International

Will Retail Shops Be The New Bank Branches? Number26 Thinks So
October 22, 2015

There are a variety of visions for what the bank of the future should be — a coffee shop, a digital destination accessible mainly from a smartphone — but for the good folks over at Number26, the bank of the future basically isn’t a bank...

International
Where Cybersecurity Startups Look For Top Talent
October 22, 2015

Amid increased competition for programmers and the ongoing hunt for funding, many Israeli tech startups are looking outside the box to recruit top talent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

International
Who’s Winning Alibaba’s Fight Against Counterfeiting?
October 21, 2015

In the early days of eCommerce, buying significantly underpriced versions of designer goods usually came with the implied warning, “buyer beware.” Counterfeit products have been around far longer than digital marketplaces, but with the globalized economy putting geographically distant retailers on the same playing field,...

Alibaba Grows European Market Footprint
October 21, 2015

Continuing on its globalization strategy, Alibaba has grown its footprint in Europe. 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...

Adyen Boosts Anti-Fraud Offerings To Compete With Worldpay
October 21, 2015

Payments processing firm Adyen announced the launch of a new cybersecurity service aimed at helping its clientele detect and combat fraudulent activities, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

International
Funding Circle Expands P2P Lending
October 21, 2015

Peer-to-peer lending networks are nothing new, but not all platforms are able to accommodate to individuals and investment groups separated by international borders. However, the global world of P2P lending doesn’t have to be so fragmented. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

International
Protecting Through Deception: The Latest Cybersecurity Trend
October 21, 2015

With a unique approach to beating cybercriminals at their own game, cybersecurity company illusive networks announced yesterday (Oct. 20) that it secured $22 million in a Series B funding round, led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Acquiring
First Data’s Sunny Second-Day Outlook
October 20, 2015

There is almost nothing in life worse than having to publicly deliver on high expectations. A situation that the good people at First Data (FDC) learned rather directly last week. Before the opening bell was rung, some speculated that First Data’s IPO would attract enough...

Oberthur On The Road To Europe’s Biggest 2015 IPO
October 20, 2015

French security tech and smartcard maker Oberthur Technologies has announced it is heading for an IPO on the Euronext Paris exchange. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...