, streamlining...

Acquiring
Trends Of The Week
August 30, 2014

Over the past week, PYMNTS.com’s brief’s coverage in this newsletter has spanned a broad variety of issues. In this column, we take a look at five common elements that link many of those stories, in essence making them the “trends of the week.” Get the...

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Financial Services Company Now Offers Invoice Factoring Services
August 29, 2014

Financial services firm Catamount Funding announced on Wednesday (Aug. 27) that it now offers now offers competitive and cost-effective invoice factoring services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Funding Circle’s Faster-Loan-Approval Deal
August 29, 2014

Funding Circle, a U.K.-based peer-to-peer loans platform that  lets small businesses connect with individuals for funding, has acquired U.S.-based stealth startup LeapPay to speed up its ability to approve loans, according to according to TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...